We are 5 days from D-Day (delivery)...
A thousand little details but everything is coming together. Headliner is in, door panels in, carpet, well - that stupid carpet is in place but not "finished" as there a few trim pieces left to paint. Need to adjust the kickdown, adjust the shift linkage, install a/c lines, charge system, rear lowering springs, replace the printed circuit board in the dash, etc.
No problem. - LOL! I'll throw up a few pictures when it's a little closer to done!
And Vince? Yeah, I got a set of pinchers for you...
angela
**** Delivery Day - Tomorrow 8:30am left coast time****
angela
angela
VIDEO AUDIO PICTURES !
This is gonna be awesome! Don't keep us in suspense, post as soon as you can.
I'll bring the wireless and the computer. Should be able to upload straight from the delivery site. Dad's probably going to want to take it on the Hot Rod poker run which starts at 9:30. I figure 8:30 to 9:00 - show Dad his car and then a few minutes after that to upload pictures. Then hit the road.
This big black beast is truly beautiful, sounds wonderful and runs flawlessly. It won't have a/c or a working stereo tomorrow, but it will have one very happy driver.
The only regret I have with this car is that I didn't have the time and money to get it done faster. Faster, to give him more time to enjoy it.
See you tomorrow Daddy. Best bring your oxygen. You're gonna need it.
*edit* one more regret - Steve will miss the delivery... Can't get away from work.
angela
This big black beast is truly beautiful, sounds wonderful and runs flawlessly. It won't have a/c or a working stereo tomorrow, but it will have one very happy driver.
The only regret I have with this car is that I didn't have the time and money to get it done faster. Faster, to give him more time to enjoy it.
See you tomorrow Daddy. Best bring your oxygen. You're gonna need it.
*edit* one more regret - Steve will miss the delivery... Can't get away from work.
angela
**********Dad's Drive***************
Much to my delight, all family members including handsome husband Steve were able to make the delivery time. Two fellas from the local paper were there as well. My Dad was absolutely flabbergasted. He thought he was going for a hot air balloon ride -LOL!!!
Dad did not recognize his old car. He knew that it was an SS Aero, but he thought that we found a better one and fixed it up. Dad kept walking around the car and muttering "holy $hit...." and crying. So I cried. And brother-Wayne cried. Mom cried. I think Steve manned up and stayed dry but the rest of us - sheesh, whatta bunch of wussies.
We then went on a poker run through the rogue valley. Dad drove (duh - he didn't even OFFER to let anyone else drive!) and we returned to Medford around 2pm. Dad loves the car and loves that we saved this thing for him. Loves that it will stay in the family.
Brother Wayne shot videos but I couldn't get them from his camera to this computer. So that will wait a couple of days (and yes, there is AUDIO!).
Now...I'm exhausted.... Long days and a couple of all nighters along with business trips. Going to get some sleep.
Wish you guys could have been there. You'd have loved it.
angela
Much to my delight, all family members including handsome husband Steve were able to make the delivery time. Two fellas from the local paper were there as well. My Dad was absolutely flabbergasted. He thought he was going for a hot air balloon ride -LOL!!!
Dad did not recognize his old car. He knew that it was an SS Aero, but he thought that we found a better one and fixed it up. Dad kept walking around the car and muttering "holy $hit...." and crying. So I cried. And brother-Wayne cried. Mom cried. I think Steve manned up and stayed dry but the rest of us - sheesh, whatta bunch of wussies.
We then went on a poker run through the rogue valley. Dad drove (duh - he didn't even OFFER to let anyone else drive!) and we returned to Medford around 2pm. Dad loves the car and loves that we saved this thing for him. Loves that it will stay in the family.
Brother Wayne shot videos but I couldn't get them from his camera to this computer. So that will wait a couple of days (and yes, there is AUDIO!).
Now...I'm exhausted.... Long days and a couple of all nighters along with business trips. Going to get some sleep.
Wish you guys could have been there. You'd have loved it.
angela
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EXCELLENT!!!!
Angela,
Your Dad looks perfect next to his car! You know how they say that people drive cars that reflect their personalities - salt & pepper hair and beard, all black clothes and a bad ass MC SS!!! Frickin Awesome!!!
Angela,
Your Dad looks perfect next to his car! You know how they say that people drive cars that reflect their personalities - salt & pepper hair and beard, all black clothes and a bad ass MC SS!!! Frickin Awesome!!!
Awesome!! Good on you, Angela!!
boo hoo.....
