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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, JULY 26, 1979 READY TO GO A father and son project by Tad Asai and his son, Jeff, has produced this 1929 Merce$10,000-$15,00- in a car THAT IS if the maroon and white 1929 Mercedes replica is parked outside. The replica is just that a e e of the German luxury car built by Mr. Asai and his son, Jeff, from a kit incorporating parts of several different cars along the way. Jeff wanted to take on the project because he likes old cars. But the prices were enormous (for kits). I liked the big cars but theyre in the $100,000 range (such as the old Dusenberg). I saw an ad and wrote for a kit and they sent me one and I thought Id see how it would go the first time. TEN MONTHS later, the shining car was complete look-alik- with a Pinto engine but showing the glittering, beauty of the 1929 Mercedes body. models, Mr. Asai says their model is the only one in the area to be completed. JEFF IS already looking to THAT KIT included Mercedes body parts and upholstery but the pair had to do Heritage Center Happenings Johnson Reunion Scheduled some hunting for other vital parts like the engine and drive train. All in all, they estimate the project cost them about $7,000. The car is made of fiber glass with a steel frame and of a ton, Mr. weighs about Asai said. And while it was Jeffs first real attempt at such a project, he worked along with his dad, a veteran of ten years experience in auto repair. A TRIP to sell the car at a Las Vegas auction proved unsuccessful, Jeff said. Only one was bid for $10,000 received and the Asais are hoping for up to $15,000. And while others have started to build the replica kit CLEARFIeLd V Attention Seniors: Heritage Renter will be closed, Tuesday,. July 24th. We hope all of, you will enjoy this state pioneer holiday. ARE YOU finishing up your articles for the Davis County Fair? If you want us to enter them for you we will need them at the Center by August 10. We are planning a Cancer Clinic for August 2nd and 3rd. So if you are interested call and have your name placed on the list. We will provide transportation if it is needed. 773-706- 5 SHOR.. STORI HOURS: 7 A.M. 1 0 P.M. MON. - S AT. CLOSES SUNDAYS - The John H. Johnson annual reunion will be held at Kings Creek Camping ground in southern Utah on July 28. IN CHARGE of the affair this year are Allan and Bertha McGee and Ted Johnson and Bernie and Evelyn Johnson of Farmington and Roy. The families will all attend the reunion and they expect other members of the Johnson family to come from other states. Ron and Ann Sellers and family and Bruce and Jan Johnson of southern California are expected to be present, kj 7 rlQlOlO $j 89 Boneless ChucEt StoaEi 98 Cudahy FranEis H 9C L. IHIoneydew Melons 3 99 Orange Juice Lb. Meat 12 oz. Western Family - 6 oz. Can Western Family Tuna Can Western Family - 25 Lb. Western Family - 303 Can Peas reen Beans Bathroom Ti ssue orn Western Family French Slice or Cut Western Shores Western Family Whole or Cream Style Western Family - 8 oz. Tomato Sauce I 59 $2 89 FDour c between thats not only beautiful but very functional. talk about All at 0. ,v - BOUNTIFUL Take a drive by the Tad Asai residence in Bountiful and you may feel like youve turned the clock back. full-siz- valued des-Benz 279 395 4ro75 389 6s100 bek m mv 3U33:' am am all) aim OtwaAmmam Sam Ovasnub anamoj iitimaaumin atm Qmat bigger and better things, hoping to start an Auburn or It took nearly a years work to put Dusenberg soon. A Salt Lake City firm will provide some assistance. Meanwhile, the Bountiful High School graduate hopes to d begin a program in the fall. Mr. Asai is employed at Hill Air Force Base, tb pre-me- SHINING REPLICA replica to together this Mercedes-Ben- z make it shiny and very much driveable. Although most items arent authentic, parts of the grill were taken from other models of the German car and the engine came from a Ford Pinto. |