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Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes.....

To: "Spitfire squadron (E-mail)" <nass@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes.....
From: "Smith, Brian (Inland-Gaylord)" <BrianSmith1@templeinland.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:51:03 -0600
> Listers,
> 
> It's about time....
> 
> I've decided to press my '72 spitfire back into daily service.  I have
> until April to produce reliable, serviceable transportation for myself.
> My goal is to be able to throw my suitcase in the trunk and drive to the
> Airport (about 60 miles away) and be able to return and drive back home
> without worry.  Now the car has been off the road for about 7 years (just
> about the time my daughter was born).  It was daily transport then.  But,
> as they are known to do, she has fallen into a state of disrepair in the
> ensuing years.  There will be at least one rocker replaced, new tires,
> drive shaft balanced, engine sorted out, and a fresh coat of paint.  
> 
> Wish me luck,
> 
> Brian Smith
> Bogalusa, LA





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