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daveagogo1 · 03-11-2013, 08:13 PM

Congrats old friend. I cannot figure out a way to embed but, Phil's son recorded and made this video of a Camaro Rev tribute 136 of us did for Phil last weekend. Phil's wife Donna came out and brought the ZL1 for the tribute. RIP buddy. (Forgive Phil's son for not spelling Camaro correctly & my backside in the vid ) LOL Trust me when i say this cell vid didn't even come close to capturing how loud all those cars were. Still waiting for a better full vid of the tribute.

https://www.facebook.com/video/embed...41235032710967

Thanks for making this happen.

2SShowngo · 03-11-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by unclepat

Beautiful ride. Who makes the rims and what size are they? A "price quote" would be nice too!

the rims are CCW and they are 20x10f and 20x11r, theyre about $3000 set.

2SShowngo · 03-11-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hennessey Performance

I first met Philip back in 1996. We built our first Venom 650R on his Viper GTS. He later let us use it in a Motor Trend magazine test and it ran 10's in the 1/4 mile which was a big deal back in those days. He then went on to do a lot of SCCA Trans Am racing and was a very successful racer in the Southeast Region. More recently we had the opportunity to build him a couple of fast Camaros.

I quickly became friends with Philip as we shared the same passion for fast cars. He and Donna were the classic picture of the American dream. Phil drove semi trucks and then went into the carpentry business. He eventually became one of the top master carpenters for home builders such as David Weekly. He had a lot of cool cars and was always excited to share them anywhere he went. He and Donna would travel around in their toterhome race rig. And on the last 2 vehicle builds they drove over to Texas trailering their Camaros to our shop. And they camped out in their rig while we built there cars then they drove home 2-3 days later.

I am crushed and deeply saddened to lose such a fine man and wonderful friend. I wish to pass along my deepest condolences to Donna and the Simms family. Philip's legacy and memory will live on for a long time as he was such a positive influence on so many people, including me.

John Hennessey

Thanks John for stopping in and giving us a liitle look into what Phil ment to you. My wife and i have only know Phil and Donna for little over a year,but what a year it was.We pretty much did every car event weekend there was,a lot of dinners,late nights and stories

Phil talked highly of you and how everyone at your shop wondered who he was cause he walked around where normal people arent allowed,typical Phil answer ' im nobody'..lol. Well those who truly were Phils friends know that hes definately somebody,he was,is,and will always be MY FRIEND...congrats on COTW, you will truly be missed but never FORGOTTEN, i know youre tearing up heavens racetrack with earnhardt now

Modern07 · 03-11-2013, 08:48 PM

The state of my Black wheels was something Phil always gave me stick about...I never cleaned them and he always said I should be ashamed to take my car out with dirty wheels...he promised to show me how to clean my wheels properly seeing as I clearly had no idea.... and the photo above was him showing me exactly how it should be done.

It was shortly after this photo was taken that I promised Phil I would never let him down by having dirty wheels at a show again.

The photo below was taken at SSCRII last weekend, and I hope Phil was looking down on me knowing that he made a huge impression on me in the time we had spent together. And yes, that's me on my hands and knees cleaning my wheels.

2SShowngo · 03-11-2013, 08:59 PM

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Missionboi · 03-12-2013, 09:25 AM

Congrats on COTW Phil! RIP bud you will be missed! My prayers go out to him and his family. Enjoy paradise my friend

Lycanine · 03-12-2013, 11:00 AM

Never had the pleasure of knowing such a great man, but I can see he is greatly missed by many. I'm glad he was given COTW and I hope he enjoys his view from Heaven. Rest in peace Phil!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-12-2013, 12:45 PM

Great Tribute fellas.....wow.

rhunley14 · 03-12-2013, 08:28 PM

Classy move camaro 5. RIP Phil..

scottyvegas · 03-13-2013, 03:04 PM

daveagogo1 · 03-17-2013, 09:34 PM

Video of the tribute we had for Phil at the 2nd Annual Sunshine State Camaro Rally. Phil was excited to go and passed away a few days before.

*mlee* · 03-17-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

Video of the tribute we had for Phil at the 2nd Annual Sunshine State Camaro Rally. Phil was excited to go and passed away a few days before.

WoW... how cool was that. What a fine Tribute...

daveagogo1 · 03-17-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

WoW... how cool was that. What a fine Tribute...

Hehe. We tried to give him something he would have appreciated.

Immediately following that was THIS 900HP burnout

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*mlee* · 03-17-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

Hehe. We tried to give him something he would have appreciated.

Immediately following that was THIS 900HP burnout

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Ha Ha... very nice..

03-11-2013, 08:48 PM	#116
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	The state of my Black wheels was something Phil always gave me stick about...I never cleaned them and he always said I should be ashamed to take my car out with dirty wheels...he promised to show me how to clean my wheels properly seeing as I clearly had no idea.... and the photo above was him showing me exactly how it should be done. It was shortly after this photo was taken that I promised Phil I would never let him down by having dirty wheels at a show again. The photo below was taken at SSCRII last weekend, and I hope Phil was looking down on me knowing that he made a huge impression on me in the time we had spent together. And yes, that's me on my hands and knees cleaning my wheels. __________________ My Build Thread

03-11-2013, 08:59 PM	#117
2SShowngo Drives: 2013 black ZL1#456 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	random pics Attached Images

03-12-2013, 11:00 AM	#119
Lycanine Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 485 View My Garage	Never had the pleasure of knowing such a great man, but I can see he is greatly missed by many. I'm glad he was given COTW and I hope he enjoys his view from Heaven. Rest in peace Phil! __________________ Build Journal: My Dearest Mina

03-13-2013, 03:04 PM	#122
scottyvegas X SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRSM6 1988 Sportside Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: iN tHE zEN dEN Posts: 661	__________________ MODS: PEDDERS XA COIL OVERS, STAGE 3 CAM, McLEOD CLUTCH, SKIP SHIFT, , HURST SHORT THROW, CAI INTAKE, SCOOP, WASHER RELO KIT, KOOKS HEADERS, KOOKS HI FLOW CATS, CUSTOM TUNE, QTP CUT OUTS, PAINTED STRIPES, PAINTED SS EMBLEMS, PAINTED FIN, PAINTED REAR TAIL LAMP BEZELS, HERITAGE GRILLE, DUCTS, AAC STUFF, BAER ROTORS, HAWK PADS, FUZZY DICE, LASER BEAMS, DISCO BALL, SYBIAN & 3 CHROME VALVE STEM CAPS................

03-12-2013, 09:25 AM	#118
Missionboi SoCal HT5 [COTW: 8/12/13] Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 1,254	Congrats on COTW Phil! RIP bud you will be missed! My prayers go out to him and his family. Enjoy paradise my friend

03-12-2013, 12:45 PM	#120
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Great Tribute fellas.....wow.

03-12-2013, 08:28 PM	#121
rhunley14 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monroe Ga Posts: 964 View My Garage	Classy move camaro 5. RIP Phil..