<VV> Miami Craigslist "Fitch"

J R Read_HML hmlinc at sbcglobal.net
Sun Nov 8 16:11:59 EST 2009 

Because it has likely been in a salt water flood?
Later, JR

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To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Miami Craigslist "Fitch"


> Yeah, I saw it.   Looks like someone bought a Fitch roof and  bolted it 
> on.
> WARNING:  I would be very wary of ANYTHING sold out of  Miami.....  :-)
>
> Joe D.
> Cen. Florida
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> 1. Re: Carl Sagan Day (The  Robbins)
> 2. Did anybody see this on craigslist (Greg  Palso)
> 3. Re: Did anybody see this on craigslist (Marc  Marcoulides)
> 4. Bondo Checker Re:  Body work on  EUM----UGH! (FrankCB)
> 5. Re: Bondo Checker Re:  Body work  on EUM----UGH!
> (Vairtec at optonline.net)
> 6. Re: Ted's Corvair get to NJ for Christmas  (rbuckridge at comcast.net)
> 7. (no subject) (Dave  Newell)
> 8. Re: Toy Train (No Corvair) (Jay  Pitchford)
> 9. Re: Toy Train (No Corvair) (Rick  Norris)
> 10. Re: Fitch Phoenix Model (Dave  Newell)
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> Message:  1
> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:02:40 -0600
> From: "The Robbins"  <therobbins82 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Carl Sagan  Day
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> Typical VV picking of nits, hard to say  anything around here that doesn't
> get rebuked...
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> PS. Lates are  Better
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> Joe
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> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]  On Behalf Of Secular
> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:33 PM
> To:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> Carl Sagan  Day
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> Some folks save lives, some save minds from obscurantism !
>
> Certain gauges only register the former & not the latter.
> It maybe a malady with the "sending unit" ;-)
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Tony I.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "FrankCB" <frankcb at aol.com>
> To: "dennis dorogi"  <dfamily at fairpoint.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent:  Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:49 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Carl Sagan  Day
>
>
>> Dennis,
>>     More important than  Albert Einstein (who, among other things, got 
>> FDR
> to start the Manhattan  project so we didn't have to lose a million 
> American
> lives invading Japan)  , Dr. Alexander Fleming (penicillin), or Dr. Jonas
> Salk (polio vaccine),  etc., etc.?????????  How many millions of lives did
> Carl Sagan  save????
>>     Frank "lest we forget"  Burkhard
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> Message:  2
> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:49:46 -0800 (PST)
> From: Greg Palso  <gpalso at yahoo.com>
> Subject: <VV> Did anybody see this on  craigslist
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Did anybody see this on  craigslist
>
> http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/1414990169.html
>
>
>
>
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> Message:  3
> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:53:41 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
> From: Marc   Marcoulides <hharpo at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Did  anybody see this on craigslist
> To:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Could be a car that  has had the roof added and otherwize a stock car
>
> -----Original  Message-----
>>From: Greg Palso <gpalso at yahoo.com>
>>Sent: Nov  7, 2009 8:49 AM
>>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>>Subject: <VV>  Did anybody see this on craigslist
>>
>>Did anybody see this on  craigslist
>>
>>http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/1414990169.html
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> Message:  4
> Date: Sat,  7 Nov 2009 18:03:03 -0500
> From: FrankCB  <frankcb at aol.com>
> Subject: <VV> Bondo Checker Re:  Body  work on EUM----UGH!
> To: "corvairduval at cox.net"  <corvairduval at cox.net>,
> virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> A buyer that's trying  to "be aware" should use a device called a "Spot
> Rot" which is a calibrated  magnetic probe with a scale that will tell you
> about how much non-magnetic  material is between the probe and the car's 
> metal.
> So you know whether  it's just stock paint or a multiple layer paint job 
> or
> loads of bondo.  I  think Eastwood is selling them or you can always try
> Google.
> For SOME reason it doesn't seem to work on my Pontiac  Minivan.<GGGG>
> Frank Burkhard
>
> In a  message dated 11/05/09 14:38:36 Eastern Standard Time,
> corvairduval at cox.net  writes:
> The knuckelhead was the guy who wanted to fill in the large hole  after 
> the
> antenna mount was removed. HE beat the area in to hold the  bondo. 
> Complain
> to him. He could have done it correctly by welding in a  patch. But, it 
> was
> probably done when the car had little value (just a  used car),
>
> so buyer beware of any vehicle!
>
> Frank DuVal
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 07  Nov 2009 20:59:22 -0500
> From: Vairtec at optonline.net
> Subject: Re:  <VV> Bondo Checker Re:  Body work on EUM----UGH!
