 Dean50
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Loc: Detroit area
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07-28-22 03:49 PM - Post#2845062
At the old Packard Proving Grounds in Utica MI they have some big car shows. My car got picked for one of these cool plaques. It is explained on the back of the award. Up until a few years ago you could drive on the banked test track.
I just thought it might interest some of you.
Cheers.
Dean50
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Bad56Sedan
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Loc: Pasadena, Texas
Reg: 04-29-04
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07-28-22 04:49 PM - Post#2845064
In response to Dean50
Wow,
Some history behind that trophy board,
but excellent news for you though!
Sounds like the don't just pass out those trophy's Willy Nilly, someone acknowledged your work, it is a great feeling.
Congrats on best in class!
Way to go!
VC56S 2 door Sedan, 42 Years
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Edited by Bad56Sedan on 07-28-22 04:52 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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rrausch
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Loc: L.A, Cal. & St. Louis...
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07-28-22 05:07 PM - Post#2845068
In response to Bad56Sedan
Nice!
1953 210 Convertible, 261 with dual Carter YF 966S carbs, P.S., Remote Bendix P.B. Booster... shade-tree restoration about done.
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Mike JW
Frequent Contributor
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Loc: Arroyo Grande, CA
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07-28-22 06:00 PM - Post#2845069
In response to rrausch
Good for you Dean. Mike
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 Dave in VA
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07-28-22 06:03 PM - Post#2845070
In response to Dean50
Very cool, Dean... 
"Knowledge is Good" -- Emil Faber
U S Navy MM2 1970-75 USS Canisteo AO-99, USS Miller DE-1091 (The Champagne of Ships)
1950 Styleline Deluxe 2dr, mostly stock, driver quality...new to me 3/18
2017 Silverado LTZ 6.2
2020 Blazer Premier
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55 Shaker
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Loc: north central IL.
Reg: 03-13-06
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07-28-22 06:32 PM - Post#2845072
In response to Dean50
How KOOL is that
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 tommy49
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07-29-22 10:48 AM - Post#2845113
In response to Dean50
That’s a cool award!  Been to the grounds before.
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eplantage
Valued Contributor
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Loc: Southern MN
Reg: 03-15-04
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07-29-22 12:04 PM - Post#2845118
In response to tommy49
Beautiful!
Age: 67 at the moment
1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
1953 BelAir Convertible Project
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Dean50
"16th Year" Gold Supporting Member
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Loc: Detroit area
Reg: 01-02-07
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07-29-22 12:51 PM - Post#2845120
In response to eplantage
Thanks to you all. I thought you guys would appreciate the history. I was very surprised to receive it!
Dean50
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 Keith_Knox 
Member #189 Moderator and "20th Year" Platinum Supporting Member
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07-29-22 01:10 PM - Post#2845124
In response to Dean50
Outstanding award.
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1965 Chevy II 2 door post 350 3 speed manual
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Lowliner
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Loc: Michigan
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07-30-22 09:27 AM - Post#2845146
In response to Dean50
Very nice award for a very nice car..congratulations
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Dean50
"16th Year" Gold Supporting Member
Posts: 1841
Loc: Detroit area
Reg: 01-02-07
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07-30-22 04:22 PM - Post#2845175
In response to Lowliner
Thanks, John!
Dean50
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 Tony
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07-31-22 09:43 PM - Post#2845264
In response to Dean50
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Dean50
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Loc: Detroit area
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 08-01-22 04:09 PM - Post#2845294
In response to Tony
Thanks, PooBah!
Dean50
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