Tin Soldier Arrived Finally!
 

Just got here. Had all the neighbors out when I started it. Of course, I had to make the block to &quot;test&quot; it out. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

http://www.69lm1.com/pics/TinSoldier/ts1.jpg

http://www.69lm1.com/pics/TinSoldier/ts2.jpg


RichPern

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Cool!! Congrats!!

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Did the neighbors understand the significance of the car...I mean did they grasp the history?

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Rich... that is righteous. Congrats!

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Very cool Rich!

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great car with history. are you going to race it?

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It has the perfect stance. Congrats!

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Cool car, great new owner, I like the boat too.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">great car with history. are you going to race it? </div></div>

^^^^^^^^X2^^^^^^^ It would be neat to see this car at the track!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Congrats on the car and it's nice to see someone leaving the car &quot;as is&quot; and not restoring it.

Kurt [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Beutiful....stance, wheels, history, color...just awesome.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 70 copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did the neighbors understand the significance of the car...I mean did they grasp the history? </div></div>

I didn't stop, just drove it to the back and came back. Some of them will!

Thanks for the well wishes guys. I will bring it to the track from time to time, and maybe some shows.

Started going over TS this am, (pushed it out [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] )

Saw this sticker:

http://www.69lm1.com/pics/TinSoldier/swinder.jpg

Anybody recognize it?

Again, thanks for the well wishes and rest assured TS will not be &quot;restored&quot; while I am the caretaker.

I may re add the red stipe from TS's glory days. Anyone know why it was not put back when the car was freshened up?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...ageracepic.jpg

RichPern

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Here's some pics my friend Casey took:

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...psf1d3eb5d.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps3b29d715.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...psb31e144b.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps4b6211b9.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...psefb6c241.jpg


And my Fav shot yet....

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps2843c57b.jpg

Off with the kids tomorrow for spring break, so TS will be in storage till I get back.

RichP

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Spectacular......

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Amazing.My right leg is shaking just thinking about it.
Good luck.It sure is nice when life finally pays off.

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I may have missed it ,who originally campaigned the soldier?Got to love camaro drag cars![img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]!

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Nice car ..would look even better with vintage Cragar Super Tricks on it though TBH...

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Any way we can get a vid? I would love to hear it!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyfever</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may have missed it ,who originally campaigned the soldier?Got to love camaro drag cars![img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]! </div></div>

Ron Terrell I Believe. Someone turned me on to this thread and when I get back in town U will contact the Son who posted this about TS.

http://www.nkyfba.com/forum/showthread.p...maro-is-located

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TMagda</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any way we can get a vid? I would love to hear it! </div></div>

When I get back in town I sure will.....

Would be nice to find a way for the Dad to see/sit in and maybe even Run TS again.

RichP

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Rich, I saw the TS when it was brought back from Ohio I believe. The buyer stopped by to see what we thought of the car as we had done the Vitar COPO for him. Don't quite remember how it all shook out, but I think the car was done in Cedar Rapids by Larry Buyers. Again, not sure. The car was owned at the time I saw it by Clint Richmond who last I knew was in the Waterloo, Cedar Falls area.
FWIW.

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taking a shot in the dark on the side winder sticker....could be a previous owner worked on the program, side winder is the AIM 9 air to air missile the services use to shoot bad guys out of the sky.

Congrats on the car. Have fun with it.

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Big CONGRATS Rich. What a beast. You have to be stoked!!

John S. - Good to hear from you. Looks like you may have made a move in DE? Hope things are well your way. Its time to get back to DE with the family.............SOON!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif[/img]

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I just saw the car on cars on line at Midwest auto exchange. Is that a typo or are you selling it now.

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I saw that too,and wasn't sure if it was a current ad,or older ad.

Rich? http://www.midwestmusclecars.com/car...l=c&amp;id=227

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That is who he purchased from.

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Nope. Not for sale. Vic still has some ads out there.

RichP