> To: FrankCB  <frankcb at aol.com>,"corvairduval at cox.net"
> <corvairduval at cox.net>,     virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> At 06:03 PM 11/7/2009,  FrankCB wrote:
>
>>      A buyer that's trying to "be  aware" should use a device called
>> a "Spot Rot" which is a calibrated  magnetic probe with a scale that
>> will tell you about how much  non-magnetic material is between the
>> probe and the car's metal.   So you know whether it's just stock
>> paint or a multiple layer paint  job or loads of bondo.  I think
>> Eastwood is selling them or you  can always try Google.
>
>
> Or you can just take a memo magnet off the  refrigerator.  Fridge
> magnets are not very strong and will lose grip  on a car's surface if
> even a skim of filler is under the paint.
>
> I  think that using the local insurance agency/roofing
> contractor/pizza joint  advertising magnet, instead of buying a "Spot
> Rot," is in keeping with  the, um, frugal nature of Corvair owners.
>
> --Budget-minded  Bob
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date:  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:10:24 +0000 (UTC)
> From:  rbuckridge at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: <VV> Ted's Corvair get to NJ for  Christmas
> To: Virtual Vairs  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Message-ID:
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> ast.net>
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>
> Hank,
>
> I think you are jumping the gun.
>
> I had suggested Charlie in  Maiden, NC as a possible drop off point for
> someone to take it to the next  step. I didn't mean to imply that Charlie 
> was
> going to move the car.
>
> Has anyone talked to Charlie?
>
> Roy - Bayshore
>
> 732-269-2475
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 7  Nov 2009 21:08:41 GMT
> From: "Dave Newell"  <chevrobilia at juno.com>
> Subject: <VV> (no subject)
> To:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Cc: Nkw1965 at aol.com
> Message-ID:  <20091107.130841.7723.2 at webmail11.vgs.untd.com>
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> Hi,
> I just got this nice reply from  Marshall Buck who's making the new 
> Phoenix
> model. Rick Thompson may have  posted this info already but I want to make
> sure everyone is aware of how to  order it and that time will run out 
> soon.
> I put in my order...this should be a  very significant collectible!Dave
> ---------- Original Message  ----------
> From: Marshall Buck <mb at cmamodels.com>
> To: Dave Newell  <chevrobilia at juno.com>
> Subject: Re: Fitch Phoenix Model
> Date: Sat,  7 Nov 2009 13:49:47 -0500
> Hi Dave,
> Thank you very much for your  interest, order and positive feedback.  Any
> help to promote this edition  would be great. Only models bearing serial
> number 1 - 150 will be  autographed.  If any beyond that are made they 
> will be
> built to the same  level, but without the autograph and with a different
> certificate.
> Sounds  like you have a very interesting collection; and I'm sure it's 
> very
> comprehensive.  Lucky you to have gotten a ride in the Phoenix with John
> as your pilot!  I've seen the car many times in person and yes, am aware 
> of
> the color.  John is supposed to be giving me a little touch up paint  to
> use to match to.
> Please note that we'll only be accepting orders  for a short time.  The
> edition will be extremely limited.  We will  be closing the order book on 
> these
> by the end of this month, or at latest 1st  week of December.  Estimated
> price of $229. each plus shipping for the  autographed models. We're 
> expecting
> these models to be produced within the  first quarter of 2010.   To place
> and secure a firm order, we need  the following:
> Shipping AddressBilling Address (if different)Credit Card (  Visa,
> MasterCard or American Express)Credit card NumberName on CardExpiration
> DateSecurity CodeDaytime phone number
> Your credit card will not be charged  until the model is ready for 
> shipping.
> Would you like to be added to our  e-mail Newsletter & Updates list that 
> is
> e-mailed approximately once a  month to update you on current and upcoming
> projects, and various  models?  Please feel free to contact me with any
> questions. Best regards,
> Marshall
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date:  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 06:58:45 -0500
> From: Jay Pitchford  <jay.pitchford at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Toy Train (No  Corvair)
> To: Tony Underwood <tony.underwood at cox.net>
> Cc:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Message-ID:
> <e1511a600911080358u71d05482g5431d4f5262b58a3 at mail.gmail.com>
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>
> I actually owned a '74 Gremlin X with  the Levi Edition. It had the 304
> in it, and I terrorized small-block  Camaros.
>
>
>> We have an S, HO, and N gauge train layout with a few  HO and N gauge
>> cars on board... but only ONE is a Corvair, N Gauge  late model coupe,
>> silver. ? ?It's the only N Gauge railroad syle  Corvair model I'd
>> seen, snapped it up at a hobby shop, used, in their  "discounted"
>> section. ? There's also a Shelby Cobra and some more  mundane things
>> like a Fairlane and even a Gremlin. ? ?The Gremlin is a  Gremlin-X,
>> Levi-Edition, of all things. ? ;) ? ?The detail on the N  Gauge cars
>> is better than one might  imagine.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date:  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:54:23 -0500
> From: "Rick Norris"  <ricknorris at suddenlink.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Toy Train (No  Corvair)
> To: "Jay Pitchford" <jay.pitchford at gmail.com>,     "Tony Underwood"
> <tony.underwood at cox.net>
> Cc:  virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Message-ID:  <0564277E18B847C9ABD0071300E71D90 at RICK>
> Content-Type: text/plain;  format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
>
> No doubt it was that cool Levi Strauss designer  interior that struck fear
> into them!
