Another thanks to DB
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From: Peoria IL
Another thanks to DB
I had the fortune of meeting Matt (Durango_Boy) and his fiance' a couple weeks ago on my way to our family vacation. He has answered countless misdirected questions in emails and PM's and has acted as a most valuable consultant and friend as I tried to catch up to 20 years of development in car stereo technology and the peculiarities of the C3 interior/body structure.
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
I'm about 60-70% done with my install, and I'll share pictures soon. I have to get the car over to a friend's house for a little bit of plasma cutter trimming on the birdcage to accept the front speakers in the next couple of days and if Willcox finally answers its emails I'll have some "dark brown" carpet to cover the woofer box and amp mounting panel. Thanks a ton, Durango_Boy!
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
I'm about 60-70% done with my install, and I'll share pictures soon. I have to get the car over to a friend's house for a little bit of plasma cutter trimming on the birdcage to accept the front speakers in the next couple of days and if Willcox finally answers its emails I'll have some "dark brown" carpet to cover the woofer box and amp mounting panel. Thanks a ton, Durango_Boy!
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I had the fortune of meeting Matt (Durango_Boy) and his fiance' a couple weeks ago on my way to our family vacation. He has answered countless misdirected questions in emails and PM's and has acted as a most valuable consultant and friend as I tried to catch up to 20 years of development in car stereo technology and the peculiarities of the C3 interior/body structure.
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
I'm about 60-70% done with my install, and I'll share pictures soon. I have to get the car over to a friend's house for a little bit of plasma cutter trimming on the birdcage to accept the front speakers in the next couple of days and if Willcox finally answers its emails I'll have some "dark brown" carpet to cover the woofer box and amp mounting panel. Thanks a ton, Durango_Boy!
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
I'm about 60-70% done with my install, and I'll share pictures soon. I have to get the car over to a friend's house for a little bit of plasma cutter trimming on the birdcage to accept the front speakers in the next couple of days and if Willcox finally answers its emails I'll have some "dark brown" carpet to cover the woofer box and amp mounting panel. Thanks a ton, Durango_Boy!
Matt is alright and he does spend a lot of time here helping others.(now between you and I did he spring for dinner because if he did my girlfriend and I are going to visit? shhhhh)
I'd like to try a plasma cutter.Years ago they were really expensive and couldnt justify buying one and now that I'm semi-retired I still cant justify buying one.So out comes the hacksaw or tinsnips
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I agree - his knowledge is invaluable and he definitely gave up a lot of time helping me (as I am sure he did for others). I hope I get the opportunity to meet him in person someday as well. Matt - If you ever come east and are in PA and want to visit - I'll have a spot in the garage for your Vette and the spare room is yours if you need it!
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I had the fortune of meeting Matt (Durango_Boy) and his fiance' a couple weeks ago on my way to our family vacation. He has answered countless misdirected questions in emails and PM's and has acted as a most valuable consultant and friend as I tried to catch up to 20 years of development in car stereo technology and the peculiarities of the C3 interior/body structure.
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
Doug, I can't thank you enough for the kind words and tribute. Just so we're clear, we WILL do it again some time, and I was just as fortunate if not more...getting to meet you and your family.
I was very happy to be able to help you and guide you through some of the unclear aspects of your projects and was just glad to be of assistance.
It's a shame that through these forums we cannot see people for who they are in real life. We can get a good idea but meeting you and your family showed me just how great of a guy you are and I look forward to meeting up with you in the future no matter the circumstances.
Again, guys, thanks so much. If anyone needs any help with anything...you all know how to reach me.
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Doug, I can't thank you enough for the kind words and tribute. Just so we're clear, we WILL do it again some time, and I was just as fortunate if not more...getting to meet you and your family.
I was very happy to be able to help you and guide you through some of the unclear aspects of your projects and was just glad to be of assistance.
It's a shame that through these forums we cannot see people for who they are in real life. We can get a good idea but meeting you and your family showed me just how great of a guy you are and I look forward to meeting up with you in the future no matter the circumstances.
Again, guys, thanks so much. If anyone needs any help with anything...you all know how to reach me.
I was very happy to be able to help you and guide you through some of the unclear aspects of your projects and was just glad to be of assistance.
It's a shame that through these forums we cannot see people for who they are in real life. We can get a good idea but meeting you and your family showed me just how great of a guy you are and I look forward to meeting up with you in the future no matter the circumstances.
Again, guys, thanks so much. If anyone needs any help with anything...you all know how to reach me.
DB has always been very helpful in the short time i've been here THANKS
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We are fortunate to have Matt to help us with our vette questions. I have never met him, however i feel like he is a genuine guy that really enjoys helping members who are serious about their vettes. 
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DB has been very helpful to me in looking at some stereo issues. For that I thank him.
BTW, the smallish car washer in Volume 5 is a very pretty lady. Reminds me of my first love who sat on back of my Honda 305cc Super Hawk back in the 1960s.
BTW, the smallish car washer in Volume 5 is a very pretty lady. Reminds me of my first love who sat on back of my Honda 305cc Super Hawk back in the 1960s.
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From: destin fl
DB has been very helpful to me in looking at some stereo issues. For that I thank him.
BTW, the smallish car washer in Volume 5 is a very pretty lady. Reminds me of my first love who sat on back of my Honda 305cc Super Hawk back in the 1960s.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...y97/smallB.jpg
BTW, the smallish car washer in Volume 5 is a very pretty lady. Reminds me of my first love who sat on back of my Honda 305cc Super Hawk back in the 1960s.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...y97/smallB.jpg
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I'm not sure but I think they received a few complaints from some members here. I don't mind complying at all. The only reason I was posting them was because I thought most everyone would enjoy them. If a few guys didn't well then I don't mind NOT posting them.
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DB is a great guy, when I first joined the forum DB invited me to a car show, gave me all info on it and said he wanted to meet me, but things came up and I did not make the show, he treated me with respect and I appreciate it. --THANKS DB----
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I had the fortune of meeting Matt (Durango_Boy) and his fiance' a couple weeks ago on my way to our family vacation. He has answered countless misdirected questions in emails and PM's and has acted as a most valuable consultant and friend as I tried to catch up to 20 years of development in car stereo technology and the peculiarities of the C3 interior/body structure.
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
I'm about 60-70% done with my install, and I'll share pictures soon. I have to get the car over to a friend's house for a little bit of plasma cutter trimming on the birdcage to accept the front speakers in the next couple of days and if Willcox finally answers its emails I'll have some "dark brown" carpet to cover the woofer box and amp mounting panel. Thanks a ton, Durango_Boy!
Matt is as congenial, patient, and friendly in person as he is helpful on this forum. Thanks again Matt, we had a great time. We will do this again sometime!
I'm about 60-70% done with my install, and I'll share pictures soon. I have to get the car over to a friend's house for a little bit of plasma cutter trimming on the birdcage to accept the front speakers in the next couple of days and if Willcox finally answers its emails I'll have some "dark brown" carpet to cover the woofer box and amp mounting panel. Thanks a ton, Durango_Boy!
With everything said here, and his car is a nice work in progress with some very interesting mods, but man is he UGLY..........LTPS: Just Kidding!
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Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Sarah enjoys meeting all my Corvette buddies a lot too except that she always feels left out when we talk cars and she can't keep up.
Larry, I'll remember that next time I see you.
(Wedgy)
Larry, I'll remember that next time I see you.
(Wedgy)
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