Bruce's Chevelle News...

[Xplantdad]

I am happy (and sad at the same time) to announce that my Marina Blue 66 Chevelle has found a new home. It's going to be "living" on the East Coast and the buyer and myself couldn't be happier. I'd like to thank Mike Crown and Jacquie Benthin for their guidance and help making this deal happen. It's been a whirlwind couple of days...we got a great offer for the car and Lynn and I figured it was just "time" to let her go.

But, This doesn't mean that you guys and gals get off that easily...

I will still be around...being the normal Bruce...just without the Chevelle (or a cool car) at this point in time.

Thanks again to Mike and Jacquie for their help!

[Bill Pritchard]

Well, someone is getting a nice car, that's for sure! You definitely had the right people helping to find it a new home <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Postsedan]

Big Thumbs Upto... Mike Crown and Jacquie Benthin

Bruce,

I see another great Muscle Car down the road for you, and the next one will not be one that Mr. Gagliano currently owns or has owned <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Dan

[Shevelle]

I'll second the &quot;whirlwind couple of days&quot;! What was it, two whole days from the time you decided to sell until she was sold? Mike really pulled through in record speed! It was fun, fun, fun Bruce and I'm happy to have been a part. You are such a great guy and friend...it was truly a pleasure. Congrats! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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[Mr. Chevy]

Bruce, sorry to hear you sold your Chevelle.. The new owners are getting one sweet car... Good luck with your next musclecar purchase..

Rich

[x Baldwin Motion]

They say the two happiest days in a boat owners life is the day he buys the boat and the day he sells it.
I don't think that applies to old cars as I have rarely let one go without a fight.

Good luck Bruce in your next auto adventure. I'm sure you have some great pics and video of the Chevelle and I think right here and now is a good spot to highlight memorable years of fun and ownership.

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[m22mike]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cry.gif Congrats'..I think..Time to go shopping now ! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif

[Xplantdad]

I can post some pics later today Chris if anyone wants to see them <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

Sorry to see a Blue Chevelle leave the hands of a cool guy. I'm sure it was a tough decision Bruce. Let us know if and when you grab on to some other machine.

[RPOLS3]

Of course we'd love to see the pictures Bruce. Hope another one graces your garage soon.

Jake

[x Baldwin Motion]

and where in &quot;the East&quot; is the Chevelle going ?

[CC Rider]

That's OK, you can ride with me buddy! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and where in &quot;the East&quot; is the Chevelle going ? </div></div>


Upper east coast <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif



Rick...I am riding shotgun...and I'll help you clean 'er up! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Sounding better &amp; better - how close to PA?

[Xplantdad]

A state or two over <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RPOLS3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Of course we'd love to see the pictures Bruce. Hope another one graces your garage soon.

Jake </div></div>

Okay...here's a few <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

When I first got it

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/83rd%20Cruise%2010-01-05/tn_DSCF1866.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/83rd%20Cruise%2010-01-05/tn_DSCF1889.jpg

Recently with the Cardinals cheerleaders

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/AHD/car%20bike%20show%20042310/tn_DSCF6755.jpg

With my brothers big block 67 Camaro

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/tn_DSCF2274.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/tn_DSCF2270.jpg

Coming off the truck after Steve Sandlin so graciously helped me out <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Car%20return/tn_DSCF1802.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Car%20return/tn_DSCF1803.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Last of the random shots...

I know the new owner will have as much fun (if not more) than I did!


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/My%20Chevelle/new%20years%20day%2007/tn_DSCF6664.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/My%20Chevelle/tn_DSCF3530.jpg



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/My%20Chevelle/new%20years%20day%2007/tn_DSCF6669.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/My%20Chevelle/new%20years%20day%2007/tn_DSCF6670.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Pavillions%202007/83rd%20with%20Gary%20031707/tn_DSCF7845.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/spyder%20demo/tn_DSCF8369.jpg

[CC Rider]

Schweet! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Dog427435]

Very nice Bruce! It's a sad &amp; happy time - now what's next??


Hope you didn't have any nightmares! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif


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[Xplantdad]

Glenn...just gonna take it easy for a while...

No nightmares...it's all good times! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[musclecarjohn]

Best of luck to you Bruce...F-body in your future? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Tenney]

Congrats on the sale, Bruce - look forward to the next one!

[427TJ]

Had to be hard to see that one go. Harder still to be without a musclecar in the garage. One of these days mine will go but on the bright side, someone will be happy to have them.

So what are you looking for now Bruce? New Hemi Challenger? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Xplantdad]

We're looking towards Holly's education <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Who knows what may happen later...

Thanks again everyone <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Z28DL]

Hi Bruce,
Sorry to see the Chevelle go but Holly's education is certainly more important than the car. Your one of the best family guys I know. When the time is right you'll buy another car.
Later Buddy,
Dave

[Xplantdad]

Thanks Dave <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[77Z28]

Bruce; I can definitely understand the needs to fund college for Holly. Just this week we felt our funds get more depleted for a first used car for my daughter and then the added insurance cost. We are lucky in Georgia and have a lottery that pays for college tuition and a little toward books if you maintain a B average and attend a public GA college/university.

You will find something when it is right.

Todd

[SS4Real]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We're looking towards Holly's education </div></div>

Boy, does that hit home. I have 6 years to go and I've already started to think about doing the same thing. Hopefully the market will be a bit stronger by then! Congrats Bruce, cars can always be replaced.

