Finally found one for Dad.

[elonblock]

Fantastic gift!

It's really cool that you have such a great relationship with your dad!

Elon

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You are a good son Tommy. Your Dad will love it!!

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Tommy, you're the best!!

[motionwannabe]

Wow!!!!! The stories about dads always seem to get to me. my dad has had 12 back operations reconstructive surgery on his right foot and just had his right hip replaced and has to have the other done this fall. he is my hero. always has been. Like you Tommy, I bought and am currently restoring an 81 el camino ss for him. we bought a 427 stinger vette hood scoop a muncie 4spd and 327/365hp motor out of a wrecked 65vette.1965 el camino bed emblems 60,s style ss badges old rally wheels. its coming together nicely. he bought a new heritage soft tail 2yrs ago but cant hardly hold it up now. he like the 78-87 el caminos so thats what i bought him. congrats on your find im sure he will be happy. heres to you and your dad. i hope he gets better

[Tommy]

Thanks for the encouraging words guys. I just left the resto guys shop a few minutes ago and from what we can see it appears to be a really solid camaro. He likes what he sees. Just last nite Dad mentioned how cool the 1st Gen Camaros were... I just smiled and agreed


Tommy

[bashton]

Wow Tommy, that is really awesome.

Let me share a little story. My Dad was a dyed in the wool Chrysler guy who worked for Chrysler for nearly 35 years. He was a Senior VP, and also had a hand in the formation of their legal department back in the 60's. Although Dad was never a "car guy", he was indeed a Chrysler guy.

Whenever conversation came around to cars, he would always talk about a certain 1963 Chrysler 300 he had and how it was his all time favorite car. I can hear him telling the stories of cruising in that car and the attention it recieved just like it was yesterday...

Although Dad had no set time to retire, (he was somewhat of a workoholic), my Brother and I knew it had to be getting closer each year. We devised a plan to find a similar 300, and partner up to restore a 300, just like the one he had, to give him as a retirement present when the time came.

My Mother thought this was a great idea and she agreed to help us fund the project. A short time later, while looking through Hemmings, I found one for sale, in of all places, LaHarpe, IL. My Brother and I rented a tow bar and got in my van to buy the car and drag it home.

The car was pretty solid and complete and the owner even through in an additional 383, along with various other parts. I also remember he had cars all over his farm, both inside and out, including a row of Mopars way out at the back of his field, which he said were his Sons and not for sale. (does this sound familiar to any of you LaHarpe area residents?)

Anyway, we towed it home and immediately began gathering parts to embark on a full resto. We even purchased a nice 300 Hardtop to get the mint interior and various other trim pieces we needed.

Anyway, Dad suffered a heart attack, and passed away several years later. He had a physical only two weeks prior. He never knew we had purchased the car.

So...my hat is off to you, and I hope you will give us progress reports so we can go along for the ride.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member