Hey Folks As some of you may remember I lost my younger brother last June and he left his Son a 69 Mustang in progress. Tonight I called him up and took him to his first cruise-in and we talked about finishing the mustang up this summer after he graduates. Gotta put quarter panels on both sides and get it painted. anyway he said he had come up with a idea of putting a metal plaque on the monte carlo bar saying in memory of Dad which I thought was a cool idea. Also he was talking about where he would get the money and I was pleased to tell him IRS was funding a good part of it so that made him happy. I look forward to the day we can go on our cars but I know its gonna take at least a summer to get it ready to paint. Just wanted to share something that really made me happy. I think hes coming with us to the VA mini-meet also. At least some good is coming out of all the Bad. If only it was a Maverick or Comet but at least it is a Mach1. Just wanted to share that with Y'all Thanks Tim
I totally know how that goes. I am working on fixing up a 1985 Mercury Cougar LS with the 302. I am doing this car in memory of my lost mother, so I know where you are coming from. It always makes you feel good to know you are doing something you knew that someone you knew very closely wanted. This is the reason I am taking the time to fix up a 1985. With the Comet I am working on and all. Nice to hear that something good can come from a loss like that. Hope it goes well for you two.
Your post made me choke up a little. Even though my Dad passed away almost 20 years ago there isnt a day I dont miss him. My first experience ever working on a car was helping him repair a rusty floor panel in our 1960 Rambler. Sounds like an excellent idea. I'd make 2 so you could put one in the interior too.
For Mavaholic Oh and I know its not a 56 but there was a sweet 67 Ranchero there. Heres the pic, It had gotten dark when I took it but it was a sweet ride.
I know what you mean as well. My Father had a really bad stroke that should have killed him. Every Doctor says there is no way My dad should be here much less at 90 percent normal since the stroke. The cougar I call mine is really a father son project. His stroke happend 3and a half years ago. When he was on his death bed he said alot things to me ( Even as incoherent as he was) I understood that day would change our relationship forever no matter what happend. He wasn't the best dad growing up(not that I was the best son either) but the last years have been great. We are still working together to finish this car so he can at least drive it once. He is on borrowed time. I know it is mine when he is gone but that is no comfort. I plan on getting a plaque made as well. In memory of him when the unavoidable happens. I just want to crusie with my old man once together Mav and Cougar are you listening GOD?? Good Luck and not so good things seem to bring unexpected good. I agree with Dan, Cherish life each day.
AS you know I lost my Dad last October, each day is better. But I wish we could have one more drive. He is the one who made me get the Maverickk 22 years ago...and I thank him. I was rubbing the paint out today and thinking of him often, then we went fro a drive.
