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Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 02-20-2012, 09:08 AM

Today, John Glenn and I celebrate our collective---but seperate historic moments in time. His, of course, was the famous space orbit. My moment was that of a 20 year old kid bringing home his first Model A----a moment to remember-----Indeed! I dragged that baby home from Frankfort, KY to Lompoc, CA. My tow vehicle was a new 1962 VW Beetle. Fast forward 50 years, I still have a passion for the Model A and VW's. I'm sure John Glenn has a passion for flying to this day. The Model A was a 1930 tudor that was without a roof! I had one built with all new wood braces and top material for a whopping 135.00 bucks----parts and labor!

Jack

Purdy Swoft · 02-20-2012, 10:35 AM

There was a John Glenn that used to post on Ahooga. I have often wondered if he is the astronaut, but never asked.

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 02-20-2012, 11:22 AM

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I don't know. The astronaut's middle name is Herschel (I think).

Jack

02-20-2012, 09:08 AM	#1
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	John Glenn.......and me! Today, John Glenn and I celebrate our collective---but seperate historic moments in time. His, of course, was the famous space orbit. My moment was that of a 20 year old kid bringing home his first Model A----a moment to remember-----Indeed! I dragged that baby home from Frankfort, KY to Lompoc, CA. My tow vehicle was a new 1962 VW Beetle. Fast forward 50 years, I still have a passion for the Model A and VW's. I'm sure John Glenn has a passion for flying to this day. The Model A was a 1930 tudor that was without a roof! I had one built with all new wood braces and top material for a whopping 135.00 bucks----parts and labor! Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

02-20-2012, 10:35 AM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: John Glenn.......and me! There was a John Glenn that used to post on Ahooga. I have often wondered if he is the astronaut, but never asked.

02-20-2012, 11:22 AM	#3
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: John Glenn.......and me! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't know. The astronaut's middle name is Herschel (I think). Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio