RodBurNeR Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I just wanted to say I recognized those cars on the cover right off the bat and thought "what the?". It was nice to see them and read about Bud in MCM again. I think it's really cool that though most people forget the ones no longer with us, MCM honored Bud Lefevre and brought thoughts of our friend again into our minds. I had the pleasure of knowing Bud personally and have been to his dinner table and his workbench. Bud left an impression on so many of us, probably even more of you that didn't know him..you saw his killer hot rods and drag car models at Toledo NNL for many years. I only got the privelage to see them in person a couple of times before he passed. I live in Omaha, Nebraska , so getting to Ohio costs a bunch and is 12 hours one way. Well I am not trying to be sappy, nor do I claim any fame to having known him....I just want to give props for keeping Bud's memory alive! Bud gave me one of his projects, a 1/16 scale '55 Chevy drag car that he was scratchbuilding the chassis and wheels for. One of these days I am going to finish it for him. He sold a replica '56 Nomad of Randall Klein's drag wagon and had it dropped at my house on the way to him to ensure any loose parts could be put back on and then I could deliver to Randall myself. Well..the car had a bunch of parts come off and some broke HAH! I tell ya what....I felt very "cool" to be able to take HIS work to my bench and repair it. I don't take credit for the results, but it's something I won't forget... Just taking a seat outside NNL Here is the Nomad if anyone would like to see it. http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/1/2/finished-models/1/bud-lefevres-nomad-/ I have not posted in a long time, but I felt this must be said and applauded...thanks MCM! Feel free to share memories and photos...I would love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRedmond Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Nice tribute, Bob. Bud was in my club here in the Detroit area. I miss him. I was given this from his widow, Ginger, to remember him by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaneyme Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Very nice tribute. Can you show us the cover of the magazine? Didn't know it was out already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) Thanks, Pat I remember him working on that actually...on his bench even. Ginger is a sweet lady. Here is the cover for you. Congrats to Marcos while I am at it! Edited October 6, 2012 by RodBurNeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I will be making a trip to my LHS to pick up a copy ! Thanks for telling us about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I met Bud at Toledo many years ago and one of his builds was this killer white VW bug drag car. Everything about it was spot on.I always enjoyed seeing his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward smith Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 My friend just received his through the mail and I must say it's got one of the best covers I've seen this mag put out. Congrats on a great magazine, hopefully I can get my hands on one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Here is 2011 trip for GSL and with the great people of Detroit the club elected me to take the Nova to have it put into the museum. I'm very honor of this great trip and also having Steve Perry there and ask'ed him to join me for this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 BUD AND GINGER AND RICK GRIFFIN WOULD RIDE UP FROM TOLEDO ONE HOUR TO JOIN OUR MODEL CLUB, THE DMCC (DOWNRIVER MODEL CAR CLUB) IN DEARBORN, MI. BUD ALWAYS HAD A MODEL CAR THAT HE WORKED ON THAT WAS KILLER IN DETAIL. HE HAD GREAT STUFF FOR SALE ALSO! WE MISS YA BUD R.I.P. BUDDY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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