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    Happy 60th Birthday to Da Bat!



    Happy 60th birthday to Jeff "Da Bat" Miller! Jeff has painted more Factory Fives than anybody I know, and has helped probably 10 times as many. In 2015, Jeff made me this cool custom surf board for the Huntington Beach Cruise-In. For more than 20 years, Jeff has been a fixture in the Factory Five community. He is one of the best painters in the car business, and a better man you won't find. Da Bat is 60 today!
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    Woohoo! Happy Birthday Jeff. I've been a member of this community for barely half a year but in that time I've learned a lot from your posts and appreciate your contribution to the community. Celebrate well!
    Steve

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    Happy birthday Jeff. Hope you find that perfect balance of Rum and paint fumes to make the day memorable. Well, memorable is out of the question, let’s settle for fun.
    -Steve
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    OMG! Hide the rum kegs! Oh, anything else resembling an "libation". This Inland Empire should be on guard. Bats will be flying high tonight!!!

    Happy Birthday you caped crusader.
    I'm just a victim of a thousand physic wars!
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    Happy Birthday Jeff! Thanks to the many helpful replies to my questions and many others.

    Regards

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    Holy cow Jeff, I could swear you weren't a day over 80!! Happy Birthday brother!

    I hope you have a wonderful day and that you are able to help us with these amazing cars for another 20 years! I can't thank you enough for all you do to help me and others. You are the best!

    Regards,

    Steve

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    Ah, 60! Remember it well... Enjoy your day, Jeff! Many more!
    Mk IV Roadster - #8650 - delivered 7-17-2015 - first start 7-28-2018 - first go-kart 10-13-2018 - licensed and on the road 9-9-19: body/paint completed 3-17-2020.
    Complete kit / 2015 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS / Wilwood brakes / Mid-Shift mod / Power Steering / Heater and Seat Heaters / RT turn signal / Breeze radiator shroud and mount

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    Hey Jeff - Happy Birthday! Who knew you had the same birthday as Breeze Automotive which turns 20 today!
    I always enjoy your sense of humor on the Forums. Hope to meet you in person some day!
    Mark Reynolds
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    Happy B-Day! I am 61 and going strong. It is only a number. All the best to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by weendoggy View Post
    ..Happy Birthday you caped crusader.
    I thought that was only on Saturday nights?!

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    Happy B-day Jeff!
    20th Anniversary MK4 Roadster, #8752, 18 of 20, Delivered 12/03/15, 1st Start 01/28/2017, off to paint 4/13/2017, Forte 351w/ Holley EFI, Forte throttle linkage, TKO 600/Forte Hyd. Clutch, UniSteer Electra Steering, RT's turn Signals, many Breeze parts, Paint by the Jeff Miller. Finished on 10/08/2017. 500 mile inspection on 10/21/2017, 3000 mile inspection on 1/14/19.

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    Happy Birthday man!!!! Have a great day!!!
    I wish you many more!!!!

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    Happy Birthday Jeff. Jim
    Mk3.1 Complete kit #6846 Delv. 12/20/08-- Finished 2/11/11, 89 302 EFI,T-5, 3-Link, 17" Halibrands, Nitto 555 245-315 tires, widened drivers footbox w/ dead pedal, extended passengers footbox,Sapphire Blue Met & Wimbledon White stripes,radiator stone guard shield, Build blog http://jimsffrcobrabuild.blogspot.com/

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    Happy Birthday Jeff!
    " The journey is the reward" Chinese Proverb
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    Happy Birthday Batman! ��
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    Happy birthday Jeff. You're always willing to share your wealth of knowledge and I love your comments too. Have a great day Batman.
    FFR #4402 MKII Supercharged 308 445 RWHP Sterling Grey W/ Black Sapphire Stripes, Purchase 8/22/2008 Sold 12/04/2018
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    Happy 60 years young Jeff Miller

    Great guy and amazing craftsman
    F5R #7841: Anniversary Edition MK4, Ford Racing 427, Edelbrock EFI, Gas-N Pipes, Stainless Headers, TKO600, 3.31 Moser 3-Link, 17" Halibrands

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    Happy Birthday, Jeff!

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    Happy Birthday Jeff! I really appreciate your input on the forum and hopefully will use your professional skills someday.
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    Happy Birthday Jeff.
    And thanks for being there for the birth of my Yellow roadster.in 2006. You didn't want to paint it yellow but said OK when I let you pick the gray race stripe, the best decision we both made, and for the repairs and color match when I put her into the tire barriers at Thunderhill, she now looks better than new.
    It is not every vender you develop a close friendship with, thanks for being one of the best.
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    Happy Birthday, Jeff!
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    Happy birthday Jeff.
    Thanks for doing my car.
    I hope to actually meet you someday.
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    Happy Birthday Jeff ! Enjoy your day. After all these years, I still fawn over the paint and custom work you did on my roadster. All the best.

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    Oh, to be just 60 again....... I remember it well... Enjoy young man. Its all Good.

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    Jeff

    Happy Birthday 60 where’s has the time gone the next thing you know you will be signing up for Medicare

    Congratulations

    Rick
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    Happy Birthday, Jeff! Thanks for keeping my buddy on the road with "The Yellow One"!

    Garry
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    Happy Birthday Jeff thanks for painting car. I get many compliments on the paint.
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    I remember when I turned 60...barely. Happy Birthday buddy.
    MK4 delivered 2/24/2017. Complete kit #9023,IRS, Power Steering, Leather, heater, 17" wheels, sway bar ft & rr, tremec 600 and Gordon Levy Racing SBF 427. First start and go kart 8/19/2017. Graduated 1/15/2018
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    Sixty...that's all? How is it that I'm older than you but you look so....hmmm?....so...ummm...what I'm trying to say is...well,words (nice words) are escaping me right now and besides that Mom always said if you can't say anything nice...so we'll just leave it at...Love ya' Brother and I hope you've had a great Birthday weekend

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    Mr. Miller,

    Happy 60th From Slidell Louisiana!
    60 seems so young since I'm now 56.
    Hope to meet you one day.

    Steve

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    Sorry to show up late for the party. Hope you had a terrific birthday celebration. I'm looking forward to possibly getting my car to you for paint this year.
    Rick

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    Quote Originally Posted by EZ$ View Post
    Sorry to show up late for the party.....
    I don't think you're late, Jeff must be havin' one heck of a party elsewhere, hasn't showed up to this one yet.... Oh to be 60 again.... LOL
    Last edited by FF33rod; 03-31-2019 at 09:03 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FF33rod View Post
    I don't think you're late, Jeff must be havin' one heck of a party elsewhere, hasn't showed up to this one yet.... Oh to be 60 again.... LOL



    Oh! I've been here. Answered every post then hit "enter" and nothing shows up. …..60 year old trained baboon. I'll tell you what ! If I had to post to get rum I would have figured out the problem !....da Bat

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    Quote Originally Posted by j.miller View Post
    Oh! I've been here. Answered every post then hit "enter" and nothing shows up. …..60 year old trained baboon. I'll tell you what ! If I had to post to get rum I would have figured out the problem !....da Bat
    I just figured you weren't here 'cause you still have quarters and ain't getting out of the ride until they're all gone

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    Happy Belated Birthday Jeff! Thank you for all of the painting tips and support in the past.
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    Happy Birthday Jeff! Thanks for all of the paint & body advice that you have given to us amateurs over the years!

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    Happy Belated Birthday Jeff! Sorry been out traveling so am slow to catch up!

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    Happy Birthday Jeff !

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    Happy Birthday to the man that almost painted my car, but was still instrumental in revealing the paint codes for the black 33 he did to get my coupe done!

    Cap'n

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