why is a Chapman 500 so called?

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Re: why is a Chapman 500 so called?

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I'm going to have to ask Mr. Chapman aren't I :fingertap:
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Re: why is a Chapman 500 so called?

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While you're at it ask him why a 550 is called a 550? Is it because it's 10% thicker than a 500?
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Re: why is a Chapman 500 so called?

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And the 600 and 700?

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Did anyone ever find out the REAL reason??

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Re: why is a Chapman 500 so called?

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Re: why is a Chapman 500 so called?

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It would be interesting to know.
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Re: why is a Chapman 500 so called?

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I rang John Chapman this morning to order some rod rings and a new rod bag. While on the phone I thought I would ask 'the question', the answer is absolutely amazing,,,,,,,,,,,,, his dad just pulled the name 500 out of thin air, there was no rhyme or reason to the 500.

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