....Farewell, Thor, my buddy..... - Page 8 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 10-01-2009, 08:43 AM

There will always be a little Thor in all of them!

Chrisrp454 · 10-01-2009, 08:48 AM

So now you get a new beta Z/28 to test right!

ClaymoreZ28 · 10-01-2009, 09:39 AM

Brilliantly written.
Thank you

Also explains why Claymore - my faithful old Z28 will still be here when Anduriil arrives any day now and why she still makes me smile every morning when I fire her up and hear that V8 rumble. (and my daughter is anxiously waiting to take my place behind the wheel)

These are not just cars - not just anonymous, clockwork jelly mould designs - they connect with us at a visceral , rumbling level and make even the daily run to work a little adventure.

Thor has sparked chain lightning all over the country - so hopefully he will have a good future home.

Iheartcamaro · 10-01-2009, 09:41 AM

Well written story!!! I couldn't help but get teary-eyed! I've had my Camaro for a week now and I absolutely LOVE my car, I can't stand being away from her! I truly hope Thor finds a good home : )

FenwickHockey65 · 10-01-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Jekel

Can anyone answer why he can not buy Thor, better yet why GM can't give Thor to him?

He can buy Thor if GM sends him to auction. If Thor is sent back to fleet duty, it may be some time before he's up for sale...or other things could happen...

Doc · 10-01-2009, 09:47 AM

You know I just had an idea. We have something like 15,000 members of Camaro5 don't we? How about all of us paypal $3 to Scott so he can buy Thor! If we all do it that's $45,000 and should cover everything! To us it's what, a cup of coffee? But to him; it's our way of saying "thank you" for changing our lives for the better.

What say you fellow Camaro5 owners?

FenwickHockey65 · 10-01-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc

You know I just had an idea. We have something like 15,000 members of Camaro5 don't we? How about all of us paypal $3 to Scott so he can buy Thor! If we all do it that's $45,000 and should cover everything! To us it's what, a cup of coffee? But to him; it's our way of saying "thank you" for changing our lives for the better.

What say you fellow Camaro5 owners?

I think he said he's not allowed to take money from us or something.

LS427T · 10-01-2009, 09:52 AM

WOW!! I feel for you! That made that wet stuff in my eyes start..{ IT'S JUST A CAR} BS! IT'S MUCH MORE!!

ravensjeff · 10-01-2009, 10:00 AM

My god man I hope you don't get the Diesel Chevette back

Glad I got a chance to meet you & Thor at the last cruise with Tom Henry. Very nice get together.

How can you now live without a 2010/2011 Camaro?

the Mole · 10-01-2009, 10:01 AM

Well Scott, all good things must come to an end.... Thor was the first Camaro I was able to drive. It was a thrill I'll never forget.

Thanks
Rob

Beandip2811 · 10-01-2009, 10:09 AM

Can we all start a petition with GM to save "Thor" from an untimely demise? This car should be on the road with a owner who would appreciate it or in a traveling museum for the rest of us to apprecitate over the years. But what do I know? Its only a car right?

v6sonoma · 10-01-2009, 10:09 AM

Scott,
The emotion I am feeling now may be strange to some but to a lot of us it makes perfect sense. Cars are not just cars they are symbols. Symbols of freedom, independance, passion, symbols that remind us of going to Grandpas and Grandmas on sundays for dinner. They remind us of our past growing up spending time with our family. They are a connetion that lasts longer then the people that they remind us of. I took delivery of my car this saturday, and it is perfect. When my father sat in it he said it made him remember when he got his 69 GTO, and his eyes lit up, and the story of him being in Germany at the time and how my grandfather had to pick it up for him. Driving it home with his hat on and a big cigar in his mouth. And how all the young girls and guys were staring at him as he drove it home. I was driving it yesterday and was stopped at a light. I was fiddling around with the radio and noticed the truck in the other lane was stopped blocking traffic. The drivers head was scanning it up and down with his jaw open and he said "nice"! I smiled and revved it a few times and then said thanks and drove on my way. It made me remember the story of my grandfather. Scott thank you for helping make this possible. Dreams do come true. Thor may be leaving but he will not be forgotten. Perhaps down the line a Z28 or a convertible lies in your future. Maybe a Lacross. Someday you'll be reunited. But from the bottom of my heart Thank You.

Flaminbird · 10-01-2009, 10:10 AM

You should write a book of your memoirs Scott. So sorry that Thor is gone away :(. Tim and I really wished we could've made it up there to get more pics of you two together :(

wirebender · 10-01-2009, 10:11 AM

Thanx for sharing...not thus this, but the whole experience from the beginning. It's a sad day....
Next time you're down this way you're welcome to reminiss in my jewel anytime...seriously.

