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i was watching the storm news and on NBC they
hada guy with a huge building full of cars , isaw a couple of mopars i recognized
the tornado and storms wrecked his place the cars and parts of the building were everywhere, they said his name and talked to him but i didnt catch that,it was only a 10 second shot,

i went through a tornado and lost my 409 plus other speed stuff, but i was more glad to be alive
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Is this the place that sells used cars and he keeps his private car and memorabilia collection on display? He is located on the corner of two main streets in down town Springfield. I stopped by there last year on my way through town. It is the only collection of cars that I heard about.
Rick

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Rick,
Would it have been Ron Metzger? RPM Motors/Metzger Flooring Center? He has some nice Camaros but I wasn't aware of any Mopars. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif Could also have been Dick Levi of Levi, Ray & Shoup, but I thought his stuff was North of town around the airport.
Maybe Tim Wilkerson???? Don't know what he has or where it's kept.

Not a good situation in Springfield right now. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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How's Annies area ????

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Dennis,
I honestly don't recall. He was on the corner of two main roads right, one at a slight angle to the other and in down town SPringfield. He had a closed off area with several collector cars and a 50's dinner motif. On the other side of the showroom was their used car sales office and sales lot. The salesman only told me that the owner is a private collector and none of the cars in the display area were for sale, only the cars in the lot. He had a wide variety of cars on display as well as memorabilia.

I spoke with Annie yesterday and she escaped with nothing more than a power outage and phone service, both of which are now back unlike a vast majority of Springfield. The severe stuff was to her south and east only a few miles away and cannot get into town as they have most major roads blocked. As Dennis said, her worst outcome of the storm is a severe case of vertigo. Since I suffer from the same, I feel for her as it is NOT a good time!
Rick

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Rick N, I just spoke with Dennis Thomas in Springfield. He reports that Don Stowers NEW home and cars are OK as well as Dennis's own property.
The place you spoke of above with 50's Diner motif, belongs to Kim Shirley, and is undamaged also.
Dennis Thomas does not yet know whose place was on NBC, and will report back if and when he gets info......

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Thanks Chuck. I did not have a number for Don and Judy and had been unable to locate one. Annie was not feeling well enough to dig for it but was also very concerned for their well being.
Rick

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i went to the nbc site and found the video tornado story, the guys name is DOUG edwards, after slowing the video ,there is a yellow camaro and couple of mid 70's chevys, 2 firebords or camros late 70's. ,dont know how many he owned or if they were super cars, but you can watch for yourself,
yeah it is a fire bird collection, it looks like plus a couple others
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8004316/go to videos and then tornados about 2 minutesin to the video,, looks like a guy owns quite a few cars,

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It's a yellow '67 Firebird. Look for it at the end of the story.
http://video.msn.com/v/us/msnbc.htm?...8-ff05c8ca7d3a,04d7756c-4a66-4900-abf8-ff05c8ca7d3a,55289fe8-71ee-4a0b-a07f-83fd47549caf,a74c139d-ac45-4bfe-9791-04fa552ea661,03572440-9cc1-4aaa-a21a-7fa8a9560f05,e6691228-09c3-4566-a977-62c645f7b7ac,3d86aec4-c133-4634-966e-978f77e3a4f3,33bd050d-e7d3-49c2-9cee-9258a34248ec,1aedc8da-4994-4a67-b291-875c62f6bea9,&t=m5

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All is well in Chatham, Illinois the storm missed us by several miles. Unfortunately Judi and I were in a restaurant in Springfield when it hit. We were about two city blocks away from one of the areas that suffered major destruction. Judi's ears were ringing and popping due to the sudden drop in barometric pressure and you could see the windows in the restaurant bowing in and out. Really scary, but all is well.
Don't know Doug Edwards or his cars and haven't talked with anyone that does. Looked his address up and he lives in one of the hardest hit areas.

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Welcome back stranger! Glad to hear you both escaped any damage or injuries.

You sent me the new address and phone numbers but I "Filed them away in a safe place", and can't retrieve them yet........ (different system at home!)

We've been meeting Annie about once a month for dinner. Care to join us sometime? We need some NEW stories! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Dennis

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Glad to hear you two made it out ok as that was too close! I understand the hotel I stayed at suffered severe damage as well as the restaurant and the Wal-Mart next door.
Rick

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I heard that one was headed toward Roodhouse Sunday night. Did it touch down there?

We would love to join you for dinner, I can lie about the past just as well as you. Phone 483-2817 or cell 494-7888.

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Rick, check out this site http://www.sj-r.com/. There is a picture of your hotel there. It takes a while to load as so many people are looking at the photos.

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We spent the better part of Sundy night in the basement. No damage to the town itself but many of the neighboring communities were hurt pretty badly. A friend who bought my '68 Corvette lost the roof and most of the second floor of their house. They escaped injury but the house may not be repairable. Heard they may have also lost a couple of buildings and an airplane. No word on how the car is.

I now see you had your phone numbers with your profile. Just a dumb mistake on my part. Oh well; nothing new there! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

We'll give you a call around the first of the month. I think our next get-together is April 7th, but will check and let you know.

How 'bout the Chevy/Corvette Show at Friendly in May? Interested?

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Wow! Thanks for the link Don. What a mess! I think the next time Chad and I stay at the Fairfield we need to keep the partying to a minimum. I knew we made a mess but that is crazy. Very scary and too d*mn close for all you Springfield people! Glad everyone is alright.
Rick

OUCH! (takes a while to load)

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Thanks to Don and Cumby, here are some more shots.

http://www.wnns.com/stormphotos.htm

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I think Mother Nature has flexed her muscles enough for awhile....between huricanes and tornadoes the damage has been incredible. Safe travels and best wishes too all who have felt her power.

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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......and we are getting another 7-10" tonight!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

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grew up in clinton, i still get over there a couple of times a year. anyone into 409 cars in the area forward me your info, my dad is doing several cars.

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Jason,
If someone using the name "Belair62" contacts you about a '409', disregard ANYTHING he says. The guy can't be trusted. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif He may even try to convince you he's 6 feet tall and muscular, but he's actually describing his Mother! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif Steer clear of this clown! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...elairSucks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...elairSucks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...elairSucks.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Man I spit out my coffee! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Jason...I love 409 cars.....don't listen to Dennis...he is usually in a Geritol induced stupor...either that or he missed his Ex Lax he has to take every day

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He has to take ex-lax to counter the effects of ingesting Rogaine the wrong way........... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

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WELL! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif Mr. Gags and Mr. 427, my only reply is taken from a 7-Up commercial.....

<font color="green"> Make 7</font>
<font color="green">"UP YOURS!!!!"</font> https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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Sorry......no room up there lately. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

I love your location change. Welcome to my neighborhood. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

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I didn't know Friendly Chevy had a car show. I know John Schroeder the owner he has a home near me in Cali and has an old defunct Chevy dealer in Indio Ca. that he leases out to a RV place.

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ive hit belair up with a few questions and he has been very helpful, he told me you had to be 6 feet tall to reach the clutch in those big cars and muscular to lift those boat anchor W heads, is he misleading me??