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Ted J
Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18846 |
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Posted: 06 Mar 2024 at 9:58pm |
It HAS to be Norm Swinford. The author of OUR Holy Grail. I think this man did more for US and Allis-Chalmers than any other person. The history, the facts the insight and what ever else I can't think of. He was a great man! I was luck enough to have met him and talked with him and his wife Betty. He lived in Greenfield, WI.. Norm Swinford ObituaryFrom our honored Bill Long: "I have a copy of every book MR. SWINFORD wrote. Autographed. Also a picture with Mr. Swinford in Union Bridge. Great Man. Good Luck! Bill Long" He mentioned Union Bridge, but.... Stated by John (C-IL) (John Schweizer)
I think Bill meant that he was in Union Grove, WI. I was there and I met Bill and his son. Thanks John. I was in fact at Union Grove, WI for the GOTO "Coming Home". A great show with a parade in West Alis WI. I was pleased to meet some very great people there. Some that I have seen or contact since. I was honored to meet MR. SWINFORD. The picture above is valued. Good Luck! Bill Long ps: You know we have a Union Bridge here in MD and I think I got that confused. Edited by Ted J - 06 Mar 2024 at 10:21pm |
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Lon(MN)
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Elk River,MN Points: 1976 |
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I met him at Ted's show. I have a signed book I bought from him.
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IBWD MIke
Orange Level Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Newton Ia. Points: 3755 |
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Good point Ted.
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Steve in NJ
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11838 |
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I to met Norm at Union Grove. I had him sign my book that I purchased. Got to chat with him for a few minutes, and told him what we do. I remember him telling me like it was yesterday. "Keep doing what your doing" "People will need that wiring"! Steve@B&B
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