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Rick Meredith
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« Reply #240 on: June 03, 2010, 05:38:11 am »
After seeing this car in person, all I can say is that the pictures don't do it justice.
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« Reply #241 on: June 03, 2010, 20:16:10 pm »
Cool thing about this topic, Danny, is how well you've documented all the way through. And even beyond that, that you share your secrets to success on this project. The internet is full of guys that talk big, but don't tell anybody how they did whatever it was they were beating their chest about. Too cool that you taught us all your tricks. The sign of a good guy.

Car's looking great.

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« Reply #242 on: June 04, 2010, 01:55:58 am »
Quote from: 58vw on June 01, 2010, 07:43:47 am
that thing is awesome...great work
Thank you.
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« Reply #243 on: June 04, 2010, 02:07:02 am »
Quote from: Alligator on June 03, 2010, 20:16:10 pm
Cool thing about this topic, Danny, is how well you've documented all the way through. And even beyond that, that you share your secrets to success on this project. The internet is full of guys that talk big, but don't tell anybody how they did whatever it was they were beating their chest about. Too cool that you taught us all your tricks. The sign of a good guy.

Car's looking great.

Jim
Just want to say thanks Jim, Thats about the nicest complement I have ever got. I was lucky to have worked for some of the guys I have, And I would like to thank the guys like phil remmington and the don opers and the larry craigs in the world for takeing a punk like me and spend the time to bring them along.  The way I look at it somebody showed me, Why not show somebody else,  Plus its fun to watch somebody pick up something you do and go with it. Anyway thanks again jim.
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« Reply #244 on: June 04, 2010, 16:04:09 pm »
Quote from: danny gabbard on June 04, 2010, 02:07:02 am
Quote from: Alligator on June 03, 2010, 20:16:10 pm
Cool thing about this topic, Danny, is how well you've documented all the way through. And even beyond that, that you share your secrets to success on this project. The internet is full of guys that talk big, but don't tell anybody how they did whatever it was they were beating their chest about. Too cool that you taught us all your tricks. The sign of a good guy.

Car's looking great.

Jim
Just want to say thanks Jim, Thats about the nicest complement I have ever got. I was lucky to have worked for some of the guys I have, And I would like to thank the guys like phil remmington and the don opers and the larry craigs in the world for takeing a punk like me and spend the time to bring them along.  The way I look at it somebody showed me, Why not show somebody else,  Plus its fun to watch somebody pick up something you do and go with it. Anyway thanks again jim.
you're welcome. It's nice to see someone with your talent be so open about "how to do it." OF course, with a monkey like me, you could show me a billion times and I would still fumble it up into a mess somehow!
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« Reply #245 on: June 04, 2010, 17:45:53 pm »
Ya jim its a shame that some people are so guarded and afraid that somebody might one up them, Seen alot of it in shops and design studios that I worked in. We use to call them HERO's. Ego's can be handicaps sometimes ! Well enough of that, Its a whole new topic. Just be patient is what I told my students . You work at something and your not the first generation to walk upright most things can be figured out. Jim you shine brite in other areas. Again thanks
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« Reply #246 on: July 02, 2010, 00:15:41 am »
Danny,
It's been a while. Got any updates or is it just a dust bin now? Cry

Should be getting a delivery here soon ... the good stuff! Wink

Take care,
TxT
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« Reply #247 on: July 02, 2010, 01:44:46 am »
Danny, you worked for Phil Remington?  Wow!
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« Reply #248 on: July 02, 2010, 03:50:28 am »
He was a hard ass, but a great fabricator. Guess thats why I got along working next to him, Well being a hard ass. I went by to say hi a few months ago. He is in his 90s and still works everyday like he was in his 40s
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« Reply #249 on: July 13, 2010, 03:53:58 am »
Looks good Gabbard....Nice shop also.
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« Reply #250 on: July 13, 2010, 04:27:39 am »
Thanks Joni , Steal alot to do !
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« Reply #251 on: July 13, 2010, 20:23:33 pm »
nothing but time, you love what you do & keeps you out of TROUBLE!
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« Reply #252 on: July 13, 2010, 20:35:27 pm »
Loving the car it is looking great Cool
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« Reply #253 on: July 14, 2010, 05:08:23 am »

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you're welcome. It's nice to see someone with your talent be so open about "how to do it." OF course, with a monkey like me, you could show me a billion times and I would still fumble it up into a mess somehow!
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I agree..you can have the best teachers, but you still need to have the talent, the passion, and the creativity to be as good as Danny.

Marc
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« Reply #254 on: July 14, 2010, 07:28:39 am »
Quote from: marc1951 on July 14, 2010, 05:08:23 am

you're welcome. It's nice to see someone with your talent be so open about "how to do it." OF course, with a monkey like me, you could show me a billion times and I would still fumble it up into a mess somehow!
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I agree..you can have the best teachers, but you still need to have the talent, the passion, and the creativity to be as good as Danny.

Marc
[/quote]I fully agree....!!
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« Reply #255 on: July 14, 2010, 15:28:02 pm »
Thanks guys and thats very kind what you guys wrote. Hopefully have some more progress soon.
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« Reply #256 on: July 14, 2010, 20:45:20 pm »
 This place is full of talent and Craftsmen. Grin

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« Reply #257 on: July 15, 2010, 00:28:16 am »
Quote from: danny gabbard on July 14, 2010, 15:28:02 pm
Hopefully have some more progress soon.
God I hope so, 10 pages on this thread and your not finished yet, WTF?  Grin
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« Reply #258 on: August 03, 2010, 21:34:45 pm »
Amazing!!!
Deep respect!

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« Reply #259 on: August 14, 2010, 04:09:44 am »
Thanks Wout ! Well finished a big job and found some time to do a little more FRICKEN sanding. Also did a little tuneing on some shifter knobs for a couple bugpack shifter's I got from rick sadler from bug pack in there prototype stage a couple years ago. Nice shifter!!
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« Reply #260 on: August 14, 2010, 15:03:31 pm »
Awesome work,as ever.Loving the panel stand for the doors,nothing worse than banging the gun against the stand when painting the inside of a door.
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« Reply #261 on: August 15, 2010, 05:34:18 am »
your shop was real clean and the cars looked GREAT! Im glad we had time to stop and see ya.
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« Reply #262 on: August 15, 2010, 09:50:19 am »
Danny,
If perfection exists, your car and your job are the best examples !
Congrats and thanks to share.
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« Reply #263 on: August 19, 2010, 11:02:42 am »
Awesome stuff Smiley Love the Weber windows too!
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« Reply #264 on: August 19, 2010, 15:42:59 pm »
Thanks ip359, Now I just got to finish it, The road is getting shorter. Good seeinig you joni, Thanks for droppin by
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« Reply #265 on: August 19, 2010, 15:54:36 pm »
Quote from: autohausdolby on August 19, 2010, 11:02:42 am
Awesome stuff Smiley Love the Weber windows too!
Thanks and I make the windows for sale If you know anyone that might need them.
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« Reply #266 on: August 19, 2010, 16:44:48 pm »
If the bank manager says OK I'll need some after this weekend Cheesy
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« Reply #267 on: August 22, 2010, 21:50:00 pm »
Finished rubbing paint on doors and got them mounted. Dug out the nos latchs and door handle and got everything adjusted. Starting to look like a car. FINALLY !
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« Reply #268 on: August 22, 2010, 21:52:50 pm »
Looking real good Danny!

Ted
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« Reply #269 on: August 22, 2010, 22:01:05 pm »
Thanks ted, Here are a few more.
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