Thanks Dad.....
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From: Oregon
Thanks Dad.....
Hi,
I joined this forum many years ago when I was looking for gift ideas for his 2007 LT3 Red Corvette. He really loved it. He kept it garaged the entire time and always had a smile on his face when he drove it. 4 months ago I was enjoying a bourbon with him, 2 weeks later he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He passed away on September 9 and left me his corvette. It has just under 60,000 miles. I am 6'6" tall so corvettes have always been a struggle to fit in. I am surprised that I actually fit in it pretty well. He had some crazy flames on the front and it is heading into the paint shop in 2 weeks to get it back to it's original beauty. I plan to give it to my Son someday. I look forward to interacting on these forums and maybe meeting a few people here in Eugene, OR area.. I will post a few pics once it is back from the paint shop. It has the red/black interior. If anyone is dying to see the flames before they are gone let me know and I will post a pic hah.
I joined this forum many years ago when I was looking for gift ideas for his 2007 LT3 Red Corvette. He really loved it. He kept it garaged the entire time and always had a smile on his face when he drove it. 4 months ago I was enjoying a bourbon with him, 2 weeks later he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He passed away on September 9 and left me his corvette. It has just under 60,000 miles. I am 6'6" tall so corvettes have always been a struggle to fit in. I am surprised that I actually fit in it pretty well. He had some crazy flames on the front and it is heading into the paint shop in 2 weeks to get it back to it's original beauty. I plan to give it to my Son someday. I look forward to interacting on these forums and maybe meeting a few people here in Eugene, OR area.. I will post a few pics once it is back from the paint shop. It has the red/black interior. If anyone is dying to see the flames before they are gone let me know and I will post a pic hah.
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Wow, you actually joined the Forum 13 years ago. Well welcome back 
I’m very sorry for the passing of your Dad
Maybe leave a pic of the flames in his memory, but go ahead and now enjoy your Corvette.
I’m very sorry for the passing of your Dad
Maybe leave a pic of the flames in his memory, but go ahead and now enjoy your Corvette.
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Sorry about losing your Dad, I am sure you'll honor him by continuing to care for his Corvette... Good Luck
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Condolences on the passing of your dad.
Best of luck with the Corvette and welcome to the forum.
Best of luck with the Corvette and welcome to the forum.
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