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An Old Box, A Surprise, An Old Treasure
It is cool and breezy in Chicago, a good day to straighten the attic.
What is in that small box? What is in that package?
Oh my gosh, a Porsche grill badge and a note! Where did this come from?
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In the envelope was a "sold to" note dated July 20, 1966 for a Porsche 356, Jim's first Porsche.
In 1969, Jim was stationed at Fort Richards-Gebaur. He was the only enlisted soldier with a Porsche, a 356.
An officer on the base also owned a Porsche and convinced Jim to join PCA.
The envelope from PCA is stamped June 12' 1969.
Upon joining PCA, he either purchased the grill badge or it was a new member's gift.
I don't think it was ever used but it will be.
As soon as the correct nuts and bolts are found, this treasure is going on the sepia 911.
It will be fun to rearrange the grill badges.
By the way, the name on the note still lives in the Chicago area. A call was placed and a message left. I wonder what will happen?
What a special surprise,
Candyce
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Crazy Connections--Bill and Gloria Tuttle
The man and his wife called me back, and he did sell Jim the 356.
They are still into cars but now his wife drives and shows early Model T's.
Charming people, fun conversation.
In talking with them, the names Bill and Gloria Tuttle popped up.
I recognized those names.
Bill owned a repair shop and Gloria raced with SCCA at Road America in the early 1960s.
Does anyone know anything about the Tuttles?
Was the shop in Park Forest or Flossmoor, IL?
If I remember correctly, Jim found the 356 through the Tuttles.
And, I think he sold them his 1966 911.
Amazing long-ago trivia,
Candyce
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Beneath the dan ryan expressway
There is so much going on in this picture. This photograph was taken beneath the Dan Ryan Expressway on the South Branch of the Chicago River. On the other side of the river is the Ozinga Concrete Plant. The red boat just happened to be chugging down the river. It might be a Chicago Fire Department Boat or a tour boat. I hope to find its name.
When the photographers mentioned driving underneath the Ryan, my first thought was no way. But, we scouted it out and I very slowly drove the car down the gritty road. As the photographers were working, I sat in a chair waving at the canoes, kayaks, tour boats, and tug boats.
The location is 2398 South Grove Street, Chicago, Illinois. It can be found on Google Maps. Just navigate down the road towards the blue building and look to the right. Hollywood movies and television shows are filmed in the large warehouse on the right.
More to come,