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As many of you know, I own a 1966 Cobra replica and have been very involved with that hobby here in Houston since this time last year. Just as with Cruisers, there is a devout club of enthusiasts in every major city in the US. There are a number of similarities between the two, one of which is the desire and ability to be charitable. To that end, I am calling on all my Cruiser bretheren as follows:

The Houston Cobra Club is entering its second year supporting Operation Comfort which is a San Antonio-based charity that supports the Brooks Army Medical Center burn unit soldiers returning from war and needing rehabilitation. OC is a dynamic charity, and one of their primary offerings is through a program called Automotivation. If you hit the website, you'll find all the details. The bottom line is these are soldiers who have made a tremendous sacrifice for all of us and many of them are able to rehabilitate at the Automotivation shop wrenching, welding, hammering, sanding and painting on their project cars. They are actively involved at the SEMA show in Vegas and this is a really exciting, one-of-a-kind program.

This year the Texas Cobra Club and the Houston chapter have secured a complete Cobra kit from Lone Star Classics in Dallas that we will be giving to the soldiers as a Christmas gift on December 12. Along with the $25k kit we have secured most of the ancilliary items (tires, wheels, battery, powertrain) needed to them build and finish the kit. Once they finish it the car will be auctioned off for proceeds for the charity.

I know that LSLC lost its charity with the Haven House. Unless other decisions and pledges have been made, I am asking all of you to consider getting LSLC involved with Operation Comfort on an annual basis as a supporter and by all means, attending the December 12 event in San Antonio. As you'll see on their website the soldiers are into offroad vehicles and I think they would enjoy knowing and receiving visits from those of you who would like to participate in their activities.

Please try and join us on December 12. There will be a thundering crowd of 50+ Cobras on-hand giving rides to the soldiers and it will be a great day. Dan Pastorini, ex-Oilers quarterback will be on-hand in a Lamborghini supporting us as well. And if you guys decide LSLC wants to get involved supporting OC, I can arrange a conversation with the director, just let me know.

Guys, I know most of you very well and I can tell you, THIS is the type of thing Lone Star Land Cruiser needs to be involved in. We are all diehard patriots, we love working on cars and trucks, and we love making a contribution to a good cause. THIS is a good cause. Butch, Kowboy, Jeff Murrah, Chris, all you guys....let me hear from you on this.

Thanks,

Jim
 
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I'm in.
I can drive to San Antonio as well.
Happy Trails! N
 
It has my vote.
One of my former team members just "graduated" from BAMC with the help of the fantastic professionals down there. :cheers:
*He was in Iraq with the 36th ID, Texas Army Guard. IED detonated near him. Extensive head and back injuries.
He was initially told he would never walk again, he now walks with a cane and it looks like full recovery is on the horizon.
 
It is not about the accolades but it would be nice to see our logo on here.....
oc.webp
 
I know that in years past, LSLC was able to make a year-end donation to Haven House. I don't know if anything is available this year or not, but if it is that would be great, no matter how large or small. I agree that pledging our support and having our logo on their site would be wonderful.

If any of you are willing to drive down, we are all staying here:

Guesthouse Suites- Braunig Lake
13800 IH-37 S
Elmendorf, TX 78112
(210) 633-1833

Mention that you want the OC rate, I think its $63 for Sat nite. We will be arriving there Saturday at 10AM and will depart for the Lonesome Dove Ranch where the Automotivation shop is at 11AM. Its about 10 minutes away from the hotel. We will spend the day with the soldiers and there will be BBQ served. Once we are done for the day we plan on grubbing on tacos and beer somewhere in SA.

Thanks,

Jim
 
I like this idea. Besides, USA Hockey supports it. Then I could be in with two organizations. :cheers:

all kidding aside, it looks like a great operation.
 
Nick, Chris and Ron Jeremy, thanks to you guys for posting on this thread. I gather that there's not much support from LSLC on this at the club level so anything you can do or if you care to attend on Dec 12, it will sure be appreciated by the soldiers. Email me offline through Mud and let me know.

Jim.

Here is the latest update:

1) To date we have raised over $23,000.00 in cash.
2) The LSC Cobra kit is ordered, complete with rearend
3) A completed 351 Ford hi-po engine has been donated.
4) Transmission has been donated
5) Clutch/bell housing donated
6) Brand new Crow 5 pt KamLok seatbelts donated
7) Other parts, tools, shop equipment too numerous to mention gathered and ready for delivery to Operation Comfort
8) Car Show at Hooters in Seabrook Nov 14th from 11-3 to raise awareness and funds for OC is a go. Attending will be 34 Cobras and lots of other go-fast cars
9) Kit Car Builder magazine has signed up to cover the OC project following Dec 12.
 
It sounds like a pretty kick ass deal to me. I'll promote it tonite at our meeting. I'll bet we can put something together.
 

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