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.
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
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^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.
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.
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
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
