2002 Camaro SS in memory of James Orr*** - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Whiteside Customs · 02-10-2012, 01:54 PM

I know this is a 4th gen but I just wanted to share the story with you.

Some may even remember James from get together's in the Dallas area. James was paralized from the waist down but didn't let that stop from enjoying the car hobby. His Camaro was fitted with hand controls so he still had the ability to race his 02 SS.

That all changed in 2003. James Orr was tragically killed in a house fire that his then wife set. While James life was ended far too soon, it brought together friends and family. To this day the people who knew James can tell you they are better for having known him.

In 2009 we were contracted to restore James' 02 SS. I just wanted to share with you guys what we have been up to and show you what the finished product will end up looking like. Any and all feed back is appreciated.

The day the SS showed up.

Initial tear down.

Current state.

And the rendering of the finished product.

Aries240SS · 02-10-2012, 02:01 PM

Clean project with an awesome dedication!

blade_ss · 02-10-2012, 06:00 PM

Cant wait to see the final product. Always loved 4th gens.

Dznts · 02-10-2012, 06:19 PM

Sad story. Can't wait to see the final product

RED DEMON SS · 02-10-2012, 09:02 PM

Definitely will keep posted, thanks for sharing this with us here!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 02-11-2012, 10:42 AM

Wow. Quite tragic. This seems like a really nice memorial build to commemorate his life.

Ivan

Maro99 · 02-18-2012, 01:44 PM

Any updates?

10spokess · 02-27-2012, 02:20 PM

anything come of this?

Whiteside Customs · 03-01-2012, 11:35 AM

It's only been 20 days since we posted this. We are working on it!

10spokess · 03-05-2012, 08:19 PM

Sorry I should have checked the date of when it was posted lol

StealthZ28 · 03-13-2012, 09:40 AM

Very Cool... Cant wait to see it finished thats gonna be sick! Sorry for their loss seems like an awesome way to pay tribute..

cs02z28 · 03-23-2012, 03:35 PM

Gonna be a Beautiful car when its done.

02-10-2012, 01:54 PM	#1
Whiteside Customs Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1lt/rs, 2010 2ss/rs, 2004 GTO Join Date: May 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 562	2002 Camaro SS in memory of James Orr*** I know this is a 4th gen but I just wanted to share the story with you. Some may even remember James from get together's in the Dallas area. James was paralized from the waist down but didn't let that stop from enjoying the car hobby. His Camaro was fitted with hand controls so he still had the ability to race his 02 SS. That all changed in 2003. James Orr was tragically killed in a house fire that his then wife set. While James life was ended far too soon, it brought together friends and family. To this day the people who knew James can tell you they are better for having known him. In 2009 we were contracted to restore James' 02 SS. I just wanted to share with you guys what we have been up to and show you what the finished product will end up looking like. Any and all feed back is appreciated. The day the SS showed up. Initial tear down. Current state. And the rendering of the finished product.

02-10-2012, 02:01 PM	#2
Aries240SS Drives: 2011 1SS RS Camaro, 1995 LSX 240SX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 461	Clean project with an awesome dedication! __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS Whipple Supercharged street monster

02-10-2012, 06:00 PM	#3
blade_ss Drives: '12 AGM 2SS/RS M6 & 05 Mazda3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 376	Cant wait to see the final product. Always loved 4th gens. __________________

02-10-2012, 09:02 PM	#5
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Definitely will keep posted, thanks for sharing this with us here! __________________

02-18-2012, 01:44 PM	#7
Maro99 Drives: Heel toe express.. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Charleston, S.C Posts: 1,500	Any updates? __________________ Camaro SOLD :(

02-10-2012, 06:19 PM	#4
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	Sad story. Can't wait to see the final product

02-11-2012, 10:42 AM	#6
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Wow. Quite tragic. This seems like a really nice memorial build to commemorate his life. Ivan

02-27-2012, 02:20 PM	#8
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	anything come of this? __________________

03-01-2012, 11:35 AM	#9
Whiteside Customs Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1lt/rs, 2010 2ss/rs, 2004 GTO Join Date: May 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 562	It's only been 20 days since we posted this. We are working on it!

03-05-2012, 08:19 PM	#10
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	Sorry I should have checked the date of when it was posted lol __________________

03-13-2012, 09:40 AM	#11
StealthZ28 Drives: 2000 z28 Camaro-Blacked out Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 194	Very Cool... Cant wait to see it finished thats gonna be sick! Sorry for their loss seems like an awesome way to pay tribute.. __________________

03-23-2012, 03:35 PM	#12
cs02z28 Drives: 2002 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 17	Gonna be a Beautiful car when its done. __________________ Cops hate me, cause I am faster.

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