Joe Ward / Spinner /Wingfan

[Hemi_tyme]

As many here knew Joe Ward as Spinner here on Mopowerstyle and Wingfan on Areo cars board. I met Joe thru Doug S when Joe was looking to buy his bird and needed some info. Joe bought the bird and when it arrive it was a nice 15 footer and need a little work here and there. Since Joe was not very mechanically inclined, I agreed to let him use my shop to work on his car, while I was there working on other birds, and I would walk him through the things he wanted to repair. So when we started repairing the little things, which snowballed into bigger things. Joe saw how the other cars were turning out and decided he wanted to do the same, so that's how Joe and I had started the restoration of his Tor-Red 440-4 asp bird last winter. Joe became sick in April and passed away in May. There the car sat for months until I talked to Joe's sister in July and was given the go ahead with the restoration. RIP my friend because the work is well under way
Ken

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[hotrod98]

Looking good. 

[Blown70]

I am sure he is smiling from above.  Glad you could finish this for him.   

[tan top]

  sad he never got to see  it in paint     awesome  job 

[Aero426]

We will be giving an award in Joe's name at Monster Mopar next weekend. 

[Ghoste]

I remember when his passing was posted so it is nice to see something he loved will be finished.  Good for you.

[billssuperbird]

  very nice work. keep up the good work.

[Magnumcharger]

Nice work. Who is paying for all of that restoration now?

[nascarxx29]

Doing some nice work

[Rat Exterminator]

Nice to see the car get completed. I have a couple cars in various stages and it would be nice to see them completed if something happened but its very hard to get it done. People's worlds tend to fall apart when they pass. Kudo's to you for working with the family to get it done. Greg

[rav440]

  great work  keep the pics comming

[BigBlockSam]

i didn't know Joe. he seems like a nice guy.it's a shame  he didn't get a chance to see it restored. you do nice work Ken   

[moparnutty]

I really liked Joe. Ken looks like your doing a super job,Joe would be proud.

[Hemi_tyme]

Thanks for kind words guys    I did work on the bird some what over the weekend since getting it back Friday...But this Ike storm had cut the power here today until late afternoon and I forgot my camera at the shop with updated pics.
Ken

[Hemi_tyme]

Hi all. Just a update on Joe's car. Finished up the Yellow Superbird just in time for the monster weekend 
So now I'm back full time and try and get it finished for last big show of the year (3 weeks) around here on the river in Little Rock ( Joe as ways liked this show) Ken

[hotrod98]

Joe would have been so excited right now. Life isn't fair sometimes.

[pettybird]

I wish I could afford to send you my car!

that's awesome stuff--

[moparstuart]

I wish I could afford to send you my car!

that's awesome stuff--

[Aero426]

At Monster Mopar on Saturday night, we gave an award in Joe's honor.    The crystal "flame" plaque was presented to Jim McCauley (3-Daytona).   The award didn't have to do with Jim's cars, but more with his spirit and ability to overcome some physical problems that might have driven others away from the hobby.    Anyone who knows Jim, knows that it is impossible to keep him down.   His wife Delma shown with him here is a big part of things.   I can tell you that there was nary a dry eye in the place and Jim received a standing ovation.     I think Joe would approve.

[hemigeno]

At Monster Mopar on Saturday night, we gave an award in Joe's honor. The crystal "flame" plaque was presented to Jim McCauley (3-Daytona). The award didn't have to do with Jim's cars, but more with his spirit and ability to overcome some physical problems that might have driven others away from the hobby. Anyone who knows Jim, knows that it is impossible to keep him down. His wife Delma shown with him here is a big part of things. I can tell you that there was nary a dry eye in the place and Jim received a standing ovation. I think Joe would approve.

Ken, keep up the good work on Joe's car.  Awesome stuff.

[69_500]

Congrats to Jim on the award, and the car is coming along very nicely Ken. I'm sure that the family will really love it when its completed.