New stablemate, WRONG reason
Racer
Joined: Aug 2008
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sorry to hear my friend! That is a great 90 ZR1. I have a friend around here that has the exact same car. We take them for a high speed cruise a couple times a year. Your dad was a blessed man to be able to own a ZR1. 99+% of the people on this planet will never understand how awesome that 90ZR1 is.
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 455
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From: Williamsburg VA
Sorry to hear about your dad. I pray that God provides you strength and comfort in the days ahead and I look forward to the posts in the future when you take your son out in Grampa's corvette and begin the process of passing the torch!
God Bless.
Mike
God Bless.
Mike
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 119
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From: San Jose CA
Sorry for you loss bro. I lost my dad on Christmas day back in '07. We lost him to cancer. Before he passed I told him I wanted a vette and it was a dream of mine to own one. He's not much of a car guy but he told me to get it if it meant that much to me. As soon as I got it I took him for a ride and then he understood why it was a dream of mine. To this day I feel better knowing my dad wanted me to own it. For that reason alone I'm never gonna get rid of my vette. Time heals all wounds bro, sorry again for your loss.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 752
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From: Palm Harbor Florida
So sorry for your loss....
I went thru the same thing in '95-my dad passed away and his first vette (and last) was a 1974 he bought new( that was supposed to be mine-LONGGGGG story there) ! However, my Mom was alive then so she kept the car until she died in '06; then I inherited my father's car. But you know what? I have an '08 and eventually you come to terms with all this and when the time is right, and only you know when that is, you probably will let it go too! I think its a way of moving on in life but the memory of the car will always stay with you.
Good Luck and I truely still feel your pain!
Good Luck and I truely still feel your pain!
Last edited by C6roadster; Jun 12, 2009 at 11:57 PM.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 318
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From: Temecula CA
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Mine passed away suddenly not long ago, but it does get better in time, and now the sadness is gone, but the memories remain. I hope it is that way for you too, and you will have that great car to remember him!
Team Owner
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From: Middle TN by way of KY, OH, VA, IL, CA, FL, NY, SC, HI
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,535
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From: Arkansas
Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure you had great memories of you riding with your dad in his ZR1. It's interesting how many of us hold on to cars that mean a lot to the relatives that owned them before us, I have an old Oldsmobile that used to be my grandmothers, and I still won't get rid of it. Enjoy driving his pride and joy and create new memories in it as well! God bless...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,186
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From: Virginia Beach VA
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,’18,’19
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Try to think of the good times you had with your dad and imagine him being happy in that ZR-1. I know losing someone close to you is hard and may take sometime before you can get pass it. God Bless you and your family.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,289
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From: Providence Forge, VA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Sorry for your loss brother. I think of my Dad every day even though its been a few years. Glad you're able to care for his 'Vette, that's the way he would have wanted it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,350
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From: Hoschton Georgia
If your dad did not have a special tag on it. I would apply for
"Dad 2009" and keep the car forever.(just a thought)..... It's a wonderful thing when a dad and son or daughter have that special relationship between each other. Memories live forever !!
Peace and fond memories be with you.
"Dad 2009" and keep the car forever.(just a thought)..... It's a wonderful thing when a dad and son or daughter have that special relationship between each other. Memories live forever !!
Peace and fond memories be with you.