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Posted by Chief Strobel (Member # 2078) on :
 
All I can say is WOW! What a great car. I can't believe how awesome that car is to drive.

I already had a Vette playing with me during my first drive (he never could pass me). I drove it to over to a local speed shop, and everybody came outside to greet the car. A guy in a completely restored 67 Mustang parked his car and even walked over to pay homage.

Definitely a head turn-er, you were all right. I'm so happy I made this purchase. Tom Henry is going to ship it for me this weekend. I'll have to wait to drive it in Colorado, we're getting snow this weekend.

I meet up with Tom on Sunday; I can't wait to thank him for being so flexible with me on this.

The sound is just awesome, those GMMG pipes are music to my ears, even though I still can't hear well, I can feel it.

Oh, I almost forgot. Can anyone tell me why on earth there is a 6th gear in that beast? As if I need it.

By the way, the person who posted the picture of the Monterey Maroon Camaro with the fender strips and Tom Henry sun visor logo, that's the car, (see the Tom Henry SS is almost mine post).

I didn't know Tom added those cool goodies to my new ride. It looks awesome.
 

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Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
 
Excellent, congrats. We need pics as soon as you can!
 

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Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
 
Congratulations on your purchase! That car is just plain AWESOME and we all hope you really enjoy it.

 

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Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
 

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Originally posted by Chief Strobel:
Can anyone tell me why on earth there is a 6th gear in that beast?

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so you can get 27-28mpg on the hwy!

congrats Chief!
 

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Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on :
 
Congrats!!
 

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Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
 
Congrats on the new car. Sorry about the forthcoming snow but it will melt fast. HAve fun and enjoy.
 

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Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
 
Awesome!! Enjoy the SS! Talk about envious, hehe. Hopefully we'll meet up someday so I can see it and meet you.
 

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Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
 
The reason it has those stripes is because its a B4C car. It began life as a B4C Z28 and was transformed to a TH SS.
 

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Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :
 
And you have the honor of having the only one done in that color
 

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Posted by 67&02 (Member # 1570) on :
 
Congrats! Hope to see it and you around!
 

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Posted by Chief Strobel (Member # 2078) on :
 
Thanks for the kind comments. Guess what, I think the MOD bug is starting to bite with that post about the PPC header purchase.

For the Castle Rock, CO post. Where abouts are you compared to Colorado Springs. Maybe we can meet up next week.

As for the rest of you, you can bet I'll be at the next big Camaro gathering as long as I'm not deployed to some far off third world country with lights getting my butt shot off. One purple hart medal is enough.

Do you really think it's a B4C Camaro. I thought those only came in hard tops and not T-tops. Please confirm for me. Thanks
 

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Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
 
Glad to hear it Chief, take care.
 

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Posted by Big A (Member # 1761) on :
 
Congrats!!! You'll enjoy it.
 

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Posted by 1-35 anniverasy LE (Member # 2040) on :
 
very ,very, nice! gotta love that color, probably wont see in person ,im way up here in washington state ,bummer.... ..beauuuuuuuuutiful car !
thanks for putting your life on the line for your fellow countryman, dont i wish we could all just get along!!!
 

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Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
 

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Originally posted by Chief Strobel:

Do you really think it's a B4C Camaro. I thought those only came in hard tops and not T-tops. Please confirm for me. Thanks

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Well, when I made the stripes and dashplates for Tom they were supposed to be for the B4C cars only. He may have decided to put them on other cars too. I really don't know. I do know that the car began life as a Z28 though. It's the only Monterey Maroon TH car. It wasn't painted by the dealer and SLP never made a maroon SS.
 

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Posted by Chief Strobel (Member # 2078) on :
 
As for the B4C option. I think Tom made have added that just for lil ol me. I get to see him today and will thank him. I do agree it started out as a Z-28. Tom and crew had trouble getting more SS's in so they added the SS options along with the racing package. Added a hefty price to the final product, but I'm not complaining.

Can't wait to pick it up in Colorado Springs. I fly out on Monday for Colorado. Hope the snow is gone and sun is out.
 

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Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :
 
Chief I may be wrong but I think your car already has headers as part of the TH package for the boost in HP. I know you will enjoy I have several friends who have the Tom Henry's and they love them
 

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Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
 

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Originally posted by Mike2001SS:
Chief I may be wrong but I think your car already has headers as part of the TH package for the boost in HP. I know you will enjoy I have several friends who have the Tom Henry's and they love them

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Not if it's a 380 HP. Only the 435s got the headers.
 

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Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
 
Very Cool!
...Now it's time for you (who well deserves) to enjoy that car. Like was mentioned earlier, ...when you have it home, ...be sure to post some pics...

PS: posters on the way...

Kevin
 

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Posted by killabee (Member # 860) on :
 
We're gonna need some GMMG experts,
I thought they had FLP headers.
SO we're you in Pittsburgh, what shop did
you take it too.
 

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Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
 

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Originally posted by killabee:
We're gonna need some GMMG experts,
I thought they had FLP headers.
SO we're you in Pittsburgh, what shop did
you take it too.

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Originally posted by Chief Strobel:
For the Castle Rock, CO post. Where abouts are you compared to Colorado Springs. Maybe we can meet up next week.

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Just 30 Minutes north. Let me know if you have time (email) I also would like to shake your hand (my signature doesn't count on a Camaro). The weather should be beautiful!

[ 14. September 2003, 08:57 PM: Message edited by: 67&02 ]
 

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Posted by Chief Strobel (Member # 2078) on :
 
Chief I may be wrong but I think your car already has headers as part of the TH package for the boost in HP. I know you will enjoy I have several friends who have the Tom Henry's and they love them

Everyone is right, they do not have headers. Tom tells me they were "ported" to help with the air flow. Tom's 435 does not have headers either, his are ported also. I think you can add and delete what ever you like when setting up the order with GMMG.

I'll drop you an email "Castle Rock" when I get the car.

I'll take you all up on the handshake and Dinner (Scott) thanks again for your kind words and friendship. It means a lot to me. When I arrived in Butler I had WPXI, WTAE, Fox 53, and KDKA news camera's all over the place. It was a big surprise and wonderful reception back into Western PA. I leave this morning for Colorado and look forward to not doing any more TV interviews or radio stations. I'm just an average soldier who got wounded, nothing more. Some folks here pegged me for a hero. I explained to them that a hero is someone who has done something heroic. I've not done anything heroic I want to reserve those titles to the men and women who truly deserve it. I said paint me a patriot and I'll sign on to that.

Again I want to thank all of you patriots for your continued support of the men and women in uniform. I can't wait to meet each and every one of you at a future gathering. I'll be the one with the Maroon Camaro and the big smile on my face. See you soon.

Patrick
 

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Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
 
Congrats on that wonderful Camaro! I thought that I posted the correct pictures of that Tom Henry Camaro. Enjoy that ride to the fullest!
 

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Posted by Macky (Member # 1427) on :
 
Congrats Chief!

Take care of your new baby.

You have a PM.
 

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Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :
 
Congrats! From one pround owner of a GMMG car to another - I know you'll love it!

Although mine has a few extra ponies . . .
 

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