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Scrappy Doo · 02-23-2010, 01:42 PM

So my Camaro story goes like this. *LONG READ, SORRY*

I saw my first new Camaro last June. I was driving my GTO and I passed it on I-35 in the middle of nowhere Minnesota. It was black with orange stripes. I almost crashed I was staring so hard.

My dad owned 2 different Camaros back in the day, both he bought new. A 1967 RS 327 car was his first. It was yellow with the houndstooth and a column shift automatic. In 1969 he traded up to a SS in Hugger orange with a 396 automatic. Unfortunately he met my mom (

) in 1970 and she made him sell it for a Buick in 1971.....

When I was 10 years old the guy my dad sold his 1969 to called him. He wanted to sell my dad the car back. It was in original condition, with a repaint done a few years before, and had something like 75000 miles on it. If I remember correctly it was still numbers matching. Now I don't know what the price was, but my dad turned it down....

My sister was 14 and my dad was thinking about our educations and decided not to spend the money on it.

My dad chose to sacrifice his dream car for my sister and I. My parents put both of us through college, not asking my sister or I to pay a cent. My dad alwasy said that they work hard so my sister and I may have an easier life.

My sister and I have rewarded my parents with being somewhat successful. I know that he is proud of us at this point of what we have accomplished.

Which brings me to my Camaro plans. I had to spend my toy fund on a new lot for my new house. I was thinking that the spring of 2011 would be the next time available to order the car. I however moved some things around and could get my car now.

I wanted to get an orange car to match my dad's 69. I just don't like the IOM as it isn't orange enough for me, and appears to change color. So I orderd a 2ss summit white today. 2SS, non rs, auto, with polished wheels. MSRP is $36,450. I paid $1,300 less than that.

I called my dad at work today and told him that I ordered the car and that he is going to get the first drive of the car. Yes, even before I do. I told him that he deserved it for what he went through by giving up the opportunity to buy his back and supporting my sister and I through colllege. He didn't know know what to say and I heard him sniffle a bit. That alone was testament enough to me and worth any price that I paid for this car.

To the execs at GM for making this car happen, to the wonderful guys and gals building my car at Oshawa, to the fne folks here at Camaro5 for providing me with countless knowledge, and to my dad for his support over the years, thanks for making this dream of mine a reality. Words cannot describe they level of thanks and respect I have for you guys. Thanks again!

Jeff

Michael_Js · 02-23-2010, 02:23 PM

Wow! Cool story! Congrats on the order!!

IndyDave · 02-23-2010, 02:41 PM

That's awesome! Grats on the order, should be nice in MN by the time you get it

2010 SSRS · 02-23-2010, 02:43 PM

Congrats

BEARS-SS · 02-23-2010, 02:48 PM

You were right about the "long read" part...but totally worth it. Makes me want to buy a new Nova and have my old man drive it...ummm....crickets?

camarowa · 02-23-2010, 02:48 PM

nice story and congrats

Scrappy Doo · 02-23-2010, 03:21 PM

Thanks guys. I am pumped. Giddy.

mulehead7 · 02-23-2010, 03:28 PM

Congratulations on your purchase. Now when you sit behind the wheel you will always think about your father. He sounds like a great man! And you are a good son to call your father and thank him.

Being a man means that you can put the needs of your family ahead of your desires. Being a man means going to work, sometimes two jobs, when you are tired or would rather do something else. It takes sacrifice to be a man. You and your father can be proud of each other.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyDave

That's awesome! Grats on the order, should be nice in MN by the time you get it

The seasons in Minnesota:
Spring = June
Summer = July
Fall = August
Winter = everything else

Enjoy!

Class1E · 02-23-2010, 05:14 PM

Congrats! That is a great story; I'm sure that first drive will make a great memory for you and your dad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulehead7

The seasons in Minnesota:
Spring = June
Summer = July
Fall = August
Winter = everything else

My take on the seasons in Minnesota:
Spring = "Geez I wish winter would end."
Summer = "Oh my God, it's humid. A swarm of mosquitoes just carried my dog away."
Fall = "Oh man, winter again. Didn't the last of the snow just finish melting?"
Winter = "Wow it's cold. F@#$% Vikings! I can't believe they do this every year!"

Wizzer · 02-23-2010, 05:22 PM

Wow . I'm a fast reader so I like long stories. May I add that you might just want to give him the car since he's your dad. That way you will visit him everyday and such. Lol. Just teasing. I loved your story.

Wizzer

Scrappy Doo · 02-23-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulehead7

Congratulations on your purchase. Now when you sit behind the wheel you will always think about your father. He sounds like a great man! And you are a good son to call your father and thank him.

Being a man means that you can put the needs of your family ahead of your desires. Being a man means going to work, sometimes two jobs, when you are tired or would rather do something else. It takes sacrifice to be a man. You and your father can be proud of each other.

