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Bad start to 2022, RIP Dad

Discussion in 'Help From Above' started by Brandon Cocola, Jan 22, 2022.

  1. Brandon Cocola

    Brandon Cocola Well-Known Member

    So my dad had some health issues and on January 3 he wasn't feeling well by the 6th he was in the icu with covid. I got to talk to him for the last time on the 10th and he was gone by the 18th. :(

    He was the person who got me into cars. He was a mechanic and sold cars. I remember story's of his cars and was always around him as a kid in the garage. I remember sitting in his 65 Oldsmobile 442 with a red interior and the key went in the dash. He sold that car and bought a 66 cutlass a few years back and started collecting parts. So now I want to finish the cutlass into the car my dad talked about drag racing and I remember as a kid. But I would rather have my dad.:(

    Unfortunately for my skylark that moves it back further in the long line. Since it needs the most work of my cars it is starting to not make sense to keep it. It was going to be my tribute car to my cousin 70 Stage car, who has also passed but now may not be the time for that.
     
  2. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

    I am sorry to read this.
    I do hope you can get both cars done.
     
  3. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    My heart is aching for you Brandon,so sorry,prayers for you and your family.
     
  4. JESUPERCAT

    JESUPERCAT No Slow Boat

    Brandon sorry to hear about your Dad. My Wildcat GS was last registered in 2002. Life kept pushing its redo to 2nd place. I'm finishing my Son's 72 240Z as he and I had discussed before we lost him. Keep your car and finish it when your heart and time/money allows.
    Prayers for you in these times
     
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  5. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^VERY GOOD advice! You are going to be going through all sorts of emotions, give yourself time to grieve before making any big decisions on your passions.
     
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  6. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    I'm sorry for your loss Brandon. Sounds like your Dad was a great guy.
     
  7. breakinbuick11

    breakinbuick11 Platinum Level Contributor

    So sorry to hear. Thinking about you and your family
     
  8. Brandon Cocola

    Brandon Cocola Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys. Unfortunately I have a 2 car garage with 1 car lean to on the back in upstate New York. Which I have my 81 Camaro that I have been working on and off for almost 20 years, not going anywhere. Next a 92 Camaro that my buddy had for a little longer and I rode in and worked on with him until he got married and moved out of state, not going anywhere. Next is the skylark that I bought to try to make the clone of my cousin car that his son has. So I could sell this one and get one at a later time to make a clone. Then there's my dad's car, not going anywhere. It's mostly a matter of storage and time and I can get back to it later and maybe start with something that needs less time.
     
  9. Prairie Piston

    Prairie Piston Well-Known Member

    Brandon, I lost my dad when I was 19. I’ve kept his last car.. the one we were going to do together. I’ve moved it all over in pieces and raised my family. I am finally putting it back together and will have it on the road this spring. Is it perfect… no but after 25 years I am going to enjoy the hell out of it. Drive the tires off of it. It’s been an emotional journey and I r felt my dad with me every step of the way. Can’t wait to take the first drive with him

    Guess what I am trying to say is keep it, you will get it done in time and I my condolences to you and family
     
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  10. CCM

    CCM Gold Level Contributor

    Very sorry for your loss.
     
  11. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Sorry for your loss. RIP dad.
     
  12. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Sorry for your loss, Brandon.
     
  13. Bens99gtp

    Bens99gtp Well-Known Member

    Sorry to hear for your lose, my father passed away just short of 2 years ago, he was my best friend, business partner, racing buddy, we did alot together, everyday is still a struggle with emotions from one area or another, just don't do anything big too fast. Once something is gone its rare to get it back. We had many projects we were picking at. Sone remain others do not. Take time and handle you and your family first
     
  14. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    So sorry to hear man....
     
  15. Redmanf1

    Redmanf1 Gold Level Contributor

    Sorry to hear this kind of news. Sorry for your loss...
     
  16. GKMoz

    GKMoz Gary / Moz

    My condolences on the passing of your dad
     
  17. bostoncat68

    bostoncat68 Platinum Level Contributor

    Very sorry to read this….my condolences.
     
  18. thebuick

    thebuick Well-Known Member

    Brandon sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. stay strong. You have our support.
     
  19. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss and good luck with your cars
     
  20. Michael_G

    Michael_G Living the Dream... Fast with Class...

    Sorry for your loss... If you will, please share the Cutlass transformation.
    -MIG
     

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