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<DIV>Some years ago, I purchased my Pantera ( a miracle in itself). After
a year of chasing a corrected title (check than VIN closely) finally the day had
come to take the car out of the VIN and safety inspection. The only
problem was . . . my turn signals (unknown to me, and scary as hell) didn't work
properly.</DIV>
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<DIV>A cry for help and then a private email from someone named Bill. He
explained it was my 4 way flasher switch, no they aren't available from anyone.
(Think about it: a large investment and its now just a lump in the
garage). Bill says he'd like to look at it, please package and mail. In
less than a week it was back, with intructions on correct hookup (not at all
like it was hooked up before). And FIXED.</DIV>
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<DIV>Short story, a man and his wife track me down at the track day in
Vegas. The man introduced himself and asked if all was well, did the
switch work perfectly? I told Mrs. Bill that my car would have never
been licensed and on the road with out his help, she replied: "That why we call
him Sweet Old Bill."</DIV>
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<DIV>I am sure there are countless other stories about SOBill.
He should be everyone's hero.</DIV>
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<DIV>This is quite humbling, I feel I would have to climb two stepladders to
give old Bill a kiss. For every moment of Pantera joy, I send Sweet Old Bill a
kiss!</DIV>
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<DIV>The difference here: I would help someone that asked for a hand, Bill would
be there and have it fixed without hesitation.</DIV>
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<DIV>There might be a few who deserve an honor like this more than I do (I'll be
forwarding ideas today), but I sure will treasure this, forever!</DIV>
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<DIV>Here's to SOBill, a fine hero.</DIV>
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<DIV>David in Durango</DIV></BODY></HTML>