"Disabled Veteran Gets Overhauled"

This project-fundraiser is about giving back to our military by honoring and helping out Dina and Brad Herron. Brad is a 70% disabled Veteran (*many internal permanent injuries) who served our country for 6 years in Iraq, Afghanistan and through Katrina in the
U.S. Army 82nd Airborne.
 Brad, gave 6 years of his life for us, will you give back 15 minutes to hear our story by watching the video below?

Update: March 5, 2012 Engine was removed by club member Jim Brennan owner of Brennan's Auto Repair and is being checked out and painted by Mike Benner.
Tranny was pulled, and replaced with another tranny by Jim Brennan.
Car is scheduled to be reassembled by club members on March 17,2012

Knopps Automotive will have the exhaust system ready by March 23, 2012 just in time to take it to the Oaks car show.The PCCC hopes  to raise funds to finish the project and  awareness  of what this project is all about...saluting our veterans who serve this nation for our freedom!!

MARCH 5, 2012.....POTTSTOWN"S .MAACO  NOW HAS  THE CAR AND IS DOING THE REMAING BODY WORK AND PAINT. 
Pictures taken March 6, 2012 at Maaco

MARCH 5, 2012 A PROJECT COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED BY CLUB MEMBERS TO COMPLETE THE HERRON PROJECT FOR THIS SUMMER'S REVEAL.

Jim Brennan was appointed to chair the project committee. Also on the committee are Mike Benner, Brad Ray, Jeff Chomnuk, Brian Heisey and Jeff Sperring. This committee is preparing the car for appearance at the www.northeastrodandcustom.com car show to raise funds to help finish the project.

April 4, 20122 Update: Car was taken to Oaks Car Show to raise funds...we are getting there! Thanks to all who have donated!!

NBC10 News "The Good News"  March 25, 2011 host Doug Shimell

Actual Video of  first encounter with disabled veteran, Brad Herron,
as we tried to take away his car to be overhauled, without his knowledge.

Brad Herron

  Because of his military service, Brad has received partial physical and mental disabilities that are lifelong.

(What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? )

PTSD Related Handout

 After hearing from his wife Dina, of Brad's sacrifice for his country, and seeing his need for help, the Pottstown Classics Car Club, have decided to help restore Brad & Dina's 1967 Ford Galaxie.

 Helping Dina and Brad is our way of saying thank you to all who sacrificially serve our country and their families in defense of freedom for us and our families.

We need your help to do it right and proud! Many veterans and others have offered to help.

 Will you join with us to show the world that WE SALUTE ALL OUR TROOPS by giving back to those who gave so much for our freedom.

We Need Your Help. We need Cash To Purchase Parts For The Restoration.

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  This restoration project is about his wife's desire to restore the car of his dreams. In the video, you will read her actual letter reaching out for help to restore their 1967 Ford Galaxie 500.

P.H.S. High School students check out Dina & Brad's car.

Jamie Tate, singer of "I'll Give My All "  is pictured here with members of the 82nd Airborne All American Chorus. Jamie has graciously given us permission to use her song and video to help us salute our troops.

Jamie Tate Video on Youtube

Project:1967 Ford Galaxie 500,  2 door hardtop (originally had a 289 cu engine,  automatic trans,  no a/c )

us if you are interested in donating a particular part or service

Wish-List Parts/Labor list needed :

(17)  Re-chrome or replace trim Donation;

(24 A-F )

Wish-List Parts/Labor list procurred:

Thank you to all of these contrubutors!

(1) 302 Hi-Performance Engine donated by

 ATK High Performance Engines

 10-29-2010 shipped  1102 W N Carrier Pkwy Suite 100
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

2)Thanks to Streetvizions for the suspension work and pre-paint body work

6) master brake cylinder and front and back wheel cylinders  (qty4) all brake parts Donated  by
 Automotive Machine Specialty ,
 337 W. High St Pottstown, PA 610-323-2302

(7) front shocks donated October 22, 2010 by
 Carquest Auto Parts
n Phoenixville

(9) 650 Edelbrock Carb and intake donated by
 PEPBOYS

(12b)  Powder coating of parts: Exhaust pipes coated; headers coated; by
  D& W Motorsports

(12c) Rear parts; complete rebuild rear center section; donated by
 H&H Racing -Dave Holzer ..Owner

(14) Paint 10-6-2010 donated by
  J &S Paint Supply, Pottstown

(15) Cobra  Hood Scoop graciously donated by
 Dan Nolan of Glazier Nolan Mustang Barn
  Wambold Rd. Souderton Pa

(16b) Labor For Custom Interior donated from John Shiban

(18)  Rebuild tranny; UPDATE:
 Lombardo's Transmission Specialists
 201 Warwick Road Elverson,Pa. 19520 John Lombardo owner Transmission rebuild - shift kit - parts and labor free...status...delivered October 21, 2010
 

(20) Headers for 302: donated and  ...received 10/26/2010

 Hudson Performance & Competition Sales
1100 Grosser Road
Gilbertsville  PA  19525

PH  610-369-1900
FAX 610-369-1913
email:  hudsonperformance@windstream.net
Web: www.hudsonperformance.com

 Added November 22, 2010 Hudson Performance donated header coating, rear suspension springs and a set of new American Racing T 70 R wheels,motor pulleys and chrome altenator

21. CUSTOM Body Work & Spray Painting donated By

 To be Announced....Paint shop needed. Paint is already bought.

