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66 SS finally back on track

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I got my 66 out of storage today after eight years. It's still a little dusty. I purchased it from a buddy who had taken it off the frame and had it painted ten years ago. It is an original Black with Red interior, California, smog, 4spd, 396 325 hp car. It has the born with engine and trans along with POP and CA black plates. It spent all of its miles in CA as you can tell by the original floors and trunk. He didn't get the red interior color correct, but at this point that will be easy to fix. I also need to get some of the front suspension detailed correctly. We put the engine together last weekend and will be painting it and installing it soon. I took the car to my brother's shop today that has a lift and am excited to get it going again after all these years. I have Dale's cd but will probably be bugging and asking you original restoration guys more questions as I go along. :) I'm trying to put it back together as factory correct as possible.
 

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#561 ·
Len, so sorry for your devistating loss, I cannot imaging losing one of my daughters. Even though we have never met I do consider you a friend.

Ten years ago my world was turned upside down by the sudden loss of my wife. At the time I was finishing up the rebuild of the 396 from my red SS. I didn't open the shop door for four months. At six months I found the will to finish it up, and then moved on to other Chevelle projects with new passion.

My point is, lean on your family and friends for support, take time to heal, and in time you will find purpose again.

Again, so sorry for your loss.
Bill W
 
#562 ·
Len, I know how you feel, I lost my son 26 years ago. Everyone mourns differently for me praying, talking about my son and remembering all the good times helped me, also getting back to work helped. I can tell you as time passes it will get easier. I know I will see my son again. Like Bill said lean on you friends and family.

Sorry for your loss
Bob
 
#564 ·
My God Len, I just read the latest news! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I do not care what anyone says, there is NOTHING like losing a child. You have many friends and admirers'. This is where you will need them the most. Take their help when they offer. Sometimes it is all they can offer and most are sincere. You will need lots of down time and talking. Take it. Get back on the project as soon as you can as it will be one medicine that you will really need and one that will help. May God bless you and your family.
 
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That is terrible news, Len, and I cannot imagine the pain you are in. Let your friends here know what we can do to help you.

My Dad passed relatively young, when I was 36. He was my best car buddy, so I did not turn a screw on anything for about 3 years. I can tell you the longer you wait to get back into the swing, the harder it is to get going again. So try to make yourself go out and tinker on your toys now and then, even if for just an hour.

You will never forget or get over your loss, but eventually you'll come to realize that your Daughter would want you to be as happy as you can be under these circumstances, by spending time doing the things that you enjoy.

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff
 
#570 ·
Len, I was very excited to see that you were posting something, I figured it was about the car, reading your post about losing your daughter was a total gut punch.
My Dad passed away at 61, 12 yrs ago. My Mom's Brother just passed away last Monday morning. Don't play the I should a done this, or could a done that game. Peace comes when we think about things that are lovely, honest, just, anything that's good, think about those things.
I'm praying for you and your family.

Shawn