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Full-Tilt-Fred's Last Stunt

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highrailjon
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Full-Tilt-Fred's Last Stunt
Posted by highrailjon on Monday, February 21, 2005 12:13 PM
I regret to inform those of you who knew "Full-Tilt" that he has left this world in search of other adventures. Depending on how well you knew him, it could be a blessing either way. He truly lived the proverbial "candle in the wind" lifesyle. Around these parts whatever he drove always was hitting on eight cylinders. Unfortunately you could'nt say the same for his brain. So long, Fred. Here's a shot of his last stunt: (click on pix to enlarge)
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 21, 2005 12:25 PM
some smoke out of the hood would be great
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wrmcclellan
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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, February 21, 2005 1:27 PM
I like it!

Roy

Regards, Roy

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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 21, 2005 2:24 PM
Looks Great Steve
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Roger Bielen
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Posted by Roger Bielen on Monday, February 21, 2005 2:42 PM
GREAT![(-D]
Roger B.
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3railguy
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Posted by 3railguy on Monday, February 21, 2005 2:58 PM
Was the TexASS cowboy driving under the influence again? Hope he was wearing his helmet. It would be devistating to loose him.
John Long Give me Magnetraction or give me Death.
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Jim Duda
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Posted by Jim Duda on Monday, February 21, 2005 3:06 PM
Naaaw...I'm OK...I jumped out of the T-Bird when I saw the babe talking to the cop in the "Seen Better Days" thread - but I'm standin' in line behind Vergun and Lazzie... she's a definite HootchieMama - Whoa!

...but I was wearin' my helmet!!!
Small Layouts are cool! Low post counts are even more cool! NO GRITS in my pot!!!
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laz 57
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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, February 21, 2005 3:09 PM
HUBA HUBA JIMBO nice back side my favorite side. Babys got back.
laz57
There's a race of men that don't fit in, A race that can't stay still; Robert Service. TCA 03-55991
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1688torpedo
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Monday, February 21, 2005 3:45 PM
Looks like Fred took driving lessons from Joey Chitwood![:O][:)][8D] ..............Keith
Keith Woodworth........Seat Belts save lives,Please drive safely.
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 21, 2005 4:34 PM
Fantastic, Jon! Now that's something that will be sure to catch people's attention!
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highrailjon
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Posted by highrailjon on Monday, February 21, 2005 4:42 PM
Thanks, Guys! Here's a shot from further back before the poplar tree was cut down to extract the Fred's T-bird!! (click on pix to enlarge)
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FJ and G
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Posted by FJ and G on Monday, February 21, 2005 4:44 PM
Driver must've been tanked. Must've been some bad moonshine in the barrel.

(This layout has some curious points of interest. Bit different from your garden variety toy train layout.)
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Dave Farquhar
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Posted by Dave Farquhar on Monday, February 21, 2005 6:46 PM
Yep, Dave, Jon's a bit more creative than most. And probably a couple of other things thrown into the mix too. :)
Dave Farquhar http://dfarq.homeip.net
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highrailjon
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Posted by highrailjon on Friday, February 25, 2005 4:19 PM
OOOP!! My bad, fellas. The car is not a t-bird. I was informed it was an experimental turbo engine Chrysler. Not kidding! That should explain everything![:D]
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 25, 2005 6:37 PM
My dad told me those turbine cars were loaned to people on a temporary basis. An uncle of mine had one. They were maintianed by Chrysler and when the experiment was done they shedded them. A couple were preserved in museums and one was stuck in a watertower after it left the ground at high velocity.
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