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Old 07-03-2012, 02:03 PM   #1
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On page 11 , story by Jim Spawn , showing a picture of a Deluxe Model "A' coupe at a WHITE CASTLE restaurant in New York ,,1947 date on picture,,, I was born in the Bronx in 1954 and in or about 1959/60 i must of ate at that White Castle .There was only one known and it was on White Plains rd.,, Bronx and i remember girls on roll skates and the serving tray being placed on the door ..I can eat about 8 of them but in about 1/2 hour i better find a can...Like Grant took Richmond ! Don't know what they are putting in them now but they don't taste the same.
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Old 07-03-2012, 04:58 PM   #2
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Somebody convince me that the cover photo (black sedan) is how they left the factory.
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Old 07-03-2012, 07:27 PM   #3
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I just received my Restorer today also. Haven't had a chance to read it yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
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I lust looked at my cover and I could see my handsome reflection! LOL.
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PS> Took home a plaque from the local cruise night the other night!!! Planning on going to Mark's next week.
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Congratulations to Len Michilak on the cover with your 160C...Looks Fantastic Lenny!! Great job, and welcome to the club!!
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On page 11 , story by Jim Spawn , showing a picture of a Deluxe Model "A' coupe at a WHITE CASTLE restaurant in New York ,,1947 date on picture,,, I was born in the Bronx in 1954 and in or about 1959/60 i must of ate at that White Castle .There was only one known and it was on White Plains rd.,, Bronx and i remember girls on roll skates and the serving tray being placed on the door ..I can eat about 8 of them but in about 1/2 hour i better find a can...Like Grant took Richmond ! Don't know what they are putting in them now but they don't taste the same.
Pete, my father came from Brooklyn and Middle Village, and when we visited relatives, he would take me to that white castle.
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Great looking car on the cover. Nice work by Lennie.

Lennie is a great guy and a terrific judge. Always nice to chat with him as he is quite knowledgeable.
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Old 07-04-2012, 01:57 PM   #9
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Lennie..... can i sign you up for judging at Hershey .[ truck class]???There is a $50.00 in it for ya.... front seat....l.o.l.
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