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General Discussion / Re: Vintage Picture of Mom's 67 SS/RS

« on: January 09, 2018, 11:37:48 PM »

Welcome aboard Bill and great picture & story of one loaded up 67. And great colors as well! Was that you in the back seat with the blonde hair? LOL

Thanks guys!  That’s my little brother in the back seat. I remember that day very well actually.  I was 14 when I took that picture. I told mom to “rev it up!”  Well, not exactly being aware of what I meant, she floored it in park. And just held it there!!!!!  Until the engine died. It wouldn’t start for a bit until the lifters bled down.   

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General Discussion / Vintage Picture of Mom's 67 SS/RS

« on: January 09, 2018, 08:29:48 PM »

Hello everyone.  Thought I'd say hello and break the ice with a quick pic.

Dad worked for a GM subsidiary in Indy and this car was provided as a GM Executive car for 6 months ( I think that was the duration) then available for purchase so Dad bought it at that time for Mom's daily driver.
 
The specs included ac/tilt/wood wheel, ps, power windows, PDFB, posi 10 bolt, powerglide, 350/295, cruise, AM/FM, red deluxe int, headrests, full gauges, fold down back seat, luggage rack, bumper guards, etc...etc...  No 8 track tape deck I remember was the big thing they always said the car was missing. 
This was certainly a special car.  I learned about cars working on it with with Dad doing valve jobs and stuff.  They sold it in 1975 for a more reliable family car and the guy who bought it totaled it before he got the title transferred.  Sad ending, sorry.
Since then I've had 13 different 67-69 Camaros and all were special in different ways, but this is the one that started the passion for me.

Bill