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chinusta · 11-17-2011, 10:51 AM

Chevy True Stories \| "My Dad's Car"...

kmfb · 11-17-2011, 11:39 AM

Wow, that put a lump in my throat! Great Video!

bpeters5814 · 11-17-2011, 12:50 PM

I almost cried the first time my wife showed me that. Makes me want to find Dad's Camaro for him.

Eyegore · 11-17-2011, 01:34 PM

Great story, kudos to his sons!!!!!!!
Chevy ought to make this one of their comercials.

WigglesTheHoly · 11-17-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyegore

Great story, kudos to his sons!!!!!!!
Chevy ought to make this one of their comercials.

They have.

I could get one of my dad's cars back for him but it was redone and redone wrong the floor pans are screwed and the trunk is messed up. He had 3 66 chevelle's and wrecked 2 of them lol.

Tex_50613 · 11-17-2011, 03:44 PM

I kinda did something similar for my father with his 76 Malabu except I couldn't get the exact vin # being as he cut the car in half when he and my mother separated and it has long been through the crusher although he atleast has the 400sbc interceptor that was in the original and I was able to find one the same color and badge package that his was, now I just have to talk him into parking it long enugh to let me have a local bodyshop fix he rust before it gets any worse

chinusta · 11-17-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex_50613

I kinda did something similar for my father with his 76 Malabu except I couldn't get the exact vin # being as he cut the car in half when he and my mother separated and it has long been through the crusher although he atleast has the 400sbc interceptor that was in the original and I was able to find one the same color and badge package that his was, now I just have to talk him into parking it long enugh to let me have a local bodyshop fix he rust before it gets any worse

are you serious???? hahahaha

Tex_50613 · 11-17-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chinusta

are you serious???? hahahaha

DEAD SERIOUS, my mother and father bought the car together when they were still dating, after they broke up they bolth wanted the car and my mom wouldn't just let my dad buy her out so he cut the car from front to back rite down the center line dropped half off at my moms and scapped the other half, I was a little young to remember it all but remember the rumble of the old car and have seen alot of pictures, so needless to say my dad loved the car when I pulled the tarp off it on the trailer

motornut · 11-17-2011, 05:25 PM

very cool i had seen the shorter version,thats the comercial
this is a real life

chinusta · 11-17-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex_50613

DEAD SERIOUS, my mother and father bought the car together when they were still dating, after they broke up they bolth wanted the car and my mom wouldn't just let my dad buy her out so he cut the car from front to back rite down the center line dropped half off at my moms and scapped the other half, I was a little young to remember it all but remember the rumble of the old car and have seen alot of pictures, so needless to say my dad loved the car when I pulled the tarp off it on the trailer

That's hilarious! hahaha Kinda stuff you only see in movies, I would have loved to see that lol

Heavy87Chevy · 11-17-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex_50613

DEAD SERIOUS, my mother and father bought the car together when they were still dating, after they broke up they bolth wanted the car and my mom wouldn't just let my dad buy her out so he cut the car from front to back rite down the center line dropped half off at my moms and scapped the other half, I was a little young to remember it all but remember the rumble of the old car and have seen alot of pictures, so needless to say my dad loved the car when I pulled the tarp off it on the trailer

Haahaha that just made my day

andrewmp6 · 11-18-2011, 07:01 AM

I tried to do the same thing to my dad he had a 71 mustang when i was a kid he loved it.After 2 years i found out it went to a junkyard in 96 and got crushed.One day ill get the cash and build him one just like his was but better.

krazy_texan · 11-18-2011, 11:47 AM

my brother and I are looking at doing something like that for dads retirement but we are not going to go through the hassle of finding the exact car he had but We are going to get dad another 1960 impala that he sold when i was a baby due to him and mom being newlyweds with a small child and no money. Our thoughts are to get him just a running car though and let him build it how he wants i dont think his body can stand up to the stripped down hot rod of his youth anymore, plus if he has something to work on in his retirement mom might maintain her sanity for a few more years lol

fun in dirt · 11-18-2011, 01:18 PM

Very cool...this is what it's really all about!

Indian113 · 11-18-2011, 01:52 PM

Man, I would hate to try and buy back all of the cars I had as a teen and my immature adult period. I thought Muscle cars and hot rods would be around forever!!! I feel so bad about some of my cars I should be in therapy " cutting up a 57 chevy convertable for a stock car" I had the title untill I gave it to a friend 3 years ago. The list is way too long for me to go into detail.

**richard2717** · 11-18-2011, 03:51 PM

All I can say is WOW

Gordonr1973 · 11-19-2011, 03:03 AM

Pretty cool!

