An Inspiring Restoration
12/28/05 | 08:49 AM
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I thought I'd share an inspiring story from our local Phoenix, Az. paper from Dec. 27.
Randy Hinz is a natural with a wrench, so restoring a 1966 Mustang wasn't such a big deal. He worked long hours over several months rebuilding the entire car into a classic white beauty. He captured first place at a charity car show locally in Mesa. He did it in his garage rewiring electrical parts and replacing parts all over the car. He relied on his vast mechanic knowledge and sense of touch. There were times he couldn't accomplish something on his own and frustration would set in so thats when he took a break. His wife would run to grab him tools while he lay under the car replacing one thing or another. When it came to lowering the new engine in the car others lent a hand. Then came the moment when he fired up the ignition and it growled like a muscle car should. Earlier this month he entered the car in the classic car division of the Toys for Tots Charity Car show in Mesa, AZ. This was his first time entering such an event. The judges awarded him First Place. This was quite an accomplishment for anyone especially Randy. BECAUSE AS IT TURNS OUT RANDY IS BLIND. Randy, 39, became blind from injures sustained in a severe car accident. He was a former truck driver who worked on cars and trucks for 20 years.
I thought this little story would be inspiring to all of you who like to restore your classic Mustangs. If something along the way doesn't work out right the first time, just think of Randy and you will be able to work it out. By the way, Randy says his next project might be to restore a 1968 Camaro even though he can never drive it. He also said he might like to return to work doing car repairs someday, but he said alot of people might be skeptical of a blind person working on their car.
Everybody have a Happy New Year and count your blessings!
Randy Hinz is a natural with a wrench, so restoring a 1966 Mustang wasn't such a big deal. He worked long hours over several months rebuilding the entire car into a classic white beauty. He captured first place at a charity car show locally in Mesa. He did it in his garage rewiring electrical parts and replacing parts all over the car. He relied on his vast mechanic knowledge and sense of touch. There were times he couldn't accomplish something on his own and frustration would set in so thats when he took a break. His wife would run to grab him tools while he lay under the car replacing one thing or another. When it came to lowering the new engine in the car others lent a hand. Then came the moment when he fired up the ignition and it growled like a muscle car should. Earlier this month he entered the car in the classic car division of the Toys for Tots Charity Car show in Mesa, AZ. This was his first time entering such an event. The judges awarded him First Place. This was quite an accomplishment for anyone especially Randy. BECAUSE AS IT TURNS OUT RANDY IS BLIND. Randy, 39, became blind from injures sustained in a severe car accident. He was a former truck driver who worked on cars and trucks for 20 years.
I thought this little story would be inspiring to all of you who like to restore your classic Mustangs. If something along the way doesn't work out right the first time, just think of Randy and you will be able to work it out. By the way, Randy says his next project might be to restore a 1968 Camaro even though he can never drive it. He also said he might like to return to work doing car repairs someday, but he said alot of people might be skeptical of a blind person working on their car.
Everybody have a Happy New Year and count your blessings!
12/31/05 | 03:19 PM
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