10-01-2009, 08:48 AM	#100
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,532 View My Garage	So now you get a new beta Z/28 to test right! __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

10-01-2009, 09:39 AM	#101
ClaymoreZ28 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cary, North Carolina USA Posts: 480 View My Garage	Brilliantly written. Thank you Also explains why Claymore - my faithful old Z28 will still be here when Anduriil arrives any day now and why she still makes me smile every morning when I fire her up and hear that V8 rumble. (and my daughter is anxiously waiting to take my place behind the wheel) These are not just cars - not just anonymous, clockwork jelly mould designs - they connect with us at a visceral , rumbling level and make even the daily run to work a little adventure. Thor has sparked chain lightning all over the country - so hopefully he will have a good future home. __________________ SSMAUG - IOM 2SS/RS/6M Breathing Fire since October 8th 2009 !

10-01-2009, 09:47 AM	#104
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	You know I just had an idea. We have something like 15,000 members of Camaro5 don't we? How about all of us paypal $3 to Scott so he can buy Thor! If we all do it that's $45,000 and should cover everything! To us it's what, a cup of coffee? But to him; it's our way of saying "thank you" for changing our lives for the better. What say you fellow Camaro5 owners? __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

10-01-2009, 10:00 AM	#107
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	My god man I hope you don't get the Diesel Chevette back Glad I got a chance to meet you & Thor at the last cruise with Tom Henry. Very nice get together. How can you now live without a 2010/2011 Camaro? __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

10-01-2009, 10:01 AM	#108
the Mole Retired but not done! Drives: '66 Impala '06 HHR '03 FJR1300 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oshawa Posts: 400	Well Scott, all good things must come to an end.... Thor was the first Camaro I was able to drive. It was a thrill I'll never forget. Thanks Rob __________________ Disclaimer:Anything posted by me "the Mole" is my own opinions and thoughts , and don't necessarily represent the positions,strategies or opinions of GM. This is where I've ridden my bike.

10-01-2009, 08:43 AM	#99
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	There will always be a little Thor in all of them!

10-01-2009, 09:41 AM	#102
Iheartcamaro Drives: RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 27	Well written story!!! I couldn't help but get teary-eyed! I've had my Camaro for a week now and I absolutely LOVE my car, I can't stand being away from her! I truly hope Thor finds a good home : )

10-01-2009, 09:52 AM	#106
LS427T Drives: 2002 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2	WOW!! I feel for you! That made that wet stuff in my eyes start..{ IT'S JUST A CAR} BS! IT'S MUCH MORE!!

10-01-2009, 10:09 AM	#109
Beandip2811 #25263 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 348 View My Garage	Can we all start a petition with GM to save "Thor" from an untimely demise? This car should be on the road with a owner who would appreciate it or in a traveling museum for the rest of us to apprecitate over the years. But what do I know? Its only a car right? __________________

10-01-2009, 10:09 AM	#110
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Scott, The emotion I am feeling now may be strange to some but to a lot of us it makes perfect sense. Cars are not just cars they are symbols. Symbols of freedom, independance, passion, symbols that remind us of going to Grandpas and Grandmas on sundays for dinner. They remind us of our past growing up spending time with our family. They are a connetion that lasts longer then the people that they remind us of. I took delivery of my car this saturday, and it is perfect. When my father sat in it he said it made him remember when he got his 69 GTO, and his eyes lit up, and the story of him being in Germany at the time and how my grandfather had to pick it up for him. Driving it home with his hat on and a big cigar in his mouth. And how all the young girls and guys were staring at him as he drove it home. I was driving it yesterday and was stopped at a light. I was fiddling around with the radio and noticed the truck in the other lane was stopped blocking traffic. The drivers head was scanning it up and down with his jaw open and he said "nice"! I smiled and revved it a few times and then said thanks and drove on my way. It made me remember the story of my grandfather. Scott thank you for helping make this possible. Dreams do come true. Thor may be leaving but he will not be forgotten. Perhaps down the line a Z28 or a convertible lies in your future. Maybe a Lacross. Someday you'll be reunited. But from the bottom of my heart Thank You. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

10-01-2009, 10:10 AM	#111
Flaminbird Drives: 2000 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 480	You should write a book of your memoirs Scott. So sorry that Thor is gone away :(. Tim and I really wished we could've made it up there to get more pics of you two together :( __________________

10-01-2009, 10:11 AM	#112
wirebender Drives: 2017 ZL1, A10, White, sunroof, nav Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 720 View My Garage	Thanx for sharing...not thus this, but the whole experience from the beginning. It's a sad day.... Next time you're down this way you're welcome to reminiss in my jewel anytime...seriously.

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