>
> Rick
>
> I actually owned a  '74 Gremlin X with the Levi Edition. It had the 304
> in it, and I terrorized  small-block Camaros.
>
>
>> We have an S, HO, and N gauge train  layout with a few HO and N gauge
>> cars on board... but only ONE is a  Corvair, N Gauge late model coupe,
>> silver. It's the only N Gauge  railroad syle Corvair model I'd
>> seen, snapped it up at a hobby shop,  used, in their "discounted"
>> section. There's also a Shelby Cobra and  some more mundane things
>> like a Fairlane and even a Gremlin. The  Gremlin is a Gremlin-X,
>> Levi-Edition, of all things. ;) The detail on  the N Gauge cars
>> is better than one might  imagine.
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> Message:  10
> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 05:18:43 GMT
> From: "Dave Newell"  <chevrobilia at juno.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Fitch Phoenix  Model
> To: hmlinc at sbcglobal.net,     virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> Hi,
> Sorry I forgot to put a subject  line in my VV post...I guess I was 
> excited
> about spreading the word about  Creative Miniature Associates' upcoming
> 1/43 scale Fitch Phoenix model.  There's never been a model of the Phoenix 
> made
> before, and the first 150 will  be signed by John Fitch and come with a
> display case. There may not be more  than 150 made, though. CMA is a high 
> end,
> exacting model making company which  usually limits their runs to only 50
> cars.
> Check out their website  www.cmamodels.com I think you'll enjoy seeing the
> high level of detail and  accuracy they're known for. Ordering information
> for the Phoenix is in the  thread below.
> If there's enough interest in the Phoenix model, Marshall  might be
> impressed with the Corvair market. Wouldn't a model of the  Pininfarina 
> Corvair
> Coupe be incredible?
> For now, we're very lucky that  he's going to do the Phoenix. I hope we 
> can
> show him that Corvair model  collectors are serious enough to support his
> efforts!
> Dave  Newell
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: "J R  Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Dave Newell"  <chevrobilia at juno.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> (no subject)
> Date:  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:27:11 -0600
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> What is that  about?
>
> Later, JR
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From:  "Dave Newell" <chevrobilia at juno.com>
> To:  <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Cc: <Nkw1965 at aol.com>
> Sent:  Saturday, November 07, 2009 3:08 PM
> Subject: <VV> (no  subject)
>
>
>> Hi,
>> I just got this nice reply from Marshall  Buck who's making the new
> Phoenix
>> model. Rick Thompson may have  posted this info already but I want to
> make
>> sure everyone is aware of  how to order it and that time will run out
> soon.
>> I put in my  order...this should be a very significant
>> collectible!Dave ----------  Original Message ----------
>> From: Marshall Buck  <mb at cmamodels.com>
>> To: Dave Newell  <chevrobilia at juno.com>
>> Subject: Re: Fitch Phoenix Model
>>  Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:49:47 -0500
>> Hi Dave,
>> Thank you very  much for your interest, order and positive feedback.  Any
>> help  to promote this edition would be great. Only models bearing serial
>>  number 1 - 150 will be autographed.  If any beyond that are made they
> will
>> be built to the same level, but without the autograph and with a
> different
>> certificate.
>> Sounds like you have a very  interesting collection; and I'm sure it's
> very
>> comprehensive.   Lucky you to have gotten a ride in the Phoenix with John
>> as your  pilot!  I've seen the car many times in person and yes, am aware
>>  of the color.  John is supposed to be giving me a little touch up paint
> to
>> use to match to.
>> Please note that we'll only be accepting  orders for a short time.  The
>> edition will be extremely  limited.  We will be closing the order book on
>> these by the end  of this month, or at latest 1st week of December.
>> Estimated price of  $229. each plus shipping for the autographed models.
>> We're expecting  these models to be produced within the first quarter of
>>  2010.   To place and secure a firm order, we need the  following:
>> Shipping AddressBilling Address (if different)Credit Card (  Visa,
>> MasterCard or American Express)Credit card NumberName on  CardExpiration
>> DateSecurity CodeDaytime phone number
>> Your  credit card will not be charged until the model is ready for
>>  shipping.
>> Would you like to be added to our e-mail Newsletter &  Updates list that
> is
>> e-mailed approximately once a month to update  you on current and
> upcoming
>> projects, and various models?   Please feel free to contact me with any
>> questions. Best  regards,
>> Marshall
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