The seasons in Minnesota:
Spring = June
Summer = July
Fall = August
Winter = everything else
Enjoy!

Thanks.

And you forgot the seasons of mosquitos and road construction. LOL

SSGirl · 02-23-2010, 09:28 PM

What a wonderful story!! Congrats on your order. I can't wait to hear the story of your dad's first drive.

sen10l · 02-24-2010, 12:33 AM

?? I was expecting you to have shown gratitude by buying him the car. Letting him drive it first? pfft! Ungrateful ankle biter! ;-)

Blade · 02-24-2010, 05:30 AM

Fathers and their sons Scrappy…what can you say? I pick mine up tomorrow, guess who's drivin it first? I am gonna tell him to slam that gas pedal

02-23-2010, 01:42 PM	#1
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	She is on the way!!!!! So my Camaro story goes like this. LONG READ, SORRY I saw my first new Camaro last June. I was driving my GTO and I passed it on I-35 in the middle of nowhere Minnesota. It was black with orange stripes. I almost crashed I was staring so hard. My dad owned 2 different Camaros back in the day, both he bought new. A 1967 RS 327 car was his first. It was yellow with the houndstooth and a column shift automatic. In 1969 he traded up to a SS in Hugger orange with a 396 automatic. Unfortunately he met my mom () in 1970 and she made him sell it for a Buick in 1971..... When I was 10 years old the guy my dad sold his 1969 to called him. He wanted to sell my dad the car back. It was in original condition, with a repaint done a few years before, and had something like 75000 miles on it. If I remember correctly it was still numbers matching. Now I don't know what the price was, but my dad turned it down.... My sister was 14 and my dad was thinking about our educations and decided not to spend the money on it. My dad chose to sacrifice his dream car for my sister and I. My parents put both of us through college, not asking my sister or I to pay a cent. My dad alwasy said that they work hard so my sister and I may have an easier life. My sister and I have rewarded my parents with being somewhat successful. I know that he is proud of us at this point of what we have accomplished. Which brings me to my Camaro plans. I had to spend my toy fund on a new lot for my new house. I was thinking that the spring of 2011 would be the next time available to order the car. I however moved some things around and could get my car now. I wanted to get an orange car to match my dad's 69. I just don't like the IOM as it isn't orange enough for me, and appears to change color. So I orderd a 2ss summit white today. 2SS, non rs, auto, with polished wheels. MSRP is $36,450. I paid $1,300 less than that. I called my dad at work today and told him that I ordered the car and that he is going to get the first drive of the car. Yes, even before I do. I told him that he deserved it for what he went through by giving up the opportunity to buy his back and supporting my sister and I through colllege. He didn't know know what to say and I heard him sniffle a bit. That alone was testament enough to me and worth any price that I paid for this car. To the execs at GM for making this car happen, to the wonderful guys and gals building my car at Oshawa, to the fne folks here at Camaro5 for providing me with countless knowledge, and to my dad for his support over the years, thanks for making this dream of mine a reality. Words cannot describe they level of thanks and respect I have for you guys. Thanks again! Jeff

02-23-2010, 02:23 PM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Wow! Cool story! Congrats on the order!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

02-23-2010, 02:41 PM	#3
IndyDave Drives: '10 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 715	That's awesome! Grats on the order, should be nice in MN by the time you get it __________________ Black 2LT, RS package, Polished Wheels,Hurst Short Throw MRT V2 Exhaust, Injen CAI, Silver Rally Stripes, Sun Roof Heritage Grille, 30% Window Tint, Splash Guards

02-23-2010, 02:48 PM	#5
BEARS-SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 454 View My Garage	You were right about the "long read" part...but totally worth it. Makes me want to buy a new Nova and have my old man drive it...ummm....crickets? __________________

02-23-2010, 02:48 PM	#6
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	nice story and congrats __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

02-23-2010, 02:43 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Congrats

02-23-2010, 03:21 PM	#7
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	Thanks guys. I am pumped. Giddy.

02-23-2010, 05:22 PM	#10
Wizzer Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ga Posts: 703	Wow . I'm a fast reader so I like long stories. May I add that you might just want to give him the car since he's your dad. That way you will visit him everyday and such. Lol. Just teasing. I loved your story. Wizzer

02-23-2010, 09:28 PM	#12
SSGirl Life's Good! Drives: 2SS/RS SW with Black Stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,211 View My Garage	What a wonderful story!! Congrats on your order. I can't wait to hear the story of your dad's first drive.

02-24-2010, 12:33 AM	#13
sen10l Drives: In Transit Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Pole Posts: 334	?? I was expecting you to have shown gratitude by buying him the car. Letting him drive it first? pfft! Ungrateful ankle biter! ;-) __________________

02-24-2010, 05:30 AM	#14
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Fathers and their sons Scrappy…what can you say? I pick mine up tomorrow, guess who's drivin it first? I am gonna tell him to slam that gas pedal __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable