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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Sad to see that car go, it was definately a well built car. I hope you have plans to top it with the next build?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Bummer, I was hoping to see the Red Rocket and LMR car in action some day. I really enjoyed watching the buildup with all of the photos since the wreck last year. Nice job with the car guys!
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Good luck with the next project Tom and guys.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Tom, that thing was awesome, the new owner will love it. On to bigger and better things! =)
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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I bet it went for 6 figures. This car in particular I remember having some SERIOUS high dollar parts.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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I feel like crying... I wish I would have had the opportunity to see it run in person!

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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This is absolutly my favorite car on this site, sad to see it go. Good luck with whatever you are planning on doing.

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Mike
I feel like crying... I wish I would have had the opportunity to see it run in person!

im going to miss it make passes down milan when i seen it there on testntune days.

hopefully he builds another bad *** car to watch

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Sad to see it go guys.... heard it was a go a couple days ago....
Im glad the exchange rate didnt mess with the deal Tom.

I take it it still sold for what was offered before??

I know you will have another one once your a crew guy for Matt and miss going down the 1320.....


Hurry up Matt...... is it Jan/Feb Yet???????
2 cars to test in the spring...............


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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Thanks all! My immediate plan is NO PLAN. We will have a car out at one point here in the near future but for right now I am going to take this opportunity to just do some things at home, get caught up at work, clean and organize the shop etc... All the things that have been put on hold for the past 3 years. One thing is for sure and that is that there WILL BE another LSX in our future.

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Tom as I told ya a few days ago. I was sad to here about her going. But Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. If you ever need help in thr future you know how to get a hold of me. Now we have to live thru Matt for a while and I'm sure that wont be a bad thing!!!!
Good by Red Rocket.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Sorry to hear the news , that must have been tough for you to let it go . I've owned my Vette since it was new in 99 , I remember when your car was a 9-second nitrous car , you came to the race I organized in South Carolina back in 2004 , man time goes by so quick .
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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man all these badass cars leaving us!
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I remember the 1st time i saw it in San Antonio..... i still got some pics around here somewhere..... ill look....
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Did it have red valvecovers and checkers like flag on the side???
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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NOOOOooooo! That fricking blows! But atleast there will be another build in the future so all isn't lost.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Who bought it in Australia?

PM if you like
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by PowerTalk
Who bought it in Australia?

PM if you like



Coming to a track in Melbourne very soon!!
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Wow Tom, sorry to see her go.

Everyone is selling their rides, even the Bradenton DR winner is selling his car too! Am I missing something?

Derek
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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well hate to see it go but cant wait to see whats next!!!!!(please be a bad *** 5th gen!!!!)
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