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A freind of mine spend some time here in N.C. and liked my car .He found 1 /18 scale 356 model on ebay that was damaged . Took it all apart painted it rat rod flat black removed the bumpers and filled holes etc , duplicating my car its cool .He is retired and has tons of spare time. But a realy neat gift.

6/2/097:04 PM

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A freind of mine spend some time here in N.C. and liked my car .He found 1 /18 scale 356 model on ebay that was damaged . Took it all apart painted it rat rod flat black removed the bumpers and filled holes etc , duplicating my car its cool .He is retired and has tons of spare time. But a realy neat gift.

6/2/097:04 PM

Willy P

What a cool thing to do! Nice to have friends like that.

6/2/097:32 PM

Former Member

That's really neat, Pete!

Pete, I read your post last night and was touched by it. I have some little notes and things given to me by my kids over 27 years ago-one I keep in my tool chest. Things that are given spontaneously, and especially, things that are hand-made, show a certain amount of special affection that can't be duplicated by a store-bought gift. I think these are what is called a "labor of love". Your friend sounds like a thoughtful, caring person. It says a lot about him, but it also says a lot about you. This is a good post; I thank you for it.
Scott

6/3/096:25 AM

Bill Prout

No Outlaw Badge?

6/3/096:33 AM

MusbJim'14 VS SoCal Supporting Member

...or Mad Max driver?!!

Lane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

I second Will's comment. That's a wonderful thing for someone to do.

6/3/092:34 PM

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