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<div class="aolReplacedBody"><div dir="ltr">I too, thought the tribute portion was great.. Really, the best part of the episode.<div><br></div><div>It was a real cool thing to do for the next chapter in the life history of the Thunderbolt. I also agree with some of the above comments on the "staged" nature of the show, but like Kim said, its TV. We all know the efforts put forth by many, in the build of this car from day 1. Were it came from, went through at the track, the many times it was apart and back together, and what great machine it continues to be today. So a little BS from a guy that only knows what he was told, didn't really offend me at all. .... For me, personally, to see a car that I literally know EVERY nut and bolt in, it was kind of an honor..</div><div><br></div><div>Kim and Doug, I hope you continue to get all the enjoyment you have come to expect from the Thunderbolt. And as always, you know how contact me with any questions...</div><div><br></div><div>Kevin Potter</div><div> <br></div></div><div class="begin_alto_quote"><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Jun 16, 2018 at 2:10 PM, Douglas Allison <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:dpa796@hotmail.com" target="_blank">dpa796@hotmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Hello Everyone,</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> Doug and I appreciate all the comments, opinions, and GENEROUS offers of help for the ThunderBolt.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">I feel that a bit more explanation may clarify some things, however many of you have already commented on</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">the "drama" of TV.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> When Doug initially contacted FantomWorks, he had several things that he wanted their help in sorting out.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">This company has a one block by one block shop with all areas of engine, body, electrical, etc restoration capabilities all under one roof.
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<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> Doug was interested also in having the ThunderBolt showcased given its racing history, connection to Dad, and</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">unique status. He watches several auto shows and liked the way that FantomWorks features "stories" connected to the cars.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Our initial requests were many including the horn, seats, dash, tonneau cover, overdrive that was not functioning etc. The restoration on</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">the outside was already beautifully done and the mechanics were in mostly predictable shape for road driving given the</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">wonderful work of WI individuals who had connections already to the car.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> We spent 2 days filming this show, one in September, and the other in late January. SO many things were filmed,</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">questions asked, stories told, etc that we were a bit surprised at what they featured on the program. When we arrived,</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">we were told that the "thought" they had fixed the problem with popping out of 2nd gear. Our test drive proved otherwise!</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">They had other ideas, but we were not willing to spend the money at that time to have everything pulled from the car again due to the high number of labor hours involved. Down the road, we may certainly pursue the kind
offers and names given to us in previous emails to resolve the problem.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> They actually fixed several things, created a beautiful tonneau cover that can be seen briefly on the car during the show, a correctly wired dash, (Doug clearly made some unsuccessful attempts at self wiring!!)
The new dash is dazzling!!</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">The seats are far more comfortable with retractable seat belts and lumbar support. etc etc.The overdrive is also functioning.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> We sere very surprised that the issue of the 2nd gear popping out was featured prominently since it was not successful and several other items on our list were????? This was NOT our main objective anyway, just
one on the list.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> For clarification, We did NOT tell him that the undercarriage was a TR3!!! That's ridiculous!!</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Sadly, one of my favorite things that surfaced during the filming and was not featured in the actual show was how</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">wonderfully engineered the car was. They made a point of telling us how wonderfully engineered the car was, and EVERY</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">person that worked on the car told us personally aside how much they LOVED it. We made a point of giving the history of the ThunderBolt and Tornado cars, Dad and Bill's racing history as partners in the car, the 111 race
events it had under its belt,</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">and how much the car means to our family. Much of this was left out however I was very pleased with the beautiful tribute to Dad at the beginning of the show.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">End result: Reality TV is Reality TV! It was a very interesting adventure for us and one that Doug can cross off his bucket list.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">We are not disgruntled with the whole experience, however, many of you nailed it when describing the host of the show.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">He can be a difficult man, and always appears grumpy and opinionated on the show. He's a bit nicer in person.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">The best news: The ThunderBolt continues to be a family treasure. The car turns heads everywhere and stops people in their tracks when we drive by. I can continue to say proudly that it is my Father's Legacy and has
VERY personal meaning to myself and the family. I can tell by many of these comments in the emails Bill has forwarded to us that it means something to all of you also and that you treasure Dad's memories as well. Thank you all for that. We miss him terribly
and getting in that</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">beautiful car feels like a hug from Dad to me.</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">~Best to All~</p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0">Kim (and Doug) Allison</p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, June 15, 2018 9:49 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net" target="_blank">fot@autox.team.net</a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:grandwazoo@earthlink.net" target="_blank">grandwazoo@earthlink.net</a>; <a href="mailto:dpa796@hotmail.com" target="_blank">dpa796@hotmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:kdplep@gmail.com" target="_blank">kdplep@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:Fernibug@aol.com" target="_blank">Fernibug@aol.com</a><br>
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<div>Your take is pretty comman amongst the Tbolt Fold. I cut the FantomWorks Host some slack, thinking...that's just 'business'. His comments concerning the car as a race car seemed reasonably even handed. I do not think he favored the conversion. I was
not put off by his comments on wiring or fuel lines. The car got a complete go-over between events. We never had a fire.
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<div class="m_-630498238800269614x_aolmail_replyHeader">On Friday, June 15, 2018, Steven Belfer via Fot <<a href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net" target="_blank">fot@autox.team.net</a>> <wbr>wrote:
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<div>It was great to see that car on TV and hear it run. I got pretty emotional when the family picture of Bob Wismer came on the TV. </div>
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<div>I do need to say that the “Star” of that program, the garage owner, is a complete jerk. (I’m being very polite. He’s a total douchebag!) They couldn’t figure out how to rebuild the gearbox? They were totally surprised and disappointed that the
car did not have a TR3 chassis? Also, the electrical fire was obviously staged, who rewires the dash with the battery connected? I think they create this fake conflict to create drama for ratings. It was a great car, built by some of the best restorers
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<div>On Jun 14, 2018, at 4:25 AM, fubog1 via Fot <<a href="mailto:fot@autox.team.net" class="m_-630498238800269614OWAAutoLink" id="m_-630498238800269614LPlnk415462" target="_blank">fot@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:</div>
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<div>Ver<font size="2">y cool to see the old Thunderbolt on the TV!</font></div>
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<div style="margin:0px">If you have TV service that gets the Velocity channel, look for the episode of FantomWorks that aired a new episode last night.</div>
<div style="margin:0px">It is episode number 57 and is titled "Busted Knuckle".</div>
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<div style="margin:0px">Within the first 5 minutes you will be introduced to the very rare and famous TR powered Thunderbolt owned and raced by our very own Bob Wismer and Bill Dentinger. In fact, you will see one of his daughters and her husband
that now own it. I've had the privilege of being on track with that voluptuous car many times over the years.</div>
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<div style="margin:0px">Sandy wasnt here to watch it with me so I'm saving it for later today when we are both available.</div>
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