07-16-2019, 01:53 AM | #1 |
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Walt dupont
Any one know how Walts doing.
I tried to contact him but my e/mail come back Lawrie |
07-16-2019, 08:15 AM | #2 |
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Not for me to say, however, my disabilities tho different are imprisoning me.
There is a time for all seasons, or something like that. We have missed him for quite a while. Someone here managed to speak with his wife. Out of courtesy tho, he would not elaborate.
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07-16-2019, 04:02 PM | #3 |
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I spoke to Rockie yesterday .
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I was up to see Walt and Rockie on the 4th, the guy still can pic a Martin guitar like no other. Hope to get up to see them @ the thursday Gardiner cruise night over the summer.
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07-17-2019, 10:31 AM | #7 |
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I'm glad to see Walt is doing well. I really miss him. Getting old sucks, but we do the best we can, with what we have..
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07-18-2019, 07:37 AM | #9 |
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Some say its better than the alternative
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07-18-2019, 06:23 PM | #10 |
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I thought I saw Walt on here recently. You emailing [email protected] ?
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07-18-2019, 09:20 PM | #11 |
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Today I went to the Gardiner waterfront park car show and sitting there was Walt DuPont.
I easily spotted his Ford with the 4 carbs and he was sitting behind it in the shade, we talked a good while and he was the Walt I remembered from years past, still has a great sense of humor, and he’s got 2 flattys he’s doing right now. I had not seen Walt for at least ten years until today, it sure was great seeing and talking with him. We are all cruising our Fords/& other car makes, along with our lives to a time when things will change significantly for us, all too soon, our time on this earth with friends is so very precious. He still has a happy slightly devilish smile. I got a picture of Walt today on the electronic camera card, now how to get it onto this site is the challenge, so any ideas will be great. He has a fresh “flat top” head of hair, neat crew cut, so first thing he asks is “ hows my hair?”, as he pats it down. I said “your hairs fine, take more than a tornado to get it out of place.” He grinned. I should have asked the two fellas sitting with him their names but forgot to. |
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Greetings Everyone. Six volt, I sent a PM with my email if you want to try to send me that picture, a text message will work too, I'll send my phone number.
Walt is unforgettable. He hosted a batch of 'Barn'ers during a tour we did through Maine. Breakfast at the local diner and drooling on his four-carb '40 were included. For everyone's entertainment/education check out this old thread which links to some Youtube vids of Walt lecturing about oiling. I noticed after shooting the vids that he's got an original FordBarn T-shirt on. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ling&showall=1 Here are links to the videos... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5uF...E&feature=plcp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSMJ...g&feature=plcp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE6w...U&feature=plcp
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Thanks Jeff, and of course Walt.
Someone should probably start a thread of the collection of classic FB threads and videos. Technical related. Should be monitored as well by admin so it doesn't get junked up. Or not. |
07-19-2019, 05:56 PM | #14 |
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Pics from Six volt.
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07-19-2019, 07:49 PM | #16 |
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Someone tell Walt there have been 1300 views to this post, which translates roughly to 1300 people who care about him and wish him the best!
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Thanks “Very Tangled” Jeff for posting the pics for me.
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Ask Walt if he remembers the day I stole his Model A? His daughter caute me with the lawn mower. Good to see him up and around.
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I heard that story.... you made a circle around the lawn and when you got back you asked....” Anybody get my time on that lap?”.....LOL.....Mark
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Great pics.
I'm very glad to know he's doing well. Thanks for posting. |
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