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John Dol
12-21-2014, 02:44 PM
As i was at work the other day the door bell rang. My wife answered the door and there was a gentleman at the door. Thinking this was a sales call of some kind my wife was surprised with the following; Is that a cobra Daytona in your garage? I drove by the other day and almost drove of the road when I saw it in there. Allthough a little caught of guard my wife confirmed and told him to come back when my car was in the drive way.
So yesterday morning my doorbell rang again and it was him coming back. Took him into the garage and we chatted for at least an hour. He was like a kid in the candy store. He sat in a Cobra before but there was not enough room for him.
Would like the Daytona but for the same reason is looking at a '33.
He watched the FFR DVD again and the website in between visits to my house and is super stoked about seeing the car. Next week he wants to bring his son by who will be home from college for Xmas.
I have an open offer for help anytime I need it. He's retired and would love t help.
We build cars, cars build friendships!

John

David Hodgkins
12-21-2014, 02:59 PM
John,

How big is he? I'm 6'6" and 300 + lb and I fit in mine like a glove. I had a guy 6'11" sit in my car and he could close the door!

With some simple mods us big guys can fit. If he cam make it down to SoCal I'd be happy to make my ride available...

:)

John Dol
12-21-2014, 05:51 PM
David,

Thanks for the offer, I will pass it on to him next time I see him. I'm also going to encourage him to join the forums.

John

Garry Bopp
12-22-2014, 02:03 PM
John,

The Factory Five experience is so much more than just the cars, though they are the catalyst. True, long term friendships are built up through the build process, club cruise events, car shows, track day weekends, SEMA, etc. Now that I'm retired, I'll have even more time to spend with the Factory Five family.

Garry

John Dol
12-22-2014, 03:51 PM
Sounds like you have to make a stop by the house to give me some inspiration Garry!;)

John

Garry Bopp
12-22-2014, 05:10 PM
John,

I was in SoCal last week overnight. Got to visit with Karen and Rupert and John and Victoria Tongish. I'll look you up next time I'm in CA for more than one night.

Garry