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JUST FINIHSED MY RESTORATION ON 1957 3OO. LOOKING AT SOME OF THE PICTURES OF OTHERS, BRING BACK MEMORIES.THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! |
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6/22/2010 10:42:13 PM |
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isetta owner
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i like isettas but owners they think are so special because they own an isetta but its only my comment...... |
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2/27/2010 10:52:22 PM |
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Richard Ranch
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Great site, I want to post some pictures here. |
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2/19/2010 9:08:24 AM |
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Mike
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Ontario, Canada |
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Great site Bob. I am restoring a 1960 Isetta 300-British built-Canadian car and have already used your site many many times to look at pictures of what mine SHOULD look like. You did an amazing job and I am still amazed at how good the engine looks with all the polishing you did. I can only hope mine will someday look 1/2 as good as yours!! |
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2/13/2010 8:43:33 PM |
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Derek
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Hi Bob
I just visited your website for the first time and noticed that you have the same Lucas tail lamps that I have. In your picture of the EBay replacements you mention that you were upset that they came in Red instead of Amber. I made the same mistake, the lamps are actually Red and lose their colour after years in the sun! I am very excited that I now have the Lucas part number from the box in your picture - now I can try to find replacements for my Amber lenses!
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2/2/2010 11:03:52 PM |
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Jim Anderson
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Richard Marsella, I would love to see pictures of your project. I may be of some help becouse I have already done that transplant. Good Luck
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1/13/2010 2:19:04 AM |
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Richard Marsella
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I thought you might be interested to know that I have just purchased a Isetta with UK registration number 371 BOB. Would anyone be interested viewing pics as restoration progresses. I intend transforming it into a Wolf in sheeps clothing by fitting a Honda CBR 600cc engine and drivetrain. |
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10/18/2009 4:53:54 PM |
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Bill Darland
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First off, congratulations on a sweet isetta restoration. I retired from doing them about 6 years ago and still own my bubble window I purchased about 1973. Not even sure how many I have restored over the years but have always loved them. Reciently I have teamed up with Jeff Henkleman in Portland and we are building another little slider. I forgot how much fun it is to play with and isetta and am glad to be back in the fun of doing one. Your site is inspiring and well done. Its nice to see someone with the same love for the little cars, Bill |
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7/21/2009 6:04:24 AM |
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Rainer
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Hello Bob
it´s very interesting to visit your website. I´ve got a Isetta in the same condition than yours (at the beginning ;-) ) a few days ago. Now I´m collecting some informations and your description and your pictures are a great help for me!
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5/13/2009 1:35:49 AM |
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California |
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Hello Bob!
Amazing restoration and Website!
I Have learned a lot from you, great pictures!
CONGRATS!
What a great feeling to see your work finished after such huge effort!
By the way, you were asking who designed the Isetta car graphic...It was my friend Marco, and he has a website: www.Kokillo.com
Cheers!
Flower. |
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4/9/2009 11:18:55 AM |
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Hello to all ! Great site. I am new here greetings to all from Poland. |
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2/23/2009 7:01:39 PM |
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james leon
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wow what an awesome site, i spent about two hours looking at all the pictures.you did a great job with the car , i want one but i think i'm too tall i'm 6'6" oh well good job. |
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2/2/2009 6:58:33 PM |
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Very nice site! |
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1/8/2009 8:57:37 PM |
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Kay
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Australia |
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Hi there! Isetta is my dream car! and I would love to do exactly the same thing you did to your isetta. Great website I will be browsing it every now and then to keep me motivated to work everyday, so I can afford one for myself :) |
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8/18/2008 12:25:52 PM |
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Raymond Glendinning
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Yorkshire UK |
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Hi Bob,cracking site and pics, I dont think I would get away with any parts on the dining room table though. I came accross a three wheel chassis and loads of parts ealier this year, I intend to restore them to a running condition and have started with stripping the chassis and cleaning up the suspention parts. I will try and live up to your standards but I am not sure that I am that good take care, Ray Glendinning, West Yorkshire. |
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8/16/2008 3:20:59 PM |
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Steve
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Likely a dumb question, but I figure I better ask. I just purchased a 1957 Isetta and do not know whether to provide leaded or unleaded fuel. The filler neck does not give the answer.