(23) Radiator Refurbished donated by
 Dick's Radiator Shop
  2831 N. Charlotte St. Gilbertsville, PA Owner Chris Kulp

39. 11/11/2010 Jeff Hatfield of Mid -Town Tire and Automotive  

donated a front end alignment---- 610 327-4810

Fred Beans Ford of Boyertown

38. Donated 11-5-2010 the following: full front end suspension repair kit!

25. Heater Core Box Donated 01-02-2011 by

SCOTT HARTMAN’S UPHOLSTERY
45 YEAR’S EXPERIENCE
"Custom Designs with Coordinating Colors” - Leather, Vinyl, & Cloth
CALL 610-495-5557 By Appt.Only Phoenixville, PA. 19460
Antiques *Classics *Street Rods *Newer Iron *Upholstery -- Headliners, Seats, Convertibles, Vinyl Tops, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles, and RV. Web

39. Refurbish dashboard ($1500)

Donated June 17, 2011 by

Business Donations

(what they are specifically  providing in  chronological order)

Private Donations

2. Pottstown High School Auto Shop...labor for repairs; handling mechanicals; motor switch; prepare for inspection

3. ..Performance Upgrades, Intake; Carb

4. John Shiban Upholstery ... labor for upholstery

5. D& W Motorsports ...powder coating of parts Rear parts; rebuild rear;
125 East Philadelphia Ave Boyertown Pa. 19512

6. J &S Paint Supply, Paint & Sealer
146 W High St Pottstown, PA 19464-6310 (610) 327-8481
 

7.Fred Beans Ford of Boyertown donated suspension parts

8. Kulp's Body Shop ....car hauling

9. Automotive Machine Specialty 337 W. High St. Pottstown, PA 10464 (610)323-2302 ....Brake Parts

11. Lombardo's Transmission Specialists
201 Warwick Road
Elverson, Pa. 19520 
Transmission rebuild - shift kit - parts and labor free -John Lombardo owner 

12.  302 Hi-Performance Engine donated by ATK High Performance Engines 

1102 W N Carrier Pkwy Suite 100
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

13. Cobra  Hood Scoop graciously donated by Dan Nolan of Glazier Nolan Mustang Barn  Wambold Rd. Souderton Pa

14.Front Shocks  Carquest Auto Parts  368 WEST BRIDGE ST.PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19480 (610) 935-1521 Fax:(610) 933-5558
 

The Eastwood Company donated Dynamat

The Pottstown Mercury -Outstanding Support and Press Coverage

Hudson Performance & Competition Sales
1100 Grosser Road
Gilbertsville  PA  19525

PH  610-369-1900
FAX 610-369-1913
email:  hudsonperformance@windstream.net
Web: www.hudsonperformance.com

Mr Windshield
791 N Charlotte St
Pottstown, PA 19464-4631
(610) 970-5915     Windshield Removals

McCabe Auto Supply
381 Farmington Avenue, Pottstown - (610) 326-9300
339 West High Street, Pottstown - (610) 326-9890

 Brake Parts

M & M Quaker State Lube & Auto Center
804 Farmington Ave
Pottstown, PA 19464-1818 Call:(610) 705-3405 Fax:(610) 705-1877

    4 TIRES

MAACO of  Pottstown...body work and paint

Knopp's Service and Performance...exhaust system installation...

2. Mike Ullman , Pottstown, PA         $10

3. Keith Estopinal, Marrero, LA          $40

4. Lucas Hall, Richmond, VA              $25

5. Gary & Jane Pace, PA                    $25

6. Jules Banyai, Boyertown, PA          $20

7. James Callis,  Pottstown, PA          $50

8. Wheels Of Time Street Rod Association       Breinigsville, PA 18031 donated12/3/2010                          $500.00

9. American Legion Roy S. Leidy Post #203 Schwenksville, PA                       $500

 10. Paul Sebelist                                                      $50

11. Charles Gillean                                                  $50  

12. Linda Browne Crouthamel                               $30

13. NL Wheeler Driscoll                                          $50

14.Edmund Kaunas                                                $20

15. Thomas W Jennings                                        $50

16. Cash Donations Received at the Northeast Rod and Custom Car Show, Oaks, PA                                                        $262.00

17. 2012 Northeast Rod and Custom Car Show in Oaks, PA  $521

18. Mr. Don Solt $100

19. William Struble  $500 (April 23, 2012)
Message: As a Vietnam vet and Ford lover, I was moved by PCCC's Herron Project. I am happy to donate a portion of my VA Agent Orange compensation to this worthy project and in recognition of all Iraq and Afganistan vets. Bill Struble