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DarrenX33
06-11-2003, 05:01 PM
I met with the 2nd owner of my car a few weeks ago. He gave me some new pictures from 73. At this point the lace paint was removed and a Warshawski hood scoop (Christmas present from his wife) was added. Love the Torq-Thrusts! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
DarrenX33
06-11-2003, 05:02 PM
2/3
DarrenX33
06-11-2003, 05:02 PM
3/3
Jeff H
06-11-2003, 06:38 PM
Is that a hood scoop grafted onto a stock flat hood, or a modification done to a GM cowl hood? Cool pictures.
DarrenX33
06-11-2003, 06:44 PM
Get out the sawzall! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif I didn't ask if he cut a hole for it or just threw it on top but that is the original flat hood there. The scoop came from Chicagoland's auto parts metropolis Warshawski (J.C. Whitney). Not sure if they are still around. My Dad used to order all his Model 'A' parts from there.
Salvatore
06-11-2003, 10:20 PM
Love the day 2 pictures, Darren. My 69 RS/Z is a little like a day 2 car. It is really how they were most of there lives. Nice color. Thanks for sharing! sam /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Mr70
06-11-2003, 11:01 PM
AH Darren..
Where did that owner live? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
L78Impala
06-12-2003, 04:01 AM
Great photos Darren /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Maybe it's time to go back to the 70's /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
DarrenX33
06-12-2003, 01:47 PM
2nd owner is from Plano, Il. He still lives there. Here is a picture of him reunited with his old buddy.
DarrenX33
06-12-2003, 01:50 PM
Over winter he has had some health problems. He had bypass surgery 7 weeks before my visit. He is doing well but I figured my idea of rehab was best for him. See pic.
Bill Pritchard
06-12-2003, 02:18 PM
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I figured my idea of rehab was best for him.

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Darren,

I'd say that was a great idea for rehab /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Hope it wasn't too hard on his heart if he happened to do a little of this /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif It's nice that he still has an interest in and appreciation for the car and your care of it. The original owner of my Chevelle lives 2 blocks away from me and was all excited when she found out I got her old car. She drives by my house all the time, but hasn't stopped to see the car yet /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Is that picture heading down Rt. 34 in Plano?
DarrenX33
06-12-2003, 02:39 PM
I know the opportunity to drive did wonders for him. He got on it a couple of times. I could tell he was having fun. We we got back to his house and his wife said "Your smiling, I haven't seen you smile in a long time."

Good eyes Bill. Rt 34 indeed.
Mr70
06-13-2003, 12:46 AM
It's not who I thought it was.
Still a very nice story and pix as usual Darren. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
hvychev
06-13-2003, 03:32 AM
You lucky dog you! You get even MORE vintage pics of your car! IM JEALOUS! The second owner of my Chevelle who owned it from 1976-1989 hung up the phone when I contacted him! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif There is that board member who I sent all the info to that I KNOW could lighten him up though....... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

That is cool what you did for the second owner of your car Darren but I would expect nothing less for a class act such as yourself. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
DarrenX33
06-13-2003, 01:22 PM
They have a lot of pictures of the car. Even ones of them sanding the lace paint off. Currently they are looking for a pic at Oswego Drag as well as a trophy that he won with the car. Oh yeah, their digging for the Protect O Plate to.

I cannot believe that the guy hung up on you. I can't say I have ever heard of such a thing. Nor can I understand it. Can't imagine that someone who used to own such a nice car would have no interest in it or care to know it's condition today. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif Unreal.

Thanks for the compliment. Hey, apparently just clouds tonight, no rain. I am heading to Wheaton tonight. If anyone goes look me up. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Mr70
06-13-2003, 11:34 PM
Just got home,Go to the Popcorn store...I'll see you there!
bullet
06-23-2003, 03:10 AM
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I know the opportunity to drive did wonders for him. He got on it a couple of times. I could tell he was having fun. We we got back to his house and his wife said "Your smiling, I haven't seen you smile in a long time."



Good eyes Bill. Rt 34 indeed.

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That was a great thing to do. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif