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Mascot [21]
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The Paw Bearer
Sep 15, 2015, 1:45 PM
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The Paw Bearer, a Clemson icon, has been sidelined. The Paw Bearer is a 67 hearse that has been a tailgating vehicle since 1981. She made it to the Wofford game, but the motor seized. A replacement motor has been found and it should be ready for the Notre Dame game. To help with the cost, a gofundme has been set up. There are tickets available for the big games and you would be helping a Clemson icon. If you have ever had your picture taken in front of the Paw Bearer, donate a dollar! Any help is appreciated. Go to: gofundme.com / The-Paw-Bearer.
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CU Guru [1806]
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I've seen your car on campus!
Sep 15, 2015, 2:04 PM
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Really cool and unique tailgate car. I hope you raise the money need.
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Mascot [21]
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Re: I've seen your car on campus!
Sep 15, 2015, 2:08 PM
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We have a great time in it! 1981 was the first year. We took it to Miami! It has been in many bowl game parades since then . Even made the top 10 tailgating vehicles in the country this year.
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CU Guru [1806]
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Sent $10 your way... wish it could be more, but i'm a broke
Sep 15, 2015, 2:18 PM
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law student. Best of luck to get that awesome ride fixed up. Its projects like yours that make Clemson Gameday so special.
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Mascot [21]
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Re: Sent $10 your way... wish it could be more, but i'm a broke
Sep 15, 2015, 3:24 PM
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Thanks for the donation! Anything is greatly appreciated! It all adds up!
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Mascot [21]
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Mascot [21]
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Mascot [21]
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Re: I've seen your car on campus!***
Sep 15, 2015, 3:35 PM
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We've been parking in the same place since 1983!
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Legend [18663]
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You should have had one of those Colonial Penn final expense policies !
Sep 15, 2015, 2:45 PM
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 Hope you get it up and running soon !
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Mascot [21]
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Re: You should have had one of those Colonial Penn final expense policies !
Sep 15, 2015, 3:29 PM
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Ha! Good one! We do want it to be ready to take those Gamecocks off the field!
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Legend [18663]
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Same here !***
Sep 15, 2015, 4:44 PM
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Lot o points [155806]
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Just curious, where did the $10k needed come from?
Sep 15, 2015, 3:48 PM
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A good rebuild should be $3500-4000 tops, and alternatively a completely rebuilt long block can be found online in multiple places for less than $3k....figure $750-1000 for the labor to have that swap performed.
If it were me, I would forget about the 429 that came in that car and just buy a rebuild 472 or 500 Cadillac engine.
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Mascot [21]
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Re: Just curious, where did the $10k needed come from?
Sep 15, 2015, 5:12 PM
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We found a 72 Cadillac hearse and we are in the process of taking out the motor in the Paw Bearer and replacing it with the 472 that is in the 72 hearse. $3900 to rebuild or get a replacement motor give or take. $1200 for the 72 Cadillac. $1000 to swap motors in and out. While motor is out, we guess we will spend $500 or more for brakes and servicing. There is no AC....guess that wasn't a priority for a funeral?? Any monies we collect over all this was going to be used to paint or wrap.
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Lot o points [155806]
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ahhh, gotcha, well good luck! I've been enjoying seeing
Sep 15, 2015, 5:48 PM
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it on game weekends since the early 80's so I hope she makes a full recovery.
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Oculus Spirit [90819]
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Git eR going for ND game so to haul some deathly ill Irish!
Sep 15, 2015, 7:39 PM
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L0L & GoTiGERS!
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Re: Git eR going for ND game so to haul some deathly ill Irish!
Sep 15, 2015, 8:31 PM
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That's the plan as long as everything goes well with the engine swap.
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