Thank you. |
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6/18/2008 1:21:06 AM |
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Malcolm van Coller
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Johannesburg South Africa |
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Hi Jeff Wareing,
Are you into BMWs now, no more Alfa Romeos?
Have you changed your email address? All my mails to you are returned from DWS.
Still got my blue Giulia Nuova and Yellow 1750 Berlina.
Regards
Malcolm
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5/7/2008 3:55:15 PM |
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Driving between our two homes, we always stop by the Bantam Chef in Chesnee, SC for a good meal. The restaurant's "50's museum" includes an actual Isetta. This area is near where Isettas were built (and saved the BMW company). I found photos at this website:
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/SC11_Loop/day3.html |
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3/11/2008 4:21:42 AM |
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John Zimmerle
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Australia |
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Looking great bob, I have a 1958 export model Isetta myself needs restoring .You ar doing a great job. |
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2/12/2008 1:10:34 AM |
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Mark
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Awesome rebuild, Bob. Great work!! Mark AKA "bmwcat"/Bimmerfest |
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1/21/2008 11:20:01 PM |
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Mark "Rennsurfer" K.
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Lakewood, California U.S.A. |
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Bob,
I dig your site and car. Job well done! Found it on Bimmerfest. Enjoy that great piece of Bavarian history.
Cheers,
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1/3/2008 11:38:31 AM |
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Vadim
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Great site! Thank you for your contribution to the Isetta world! I'm a new Isetta 600 owner and will be performing a frame-off restoration on my own. I'm sure you'll be hearing from me as I go, and I'll be starting a blog too. Watch out for it! |
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12/28/2007 2:57:15 PM |
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elmer
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i can only dream about that kinda car. keep it up bob good work! |
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12/14/2007 1:48:20 PM |
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Mihai Varlan
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Ottawa, Canada |
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Excellent site! Don't forget to update it! It is a priceless resource for any Isetta restoration fan! |
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12/14/2007 8:07:32 AM |
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kolinka
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Moskow, London |
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Nice site |
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12/13/2007 10:03:48 PM |
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Mikle
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USA , NJ |
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Hi bob alsom work. I just want to ask maybe you know where I can buy one for restoration, if so please mail me at mikro4n@yahoo.com |
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12/13/2007 4:48:13 PM |
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Denik
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USA, Kiev |
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Nice site |
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12/8/2007 9:13:51 AM |
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Michael Barney mbarney811@hotmail.com
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Fort Wayne Indiana |
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Hi Bob,
the interior looks great! i was wondering what type of material you used to make the interior panels before they were covered? where did you get the material? thanks! |
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11/28/2007 3:15:04 PM |
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RichP
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Brooklyn, NY |
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I came across this site from a link on autoblog about a possible Isetta revival. Beautiful work! |
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11/12/2007 5:43:25 PM |
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Rob Walker
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Bend Oregon |
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Hi Bob- I just brought home a '57 300 SW project car that I was inspired to restore in part because of your fine website. I've visited frequently, studied all of your restoration photos and read the journal. Your car looks super nice and I hope to bring mine back to the same level. Thanks for making this site available. Cheers, -Rob in Bend. |
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10/1/2007 3:36:12 AM |
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Hi! I really liked your site!
Keep this great work up! |
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9/22/2007 11:13:07 AM |
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Margie Lewis
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Happiness is seeing you both at a show with your car and enjoying the event. I'm so proud of you. When might you take/drive it to Yelm to show it off? I wouldn't miss it!! |
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9/18/2007 3:47:40 PM |
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Michael Barney
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Fort Wayne Indiana |
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hi Bob,
wow, the car looks incredible. youve done a fantastic job on the car and this site. keep us posted! also i was wondering who you had rebuild your chaincase/rearend (if it was rebuilt) let me know because im thinking about having mine overhauled. mbarney811@hotmail.com |
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8/1/2007 9:22:15 PM |
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Burgess Zbryk
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Kansas City, MO |
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Beautiful Restoration!! I especially like your color choice. I was originally wanting to do an olive green and cream combo for my restoration, but recently I've been leaning towards a brown and cream combo with a vintage volkswagon plaid for the upholstery. You've done a fantastic job documenting your restoration. Your website has been an inspiration and a valuable resource. |
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7/30/2007 7:34:23 AM |
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Jamie Rantala
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Pocatello, ID |
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Hey Guys,
Looks great!!!!!! Can't believe how far you've come! |
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7/27/2007 10:16:25 AM |
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Team Isetta
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I just came upon your site, truly fantastic in every way. A real inspiration to us.
