Charley's 55

[bergy]

Sounds like anybody who knows Charlie knows that he did his level best. Geesh - it just didn't start - it's not like it went down in flames. Now can we get back to teasing Charlie? He's gonna think we don't love him anymore!

[Postsedan]

"Those people who boo'd need a sock in the head. Starting that car aint like firing up a Prius"

Great line, Darren. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

[Charley Lillard]

The boos were deserved. They had just finished talking the car up and telling people to cover there ears etc. Then what they get is some guys pushing my car up on the stage quiet as can be. I'll get over it but it would have been fun.

[92646]

Charley there is the auction in Orange county in June to try again.

[John]

Everything happens for a reason.... I am sure the next buyer of that amazing Hotrod will be very happy whenever it does find a new owner.
Actually ... by this happening it could cause it to get more exposure even after the auction.

... good luck Charley [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

[VintageMusclecar]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...Hearing a huge room of people booing at you is really a life low point.</div></div>

Wow...just...wow...for those people to boo at you over this is nothing short of despicable behavior, and sadly goes to show how far we have fallen as what was at one time a relatively decent society. I could certainly understand a sympathetic &quot;aww&quot; or something along those lines, but booing is absolutely reprehensible.

Charley, you are a class act for all other class acts to strive towards. You have absolutely <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">nothing</span></span> to be ashamed of or apologize for. It is the degenerates who had the gall to boo over this who should seek out <span style="font-style: italic">your</span> forgiveness.

These machines we build and tend to are nothing more than that--a machine. And despite our best efforts, they are at times subject to unexpected and inexplicable moments of, shall we say, non-compliance. In other words, sh*t happens. It's how we deal with it when it does that helps define our character.

Yours is unscathed.

Sadly, the same can not be said for some members of the crowd.

[firez]

Funny thing is most of the idiots that were booing would not know what to look for or how to fix one of these cars. Money does not make them smart just smart asses

[1969L78Nova]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: firez</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Funny thing is most of the idiots that were booing would not know what to look for or how to fix one of these cars. Money does not make them smart just smart asses</div></div>

Right on !...

[TimG]

The good news is that the car is fine and there was no damage done. It was great to see you and to see the wonderful '55. Hey, I'm a 1955 model and I don't fire up the great majority of mornings.

[Mr70]

Charley
Put it up for sale on eBay with a link to the Peter Klute video of it running.
You'll get more exposure,and less booing...well here anyway.