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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 05:52 PM
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Abe's Old Betsy

Havent seen anyone mention this but in the August Hemmings on page 49 there is a Full page ad for LMC with a great picture and a little story on Abe's F100.
Congratulations!!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 06:54 PM
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That's awesome. Congrats Abe!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 07:02 PM
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Thanks, Dennis and Rick. My cousin in Lancaster County, called me last week to tell me.

LMC has a place on their website where owners can submit pictures of their truck and a short description. So LMC now owns those pictures and my story.

Back in February one of the members here saw it in "F100 Builder's Guide" and started a thread about it.

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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 07:52 PM
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Congrats Abe . Recognition is always appreciated . 3 people from La. stopped by this morning while in Fla. to see the trucks & get a pair of head light panels . Took them back to the garage to see the First Ride . They were in awe to see & learn about this special truck w/ most all;of the options w/ '52 prices & etc. Then to the front garage to see Art . When the door went up they once again were awe . A grown man saying " Me likey " was comical but was reminded by wife of a budget on their '51 build to which I will acquire some parts on the "Great 2020 Parts Safari " Get it while you can . No car shows since mid March . We are done for the summer it is very hot & shows are few & far between .
 
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 07:58 PM
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Here's the ad that appeared in F100 Builder's Guide. I assume the one in Hemmings is the same, but seen by more people. And not just FORD truck guys, either, like my cousin.

 
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 09:39 PM
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Congratulations on attaining your 15 minutes of fame on the national stage! I'm thinking your truck looks gray. LOL.

Jim
 
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Old Jul 3, 2020 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 52 USCG Panel
Congratulations on attaining your 15 minutes of fame on the national stage! I'm thinking your truck looks gray. LOL.

Jim
No, Jim, I'm gray. Of what little hair I have left
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 03:08 AM
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That is pretty cool, Abe!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 03:30 AM
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Thumbs up Abe! That’s cool!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 04:24 AM
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That is great for you Abe. Nice recognition for a job well done
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 05:16 AM
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Congrats Abe!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 06:21 AM
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Really cool, Abe, Congrats!!
 
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Wow......that definitely a great picture!........ and how cool is that to be on the cover of a catalog!....... I'm thinking they need need another picture......"Betsy and Birtha!"...... the f-350........
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 08:45 AM
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Very cool Abe. I hope you won't let fame and fortune go to your head. You'll still talk to us and stuff, I hope!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2020 | 09:31 AM
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Abe is my Hero! Here is the link to the full story!

Link to LMC "Abe's Old Betsy"
 
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