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Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« on: June 22, 2009, 19:20:55 »
Congratulations are in order to our friend and loyal contributor Bob Possel.  His car is featured on the cover of the latest The Star magazine (the MBCA publication) and there is also a feature article to go along with the cover.

Way to go Bob!!  Great job.
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2009, 20:05:40 »
Way to go Bob!

However, this does not let you off the hook for Pagoda World. I expect your PW article(s) to be even better!  :)

Your friendly PW editor,
Waqas (Wa-kaas) in Austin, Texas

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2009, 20:09:10 »
Bob,

Congratulations... I expect to see a copy at PUB !

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2009, 10:03:37 »
Thanks Guys!

What started out to be a regular article turned out to be a cover.  I was excited to be able to give our beautiful W113's the well deserved credit.
Without the help of everyone that is part of the Pagoda SL Group, it would never have made the mag or the cover!
So, thanks to all of you for your help over the past 5 years!
Bob

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2009, 12:02:26 »
Bob

Can you scan at least the cover and upload it up here for all non-US members ? If you can scan the entire article and mail me as a pdf that would be great too!

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2009, 12:30:10 »
Hi Peter,

fyi..  I have not rec'd my copy yet.
I just emailed the Editor of the STAR to ask permission if ok to upload a copy....
Will post if I get their approval.
Thanks,
bob

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2009, 19:47:58 »
Can't wait to see it! Well deserved.
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2009, 20:56:26 »
Bob--

You should see if Mr. Anderson would be so kind as to export you a copy of JUST your article pages...in pdf high resolution format.  Would make your own distribution useful.  The Presidents of the MBCA sections get 3 copies extra to use for recruiting etc.  These are sent outside of the inline mailroom processing of normal mailing thus they come earlier.

Peter--

I'll save an original for you when you come here in a mere few weeks.
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2009, 21:20:32 »
Looking forward to it, Michael.

Bob, I think Michael's suggestion is excellent... if you are allowed to just distribute your article as a PDF to our members, that would be great. If not, just a reasonable resolution scan of the front page would probably not be objected to....

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2009, 23:06:14 »
Sorry Guys!

Mr Anderson said that I cant not scan or post the pdf...
The article will be posted on the MBCA website in the near future...
He said that the club will be able to access that.
Sorry I dont have any control over this!  The mag sells for 5 bucks for past copies. 
bob

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2009, 20:43:34 »
A well deserved honor, congratulations Bob.
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2009, 21:29:50 »
Here is the article:

http://www.mbca.org/pages_r/members/star/starTOC.htm

Can you guys see this?
bob

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2009, 22:19:00 »
YES! Great article. Congrats, Bob!
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2009, 22:51:35 »
I truly enjoyed this article. Thank you for having arranged for the link.
Thankfully, Bob has changed one thing in Memphis. By now, there is at least one Pagoda restoration expert in the area :D
Congratulations

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2009, 02:18:25 »
Congratul;ations Bob,

Quite an honor!

We will looking forward to your presentation on your restoration at PUB!  See you soon!

Joe
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« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2009, 05:36:35 »
Cogratulations to you .rejoy the fruitd if life and treat her well.
I am glad that my engineering tags were part of you restoration.

Sincerely
Bob Geco

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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2009, 19:11:58 »
Very nice.  Congrats Bob!
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #17 on: July 01, 2009, 22:44:51 »
I finally got my issue of the Star tonight! Indeed a very nice article, and thanks for the mentions of the group. But, and inquiring minds want to know, why were there no photos of one of the more important parts of the restoration, the owner (and wife)!
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2009, 05:30:53 »
Great Article, Bob!  There's nothing like opening your mailbox and finding your own car on the cover of a magazine!
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #19 on: July 03, 2009, 15:29:38 »
Well, I am starting to suspect my Postman of good taste. No Star yet.
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #20 on: July 03, 2009, 15:48:57 »
Bob,
What a beautiful job you did on your 280SL. Congratulations. I am so glad to see a 113 on the cover, and there could not have been a more elegant choice than your car. I was contacted by the MBCA to put together an article with photos about my signal red 68 280SL and its unique documentation for 2010. I hope this means we'll see more 113's featured in future Star Magazines.
John
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #21 on: July 03, 2009, 17:06:26 »
Thanks Guys!

John, your red 280sl along with your story and all of the documentation will be a great article.  I am already looking forward to it!

For those attending the PUB, dont worry about my presentation.  I will keep it short.  I am sure most of you are getting tired talking about my car....
I will be happy to answer any questions that come.  Maybe I can help those of you considering a restore of your car...

Looking forward to seeing all of you!
bob

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« Reply #22 on: July 03, 2009, 20:28:41 »
Ok. Postman is off the hook. Way to go Bob!
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #23 on: July 04, 2009, 13:47:24 »
Also congrats from me.  Great cover shot and article.  Bob you did a GREAT job on your SL.  Hope to see you at Blacklick.
Bob
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Re: Congrats to bpossel; Cover and article in The Star!
« Reply #24 on: July 08, 2009, 17:02:23 »
Hi Bob,
your fame has reached the Old Country:
http://www.pagodentreff.de/diskussionsforum/t6543-mercedes-benz-w113-pagode-titelblatt-us-mb-clubs.html
I hope you are getting some royalties to offset the restoration costs.  ;)
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