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January 02, 2013 at
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I met and befriended a guy whose dad was Tony Fox from Bloomington. He came back to settl his dad's estate only to find out the lawyers had gun's and money. Tony Fox held over 90 patents from the snowmobilw=e clutch, catagator, snopony, first jet dragster, the micro jet etc. He held over 21 records at Bonnevile Salt Flats and started Kai Michkelsons careeer. I need someone computer savy to help start a site for his many accomplishments. Brad left me with a lot of photos etc but need 1 on 1 help to pay respects for his many innovative products. The Shopsmith, fiberglass spray gun etc. Google the Pollution Packer and it's history and help me if you can.These photo's are historic including Bill Lear, Craig Bredlove and many many more. I know some of yu on this site might enjoy viewing these. If you need you can also call me at 612 978 7352
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January 03, 2013 at
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What exactly do you need, some advice on how to create a website and post photos or are you looking for somebody to do the actual web work?
Stan Meissner
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January 03, 2013 at
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Probably both, lol. I am in the final stages of moving to Nowthen Mn by Elk River. I don't have my office/garae reestablished. Not that it would help my computer skills. I can bring a sample of photo's to the Banquet for review, guidance. Mostly very professional photo's and marketing literature. I have his son's approval but need to factor in any copyright? etc. The man's work deserves a booth at the Mn Historical Museum! With proper guidance i will do the leg work! Everyhing he or I have was salvaged from a dumpster upon his return to his childhood home due to a REVERSE MORTGAGE and a likely dubious attorney. Once you hear and see the story you will agree! It isn't dirt racing, but as a garage logician type you'll understnd the respect i need to give this material. Do a bit of searching on Tony Fox, Fox Industries, The Pollution Packer, The Sno Pony, The first jet snowmobile? I got pics! I hope this play's on your curiousity. Thanks for the interest Stan. I am Dan, Tony Kaus's crew chief, sometimes by phone sometimes at the track.
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January 06, 2013 at
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Posted By: doc on January 03 2013 at 08:07:39 PM
Probably both, lol. I am in the final stages of moving to Nowthen Mn by Elk River. I don't have my office/garae reestablished. Not that it would help my computer skills. I can bring a sample of photo's to the Banquet for review, guidance. Mostly very professional photo's and marketing literature. I have his son's approval but need to factor in any copyright? etc. The man's work deserves a booth at the Mn Historical Museum! With proper guidance i will do the leg work! Everyhing he or I have was salvaged from a dumpster upon his return to his childhood home due to a REVERSE MORTGAGE and a likely dubious attorney. Once you hear and see the story you will agree! It isn't dirt racing, but as a garage logician type you'll understnd the respect i need to give this material. Do a bit of searching on Tony Fox, Fox Industries, The Pollution Packer, The Sno Pony, The first jet snowmobile? I got pics! I hope this play's on your curiousity. Thanks for the interest Stan. I am Dan, Tony Kaus's crew chief, sometimes by phone sometimes at the track.
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I'm planning on going to the banquet.
Stan Meissner
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January 06, 2013 at
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Posted By: doc on January 03 2013 at 08:07:39 PM
Probably both, lol. I am in the final stages of moving to Nowthen Mn by Elk River. I don't have my office/garae reestablished. Not that it would help my computer skills. I can bring a sample of photo's to the Banquet for review, guidance. Mostly very professional photo's and marketing literature. I have his son's approval but need to factor in any copyright? etc. The man's work deserves a booth at the Mn Historical Museum! With proper guidance i will do the leg work! Everyhing he or I have was salvaged from a dumpster upon his return to his childhood home due to a REVERSE MORTGAGE and a likely dubious attorney. Once you hear and see the story you will agree! It isn't dirt racing, but as a garage logician type you'll understnd the respect i need to give this material. Do a bit of searching on Tony Fox, Fox Industries, The Pollution Packer, The Sno Pony, The first jet snowmobile? I got pics! I hope this play's on your curiousity. Thanks for the interest Stan. I am Dan, Tony Kaus's crew chief, sometimes by phone sometimes at the track.
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P.S. This season will be the first time in 14 years I will not be writing a column for the Midwest Racing Connection. I wasn't able to come up with the necessary funds to replace some used up camera equipment and cover travel expenses so I decided to resign so they'll have time to look for someone else before the start of the season. On account of that I will no longer have access to a media pass which further reduced the number of races I'll be able to attend. I was thinking a dozen or so but now that's probably going to be six or less. I'm not a good spectator so I'll only go when and where I know they'll allow me to take photos.
Bottom line, this will free up some time to tinker with the website. It looks like you might have caught me at a good time for this kind of a project. No guarantees but I'll take a look at it.
Stan Meissner
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January 21, 2013 at
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I'm sure you will be on the UMSS and SCVR media/photographers sign-in lists Stan for the nights you want to attend. I will make certain of it.
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Posted By: doc on January 02 2013 at 07:41:33 PM
I met and befriended a guy whose dad was Tony Fox from Bloomington. He came back to settl his dad's estate only to find out the lawyers had gun's and money. Tony Fox held over 90 patents from the snowmobilw=e clutch, catagator, snopony, first jet dragster, the micro jet etc. He held over 21 records at Bonnevile Salt Flats and started Kai Michkelsons careeer. I need someone computer savy to help start a site for his many accomplishments. Brad left me with a lot of photos etc but need 1 on 1 help to pay respects for his many innovative products. The Shopsmith, fiberglass spray gun etc. Google the Pollution Packer and it's history and help me if you can.These photo's are historic including Bill Lear, Craig Bredlove and many many more. I know some of yu on this site might enjoy viewing these. If you need you can also call me at 612 978 7352
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Doc I sent you a private message. Please get back to me when you have time. Thanks. -Tony
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