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09-03-07, 10:47 AM
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| | VintageVenom 5 Tenths
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan, USA GT40: RCR-40
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Bill,
Truly sorry to hear this. Hopefully it all works out for you. It seems to have really been a good experience for you and your son. It would be a shame for the two of you not to finish her up after so many hours of effort.
Best of luck with your situation.....
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09-03-07, 11:44 AM
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| | ssm Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southampton UK. GT40: GTD.SGT001.
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Bill,
hope you can resolve your problem without selling your car after all your hard work .
best of luck mick. | |
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09-03-07, 11:50 AM
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| | Doc Watson 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Devon, UK GT40: Replica Mk I
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Hang in there Bill, I was in a similar situation a year ago, and just survived it intact.
Good luck whatever happens.
Andy
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09-03-07, 02:28 PM
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| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Bill,
Hang in there...I have been impressed with yours and your son's skills from the start as well as well as the great relationship the two of you have....We are all pulling for you and trust all will go in your favor......Best to you, Steve | 
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09-03-07, 04:42 PM
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| | petek A Tenth
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: KCMO GT40: Not yet...
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Best of luck Bill. If you have to sell, plan on building another one (better, faster, and so on).
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09-03-07, 05:35 PM
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| | Mesa 3 Tenths
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Clara, Ca GT40: SLC 001
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To give some idea what our shared passion means to he men who are afflicted -
I saw Bill Pinzini for the first time since I was a teenager today......... do you know what one of the first things he said to me was?
Did you hear about Bill D ????
My heart sank as I know Bill in person, we spent an afternoon discussing his car and plans at his home in Camarillo.
Well..... I was relieved to find out he ONLY his car and not him. Though sometimes its hard to separate the two :-)
Of course we all wish Bill well, my experince today is a real example of what we mean to one another. Whether we are at opposite ends of the state or on opposite sides of the globe.
All the best Bill -
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09-03-07, 10:17 PM
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| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA
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Whatever it is I hope it all works out OK. Even if you do sell your car, you and your son are welcome to attend anything I do and there is a open invitation to the right seat for both of you anytime I have Betty on track. Just walk up and say hi, I'm Bill.
Best wishes
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09-04-07, 01:06 AM
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| | Sandy Gulf GT40
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA GT40: RCR GT40 Gulf
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Bill -
Just got back and saw this post, and like others have said my heart sank. I hope that you can sort it all out. You have done a fantastic job working out all the little details on your car and so close.
Hopefully things can get sorted out so you can keep the car.
Sandy
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09-04-07, 01:44 AM
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| | Pete Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brisbane, Austr GT40: GT40 Australia.
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Bill, It is an old cliche' but often the darkest hour is just before dawn. So hang in there, as you can see from the previous post's we are on your side.
Best.
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09-04-07, 02:54 AM
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| | Dimi Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bondi, Sydney, GT40: DRB Chassis 68
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Hi Bill
Sorry to hear the news.
I had a similar experience when I went through divorce as my ex knew what my toys meant to me and did her best to try and deprive me of that pleasure.
At the worst time during that experience I came across this in a book and applied it and managed to work it all out .
"HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO DREAM DREAMS AND ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE TO SEE THEM COME TRUE".
Remember it may be hard but if it doesn't kill you it only makes you stronger.
All the best and hang in there.
Dimi
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09-04-07, 03:18 AM
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| | delaneyp Peter D
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia GT40: DRB #27
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Hi Bill, like everyone else on the Forum, I was very sad to hear your news. Without being presumptuous about your situation, an acquaintance of mine here in Oz had what might be a similar problem. The car was half finished, so he sold it to a trusted friend for a "nominal" $20k (with a signed contract to enable him to buy it back for the same price in the future). After all the dust settled, he bought it back & it is now finished. There is more than one way of skinning a cat !
Best of luck mate.
Kindest Regards,
Peter D.
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09-04-07, 09:42 AM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, Ca
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Bill,
So sorry that you may have to sell your 40. I certainly hope it does not come to that. Good luck in getting a satisfactory resolution to whatever the issue causing the sale. It would be a real shame to lose the object of such obvious passion for both you and your son. Good luck. | |
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09-04-07, 08:53 PM
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| | Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: New York
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Bill, sorry to hear of your plight. It is none of my business or anyone else's, but as you can see from the responses you have alot of support. If you think it would help, and care to share additional info, perhaps the brain trust of this great forum can offer you some solutions to your current situation. Just a thought. | |
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09-04-07, 09:17 PM
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| | Maily Rookie
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia
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Never discount the power of positive thinking Bill.
Everyone on this forum is behind you, and offering moral support to help you through this tough time. | |
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09-04-07, 09:41 PM
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| | Allen English Rookie
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairview,OR USA GT40: SL-C Maybe
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Bill, I really hope it all works out well for you. I have been there and lost a car I spent seven years pouring my heart and soul into.
Thanks for the inspirational build that you and your son did.
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09-04-07, 09:45 PM
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| | Bill D I Have No Life
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Camarillo, CA
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**UPDATE**
A major problem was resolved today, but we still have one more before we can say "All clear". It looks like I'll be able to keep the car but will have to put off finishing it until early 2008. Wish me luck guys!!
Bill D
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09-04-07, 09:53 PM
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| | JackW Magnificent Bastard
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne GT40: Melbourne, Aust
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Great news Bill. Better late than never!
Regards
Jack
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09-04-07, 10:43 PM
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| | ahirsbrunner Administrator
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA GT40: RCR-40 #24
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Bill,
Very glad to hear that. In any case, while new cars can be built, the time spent teaching and working with your son will always priceless.
Best Regards,
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09-04-07, 10:52 PM
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| | Dlampe Silver Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Centralia IL GT40: RCR GT 40
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That's good news Bill.  Best of luck to you, we are all pulling for you. | |
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09-04-07, 11:55 PM
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| | YerDugliness Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: near Houston TX GT40: Yellow Wix MKII
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill D  **UPDATE**
A major problem was resolved today, but we still have one more before we can say "All clear". It looks like I'll be able to keep the car but will have to put off finishing it until early 2008. Wish me luck guys!!
Bill D | As we say down here in TX, "Yee-Haw!!!!"
SO glad to see things have made a positive turn, Bill. Good luck--early 2008 will be here before you know it.
Doug
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