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Discussion in 'Lost, Found & Looking' started by Cobrafixer, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. Cobrafixer

    Cobrafixer Active Member

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    Hi,

    We were at the SAAC show in Fontana a few years back (the first one they did down there). One of the painters that originally worked for Shelby was down there and we got a chance to talk to him about my buddy's car.
    CSX2317. Tweety told us about doing the FIA flairs on the car as well as the point job he did that still looks pretty good today. It an intersting job, it looks dark blue until it gets in the sun then with the metal flakes it changes colors alittle. He remembered painting the car and said it was the only one like that he did. Sooooo....
    Now I'm trying to see if anyone on the board know's Tweedy, I'd love to get this documented either on film or in a letter just to document the car's history.
    Check out Hemi in a Barn the sequal to Cobra in a barn, there's a great story on the car. Thanks in advance!
    Jason
    Cobrafixer@aol.com
     
  2. computerworks

    computerworks Well-Known Member

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    Contact Bob Shaw... he maintains a contact list of prior employees of SAI.

    http://legendconnection.org/default.aspx

    Make a donation to the Donkey Fund...and I am sure Bob will put you in touch with Tweedy.

    I have pics of 2317..it is indeed a weird paint job.
     
  3. isaak-gt500kr

    isaak-gt500kr Well-Known Member

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    There is a nice article on Tweety (Robert Aldridge) in SAAC's Shelby American magazine #75 on pages 45-47. :thumbup:
     
  4. Cobrafixer

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    Can anyone scan a copy of that article for me? I'd really apprciate it.

    cobrafixer@aol.com
     
  5. A-Snake

    A-Snake Well-Known Member

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    Just an FYI, if you want the actual issue #75 can be found on the SAAC web site for $8.00
     
  6. Cobrafixer

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    Thanks A-Snake, I'll get that ordered!
    That pic you posted of 2011, is that your car?
     
  7. A-Snake

    A-Snake Well-Known Member

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    Not CSX2011, but near by....;)
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  8. markboss

    markboss Well-Known Member

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    A couple of years ago, he was in the Clearwater, FL area...I met him a couple of times....
    Great guy...

    Mark
     

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