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Subject: [Spridgets] Allen's back re: Frank C
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:10:46 -0400
References: <c8ea9.631d20ff.3ad9fefc@aol.com> <BANLkTikVwRkMQgQx+vq7CJ7rsfuNthbEJg@mail.gmail.com>
Welcome back Allen,
Yes we need to keep the momentum going, We do owe it to Frank to do that. I
am having a difficult time getting mine going as the emptiness is far
greater than I had ever expected it to be.
Lin

On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM, Allen Hefner <lbc77mg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, I was the rally guy for SR98.  At the time I was the Regional Rally
> Steward for the Phila. Region SCCA.  The gimmick rally went from the hotel
> near Carlisle, PA up to a small town called Pitman, PA (Pop. waaay less
> than
> this list).
>
> It was a load of fun watching all the LBCs driving the winding hills and
> switchbacks of central PA as I drove around looking for strays.
>
> SR98 was another of Frank's ideas.  He was full of them.  He got us all
> together and we made it happen.  Without his inspiration, I hope we can
> keep
> the momentum going.  We owe it to him.
>
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
>
> *Current:*
> 2006 Chebbie
> *Former:*
> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
> 1964 VW Type I
> 1967 VW Type II
> 1967 Rover 2000TC
> 1977 MG Midget
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> >  Hi Allen,
> >
> > If my memory serves me correctly we met at Sprite Rush 98 (I don't think
> it
> > was 03) and you organised the rally but couldn't stay for the rest of the
> > meet.
> >
> > I've also decided I need to be back on the list though I've kept in touch
> > with some listers and had exchanged e-mails with Frank over the weekend.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Weslake-Monza 1330
> >
> > In a message dated 15/04/2011 16:31:01 GMT Daylight Time,
> > lbc77mg at gmail.com writes:
> >
> > Hi List,
> >
> > After hearing the terrible news about Frank C. I decided I need to be
> > back on this list.  For anyone who signed up in the past few years, I was
> > very active here for quite a while.
> >
> > I am very priviledged to have known Frank.  He (and others) came to my
> > house
> > and helped install my kitchen cabinets and rebuild some of my garage.
> > Sadly, I had to sell that house, just when it was getting good.  He also
> > brought ne a Gift Sprite as a housewarming gift.  Now I live in a condo
> and
> > a project car is out of the question.
> >
> > I think we all agree that Frank Clarici made generous people seem like
> > Ebenezer Scrooge in comparison.  And his knowledge of LBCs and resto
> > technique was legendary.  He could rebuild a carb before you could get
> your
> > hands out of your pockets.
> >
> > Yesterday I sent in a pic and a short obit to Classic
> > Motorsports<http://www.classicmotorsports.net/>magazine.  I recommend
> > that everyone write to David Wallens at
> > david at classicmotorsports.net and let him know that the LBC world has
> lost
> > a
> > very important person.
> >
> > I missed you guys!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Allen Hefner
> > Norristown, PA
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