Re: IML: 61 Convertible & Great Race - Almost Ready

[John Corey <jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Mark.  I also XNR XS, as Exner always used that abbreviation  
himself.  That's one of my favorites so far!
jc


On Jun 6, 2006, at 5:21 PM, Mark Jefferson wrote:

> To me, no Exner design screams EXNER! like the '61.According to the  
> NY site, EXNER is available, or if you want to make more of a  
> statement. EXNERXS is probably free as well. Hope these help.
>
> Looks like SOME restoration job on that Imp., Have fun with the  
> great race.
>
> Mark.
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Corey" <jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: IML: 61 Convertible & Great Race - Almost Ready
> > Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 23:28:41 -0400
> >
> >
> > IMLers:  I'm getting REALLY excited.
> >
> > Rule One is NEVER do a restoration with a deadline, but I never
> > claimed to be good at  rules.
> >
> > So, despite a few bearable compromises and an incredible amount of
> > running around to get it those millions of little whoops-we-need-
> > thats to get it all done, I think this beautiful car will be making
> >   her reborn debut in the Great Race.  It's just 3 weeks out now,
> > from  Philly to San Rafael June 24- July 8: a mere 4200 mile timed
> > shakedown cruise!
> >
> > After the first shop I put on this job ran away with the budget and
> >   then botched the work,
> >
> > (see the recovery story at:   http://www.classicresto.com/mambo/
> > content/view/91/43/  )
> >
> > I was resigned to missing the Race and losing our entry fee.  OK,
> > it  cost more than the entry to get it done right and in time, but
> > old- car logic works in strange ways!   Major thanks and my
> > top-level  recommendation for Mel Benzaquen and Classic
> > Restorations in Stony  Point, NY.  On the other hand, I won't be
> > having anything at all good  to say about the 'Guild of Automotive
> > Restorers' in Branford, Ontario!
> >
> > But that's mostly past (there are still some dollars in play).  For
> >   now, I'm feeling the excitement.  Though it's not yet posted,
> > this  weekend, we did a nice set of new Coker wide-whites.  I can't
> > wait to  roll this out into the summer sun!
> >
> > I'll check back in as soon as we're inspected and I can post some
> > hi- res photos set in the real world.  Then, I'll try to post
> > during the  race, too.  Kenyon, there's a big story to add to the
> > 61 page, coming  slowly together in all this.
> >
> > Anyone who cares to vote on a new vanity plate, email me
> > separately:   lots of good ones like 'XS' are taken, but I like
> > COOL XS or OPEN  XS.  TOY YOT or ECONOCAR are long shots.  Anyone
> > who wants to play  can go to:
> >
> > https://corvus.dmv.state.ny.us/personalizedPlates/EmpChoosePlate.cfm
> >
> > and see if your idea is available here in NY State.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > jc
> >
> >
> > John Corey
> > jcorey@xxxxxxxxxx,jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > CFIC-Qdrive, 302 Tenth St., Troy, NY 12180 USA
> > 518-272-3565
> > fax: -272-3582
> >
> >
> >
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