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Trunk weather stripping seam.
You can tell he repainted this car.He did say he spotted it here & there with Lacquer in 1974.He removed the White side strip at this time too. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Walt430001.jpg |
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One of the items in the trunk.His original notice to report for a Physical in 1964 before being called upon. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
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I understand Now,why some Car owners don't like to revisit the past.He saw some pretty heavy action in Vietnam.This Camaro is his a holding tank for ALL those memories & past items.When I opened up the trunk,it was as if I opened a coffin,and he backed away.
I could tell he didn't want to go back there,but not discard these items away either. I left the Trunk lid open,and went about some other picture taking elsewhere on the car,to take his mind off of what was in the trunk. Every now & then he would walk over to the open trunk & pull an item out.One by One he talked about what everything meant.Pictures,Combat boots,letters,patches,etc.His wife came outside and was surprised to hear him open up.It lasted 3 hours.I brought a 12 pack of Old Style and we soon needed more beer.It was really Nice,as well as sad. He gave me this Patch,which I hold in High regard,because after seeing what everything meant to him,is an Honor for me. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Walt540001.jpg |
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On the lighter side.He has Many of these in the trunk,packed full of Stamps.
He gave them to me,as I am saving to get My Mom that Croc Pot she always wanted. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Walt520001.jpg |
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Last Picture.
He is very tight lipped and Camera shy. He and his wife were a lil upset when I snapped this. He did say when he Came home from Vietnam,he walked into Bill Jacobs Chevrolet in August 1967,and wanted,"One of those New Camaros!" He paid around 2K for this Late 67 L-30/M-20/12 Bolt sitting on the lot,becasue he liked the color. He didn't really know what Horse Power it was or cared. He is not a Gear Head/Hot rodder,and thus is why the car does not have headers or other Speed parts bolted on over the years. He was always a shy kid and didn't much care for that type. It has single Exhaust and Drum Brakes all around.No Power Steering. His most memorable moment,April 4th,1968 at 6:00PM.He was challenged by a another in a Plymouth to race while leaving the Oak Brook Shopping center here. They dragged back & forth down the Highway & he always beat him.He felt good,gets home,and turns on the Radio and hears Martin Luther King was just Shot.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Walt460001.jpg |
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By him giving you the patch, that says a hell of a lot about how he feels toward you. I would cherish the patch forever. Nice way to spend your day.
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Rick... Great Find! Touching story. Your work must have opened all of those somewhat "forgotton" wounds. Does he know about your Chevelle?
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I will drive by his house in a day or two with my Chevelle.He said he wants to drive it,so I can't deny him that.
I have invited him to come along to SCR8. He is not really into cars like he used to be,but would like to see what all the Rhubarb is about. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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Geez. I only got the passenger seat. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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Great story, Rick. Kudos to you for taking the time to hopefully help this man deal with his memories and get that car back on the road. It obviously means a lot to him, or else he wouldn't have held on to it all these years. I hope you two remain friends a long time https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
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Very cool. Does he plan to get it running again?
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I think it would have to be completely rebuilt mechanically,so I offered to help.
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Stock up on the Old Style. Your gonna be busy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
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I think its great your helping him out clean it up get it going. I am sure he truely appreciates bringing back to life something that has alot of sentimental value to him. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif
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Now you have a feel for what the guy in Wisconsin with the Y Camaro in his yard may feel
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I just wanted to tell you... in some strange way, this thread has hit me more than almost any other thread about the rare supercars.
For you to... a. take the time to talk with him and help him dig his car out and actually clean it... b. snap all these photos and post just for our enjoyment... c. dig out memories from him that may have remained buried forever.. All I can say is... Thank You! |
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That is why this hobby/obsession is so cool. You just never know where it is going to take you. Some people just don't understand that cars are more than just horsepower, metal and tires. It's stories like this that really show and display the human side of what we, as car guys/girls, are all about.
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All I can say is thanks for sharing this with us!!! Best post ever.
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very nice find and thanks for sharing....keep us updated https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif
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