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That's awesome Dale

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Thanks A.D.

Well I'd hate to be boring.

Thanks Lower. It's not an original idea. I've seen it done before.

Thanks Pirate


We got the telescoping tube assembled. we also stripped the interior and masked off dash, headliner and passenger side doors. Then we started cutting out the drivers side floor.

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Really enjoying this conversion build Dale.

I do find your thread is one of those that I go to every time anyone posts in it.

I take it that roller system has quite a tight tolerance with minimal wriggling room.

Look forward to the next instalment.

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Thanks Rian. I appreciate you following along. The roller system is very tight to prevent any twisting. Here's the next update for you.


We had to make the opening in the floor a little wider. We also had to lower the anti lock brake controller, brake lines, fuel lines and wiring. Then we started making the new floor. We'll do it in two sections so we started at the back.

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Morning Dale.

Just noticed the photoshop pic below on a different forum.

Made me smile.


[img]http://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/automatik/8e799d568883.jpg[img/]

Hope all is good with you and your gang.


PS. Failed to copy and paste.

Will save and upload to my photos later.

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Booom !!

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psm8lyeuyn.jpg

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Someone should build this!

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Any update on this

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Hi all, Sarah here.

I'm beginning to feel like I'm the bearer of bad news. As some of you know, or may have suspected, Dale has become very, very ill. He is not going to get better, and is in the last bit of his life. The 66 sub project as therefore come to an end, and I will keep the 65 that you see in his profile. I will update this thread with his obituary when the time comes.

Thank you all for everything. He never had a specific goal to be an inspiration, but I know that he was and is to many, myself included.

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So sorry to hear this and yes, he is an inspiration for me. His ideas and fabrication skills are outstanding. Thank you for keeping us posted. Prayers for you all.

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i am very happy to have been on the same forum and build thead with such an awesome person...

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So sorry to hear the news Sarah.

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So very sorry to hear this Sarah.

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Wow..

I am so very sorry to hear this. He truly is an inspiration.

-Brian

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Hi Sarah and the rest of your family.

I am really sorry to hear the news and like many others on here have looked both up to Dale, and also at him for inspiration when getting on with our own builds and lives.

I am at a loss for words on what else to say, which is a rare thing.

But know that your family and Dale will be in many of our prayers and thoughts as we go about our daily lives.

A guy like him makes the world a better place for many of us.

Fondest regards to Dale from England

Rian

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Hi Sarah
For some things there are no words but as Rian has said above, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers

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Hi Sarah as both Rian and Ian have both said Dale is inspirational to many guys that read his thread . I myself working in the adaptation industry for disabled people have many a time mentioned Dale’s build to some of my younger customers that find themselves in a wheelchair . How you can build things and be amazing even from a chair . I am sorry to here the news . He will always be an inspiration to many .

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so sorry to hear this....

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Sorry Sarah, Dale was an inspiration to many people myself included. I have told my boys about Dale before, you can do anything if you put your mind to it, even from a wheelchair. So sorry I never ended up meeting him. His work is amazing. I hope the end is quick, He will be missed.

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I'm really sorry to hear this. Like so many others I really looked forward to Dale's updates and seeing the latest amazing ideas and work. Thanks for sharing with us.

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I am saddened to hear this . His inspiration continues on.

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this is impossibly sad, this build was a highlight of innovation in a dark world of carbon copies. please tell Dale how much his work meant to us.

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Thank you for keeping us informed, Please tell Dale thank you for all his time and dedication to motivate us. Peace be with you.

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Sad, so sad.

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I'm am sorry to hear this. I enjoyed following along with his work.

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This is heartbreaking to hear... Dale was an innovative genius, and a really nice guy. My condolences to the family. I'm sure Dale will be well remembered on this forum.

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Wow so sorry to hear this..my thoughts go out to you and Dale

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Sarah

There are no words to say to diminish the sadness in your and Dale's world.
I was totally unaware of his challenge until a short while back. He proved that if you say you can, you can. He did as he chose.

I wish the best for both of you.

Respectfully

Kim

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Sara ,I am so sorry to read about this ,Dale was and is much loved here and will be missed by us all .y'all are in my prayers ,may he go peacefully when the time comes .

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Godspeed to possibly the greatest builder this or any other site had the extreme privilege of witnessing.

His talent and strength will always provide inspiration and motivation to myself.

God bless you and your family.

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Hello all,

Dad passed away this morning at 4:00 am. Here is his obituary: http://badderfuneralhomes.com/tribut...#tribute-start

Thank you all.
Sarah

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So sorry for your loss , he will be missed by everyone who knew him .

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Sorry for your loss he will be missed by all the guys on this thread . He was an amazing builder and an inspiration to many .

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Ohhhh Sarah, Abby and Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss.

That was no age to be lost to all of us.

Please feel comforted that there is a whole gang of big hairy men out there who feel for you and will miss Dale's build, mentorship, sense of humour, perspective and true grit on here.

I do hope that you find comfort in knowing he was loved on here by many and that we all stand by you as a family.

Having read his obituary, I could see a continuation of a pragmatic, sensible man and family.

Celebrate his life, always.

RIP Dale.

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Bonnie, Sarah and Abby, my deepest sympathies, Dales obituary gives us all further insight into what a truly special person he was and how much he gave during his life. He will be missed by so many people on this forum and though he may be gone from our sight he will remain in our thoughts and hearts

RIP Dale

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So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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My deepest condolences to Bonnie, Sarah and Abby. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dale will be missed by many.....rest in peace.

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Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, in this time of great loss. He will be missed.

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Sorry for your lost ...Dale will be missed

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So Sorry Sarah. Dale will be missed by many people.