Alan,
Thanks for the offer, but I'll have to pass. ;-)
When I have the time, and material, I have made up "little things"
for the roadsters (air injection plugs, oil pump rods, etc).
Motivation was to help out fellow roadster owners, so I would use
the proceeds towards donations to the American Cancer Society.
Even better was my employeer would match any contibutions, too.
Roadster owners got some neat stuff, American Cancer Society got
some funds, and I got a tax write off (ahem, secret motive.).
My father, who died of cancer, as a great man and the one who did
the metal working as a young man (For Lockheed - Skunk Works in
the late 30's & early 40's). So it brings me great pleasure to still
use some of his tools while doing metal lathe work.
My ex is more than willing to sell the car for $7000 cash. Ahem.
I'd just as soon let her keep the car at that price. While her
motive is more out of spite, what she doesn't realize is the true
value of a vehicle is much more than metal, glass, fabric, and
chrome. The true value of the roadster is the number of friends
I have made over the years, something she will never comprehend.
I do appreciate you offer, I really do. So when people offer to
"pay me back" for all the help I have given them, what really
is great is when they donate to a charity, donate a pint of blood,
or volunteer on something that helps others. We all have gifts
and talents, and it lifts my spirits greatly when you can pass
along the favor to someone else.
Sincerely,
Tom
>Dear Tom,
>
>I am new to the list & have not had the privilege of knowing you. Your idea
>about "THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY" is admirable. However, people who do
>donate to great causes such as THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY do so on their
>own anyway. Our prime agenda w/ the list should be to preserve the roasters
>as best we can. It is apparent that you are a proud man & would not accept
>any donation. How about an informal (to keep the lawyers away!!!) common
>ownership of the roadster and you being appointed as the trustee? Each
>person contributing shall own a percentage of the car based on the amount
>collected. You, as the trustee, will oversee the purchase, upkeep. etc...
>You may purchase the car outright @ later time (when financially suited) or
>sell it and divide the proceed to shareholders. If receptive, please contact
>your ex and get $$ info.
>Lets buy this baby back and be proud to own a piece of a history by adding
>another datsun roadster in our sign out signature line.
>
>HOW ABOUT IT LISTS? ARE YOU IN?
>
>
>Alan Vedadi
>1967 1600 SPL-311
>%? 2L future owner
>
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