This is a new thread because I didn't want to wade through the ugly pictures of the wrecked car, accounts of the wreck, discussion of the cause, and Ted's injuries.
Those unaware of the wreck can use the search feature at the top of the page (search for Ted Harbit) and look and read about that there. There are plenty of threads already relating to the subject.
I wanted a new start without so many dark clouds and diversions in order to discuss going forward.
GOOD NEWS;
Ted and Mary Ann are both in pretty good shape, all things considered, and were pleasant hosting friends to John Kern and me today.
John and I met at the Harbit house and helped Ted get the car off the truck and into his garage. That was not an easy task on a hulk that had more scooting than rolling ability.
John is young and strong so he was the handiest tool we used.
This new, close location makes it possible for Ted to have the car where he can easily look at it from time to time and evaluate what may still be useable. Perhaps even putter with removing a few things. (Ted doesn't have much of a "puttering gear" he's much more goal driven.)
I removed the bullet nose grill center for his daughter Missy. She has a wall of memorabilia about her father. (Ted's house doesn't exhibit much that shows his racing accomplishments.) The grill center was a specific request of Missy. The outside ring was broken a bit and hanging by a thread so the part was easy to remove.
Different people have asked for parts from the car and we BRIEFLY discussed what to do. Ted was puzzled that anyone would want parts that are so damaged. I think he never collected his own souvenirs and it puzzles him that others would want to.
John and I promoted the idea that it would be OK to sell souvenir parts of the car to help support racing the Stude Tomato and the "near completion" (my words, not Ted's) drag Avanti, "Son of Chicken Hawk". Mary Ann said it would be a shame to just send the residue of the car to salvage. I think we kind of agreed that pieces should/could be sold. Signed, if the person wants it.
DO NOT CALL TED OR MARY ANN AND ASK FOR A PART OF THE CHICKEN HAWK.
DO NOT CALL TED OR MARY ANN AND ASK FOR A PART OF THE CHICKEN HAWK.
DO NOT CALL TED OR MARY ANN AND ASK FOR A PART OF THE CHICKEN HAWK.
It's only a matter of deciding whether Missy or Mary Ann would attack you first.
Ted said that he would not work on the car until after the Cedar Rapids International. He was already pleased that the turbos that he thought were broken appear to be OK. Of course, those kinds of things are subject to further inspection. Getting the car moved to a handy place had several productive benefits.
I'm pretty sure that Ted will not take the car back to where he found it in the fence row to get this thirty dollars back.
For those thinking of buying parts you should consider the amount of work you are loading onto Ted to remove and ship. He is not ready for that strenous effort. Remember, he recently had a bad wreck that did not make his day.
I was thinking of cutting some (mailable size) sheet metal pieces from the hood, door or whatever is popular. All the body pieces are ruined for use on another car. For example, the rear bumper resembles a big hairpin.
Some discussion of a realistic way to handle selling pieces is encouraged.
Just remember this is not a forum to put in for what part you personally want. It is too soon to ask about that.
This is just a think tank as to how one might go about sharing this car with those that want a piece of Studebaker racing history.
Lark Parker
Just an innocent possum strolling down life's highway.
Those unaware of the wreck can use the search feature at the top of the page (search for Ted Harbit) and look and read about that there. There are plenty of threads already relating to the subject.
I wanted a new start without so many dark clouds and diversions in order to discuss going forward.
GOOD NEWS;
Ted and Mary Ann are both in pretty good shape, all things considered, and were pleasant hosting friends to John Kern and me today.
John and I met at the Harbit house and helped Ted get the car off the truck and into his garage. That was not an easy task on a hulk that had more scooting than rolling ability.
John is young and strong so he was the handiest tool we used.
This new, close location makes it possible for Ted to have the car where he can easily look at it from time to time and evaluate what may still be useable. Perhaps even putter with removing a few things. (Ted doesn't have much of a "puttering gear" he's much more goal driven.)
I removed the bullet nose grill center for his daughter Missy. She has a wall of memorabilia about her father. (Ted's house doesn't exhibit much that shows his racing accomplishments.) The grill center was a specific request of Missy. The outside ring was broken a bit and hanging by a thread so the part was easy to remove.
Different people have asked for parts from the car and we BRIEFLY discussed what to do. Ted was puzzled that anyone would want parts that are so damaged. I think he never collected his own souvenirs and it puzzles him that others would want to.
John and I promoted the idea that it would be OK to sell souvenir parts of the car to help support racing the Stude Tomato and the "near completion" (my words, not Ted's) drag Avanti, "Son of Chicken Hawk". Mary Ann said it would be a shame to just send the residue of the car to salvage. I think we kind of agreed that pieces should/could be sold. Signed, if the person wants it.
DO NOT CALL TED OR MARY ANN AND ASK FOR A PART OF THE CHICKEN HAWK.
DO NOT CALL TED OR MARY ANN AND ASK FOR A PART OF THE CHICKEN HAWK.
DO NOT CALL TED OR MARY ANN AND ASK FOR A PART OF THE CHICKEN HAWK.
It's only a matter of deciding whether Missy or Mary Ann would attack you first.
Ted said that he would not work on the car until after the Cedar Rapids International. He was already pleased that the turbos that he thought were broken appear to be OK. Of course, those kinds of things are subject to further inspection. Getting the car moved to a handy place had several productive benefits.
I'm pretty sure that Ted will not take the car back to where he found it in the fence row to get this thirty dollars back.
For those thinking of buying parts you should consider the amount of work you are loading onto Ted to remove and ship. He is not ready for that strenous effort. Remember, he recently had a bad wreck that did not make his day.
I was thinking of cutting some (mailable size) sheet metal pieces from the hood, door or whatever is popular. All the body pieces are ruined for use on another car. For example, the rear bumper resembles a big hairpin.
Some discussion of a realistic way to handle selling pieces is encouraged.
Just remember this is not a forum to put in for what part you personally want. It is too soon to ask about that.
This is just a think tank as to how one might go about sharing this car with those that want a piece of Studebaker racing history.
Lark ParkerJust an innocent possum strolling down life's highway.
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