Congrats Phil!!!
I have a 76 model that well be finally moving into a new lifestyle this
Dec. She expects to become an educator for even newer models. Also I have
an 83 model that just got her learners permit (HORRORS!!!!) and will be
learning in the 78 Midget. (And I have to agree with Allen on the 13 - 18
crisis time)
Larry
>
>Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 10:18:18 EDT
>From: Ajhsys@aol.com
>Subject: Re: New Project
>
>In a message dated 10/28/99 7:35:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
>philv@pclink.com writes:
>
><< Picked up a new project yesterday. This one's going to be a lot of work.
>
>It's a '99 Vanner, in great shape. Displacement just over 4 liters. I've
>never
>built one of these from scratch before, but I'm looking forward to it. I
>figure
>it will take at least 18 years, or 21, if we want to prepare her for the
>(fast)
>track. We've decided to call her Lily. She's even cuter'n a Bugeye Sprite.
>>>
>
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>
>Congratulations, Phil! You are right about the amount of work. I have a
>1970 Hefner who turned out great and presented me with a 1997 Schwarz after
>being rebadged! (This is getting out of hand.)
>
>BTW, this type of project will go through a very difficult period from about
>13 to 18 years. No matter what you do during this time, it will not be
>right. Don't worry, it will eventually start working on its own.
>
>Allen Hefner
>SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
>'77 Midget
>'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
>
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>
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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