Angela,
I'm speechless.
This is a tale I've enjoyed reading for the last two years.
No dry eyes around here...including Vince.
You and Steve are awesome.
I'm speechless.
This is a tale I've enjoyed reading for the last two years.
No dry eyes around here...including Vince.
You and Steve are awesome.
Angela-
You and Steve rock. God bless you and your dad.
You and Steve rock. God bless you and your dad.
Good for you, Angela! You and Steve just accomplished something very few of us get a chance to do. Most of us probably don't realize that we should.
That look on his face says it all.
That look on his face says it all.
Angela; you're a red headed ANGEL! A daughter any dad would be so proud of, wish my kid had half the stuff you've got.
Vince; Maybe your kids are working on something for you this Sunday, besides an ulcer like mine is, lol.
Vince; Maybe your kids are working on something for you this Sunday, besides an ulcer like mine is, lol.
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Looks GREAT! Good for you guys!!
Now tell us, Did he check for WOT?
~WB
Now tell us, Did he check for WOT?
~WB
You bet your socks he did!!! I sat in the back seat and yelled "DO IT AGAIN!!!"
A most awesome day!
angela
A most awesome day!
angela
What a tale of daughter - father love ! You and Steve nailed it and Dad nailed the pedal! Congrats for being who you are.....a loving daughter what better Father's Day gift is there? ~Alan
How absolutely incredible. You and Steve just banked so much good karma that you should go right out and buy a lottery ticket.
Really, really wonderful!
Really, really wonderful!
"what better Father's Day gift is there? "
...wellll..finding a Spyder in the driveway would be nice. :)
~WB
...wellll..finding a Spyder in the driveway would be nice. :)
~WB
Thanks you guys! Dad gets to go to his first car show tomorrow. I'll get everything set up for him (tent, chairs, a cooler of "refreshments") so that he can just hang out and enjoy himself.
Cory - my speedstah brutha - sorry I was distracted during your call today... I was speed walking to the bathroom - desperately.... LOL!
Your call meant alot though, especially coming form "jibooty" or however you spell that. Good to hear from you!
angela
Cory - my speedstah brutha - sorry I was distracted during your call today... I was speed walking to the bathroom - desperately.... LOL!
Your call meant alot though, especially coming form "jibooty" or however you spell that. Good to hear from you!
angela
Angela, Steve.....This is a project of the heart....Well done.....Keep on truckin.......
Excellent, just excellent.
Angela,
I see you guys made the front page of the Medford Trib this Sunday. Barb read the story and said it was great. Congrats on a super job and what a Fathers day your dad is having! I wasn't able to make it down to the brakfast or the Cruise but maybe I'll see you up at Parts Obsolete next Saturday. You and Steve are great!
Bruce
I see you guys made the front page of the Medford Trib this Sunday. Barb read the story and said it was great. Congrats on a super job and what a Fathers day your dad is having! I wasn't able to make it down to the brakfast or the Cruise but maybe I'll see you up at Parts Obsolete next Saturday. You and Steve are great!
Bruce
Here you go, folks.....Nice story for Father's day, indeed.
gn
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090621/LIFE/906210311
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http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090621/LIFE/906210311
HOT DAMN!! Front page and nobody in my family went to jail or set anything on fire! Whoo-hoo!!!! Thanks for the link, Gordon! Bruce - good to hear from you.
We're at the show now and people keep coming up to Dad and congratulating him. It is sooooo way cool! Dad is "diggin'" it!
We put the paper on the car's windshield - pic enclosed.
angela
We're at the show now and people keep coming up to Dad and congratulating him. It is sooooo way cool! Dad is "diggin'" it!
We put the paper on the car's windshield - pic enclosed.
angela
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The Hallmark Channel, this story can be told there -- I'm just sayin' . . .
What an up-lifting saga. First it's all about the car -- then it not about the car. What an outrageous and tender thing to do. How I've enjoyed the tale as it has spun out. And on time!! Unbelieveable. You guys are solid, as in pure gold.
Be sure to include pictures of his first speeding ticket -- LOL.
What an up-lifting saga. First it's all about the car -- then it not about the car. What an outrageous and tender thing to do. How I've enjoyed the tale as it has spun out. And on time!! Unbelieveable. You guys are solid, as in pure gold.
Be sure to include pictures of his first speeding ticket -- LOL.
This has been the best thread ever to read! Angela, you are, without a doubt, the BEST!!! Congrats on a job done well & straight from the heart!