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Bill, As with everything, the condition of the vehicle would be a driving facor. However, as there are still quite a few of these vehicles around, I would suspect that an average price would be only $8-10,000.00 Now, if was the Austin Healey 3000 convertable you would be looking at $70-90,000.00

Try this link. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/misc.php?do=forms

'preciate that. I'm just wondering if there are even any members in the LA area. Or maybe I'm on the shun list....

BUMP.... Still looking for a bit of help

Anyone live near City of Industry? Looking for someone that can pick up and ship a car part for me. Russell

But does he sell it?

Don't know how many are into 511 gear. But here is a link to some good prices. http://www.lapolicegear.com/unarja.html

We just figured you didn't luv us any more. Either that or you didn't want anyone messing with your new ride...... BTW: we never got invited to the house warming either......

Bubber, Not sure that would work. Me thinks that Rooster is a friar. All crow and no go.

Mike, I was talking with Big Bob Thursday evening, and asked him if he had any updated info on Pete. Nothing, nada, zip...... Last I heard he was being transfered to a hospital in Saskatoon. Since then, nothing....

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Name of Restaurant Ducky's Street Address 1969 Main Street City Winnipeg State or Province MB Website (Optional) - Quality of Food Great Quality of Service Great Biker Friendly? (Parking, Trusted Location, Etc.) Yes Kind of Food? (Mexican, Chinese, etc.) English style Fish & Chips Alcohol Served? No Additional Comments Everything is cooked to order. The fish fillets are approximately 1 pound each. The chips (fries) are fresh cut from real potatoes on site. Small facility. Only licensed for 33 people. But worth a visit if you like fish and chips.

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Jim, That feature is already available. Click on the link for members. Then click the search button. Click on the advanced search. You will be taken to a screen where you can enter the city, State, and a whole bunch of other criteria to search on. Hope this helps.

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/look%20out.gif huh? http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/itching.gif oh...., I get it. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/laughing5.gif

Tickle.

Anybody got an up-date on Pete today???

Boy Sarge, you sure know how to open a door that I can't walk through. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/giggle2.gif Really felt sorry for Gary this morning. When I called him, he had just finished his breakfast. A spoon full of Jello. But by the time he is done, he will be a walking promotion for that Willie Nelson song, "Half the man I used to be."

Just got off the phone with Gary. He survived the surgery and except for the fact that the hospital is trying to starve him, he is doing well. He expects to be released tomorrow or possibly Friday. If anyone would like to give him a call, he has a phone in his room. Forgot to get his room number, but the number for the hospital switchboard is 1.218 732.3311. Ops, his last name is Kloehn.... Sorry bout that.

Gary will be in St Josephs Hospital, 600 Pleasant Ave, S., Park Rapids, MN 56470. The phone number is (218) 732-3311 He anticipates being there 3 days.

Really nice work. You must have spent some time in the Army.... http://smilies.sofrayt.com/eng/lol6.gif

Just got off the phone with the nurse on Pete's ward. Pete is still not up to taking any calls. He is still drowsy, but he is waking up more now and is stable.

Don. From personal experience, there is no such thing as a former smoker. It's simply a matter of how long between smokes...... I wish you continued sucess in this venture (pun) and a real long time between smokes.

That should make a very unique, one of a kind trailers. Waiting to see the finished product.

Thanks for the update Rick. When I spoke with the charge nurse, she told me that Pete was very tired and sleeping so she did not want to wake him up. Never told me he was having trouble staying awake. Learned a long time ago not to argue with Mother Nature. She really does know what is best for us....