Brian
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7/24/2007 1:20:15 AM |
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Jeff Wareing
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England |
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Bob, I like the paint job, thanks for a very interesting web site. PS My 1957 bubble window is now at the stage of requiring paint, if I send you the air fare will you paint mine ??
Regards Jeff Wareing IOCGB Membership Secretary |
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7/23/2007 8:02:11 PM |
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Brandy Wiser
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Pullman, WA |
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Sweet paint job Bob!!! I can't believe you are almost finished...now you need to find that truck to work on! |
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7/23/2007 2:40:43 PM |
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Wow! You are doing an incredible job! I'm really impressed with your wooden floor pan jig... amazing! Keep it up, you'll be done soon!
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7/16/2007 4:59:13 PM |
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Nick Hertlein
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Car is coming along well Bob, primer is looking good and the fenders look much better now than before. I cant believe you got all those dents out on the sides so that it looks that smooth.
Now that you are into BMWs, I have some e30 parts that need some painting attention.... |
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7/4/2007 2:50:24 AM |
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Mistifica@gmmail.com
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Ukraine, New York |
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I am happy to read all this succes: you deserve it completely. Proud to work with you in Boston, next june. Please, take all the good thoughts streaming from my heart to you... |
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6/11/2007 3:06:19 AM |
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L'information interessante que vous avez! I'am allant revenir bientot. |
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5/22/2007 8:28:51 PM |
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MARGIE LEWIS
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SHELTON WA |
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Your progress is crazy!! How do you do it..stay on task? I just had to drop in again and let you know this is the most enjoyable site I've ever been to. Can hardly wait to see you guys sitting in the car and driving it. It does have two seats, doesn't it? Smile. |
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5/19/2007 9:49:43 AM |
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lwttinc@mchsi.com
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Iowa |
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I to have had extremely unsatisfactory service from ITALLIAN METALS. He sells a lot of products for Isettas that do not fit/poor quality/and a rip off.he will not retun e-mails etc. Do not do businss with him.
I am in the final stages of restoration of a 1958 sliding window 300. You should be very proud of your web site; It is great. |
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5/12/2007 6:10:42 AM |
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JOHN MADDEN
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This has to be the best personal project car website ive seen. Great work, not only is it detailed in every step but you have took the time to take so many pictures for others that may follow. I was not even into Isetta's but its from sites like this that has my interest growing fast. Well done to you and your wife!! best regards, JM |
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5/11/2007 3:21:20 PM |
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John Madden
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This is the best privately run web-site on a restoration project that i have seen. I am not an isetta fan at all but lately found them interesting, but im fast becoming a fan from seeing what people like you have done.well done to you and your wife!! and dog!! |
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4/8/2007 6:49:07 AM |
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Andres Martinez
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Australia |
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I brougt my Isetta from Uruguay to Australia, i hope one day my car wil be like yours ,o similar,
You done a wonderful job. |
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4/2/2007 7:27:20 PM |
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Mike F.
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Nice website, and nice choice on resto as well! Make sure to keep BimmerFest up to date!
Mike_Check@bimmerfest.com |
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3/8/2007 8:51:26 PM |
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Mike Wulfekuhle
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Yelm, WA |
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Bob, looks good! It has been awhile since I have been in it with Marty. Hope to get a test drive when it is done! |
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3/6/2007 10:10:13 AM |
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Jesse and Brandy Wiser
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Pullman, WA |
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I just can't believe all the work that you have done so far - looks like you just went out and bought new parts! Can't wait to see the final product!!! |
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2/16/2007 3:38:49 AM |
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Ron Goldberg
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Centralia, WA |
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Car is coming along nicely, keep up the great work! |
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1/10/2007 2:49:56 PM |
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Lisa Nichols
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Kent,Washington |
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The whitewalls look great. Especially pictured next to wingnut. Love you guys. Keep up the good work. |
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12/22/2006 3:48:06 PM |
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Lori K. Matthews
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Very cool, Bob and Ashley. I'm very impressed with the amount of patience and work that has been put in already! Marty would be so proud. |
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12/20/2006 12:06:18 AM |
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Nicholas Ip
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Toronto, ON, Canada |
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Wow excellent project! I would also love to see a BMW 2002 restored :) |
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12/18/2006 8:51:01 PM |
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Bill Rogers
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Bob,
This is the first time I've run across your site - it is great! Nice job and very well done!
