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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Project Envy: dedicated in loving memory


updates for project envy, and im dedicating this entire re-build in loving memory to my uncle grayson who died on the 26th at 11:30pm from a massive heart attack.





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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Much luck with the car, and sorry to hear of your loss.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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I'm sorry about your uncle passing on.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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sorry bout the loss
good luck with the car
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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thanks folks
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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that sucks man..sorry to hear that. Hope all turns out ok..
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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Really sorry to hear.

I can remember all the fun times me and pop had with cars. Rebuilding, driving, ect. Can't imagine how you feel. Finish that car off and take care of her.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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i dont think its gonna be finished anytime soon now. gramps is DEVASTATED its gonna take him a few weeks to even feel like bothering with it any at all
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Sorry to hear about that. He was very young.
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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I remember when I lost my grandfather. He was in the process of helping me rebuild one of my projects (70 Dodge Dart Swinger 340). He and I spent countless hours building that car. Sadly he passed away before the car was finished and I sold it without ever completing it. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Sorry to hear about your loss. ive lost 2 of my favorie uncles this past year. I know how you feel. Good luck with the rebuild.

You of my uncles left us a 68 chevy pick up. I plan a rebuild in his honor as well.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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Dude that sucks! I am very sorry to hear that ... Maybe you can help keep your grandpa's mind off of it by pulling together on the car... I can't imagine having to burry a child
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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wow man, i cant imagine wut kind of pain u or ur grandad may be goin through. all i can say is that my prayers have already gone up for u and ur family, and that u shuld finish the project in its entirety as a dedication to him.

goes to show that nobody's promised tommorrow, or even tonight, so love on everybody - may be the last time u love on 'em.
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