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Post by chitownjohn on Aug 29, 2011 21:07:08 GMT -5
 Sorry, Guess I'm being lazy but it's easy to let people get pic's and story this way. Here's a link to my CarDomain account, www.cardomain.com/ride/2354481/1974-dodge-monacoDont forget page 2 to see the Gig's, still havent added the one w/ Elwood Soul from last year... john |
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Post by Steam McQueen on Aug 29, 2011 21:49:21 GMT -5
That's a cool pic, Johnny!! Is that your regular parking spot?  |
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Post by ti4438 on Aug 29, 2011 22:29:26 GMT -5
We need lots more pics!
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Post by chitownjohn on Oct 13, 2011 6:27:16 GMT -5
A few weeks back at Al and Joe's Submarine shop, sorry it was w/ the cell phone, mine's not as goos as some out now.  |
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Post by ti4438 on Oct 13, 2011 12:36:15 GMT -5
I like that one!
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Post by chitownjohn on Oct 24, 2011 21:08:11 GMT -5
Sorry boys, I'm out.
Sold the Monaco to a Brother from Lodge. The man is a great guy and as a Shriner does so much in the way to help where and whenever it's needed. I felt that he was very deserving, and always expressed his love for the car.
It's not the car to rebuild but if anyone has a few bucks to keep her going it's him.
I hope she has many years left, but I dont know. Still runs and drives good, just getting so rusty.
Nothing would have pleased me more than to sell to someone from the site and I apologise, but w/ this Brother, as he keeps telling me, "You now where it is" Doesnt feel right but he knows I love the car and that I'm welcome to borrow it.
So the benefit is this way I still get to see the car.
I'm in a real pinch and need the extra dough, and even though my love for that car is up there, something closer beat it. So I'm happy having the one over the other.
Cheers bud's. I got pic's up the ass and memories to boot.
john
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Post by Steam McQueen on Oct 24, 2011 23:00:16 GMT -5
Wow, John. Dang. Sorry to hear that but I'm sure you thought it out, and sounds like you'll still get to see it, and even drive it so ... still, dang.  |
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Post by tk826 on Oct 25, 2011 0:00:47 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that you are now Blu-less.
But, it also sounds like the reason for selling is going to
work out in your favor... so that's cool.
Hopefully you can set aside time in August, for the MP cruise night, as one
of the times per year, to borrow it back.
I hope that you will keep the possibility open, in the future, to build another one.
... and that you still stick around here of course.
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Post by Bismo on Oct 25, 2011 0:01:53 GMT -5
Wow is right. Just, wow. Understandable, John, and I hope you can keep tabs on your lady from her new home... I'm honored to have ridden in her, and hope she does well! And needless to say, I hope you stick around the forums, brother....
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Post by Mr Mercer on Oct 25, 2011 0:21:53 GMT -5
That sucks , but I understand... priorities . Well your always welcome to ride " shot gun " , just dont bring one . Maybe you'll find a less rusty one and start over ?
You best be stickin around .
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Post by sigmfsk on Oct 25, 2011 4:47:24 GMT -5
I hope that you will keep the possibility open, in the future, to build another one. ... and that you still stick around here of course. Double that! John, you were a great Chicago host to Cathy and I. Here's you leading us to the Mt. Prospect Blues Bar:  Hope to see you again at CEVS next year! arthur |
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Post by ti4438 on Oct 25, 2011 15:58:35 GMT -5
Dude that really sucks!
I guess you can always build another.
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Post by chitownjohn on Oct 25, 2011 17:18:59 GMT -5
Thanks Brothers for the thoughts, as I understand the situation or shock of it is hard to express in words.
I would have most certainly liked to have driven that car into the ground myself, though it would have been long from now. then to only showcase it somehow in my barn or at another place where it's movement would'nt have been required.
Not all dreams or hobbies go as planned but the mission to get that car did succeed.
I will say for those that may have to sell for whatever reason later that it is like taking a car you transformed into it's own identity even though ther are many copies, that car was mine.
Most of it done by my design and friends help, so that's the part that is really bad.
BUt I can shoo that bad sentiment away by my reasoning.
Thanks again and you as well Arthur for that Great Pic, Rich will Love that.
john
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Post by Lord Vadus on Oct 25, 2011 22:35:01 GMT -5
If you ever want to drive another Monaco, I should have a spare (assuming my bluesmobile is done this winter) in time for the next CEVS, that you're welcome to use.
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Post by JennyBlues on Aug 29, 2012 7:13:17 GMT -5
Love the pic next to the Illinos smokey! I to am sorry you had to let your car go, but at least it went to a good home.
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