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12-28-2025, 08:31 AM
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O.T. Based on The Response....Santa Done Good!
Hello Everyone,
My friends & many of my customers here on the forum know of our battle with my Wife's stage 4 breast cancer that had metastasized to her back, subsequent spine surgery, months of wheelchair time, then walker, cane & rehab. After a year & a half she is back to driving & walking very well & we are WINNING the battle as the original tumor has been shrinking as shown on each 3 month scan! She loves our hobby, the cruises & shows, so I figured this was the year I get her one of her own! The 57 T-Bird was one of the two she liked the best, the other is a late 50's Desoto Conv in red of course, but that is a little big for her. I had been hiding this car in my enclosed trailer since just after Thanksgiving & could not wait until Christmas, so I could give it to her! She stays at our "in town" house as she can't drive the long distance from this house to work each day ( I drive back & forth the 100 mile round trip 3 or 4 times per week), so I had the car sitting in front of the house with a big bow on it before she woke up Christmas morning! Between the tears, smiles & laughter....I think she loves it! LOL She drove it around the neighborhood with the bow still on it honking & waving to neighbors like she was in a parade 57 T-Bird 312 4bbl auto. Power Steering, seats & windows. Aftermarket air & front disc brakes. It is a clean Texas car that had been in Ohio for the last two years. Of course since we live in Ohio, I will be storing it with mine until spring. I also have a feeling we will be taking it to Lloydfest IV in '26.  God Bless Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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12-28-2025, 09:47 AM
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Way to go Bill! Beautiful car.
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12-28-2025, 10:16 AM
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nice car and a great recovery for the wife.
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12-28-2025, 10:43 AM
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That is wonderful news about your wife! A long and happy life to both of you. God bless!
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12-28-2025, 11:34 AM
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WOW!!
As a new member, this is such a great uplifting story, and the Christmas gift was fantastic!! God Bless bothof you, & I hope she has a fabulous 2026, driving & showing her own "Baby Bird"!! Happy New Year! 
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12-28-2025, 01:31 PM
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Bill, you are the man! Best wishes for you and your wife for the coming year! Happy Hoilidays!
George
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12-28-2025, 03:06 PM
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What is the small access panel on the driver fender - just in front of the door ?
Great looking woman ! Car ain't bad either |
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12-28-2025, 03:26 PM
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That is a vent for the interior, one on each side with pull cables from inside. God Bless & Happy New Year Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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12-28-2025, 06:32 PM
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Great car Bill and glad your wife is on the mend.
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12-29-2025, 10:14 AM
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Very happy for you and your wife. Sending many blessings. Cool car
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12-29-2025, 10:34 AM
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That’s wonderful news about your wife’s recovery, Bill! May God continue to bless you both!
Very cool about you swinging that purchase for her and I can only imagine how excited she was to receive it! You certainly can see it on her smiling face!
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12-29-2025, 02:50 PM
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Thank You Everyone from the bottom of my heart for the kind, uplifting comments & prayers for Laura & I.
Also the P.M.'s offering support & prayers as well! Laura's "Baby Bird" is covered & stored along side the XLR-V in the house garage for the rest of the winter, because unfortunately we live in Ohio.  Spring is Coming though!!!God Bless & Happy New Year. Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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12-29-2025, 03:16 PM
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Congratulations to you and your wife on her recovery. The new car appears to be helping to cheer her up.
When I was about ten years old, one of my neighbors had a red 2-seat T-bird. It wasn't drivable, but he would let me and a couple of other neighborhood kids sit in it. Be thankful she kept a positive attitude through her trials. Getting older isn't for wussies. I've been fighting a few ailments of my own lately, but they're not nearly as severe as what she went through. I looked up an old friend I hadn't talked to since last year to wish him a Merry Christmas, and found out he passed away a couple of months ago. |
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12-29-2025, 05:36 PM
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God bless you a your wife. Great post, made my day.
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12-29-2025, 06:31 PM
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Yes, great post, and thank you for sharing
you must have been busting on the inside keeping it a secret |
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01-04-2026, 07:47 AM
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Thanks Guys,
Yes! It was tough to not give it to her sooner. It sat in the trailer, inside the shop from the Monday after Thanksgiving until Christmas Morning. I was blessed that the weather was clear on Christmas, so everything worked out. She is currently trying to think up a name for it & already reserved the spot in the trailer for our favorite get together/car show in September (LLOYDFEST IV with the HAMB Group) God Bless Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...closed.614419/
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01-04-2026, 04:56 PM
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 Great news.  I’m I sure the positive vibes from the new T-Bird will help her further recovery going forward. Bart |
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01-04-2026, 06:25 PM
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May God continually to Bless You,Your Wife and Family. Very nice gift.
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01-06-2026, 11:31 PM
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My wife worked for the breast cancer center at our local hospital until she retired a few years ago and was Wowed by the news of your wife's recovery. Both of you are truly blessed and our prayers are for your continued blessings. Ain't God great!
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01-07-2026, 12:45 AM
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Great story Bill! Thanks for sharing.
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