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abaucom21 · 06-08-2013, 03:38 PM

Back in the day, 1967, my parents gave me Mom's 1963 T-Bird on my 16 Birthday. A few years later Dad borrowed my 1963, wreaked it, then gave me his late model 1966 T-Bird. Shortly after, he borrowed the 1966 & wreaked it.
Loved my T-Birds and pissed when I was young and Dad wreaked both my T-Birds. Now, wish Dad was alive to drive the Camaro as I think he would have liked it.
A car can be replaced, your memories with your Dad can not be replaced. Hopefully decades in the future you will look back and smile with the memory of you and Dad driving together.

its a syn · 06-08-2013, 03:42 PM

Did you ever wreck one of your Dad's cars growing up? Sounds as if he's getting you back. J/K, glad no ones hurt. Get her fixed and never let him forget about it ha ha!

KnuckleBuster · 06-08-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by abaucom21

Back in the day, 1967, my parents gave me Mom's 1963 T-Bird on my 16 Birthday. A few years later Dad borrowed my 1963, wreaked it, then gave me his late model 1966 T-Bird. Shortly after, he borrowed the 1966 & wreaked it.
Loved my T-Birds and pissed when I was young and Dad wreaked both my T-Birds. Now, wish Dad was alive to drive the Camaro as I think he would have liked it.
A car can be replaced, your memories with your Dad can not be replaced. Hopefully decades in the future you will look back and smile with the memory of you and Dad driving together.

^^^^ This

flyer08 · 06-08-2013, 05:07 PM

I did same thing, sorta, in nov and it was more damage than I ever imagined could be done. We had to replace a lot of parts. I have some left over oem suspension parts if you need them.

It was enough of an expense I turned it over to the insurance, few $thousand for just hitting a curb at about 20mph if that with rear driver side. From sounds of it you'll need all new lca, toe rod, trailing arm, possible sways, sway bracket, wheel, tire, possible brake line as mine was split, and ill have to find my invoice see the rest

MMC · 06-08-2013, 05:38 PM

I would gladly let my Dad wreck my car if I could just see him again, just sayin.

Fish-man · 06-08-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC

I would gladly let my Dad wreck my car if I could just see him again, just sayin.

Spoken for truth

hysonmb · 06-08-2013, 07:17 PM

"because... Racecar"
That made it all worthwhile. I've offered to let my Dad drive mine but he's worried he'll keep driving and never come back.
No one's hurt and while it may suck to be down for a while, it had to be a good feeling to put a smile on his face.

flyer08 · 06-08-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hysonmb

"because... Racecar"
That made it all worthwhile. I've offered to let my Dad drive mine but he's worried he'll keep driving and never come back.
No one's hurt and while it may suck to be down for a while, it had to be a good feeling to put a smile on his face.

My dad bout wrecked in our hometown. So glad I decided to keep TC on. Still left a nice 15ft tire mark down center town

lscamaro · 06-08-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC

I would gladly let my Dad wreck my car if I could just see him again, just sayin.

smarbrit · 06-08-2013, 08:09 PM

Glad no one was hurt, I'm sure your car will fixed up like new again!!

I'm on borrowed time with my dad, I'd love for him to be able to drive mine, but he lost his license a few years ago as he tends to randomly doze off. One day you will both laugh at this and eventually you will cherish the time, good or bad you had with him. Like someone else said, give him a hug and tell him you still love him, even if you are mad at him.

90503 · 06-08-2013, 08:15 PM

I would say now is as good a time as any to look into upgrading the suspension with some good aftermarket components....Just a thought...see what insurance will pay and throw in a little more for better performance parts...labor should be "free" and can be done by the dealership...

You gotta keep giving your dad Mulligans...lol...One day, when you have kids, you'll see why...lol...

Moto-Mojo · 06-08-2013, 08:18 PM

I agree, Belle, it's wrecked. That would bring a tear to my eye. Meantime, keep the 'ol man as far away from your Camaro as possible. You have the patience of Job! Me -

MBS · 06-08-2013, 08:21 PM

Hurry up and get it fixed Belle , Fathers day is right around the corner and I am sure he wants to take it for a spin on "his" day ,

SIN R G · 06-08-2013, 08:35 PM

Sorry to hear the bad news. This is the reason that I don't let anyone drive my car. Everyone wants to see how fast it is and they have no idea how much power this beast has. Hope you get her all fixed up fast.

06-08-2013, 03:42 PM	#30
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Did you ever wreck one of your Dad's cars growing up? Sounds as if he's getting you back. J/K, glad no ones hurt. Get her fixed and never let him forget about it ha ha! __________________

06-08-2013, 05:38 PM	#33
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I would gladly let my Dad wreck my car if I could just see him again, just sayin. __________________

06-08-2013, 03:38 PM	#29
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	Back in the day, 1967, my parents gave me Mom's 1963 T-Bird on my 16 Birthday. A few years later Dad borrowed my 1963, wreaked it, then gave me his late model 1966 T-Bird. Shortly after, he borrowed the 1966 & wreaked it. Loved my T-Birds and pissed when I was young and Dad wreaked both my T-Birds. Now, wish Dad was alive to drive the Camaro as I think he would have liked it. A car can be replaced, your memories with your Dad can not be replaced. Hopefully decades in the future you will look back and smile with the memory of you and Dad driving together.

06-08-2013, 05:07 PM	#32
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	I did same thing, sorta, in nov and it was more damage than I ever imagined could be done. We had to replace a lot of parts. I have some left over oem suspension parts if you need them. It was enough of an expense I turned it over to the insurance, few $thousand for just hitting a curb at about 20mph if that with rear driver side. From sounds of it you'll need all new lca, toe rod, trailing arm, possible sways, sway bracket, wheel, tire, possible brake line as mine was split, and ill have to find my invoice see the rest

06-08-2013, 07:17 PM	#35
hysonmb Drives: 2010 2SS / RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 227 View My Garage	"because... Racecar" That made it all worthwhile. I've offered to let my Dad drive mine but he's worried he'll keep driving and never come back. No one's hurt and while it may suck to be down for a while, it had to be a good feeling to put a smile on his face.

06-08-2013, 08:09 PM	#38
smarbrit Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 772	Glad no one was hurt, I'm sure your car will fixed up like new again!! I'm on borrowed time with my dad, I'd love for him to be able to drive mine, but he lost his license a few years ago as he tends to randomly doze off. One day you will both laugh at this and eventually you will cherish the time, good or bad you had with him. Like someone else said, give him a hug and tell him you still love him, even if you are mad at him.

06-08-2013, 08:15 PM	#39
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	I would say now is as good a time as any to look into upgrading the suspension with some good aftermarket components....Just a thought...see what insurance will pay and throw in a little more for better performance parts...labor should be "free" and can be done by the dealership... You gotta keep giving your dad Mulligans...lol...One day, when you have kids, you'll see why...lol...

06-08-2013, 08:18 PM	#40
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I agree, Belle, it's wrecked. That would bring a tear to my eye. Meantime, keep the 'ol man as far away from your Camaro as possible. You have the patience of Job! Me -

06-08-2013, 08:21 PM	#41
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Hurry up and get it fixed Belle , Fathers day is right around the corner and I am sure he wants to take it for a spin on "his" day ,

06-08-2013, 08:35 PM	#42
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	Sorry to hear the bad news. This is the reason that I don't let anyone drive my car. Everyone wants to see how fast it is and they have no idea how much power this beast has. Hope you get her all fixed up fast.