[PeteLeathersac]

Wow...no better reason to let your car go could there ever be!.
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I know this drill too well as my #1 has just finished University, #2 is going into year 3 also #3 is starting year 1 in September...and there's 3 more to follow the next 3 years in a row!.

Congrats Bruce...and Holly too!!
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~ Pete

[Xplantdad]

Thanks again everyone...the car was picked up tonight...so one chapter closes and another one opens...

I hope that you enjoy the pics!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/Chevelle%20Goodbye/tn_DSCF6281.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/Chevelle%20Goodbye/tn_DSCF6282.jpg

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http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/Chevelle%20Goodbye/tn_DSCF6286.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/Chevelle%20Goodbye/tn_DSCF6288.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/Chevelle%20Goodbye/tn_DSCF6289.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Big%20Block%20together/Chevelle%20Goodbye/tn_DSCF6290.jpg

[CC Rider]

Sure is a pretty '66!

Since I never got to ride in it, I get the first ride (after family) in your next cool car. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif

[Xplantdad]

That's a deal Rick!

I thought you got a ride in the Chevelle? Oh well...I am a goof! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's a deal Rick!

I thought you got a ride in the Chevelle? Oh well...I am a goof! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif </div></div>

Once the check clears you can post the video <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif ....not a ride, but still fun to watch!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

So, how far will I have to travel to see this ride? Are we talking NE or SE?

[Xplantdad]

Where the Empire State building is <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Ahhh..... Our paths will cross! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Very cool! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[mockingbird812]

Don't worry guys, Bruce has provided enuff detail for us to re-prioritize a few DOD assets (overhead <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif) to track this baby to its new home. Hawaiian Jeff and I will advise when the &quot;target&quot; has reached its new roost. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

[Xplantdad]

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[JChlupsa]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't worry guys, Bruce has provided enuff detail for us to re-prioritize a few DOD assets (overhead <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif) to track this baby to its new home. Hawaiian Jeff and I will advise when the &quot;target&quot; has reached its new roost. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif </div></div>


So you want the Tractors Plate number or the trailers <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Sad to see it go Bruce. I looked it over when it was in Vegas and wished then that it was in Hawaii!!!!

[Xplantdad]

Thanks Jeff...I hope you took it for a drive <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[1970Ls6]

Sorry to see it go, but the money is going to a good cause. I got to both drive and ride in it on the same day, all i can say is the person getting it has a nice running and easy to drive car. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif you will find another one soon. just talk to dad and maybe you can work something out with him, <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif

['69Novajoe]

<span style="color: #990000"><span style="font-weight: bold">Hmmm, I hear that Nova's can be picked up pretty cheap now-a-days. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif Maybe I missed it, but how long have you had &quot;her&quot; Bruce? Take care and just know that you made the right decision.
Joe</span></span>

[Xplantdad]

Reid...will do <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif


Joe, I had it a bit more than 5 years... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[firez]

Bruce when you look at your daughters diploma on the wall in years to come you will smile more than you ever thought you could. I sold a 69 triple black Z for my sons education and a 68 Le Mans blue Z for my daughters education. I know it was the right thing to do at the time and every time I look at their diplomas Paul

[kwhizz]

In the &quot;Big&quot; picture......................It's just a Car...........Not really important......

Ken

[SS427]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> In the &quot;Big&quot; picture......................It's just a Car...........Not really important......

Ken </div></div>

Amen Ken, Amen and so true in the grand scheme of things!

[Xplantdad]

You betcha!

[x Baldwin Motion]

does the new owner know to log in here and tell us how the Chevelle like heat + humidity ?

[Xplantdad]

The new owner doesn't get onto foums much...if at all...

[bashton]

Well...congrats on the sale, Bruce.

I am sure it is like watching an old friend go away, but as many stated, could not be a better reason to let her go.

So when the time is right, will there be a MoPaR in your garage? Or perhaps a &quot;Nash?&quot;

Sorry...just had to!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Xplantdad]

Hmmmm...a Formula S perhaps? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[CC Rider]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmmmm...a Formula S perhaps? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>

Charger perhaps. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[quick-bowtie]

Ive got some neat mopar stuff and could send one of them your way..

[Xplantdad]

Aren't they already out here Andy? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[quick-bowtie]

Nope there at home nesting.. I'll probably ship a couple out come November for the winter.

Ive got a very nice rotisserie restored Hemi Orange 70' Super Bee 440 Sixpack about 90% restored.. Id sell you cheap if you want a small project.

[Xplantdad]

Hmmm...PM me the info...

Can't hurt to look, right?

[mockingbird812]

That's the spirit Bruce!!!! Those B bodies have big back seats for family and friends!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmmm...PM me the info...

Can't hurt to look, right? </div></div>
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Still keeping an eye out for that blue 66 in the &quot;North East&quot;

[Xplantdad]

It's there...and the owner loves it! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Shevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's there...and the owner loves it! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>
Fantastic Bruce! We knew he would! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Xplantdad]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[ibuyncr]

Hi Bro Bruce
There is always a big block that lives around the corner. You know, the one that raced a few races on the street --- back when you and I were young and stupid!

[Xplantdad]

That's cool....but I will let you drive it. We'll have to go for a ride when you're able <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[427TJ]

Bruce, go drive a new Camaro. I rented one over the weekend for my 30-year high school reunion and it was a blast! V6 but it shits-n-gits pretty good! Handles well too. Funny, it has '66 Ford gauge numerals! The numbers on the speedo and tach look just like the speedo did in my mother's '66 Falcon!