FOT,
I'll certainly second the nomination for these two men. I've known them both
for close to 20 years and they are first class TR enthusiasts who have an
excellent reputation around TR's.
Bruce, while a member already, is a virtual encyclopedia of TR and Vintage
racing knowledge and is always fun to be around.
Speaking for all of the WPTA group, we were only too happy to have hosted
the Hospitality Tent for Mid-Ohio. Who knew it would be so necessary with
the weather that we had. Henry, your comments are appreciated, and don't
worry about the timing as it really doesn't matter among friends.
Jerry Van Vlack
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry Frye" <thefryes@iconn.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Cc: <jimboshaw@compuserve.com>; <ejmajor@stargate.net>
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 3:29 PM
Subject: Nominations
> I would like to nominate two Triumph guys that have crewed for me over the
> past couple of years to join our little club. Both members of Western
> Pennsylvania Triumphs, they are at the SVRA events at Mid-Ohio and Watkins
> Glen every year. Both very experienced Triumph wrenches, both have a
garage
> full of very nice street Triumphs they restored themselves.
>
> Jim Shaw was nice enough to punch out the dents from my little episode
with
> the tire wall at Mid-Ohio this year. While I was out with Mark Bradakis
> locating a steering rack Jim used a 2x4 and a hammer to straighten out
both
> front and rear fenders and the door while my wife cleaned up the tire
> scrub. They did such a nice job when Bob Williams from Tech came to
> reinspect my car he walked around my car twice looking for the damage. He
> was amazed, as am I. Jim restored that beautiful geranium TR2 many of you
> saw parked with the Brits at Mid-Ohio. Yes, it takes a brave man to paint
> his long door TR2 it's original color, when that color is pink! His garage
> has the TR2, a very nice black TR3A, an early 4 and a 6. All restored by
> him, all concours winners. We worked together this weekend to get my carb
> problems sorted, and proved quite valuable.
>
> My other nominee is Ed Major. Ed grew up drag racing with his brother. Ed
> has restored a very nice TR3A and recently completed the restoration of
his
> gorgeous TR250 that many of you saw parked next to Jim's TR2 at Mid-Ohio.
> Ed did some nice work to the motor in the 250, I'll bet that car would be
> fun on track. Ed has been quite helpful as well, always happy to help out.
> Ed got down and dirty replacing the bent steering rack for me at Mid-Ohio.
>
> Thanks for you help this past weekend, guys...
>
> I would appreciate if someone would offer up a second, and if Mark can do
> his thing...
>
> jimboshaw@compuserve.com
> ejmajor@stargate.net
>
> While I am at it, I want to say something else...
>
> When I bought my car I didn't realize I also was lucky enough to inherit
> Bruce Stutzman, the guy who built my car for Rich Hone. Bruce still feels
> some kind of ownership with the car, and is always around to help as
> needed. Bruce is already amongst the FOT brotherhood, but I wanted to say
> thanks.
>
> And give an overdue thanks to the Western Pennsylvania Triumphs for the
> Hospitality Tent at Mid-Ohio, and the good grub and drink as well!
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