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http://etvwclub.com/62ragtop/

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On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 05:38:57 -0500 Sharon Chamberlain <iluvvws@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> Sammy the link for East Texas Club goes to Ft Worth Volks Folks.
> 
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> Of Sammie Smith
> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:54 PM
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> 
> To Everyone on the list:
> I'll try to keep this short and let you go to the web site.
> 
> Long-time VW guy in Longview was building a 62 ragtop for his daughter to 
> be presented to her on her 16th birthday.  Unfortunately he was diagnosed 
> with cancer and was no longer able to work on the car.  Several individuals 
> in Longview, primarily the folks at Oakhill Automotive, took on the task of 
> completing this car.  They were going to present it to the father and his 
> daughter at the October show in Longview.  Unfortunately the father passed 
> away last week, but the project is still on.
> 
> The East Texas VW Club in Longview and the East Texas VEE-DUB Club in 
> Nacogdoches have both agreed to donate $500 each toward completion of this 
> project.  The Watts at Oakhill are building the tranny and engine at cost 
> and have prevailed on several suppliers to donate parts.  Paint and body 
> work is being donated by a body shop.  They need funds, parts and help in 
> building the car.
> 
> For complete details go to the East Texas VW Club web site at 
> http://www.geocities.com/fwvf/ or contact Daniel Watts at Oakhill Auto 
> 903-297-3496.  You can also contact Rodney Blackwell at 903-240-4438.  If 
> you would like to make a monetary donation you can send it to Bills 62 
> Ragtop Project c/o The East Texas Volkswagen Club, 2321 Ridgewood Dr. 
> Longview, TX 75605.
> 
> You can also help me get the word out.  I have been out of town for the 
> past week and derelict in getting this info out.  It is now about 11:00pm 
> and I'm leaving again in the morning for another 4 days and simply have not 
> had time to get this info out to all the clubs.  You can help by taking 
> this info and getting it to as many of your club sites as you can.
> Thanks
> Sammie Smith

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