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  1. Midnight Special

    1968 8R01C156235 dying in a field

    ...From the looks of things, most of the CS parts already went to a CS in need...
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ...Now back to work on my HCS (after receiving an email from Arlie telling me to to get off my a$$ & do something with it!) Just kidding... ;-)
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    Thanks Bret (and everyone:-) My main issue with Jay and his cars is that I wouldn't know where to begin! A seven-page post of my "ramblings" wouldn't come close in describing Mr. Leno's cutting-edge collection, shop, crew and the few guests we were able to witness. I also didn't want to...
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ...The next step was to get it on a trailer & take it to Jay's where TJ detailed half of it to everyone's amazement in preparation for the show. I loved nothing more than being in the background and watching him get incredible reaction & praise :-) The 390 ran beautifully while marshaling in &...
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ..Very nice Rob, Thank you :-) To recap from our other thread in "off topic", this was 100% TJ's doing through an individual here in GV who nurtures his love of cars like many of you who have visited over the years. Although I knew this trip was being planned, I had no original intention of...
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ...Thanks everyone for all your great comments thus far. I'll do more of the story w/photos tonight :-) Ron, to me one great thing about Jay is how little we talked about cars off camera. During lunch it was mostly about where we lived, some common people we knew, how TJ got started...
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ...With everything said (and although I haven't been much active here lately), I never forget my friends! Mr. Leno was openly appreciative and warmed upon hearing of our incredible "California Special" family :-)
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ...Also visited the impressive Petersen Museum :-)
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ...We also attended Hotrod Magazine's roundup of some 75 "cover cars" from the 1940's to present. Better yet, we were there on set-up day to mingle freely with iconic owners and Hotrod staffers in a most social way. Racing legend, Don Prudhomme was among them :-) Here's just a few of the 400+...
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    ...Mr Leno's hospitality was bar-none as you know. In addition to our taping, the fine folks of Galpin Auto Sports were present with an intriguing car, but I'm not going to spoil it... Stay tuned to "Jay Leno's Garage" for their upcoming feature. He also commissioned his '41 American...
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    1968 Lights...Camera...ACTION!

    Our red S-code and TJ O'Brien team up for a fantastic day at Jay Leno's Garage :-)
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    Son, TJ visits...

    Jay, TJ and the the mighty 'S' made the day! A new thread and many pics to follow :-)
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    Son, TJ visits...

    ...Headed to LA and a visit with Jay with the red GT/CS. We'll see how it goes :-)
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    1968 Cellphone Video

    ...It's the best thing about owning GT/CS cars for me. A conversation starter for a wide range of nice folks in all age groups. They're photogenic and fun regardless of what's under the hood (speaking as one who tires quickly of motorheads and perfectos...) I've also given more than my share...
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    1968 Cellphone Video

    ...Happens to us all the time. Especially when we have multiple cars on the freeway. Be cautious when the driver is doing it rather than a passenger. Sometimes their depth/distance perception is not all good...
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    . Pictures Of Real Life!

    ...All the more reason for having Lucas' or Marshals in good working order! Wouldn't want to meet either of these two in a dark alley without 'em! A toploader with a reliable reverse gear would help as well! ;-)
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    1968 Joe's build thread

    Fantastic, Joe! :-)
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    . Photo Your Winter Fun

    ...'Been that way since the beginning, but it's still Rob's fault. I was fully recovered until a couple of years ago ;-)
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    . Photo Your Winter Fun

    ...Me, Steve & Renee were always nice and respectable types (as you know) until Rob came along...
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    . Photo Your Winter Fun

    ...who STEVE??....Naww...>
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