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29/03/2010 7:56 am
Another great Chicago show with a bunch of great friends.
This year I even found two of my "Holy Grail" models, the Jupiter 1960 Valiant Wagon in Red and the MAE 1931 Cadillac Boat-tail Roadster. Throw in the new MMQ 1941 Packard Darrin Convertible from Steve Overy and an HL-1 Fascination from Mikhail Bashmashnikov and it was a successful, fun-filled weekend.
29/03/2010 8:09 am
Congrats on getting the wagon, EM! I know you've been trying to find one for a long time.
29/03/2010 9:44 am
Sounds great, Dick. I look forward to pictures.
29/03/2010 10:24 am
Great finds, Dick ! It was a pleasure to see you and the rest of the Forum43 guys at the show. The show itself was terrific and I wandered happily around when I wasn't at the Forum43/Car Room/etc area.
I picked up my first two Brooklins and, after I re-inforce my shelving to hold them, they will go on display. Each needs a bit of replacement of some small parts but I'm delighted with them and only a lack of extra spending money kept me from getting more.
29/03/2010 2:28 pm
Amazing that you found all those under one roof Dick ....
nice to have what you have been searching for finally in your collection.
And this was completed within an atmosphere of friendship which makes it all the more special.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
29/03/2010 5:42 pm
Nice meeting you
As well as Pastor John and Frank. I think that was Charlie Barnette sitting
between the two of them, but I didn't get the chance to speak with him or Tom.
Enjoyed seeing John's new monstrosity from Greg and finally seeing Mikhail's
amazing creations in person. Bought an old Rio Chalmers from Greg as well.
Dick, which email list were you referring to? I'll be sure to get on it!
29/03/2010 6:02 pm
That's fantastic Dick! which vendor had the Jupiter
Valiant wagon? Funny how we had mentioned the model just the night before the show at dinner. Although I have been looking for one also... you have been looking a lot longer, so congratulations!
29/03/2010 7:17 pm
Jupiter 1960 Valiant Wagon. Congrats. Now I'm doubly envious.
29/03/2010 10:08 pm
John, It arrived late in the show to Bob Hooper.
It, and the Caddy were part of a large consignment.
29/03/2010 10:09 pm
Paul, I don't recall mentioning an email listing, please refresh my memory.
30/03/2010 2:05 am
Maybe you said a mailing list?
I should have taken care of it then...