New Member in Hawaii

Hi Jim,

 

Not sure if we have any members on the big island, but Bill is on here frequently.  I think he's on Kauai.  Plenty car clubs in Hawaii, so you'll have lots of company for your new addition.  

Welcome to the SOC "madness" and welcome to the IM family!

Aloha!

I the Super Ferry ever comes back we're going to have some fun...

Beautiful choice.

Jim Kelly, love your coupe. Any more pics?

Super Ferry?  Is that Vince or is it Gerd?

 

And Welcome to the Madness Jim.

There used to be a fellow named "Bucky" around the site that I think lived on Kauhi.  He owns a SAS Speedster.  Vince and Gerd visited him there a few years ago.  

Jim - Excellent choice for your car! Welcome to the Madness! Looking forward to seeing pics of you cruising that bad boy around the island! 

Rikki Cooke, lives on Molokai, but mostly frequents the Facebook page.

Kauai

Sorry, spell check didn't catch it.  

Thank you for everyone's replies.  The car is now in Henry's shop after being transported from Las Vegas.  It will probably be sometime next month before I receive it.  He sent me some photos and the car appears to be well kept.  For me, living in Hawaii, it provides a lot of peace of mind knowing that the car is being looked after by Henry.  I have never seen the car in person.  Not easy to buy something sight unseen unless you can really trust the person you buying from.  I know I am in good hands.  Thanks again for all the information on this site.

 

Aloha,

Jim

"Not easy to buy something sight unseen unless you can trust the person you're buying from"...How right you are Jim!

 

My VS was purchased nearly three years ago, sight unseen, but was gone over with a fine tooth comb by a totally independent, and knowledgeable, third party with references. In fact I never communicated with the seller at all. I wasn't disappointed.

 

Now the 912e, also bought sight unseen out of Utah, was a different story... many, many Q&A email sessions with the owner... but I finally felt very comfortable because having been born into, and raised in a Mormon community, I was well aware of his high priesthood status within the LDS church. Mormons have a concept of a three-tier heaven. to be eligible for eternity on the third-tier one HAS TO BE squeaky clean, honest and transparent in word and deed. It was apparent to me that this gentleman was aiming for the top floor!...and I wasn't disappointed.

 

Be wary of dealing with Catholics though, 'cause they can be forgiven anything at their very last moment...that's why they make such good used car salesmen.  

 

 

Carl- I'm Catholic, and I like that!!! 

Btw, in my experience it's the born again christians you've gotta look out for!

 

Jim- Welcome To The Madness! And you've gotta love that Vancouver background.. Al

Now here's a thread that could go viral on the SOC.  

The Mormon Church was once my largest customer. I found them to be fair and ethical in their dealings in spite of my infidel status. On the other hand my experience is if you see the  in a business window or ad RUN.

Sorry, Majorkahuna, I've forgotten your first name! anyway, I got no pic....

His first name is "Major"  :cheers:

The pic I tried to import was that stupid fish symbol that born agains but on the business to try to imply they are somehow good people and will not screw you. I have found the more often i hear a sentence started with the "I am a Christian" the more I know I am about to deal with very dishonest people. True Christians admit to their weaknesses and that is what Christian Redemption is supposed to be about. It is not a badge of honor indicating truth, integrity, etc. 

 

And when a politician starts a campaign add with "I am a Christian and a family man..." he means "I make showy appearances at church and ask for forgiveness for all the times I cheated on my wife."

What's the old phrase.....Saturday sinners, Sunday saints.

Major is this the fish you meant?

I was raised Irish Catholic, I guess that's the reason I did well in the Ad Agency business, "the hidden persuaders" Hookers and hitmen will be higher in Heaven than an Ad Man.

Jim,

 

I'm on the East side of the Big Island (Hilo). I will send you a dialog...

 

Aloha,

Donn

IM '59 356A Convertible D

You, all are safe, the lava flow is moving?

 

Peace,

 

Art

Art,

Thanks for asking, our home is safe but some of the people's homes in the town of Pahoa are in eminent danger. The lava flow is due to hit the first home this evening(10/28) and more to come. This particular flow is very alarming because it is headed for a small town and will probably cut off one of the highways that allow residents living in lower district of Puna to get to Hilo town, which is one of the larger cities on the island. You can keep abreast of what is going on by going to the following website: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/

Keep us in your prayers...

Donn - glad to hear you're out of harm's way! Hoping for the best outcome for those in the path of the lava flow.