JimM
Sep 1st, 07, 8:27 AM
In 1970, I was 13 years old when "Uncle John", then 17, brought home a year old Chevy Malibu, dark blue with a black vinyl top, bench seat, 4 speed, and SS 396 on the fenders.
For this young gearhead wannabe, it was love at first sight. We spent the whole summer in that car, cruising to Oak Street Beach, and drooling thru the windows at Nickey Chevrolet and Grand Spaulding Dodge, not to mention the occasional street race down Cermak Rd.
A week ago, Uncle John took his own life, at 53 years old. The memorial service is a week from today, and I'd love to display a picture of "his" first car. Please send a hi-res pic to "Jimtakethisout@c-doc.com. That email will handle a large attachment.
Thank you.
For this young gearhead wannabe, it was love at first sight. We spent the whole summer in that car, cruising to Oak Street Beach, and drooling thru the windows at Nickey Chevrolet and Grand Spaulding Dodge, not to mention the occasional street race down Cermak Rd.
A week ago, Uncle John took his own life, at 53 years old. The memorial service is a week from today, and I'd love to display a picture of "his" first car. Please send a hi-res pic to "Jimtakethisout@c-doc.com. That email will handle a large attachment.
Thank you.