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Escaping the winter in OH
« on: November 17, 2015, 17:47:20 »
Those of you who were at PUB2015 have seen the new stablemate.
As of this morning it is moving west!  :)
Thanks Joe!!
Alfred
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2015, 18:36:59 »
Congratulations !
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2015, 20:26:09 »
Alfred,

We will miss you in the Buckeye State.  Please come back often......

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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2015, 21:40:57 »
Early car, nice!
But didn't you already have two Alfred?
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2015, 21:48:19 »
Well done Alfred and Joe.  But shouldn’t we be driving it back to CA?

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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2015, 01:54:02 »
Looks nice Alfred, and a 4 speed too to keep the arthritis out of your left knee
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2015, 02:02:53 »
Early car, nice!
But didn't you already have two Alfred?
Yes Dave, I had two and now I have two again.

Looks nice Alfred, and a 4 speed too to keep the arthritis out of your left knee
John, it is not the arthritis but I need to equalize (shorten) the left leg with the right leg again.  :D
Alfred
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2015, 18:29:07 »
Congratulations! It's been a long time coming but none of this stuff ever happens fast. Best of luck for a safe journey to Solana Beach!
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2015, 23:47:43 »
Congratulation Alfred.
Thanks for the expert advice while I was in Blacklick after the weekend meeting.
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2015, 05:35:48 »
Safe trip home Alfred for the new stable mate ... Was great to meet you at Joe's ... Take good care.

Cheers, Dieter
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2015, 00:31:37 »
It wasn't the car alone, the driver/owner also wanted to escape any bad weather on his transcontinental route and he arrived already today at lunch time.
No more snow for this W113!  :)
Whoever needs a car transported safely and in style I can certainly recommend this company.
Alfred
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2015, 04:36:16 »
Congrats!! 

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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2015, 14:55:47 »
Congratulations Alfred !!
Have you posted any stories about this car on the site?
How much work did Joe do on the car?
It looks fantastic.
Enjoy !
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2015, 17:38:52 »
 Beautiful 230 Alfred. and a nice day for it's welcome to So Cal too. Enjoy! BTW Will you be changing your login name "66andBlue" to "64andRed" soon? Time for a Black legacy plate :D

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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2015, 17:40:49 »
Looks great, when do I get a ride??
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2015, 18:42:24 »
... BTW Will you be changing your login name "66andBlue" to "64andRed" soon? ....
Hi John,
the old MO license plate was a gift from my wife who thought that I was having "the blues" when I turned 66!. Of course, I always thought it fit the car better than me!  :D

Jonny B: take a number!

Iconic: How much did Joe do? Everything except painting.
Alfred
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2015, 22:37:54 »
Alfred,

I also see you have sold the Light Blue machine.  Now the dark blue one for restoration??? :o
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Re: Escaping the winter in OH
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2015, 15:21:59 »
Okay, I'll take number 1!
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