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    11/24/2020 1:08 PM  #1

    Al Newman
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    I made good money in my life as an accountant.  My very best lifetime memories, however, are with these magnificent Falcons and Mustangs.  They have been mysterious, rewarding and have provided so many challenges important in any life.  They have introduced me to many really great people at my shop and here online
    To all you fantastic friends, thanks for putting up with my mistakes, corny jokes, gentle sarcasm, and over long winded posts.
    Signing off.
    Best,
    Larry Hackney
    Aka Al Newman

    Classic cars are full of surprises and almost none of them are good ones!
     

    11/24/2020 2:15 PM  #2

    Toploader
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    Are you leaving us Al?

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    11/24/2020 2:17 PM  #3

    josh-kebob
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    Al,thanks for being part of this great experiment. BTW, the third member in my fastback is as quiet as a church mouse! Thanks!

     

    11/24/2020 5:21 PM  #4

    RV6
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    This does sound like a good bye. Let us hope not.
     

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    11/24/2020 10:07 PM  #5

    Prof
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    Larry,
    Thanks for your friendship, your absolute JOY at vintage races, and the fantastic grilled sausages you threw on the heat and shared w me just because.
    Paul

     

    11/25/2020 6:09 AM  #6

    John Ha
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    Thanks Al, and back atchya.  I don't think we've ever met but you've made a difference in my life with your wisdom and knowledge.  

    Thank you, and thanks to all the others of you who have made similar contributions!

    Founding Member of the Perpetually Bewildered Society
     

    11/25/2020 8:03 AM  #7

    Greg B
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    I hope this isn't goodbye.  I've always enjoyed your posts.

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    11/25/2020 11:34 AM  #8

    Rudi
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    Sorry if you are leaving us Larry, was it something we said?

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    11/25/2020 10:00 PM  #9

    MS
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    I have tried to contact him by phone. No reply.  Hoping he is ok. Will keep trying.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    11/29/2020 1:24 PM  #10

    Coupedaddy
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    Pray all is well! 

     

    11/29/2020 1:42 PM  #11

    6sally6
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    Jeeperz Al.......Thanx for all your input "with-all-things-SBF"..
    I remember you flipa-helluva burger at one of the TEXAS Bashes!  I have continued to gain weight since then!! 
    (YOU musta caused it!)
    Hope you still hang around and put-in from time-to-time.
    6sally6

    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    11/29/2020 6:42 PM  #12

    MS
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    I have still not heard back from Al Newman after making two calls.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    11/29/2020 9:56 PM  #13

    Raymond_B
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    I really really hope he is just traveling or spending time with loved ones. I do not know him other than seeing his posts here on the board. Praying all is well.

     

    12/01/2020 6:22 PM  #14

    Coupedaddy
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    Pray all is well Mr Al !,

     

    12/03/2020 8:39 PM  #15

    Coupedaddy
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    Good night can we kept this thread going until we find about Big Al well being pray all s well to all!

    Last edited by Coupedaddy (12/03/2020 8:48 PM)

     

    12/05/2020 8:13 PM  #16

    Coupedaddy
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    Pray all is well !!!!!!!

     

    1/09/2021 7:48 AM  #17

    John Ha
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    Wondering if there is any news/update?  TIA

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    1/09/2021 9:11 AM  #18

    MS
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    I have tried to contact Al Newman by phone.  No response.  I tried to contact his wife Debra and also got no response.  I have been friends with him for many years but now do not live close enough to drop in. I know he had been having some medical issues earlier but my last lunch with him around a year ago showed him in good shape.
    I wish I could get a reply from Debra at least, but no response.
    At one point, he was selling off projects and parts due to his condition, but he got better. He was not one who wanted his situation publicized on the forum. We had discussed that.
    Bottom line:  no idea what happened or is going on.  I do not think he had reason to be mad at us.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    1/09/2021 10:49 AM  #19

    John Ha
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    I guess it is what it is.  Thank you for the update.

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    1/09/2021 12:36 PM  #20

    MS
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    Great news.  I just got a call from Al Newman.  He is still around, but no longer doing any wrenching on cars. Medical issues are slowing him down, but he is still active.  He just doesn't mess with cars any more.  He is not one to like getting a lot of calls or attention, so his previous post was just to let us know he will not be doing the fyiford forum any more.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    1/09/2021 1:08 PM  #21

    RV6
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    Well, that is good news.

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    1/09/2021 1:32 PM  #22

    josh-kebob
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    I like hearing this update. All the best to Al and thanks MS...

     

    1/09/2021 4:20 PM  #23

    Bullet Bob
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    Thank you MS, and thank you Al for letting us know, and all the best to you.

    BB1

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    1/09/2021 8:48 PM  #24

    Coupedaddy
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    Awesome thanks 🙏🏼 all is well

     

    1/09/2021 9:23 PM  #25

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    Good news that he is doing ok.

    Of course, just because he isn't wrenching on cars anymore doesn't mean he can't still hang out and shoot the sh!t.

     

     

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