Abandoned 63 in Glendale Az.

jzjames · Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:49 pm Post subject:

An old man, playing the cards life has dealt him, just like he always has... he doesnt want to be a problem to others, and is doing his part to 'go on' and stay independent for as long as he can.

He's found a system thats working for the time being, and he's probably grateful for the long life God has given him. I posted previously and suggested that you invite the old gentleman out for lunch, where he could see people (young ladies) and have a change of scenery. From my experience, this would be something he would truely enjoy.

It was real nice of you take an interest

JerryMCarter1 · Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject:

for 3830 and car guy --
He was not home Friday

Jerry
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mikegamblin · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:09 pm Post subject:

I just gotta bump this thread so it stays alive. I was actually talking to J8Bug, (the original poster here) tonight and we were both talking about the life this thread has had. I have thought several times about asking Mel to go to Lundes on the first Friday of the month for their air cooked cruise night. I know that his answer will be "no, thank you" but it is a sign at least that I and others are still thinking of him, even with our own busy, (and sometimes, not so busy) lives. I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's really a cool guy and has lots of stories. I have asked him if he would like to go over to Lenny's across Grand ave and have a burger but he politely declines. Who could blame him? Some 41 year old shows up at his doorstep one day and just wants to hang out and talk military and VW's. By the time I had the chance to introduce myself, he had already heard of this thread. People don't make it to his age without being even just a little bit cautious. I hope that if anybody gets a chance, you can go see him and say hi. All of us have this little car that endears us all in common. It connects us to each other and inspires people we don't even know to talk to us about them. Mel's car is our "people car" doing what it was born to do and has done to us all with our own rides: shine.

mikegamblin · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:19 pm Post subject:

I just gotta bump this thread so it stays alive. I was actually talking to J8Bug, (the original poster here) tonight and we were both talking about the life this thread has had. I have thought several times about asking Mel to go to Lundes on the first Friday of the month for their air cooked cruise night. I know that his answer will be "no, thank you" but it is a sign at least that I and others are still thinking of him, even with our own busy, (and sometimes, not so busy) lives. I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's really a cool guy and has lots of stories. I have asked him if he would like to go over to Lenny's across Grand ave and have a burger but he politely declines. Who could blame him? Some 41 year old shows up at his doorstep one day and just wants to hang out and talk military and VW's. By the time I had the chance to introduce myself, he had already heard of this thread. People don't make it to his age without being even just a little bit cautious. I hope that if anybody gets a chance, you can go see him and say hi. All of us have this little car that endears us all in common. It connects us to each other and inspires people we don't even know to talk to us about them. Mel's car is our "people car" doing what it was born to do and has done to us all with our own rides: shine.

j8bug · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:30 am Post subject:

Its turning out to be a heartfelt Arizona classic story. Ever since I started hanging out here in my new environment (the Valley) a few months ago I always get at least 1 v-dubber who brings up this veteran and his beloved bug. Pretty cool what has happened. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!
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j8bug · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject:

Stopped by Mel's home while in the area. Boy was I shocked. His home might be falling apart but this guy was pretty damn spiffy. He is nothing like what I expected... 6ft tall, stands straight up and looks no older than 75. He told me he just turned 90 on Jan 11. Got a few good laughs out of him on some stories I had heard from another WW2 vet... He says he enjoys when guys come by to shoot the shit. In his words, " Its gets me off the couch and I enjoy it more than I would have years ago."
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Frank Ochoa said; "I still have my convertible bug from high school. Now that Gramps is out Im going to make some changes but Im still going to keep it Cal-Style, you know, all original but lowered with some alloys"

Fred one of the original members of The Bus Boyz said; "We were the first to ever Cal-Style a Bus.. No one was doing it back then".

shano63 · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:06 pm Post subject:

I'm glad you guys are still dropping by. Sounds like you're getting him out of his shell. Keep it up!
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sgn2bapt · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:48 am Post subject:

This needs to be a "Sticky". Keep up the good work guys.
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j8bug · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:35 pm Post subject:

The old man is actually a pretty cool dude... (90 yrs old)
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Frank Ochoa said; "I still have my convertible bug from high school. Now that Gramps is out Im going to make some changes but Im still going to keep it Cal-Style, you know, all original but lowered with some alloys"

Fred one of the original members of The Bus Boyz said; "We were the first to ever Cal-Style a Bus.. No one was doing it back then".

shano63 · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:09 pm Post subject:

Maybe we can introduce him to my girls grandmother. She turned 100 last august.
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sportin-wood · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:28 am Post subject:

Just spent about an hour reading this thread from start to what's now page 11. Can't tell you guys how great this makes me feel to be a VW guy. Wonder if this would make a "feel good" story for Hot VW's mag? Maybe one of their writers could do an article on the guy, take his pic for all of us curious to see what this guy looks like along side his pride VW? Just a thought in case anyone out there might have a contact with Hot VW's publication.

Dave

CLASSIC CAR GUY · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:05 am Post subject:

im heading out to Phoenix for the weekend, and tomorrow Im gonna take my 60' bug i keep in AZ over and visit Mel, been meaning to do that the last few trips out there, just time was not on my side, this weekend it is,,,
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sportin-wood · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 12:16 am Post subject:

Anyone know what ever became of this bug/elderly man??
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Lidpainter · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 4:33 am Post subject:

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drscope · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:31 am Post subject:

manydubs · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:36 am Post subject:

What a great post about a truly American individual. I have nothing but respect for this guy Mel. Not many Americans like him anymore.

God Bless Mel and all the other War Veterans!

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