[DeTomaso] SOBill Award

[Dick Koch]

  I second your sentiments, David.  SOBill represents the epitome of 
many of the folks in the Pantera community that go out of there way to 
help their fellow brethren.

Dick Koch - Atlanta

On 10/24/2011 8:53 PM, David in Durango wrote:
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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."
>
> I am sure there are countless other stories about SOBill.  He should be everyone's hero.
>
> 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!
> http://images108.fotki.com/v191/photos/4/43175/1969865/award-vi.jpg
>
> The difference here: I would help someone that asked for a hand, Bill would be there and have it fixed without hesitation.
>
> 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!
>
> Here's to SOBill, a fine hero.
>
> David in Durango
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