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Old 10-04-2013, 11:29 AM
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Default Last rivet done!

My dad and I just drove the last 20 rivets on the RV!!! Last airplanes he riveted on was repairing B-52's in the 60's.


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Old 10-04-2013, 11:32 AM
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Default Congratulations!!

Andy, congrats to you and you dad
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Old 10-04-2013, 11:59 AM
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Default Excellent!

Finally driving the last 20 rivets = "Very, very cool"
Driving them with your Dad.... "Priceless"

Congratulations Andy - You have done what few others have done in a lifetime - and you were able to share it with your Father... well done!
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Old 10-05-2013, 11:38 AM
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Where IS that LIKE button?
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Old 10-05-2013, 11:54 AM
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Nothing much cooler than that. Congratulations!
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Old 10-07-2013, 05:07 PM
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Good for you! Dads are special.
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Old 10-07-2013, 07:10 PM
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Default You lucky dawg!

Congratulations to you and your dad. That will forever be a special memory. You can look at that rivet and know your dad touched that spot.
Have fun flying!
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Old 10-07-2013, 07:35 PM
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Default Congrats

Congrats to you and your Dad! And tell him thanks for those BUFF rivets too. They are still holding strong...
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Old 10-08-2013, 05:44 AM
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Default But....

But is he any good at fiberglass?????

Enjoy the build and enjoy time with your dad. Get that bird flying!
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