68C15 · 11-19-2011, 07:49 AM

I've often thought about getting a navy blue 36 Chevy business coupe like my Dad had in Oakland back in the 50's. maybe even build another GMC motor for it like he and Gordy did when they used to run it at the drags against the Fordillacs (and cleaned house I might add)

67swb72klb · 11-19-2011, 08:33 AM

cool story thought the guy was goin down for a while very nice car too !!

CG · 11-19-2011, 10:09 AM

Its a cool story and the dad is a lucky guy. But the production quality of the video (very good) makes me think its all a reenactment. And that makes it look like just another commercial to me.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-21-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Its a cool story and the dad is a lucky guy. But the production quality of the video (very good) makes me think its all a reenactment. And that makes it look like just another commercial to me.

I agree but still damn cool..

doubleb's69 · 11-21-2011, 08:56 PM

Maybe my son will do this for me when hes older and go out and get my 72 Cutlass back. I loved that car but thought I needed something different. Oh well, maybe someday. I've talked to the guy who owns it now but I can't afford it now, since I've had kids and all.

motornut · 11-21-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Its a cool story and the dad is a lucky guy. But the production quality of the video (very good) makes me think its all a reenactment. And that makes it look like just another commercial to me.

funny thing guess what
http://autos.sympatico.ca/weird-auto...d-65-impala-ss
there is a reason for the good quality...

11-17-2011, 11:39 AM	#2
kmfb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Clackamas, Or Posts: 139	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome Wow, that put a lump in my throat! Great Video!

11-17-2011, 12:50 PM	#3
bpeters5814 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worms, Nebraska Posts: 304	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome I almost cried the first time my wife showed me that. Makes me want to find Dad's Camaro for him.

11-17-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome Great story, kudos to his sons!!!!!!! Chevy ought to make this one of their comercials. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

11-17-2011, 03:44 PM	#6
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome I kinda did something similar for my father with his 76 Malabu except I couldn't get the exact vin # being as he cut the car in half when he and my mother separated and it has long been through the crusher although he atleast has the 400sbc interceptor that was in the original and I was able to find one the same color and badge package that his was, now I just have to talk him into parking it long enugh to let me have a local bodyshop fix he rust before it gets any worse __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own

11-17-2011, 05:25 PM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome very cool i had seen the shorter version,thats the comercial this is a real life __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

11-18-2011, 07:01 AM	#12
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome I tried to do the same thing to my dad he had a 71 mustang when i was a kid he loved it.After 2 years i found out it went to a junkyard in 96 and got crushed.One day ill get the cash and build him one just like his was but better.

11-18-2011, 11:47 AM	#13
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome my brother and I are looking at doing something like that for dads retirement but we are not going to go through the hassle of finding the exact car he had but We are going to get dad another 1960 impala that he sold when i was a baby due to him and mom being newlyweds with a small child and no money. Our thoughts are to get him just a running car though and let him build it how he wants i dont think his body can stand up to the stripped down hot rod of his youth anymore, plus if he has something to work on in his retirement mom might maintain her sanity for a few more years lol __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

11-18-2011, 01:18 PM	#14
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11-18-2011, 01:52 PM	#15
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome Man, I would hate to try and buy back all of the cars I had as a teen and my immature adult period. I thought Muscle cars and hot rods would be around forever!!! I feel so bad about some of my cars I should be in therapy " cutting up a 57 chevy convertable for a stock car" I had the title untill I gave it to a friend 3 years ago. The list is way too long for me to go into detail.

11-18-2011, 03:51 PM	#16
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11-19-2011, 03:03 AM	#17
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11-19-2011, 07:49 AM	#18
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome I've often thought about getting a navy blue 36 Chevy business coupe like my Dad had in Oakland back in the 50's. maybe even build another GMC motor for it like he and Gordy did when they used to run it at the drags against the Fordillacs (and cleaned house I might add) __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

11-19-2011, 08:33 AM	#19
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11-19-2011, 10:09 AM	#20
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome Its a cool story and the dad is a lucky guy. But the production quality of the video (very good) makes me think its all a reenactment. And that makes it look like just another commercial to me. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-21-2011, 08:56 PM	#22
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: I know this is a Truck forum but this is awesome Maybe my son will do this for me when hes older and go out and get my 72 Cutlass back. I loved that car but thought I needed something different. Oh well, maybe someday. I've talked to the guy who owns it now but I can't afford it now, since I've had kids and all. __________________ Bud



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