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12/10/2006 7:29:04 PM |
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Victopr Ayala
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Nice job BOB AND ASH it looks like you guys are in love with this project,I hope to see the final result pretty soon........CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the good old BMW spirit....Good luck! |
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12/8/2006 12:17:02 PM |
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great job, glad somebody could see the potential for that little gem, can't wait to see the finished product! |
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12/2/2006 9:22:53 AM |
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Kent, Washington |
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Doing a great job. We love your web site. We are very impressed. We love you. Keep up the good work.
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12/1/2006 11:10:49 PM |
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Cole & Krissy
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Tacoma, WA |
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Dear Bob and Ashley,
The progress on the Isetta is remarkable. You never cease to amaze me with the depth of your creativity and talent! And oh yes...the website is 'slammin! |
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12/1/2006 4:04:40 PM |
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Paul Lucas
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Great site. Even more impressive restoration. Too Cool!!! |
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12/1/2006 3:35:47 PM |
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Tara
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Bob, you are doing such a great job with the rennovation and this website. I can't wait to drive it :) |
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12/1/2006 3:12:43 PM |
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Norm Yandt
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Great little.......car!! Doing a great job with the details!! |
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11/30/2006 2:00:18 PM |
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Pedro Bessa
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Hello, I’m currently restoring an Isetta 300 3 wheel that belonged to Fred Parker, (the owner of the Isetta with the Hayabusa engine). Thanks for posting pictures. I’m taking some ideas for the restoration process of mine. Best Regards.
Oporto – Portugal - World Heritage City, Home of Port Wine.
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11/24/2006 7:39:25 AM |
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Jerry Zabin
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GREAT site! So nice to see the photos of pre and post restoration. Keep up the great work. I will submit some pix of my Isetta. You will really enjoy your car. More smiles per gallon than any other car! |
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11/22/2006 7:28:06 AM |
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Jeff Wareing
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Nice site Bob, can't wait to see the finished article. Best wishes Jeff IOCGB UK membership Secretary |
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9/25/2006 4:17:41 PM |
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Margie Lewis
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I am so excited about your progress. Would you help me on my 67 Mecury Caliente convertable that Asley's Grandpa Matthews owned? I've had it in my garage for 15 to 16 years now and get depressed when I see people driving convertables. I am so empressed with your enthusiam. |
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9/21/2006 9:51:30 PM |
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John Knepper
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I have wanted an Isetta for at lease 10 years....That will be my next car.(I hope )It will look very good ,next to my 740il..John |
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9/21/2006 12:31:01 PM |
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Nick Hertlein
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Glad to see you got the site up and running Bob. Its looking good. |
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9/13/2006 1:28:22 PM |
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Hector Orlandi
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Puerto Rico |
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This website navigation and quality...very nice. I can see more to come from this site, I included it in my favorites!
Saludos,
http://hectororlandi.tripod.com/ |
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9/13/2006 9:55:06 AM |
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john Jensen
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kensington, ca |
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What a nice website! I love the knockout graphics on your home page. It does make me think BMW should do that "champagne edition" of the Isetta. On second thought, maybe we're better off just the way things are. |
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9/12/2006 2:43:58 PM |
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Jason Lee
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Tacoma, Wa |
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Man, what a nice site. You rock! |
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9/8/2006 9:09:25 PM |
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Bob and Ashley Nichols
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Pullman, Washington USA |
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Thanks for looking at our guestbook. Feel free to submit an entry - we would love to hear what you think of our Isetta and our site. ~Bob and Ashley |
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