Wow. This fellow sounds like he has the appropriate amount of lack of good
judgement to make a great fit with this wonderful eclectic group of
miscreants. I hereby second his inclusion to our group.
- Tony Drews
At 09:40 PM 6/9/2005, Joe Curry wrote:
>Hey Guys and Gals,
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>I would like top propose that Glenn Franco become a member of FOT. He
>is building a Spitfire Racer and could certainly benefit from the
>collective wisdom of this motley group.
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>Here is a brief bio. He sent me.
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>This past winter I purchased a 70-73(not sure exactly but listed as a
>73) spitfire that was raced in the west. I have the original SCCA log
>book that showed it raced and crashed at Riverside California, Utah,
>Arizona and New Mexico. It was undergoing a stalled reconstruction when
>I bought it.
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>Other than a competed chassis and a full cage built into the tub it
>needs completion. I have the tub off the chassis and will have it in
>primer in a week. I plan on completing the car for next summer's race
>season. I plan on vintage racing the car with vintage clubs in the
>midwest.
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>We live near Ann Arbor, Michigan and I have been a design and
>development engineer for Chrysler for the past 22 years. Working with
>the company, I have been fortunate enough to have attended a number of
>driving schools, including the Skip Barber Competition Driver's school
>at Sebring.
>No real race experience other than years of Autocross with numerous
>vehicles including Triumphs..
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>I do have an extensive vehicle rebuild and restoration background other
>than with Chrysler. I do all my own work including engine/drivetrain,
>chassis and body complete rebuild restoration. I have been at for quite
>some time.
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>To keep me out of the bars at night, I teach automotive technical
>classes at the local community colleges in the area.
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>I now have 7 complete Triumphs.
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>* 71 TR6 fully restored frame off completed back in 90
>* 74 TR6 fully restored (just need to complete interior)and built
>as a fast car or for autocross.
>* 68 TR250 in need of a full restoration.
>* 70 TR6 just picked up last night.
>* 73?? Spitfire race car in the midst of a rebuild.
>* 78 Spitfire parts car
>* 77 Spitfire in need of some minor work.
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>I have built many cars and these are just the ones I have right now.
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>Do I hear a second to this nomination?
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>Regards,
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>Joe C,
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