Lost a car guy and buddy last nite.

[fordnutz]

At 1:20 this morning my Dad passed away at 78. He had several illnesses, none of which he would recover from. My Mom and sister and I were at his side. He wasn't a car guy in the strictest sense, but he allowed me to be one. when I was a teen his car always sat out in the snow and cold and my junk, usually non-running, occupied the garage. He never complained about it either. Only on one occasion did he get upset and that is when my parents went on holiday for 3 weeks and he came home and couldn't get in the driveway because of all the cars I had accumulated while he was away. He never built a car, but always enjoyed showing off my cars at the car events he attended with us. I only wish I could have finished my T tub in time for him to take a ride. He really liked that car. Gonna miss my buddy. Nutz

[G V Gordon]

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Lost Dad about 9 years ago. Sounds like you had a good relationship. That counts for a lot.
George

[Gas_Tires_Oil]

Very sorry to hear about your dad nutz. He sounded like a great guy. May he rest in peace. My condolences.

[Missing Link]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif My condolences

[Byron Crump]

Sorry to hear it, will be thinking of you.

[Brother Bob]

Keep your chin up and cherish the time you shared.
I need to go see my Pop this weekend.....
My condolences to you and your family.

[superbell]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Losing anybody in your life is tough, but to lose your Dad and your Mom is the roughest. Remember the good times and carry those with you. Rick

[raven]

My deepest condolences.
r

[mercury Bill]

I'm really sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family can be strong in this time of need. Best wishes Bill

[InjectorTim]

sounds like he lived a good life, my deepest condolences

[52Chief]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm glad you have good memories of him to share with us.

[Spitfire1776]

My condolescences out to you and your family.

[kritz]

i'm sorry to hear about your loss...you have my condolences.
if you need anything, let your extended family here at the hamb know.

[Petejoe]

Sounds from your discription. Your pop was a guy who gave you room to grow up and shared and was proud of your accomplishments. I would like to extend my sorrow to you and your family. I too lost my father ten years ago. I miss him everyday. PJ

[40StudeDude]

Condolences...best buds are very hard to lose, especially those that gave you life.

R-

[Dan]

my prayers are with you and your family...

[Harrison]

Man, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad.

I dread the day mine goes.

JH

[JOECOOL]

When my dad left I had not spoken with him for years ,I can't even remember why now.You were lucky with your father and I think he was too.Good sons are just as important as good fathers.

[Kerry]

My heart goes out for you. I lost my Dad when I was 8 1/2. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

[hotrodladycrusr]

I'd also like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Rest assured your father WILL be by your side as you take that first ride in the T.

[Church]

I think I dread the moment of my dad passing more than any other. Hopefully yours went peacefully knowing you were by his side. Deepest condolences.

[41ChevyTrucker]

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

[A32Flathead]

My thoughts are with you.

[porknbeaner]

Nutz,
Sorry to hear it friend. My Ol' Man want a year ago in Jan. You can always say that he's in a better place but that doesn't change the fact that he's gone.
I'm hear if you need something
The PknBner

[atch]

so sorry. i'll keep you and yours in my prayers...

[mr57]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Pat. My condolences...

[safariknut]

My deepest condolences to you and your family.It sounds as though you and your dad had a very strong relationship.I didn't get to meet my father until I was 44 years old,but we enjoyed a very close relationship until he left us at the age of 91.He's still with me in spirit and I'm sure your dad will be also.
Ray

[jdubbya]

My thoughts are with you. -Joe

[Fast Elvis]

When I must leave you for a little while,
Please go on bravely with a gallant smile
And for my sake and in my name,
Live on and do all things the same,
Spend not your life in empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer,
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near.

My best wishes to you ....I hope my poem will help with some healing....God bless!

[momentumfoto]

I am sorry to hear... but he will ride in your T with you everywhere you go.

[Big A]

Sorry to hear it. My thoughts are with you.

Thought I lost mine last year, he had a close call and spent awhile in the hospital. Made me realize how close we are.

[Boyd Who]

Sorry to hear of your loss. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Slick50]

Sad news indeed. Cherish the memories of good times and the things you shared. Kinda makes you grow up fast doesn't it?
My prayers are with you and your family.

[TheRev]

Ford,i'm real sorry to hear this,my ol man is 74 this year,i dread the day.My heart goes out to you and yours.

[Deyomatic]

Sorry to hear that, hang in there.

[JamesG]

My prayer's go out to you and yours friend. Like someone said earlier, cheerish the all good times.

You'll see him again one day.

[whodaky]

Sorry to hear of your lose, my thoughts are with you. My father will be 80 in a few weeks, he is not travelling to well at the moment. So I feel for your lose

[rustymetal]

sorry to hear this, my condolences

[yorgatron]

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[Twisted Okie]

Very sorry to hear about your Dad. He sounds alot like my own. I lost my Dad four years ago. Its a hard thing to go through and there isn't much anyone can say to make you feel better about it. I take comfort in knowing that my Dad isn't hurting anymore and is probably playing golf at this very moment. You and your Dad will be in my prayers.

[chromedRAT]

sorry for your loss, man.

[JimC]

Thinking of you and your family.
I lost my dad when he was 58.
Every day, I use something he taught me.
As HRLC said, he will be with you when you drive the tub.

Jim

[MBTex]

Your family are in our prayers.

[williebill]

Can't say anything that hasn't already been said here,but I lost my dad 9 years ago,and I still miss him.He lived to be 86,but it's never long enough.Be glad you could be with him at the end.I remember driving home late from work one night,thinking about going by to see my mom and dad,and trying to justify not going to see them.I could get some good garage time in if I skipped the visit.Then "Cats in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin came on the radio.I listened to the words,turned the car around,and went to brighten up an old man and an old womans day.To those who still have their folks,remember.....they won't be around forever.....Sorry for your loss

[59BuickWagon]

Sounds like you've got a lot of fond memories to keep you dad alive in your heart and mind. I lost my dad two years ago and hardly a day goes by that I think of him in some way when I'm doing something the way he taught me. He influensed your life a lot more than you realize now, but you'll become more aware as time goes on - and it will.

Condolences to you and your family.

Dennis

[Bob K]

Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences.

Bob

[QQMOON]

Sorry to hear
JR

[Tinbender]

Sorry to hear., I lost my mom recently. It's not easy, but it gets better.

[gotcha]

Keep yer head up man...Just remember dad's watching...Keep him proud...Prayers

JP

[29EHV8]

Pat,I'm sorry to hear bout you losin your pal.Godspeed....Shiny

[littledeucecoupe427]

I'm sorry for you. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[LIMEY]

Sorry to hear it, think of the good times & picture things you did together......they will stay with you forever.
pass on his qualities to the younger ones in your family as i'm sure he did with you.

[jub]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

[side_valve]

Very sorry to hear that. Good Dads are really very special. I lost my Dad 3 years ago - he's the reason I'm into hot rods. I have all his tools and he engraved his initials on everyone - makes me feel good to use those tools. I wish he could have seen my a-bone running

[singledownloop]

my condolences,sounds like he was a good guy.......

[old beet]

So sorry to hear. My dad is 89, I dread the day....OLDBEET

[Johnboy]

Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. There is a closeness in the car culture thing second to none, very similar to the racing fraternity. But when it's as close as your dad, the loss is immeasurable! If someone knocks at your door in the future talking about God, ask them if they have a brochure "When someone you love dies". I think you will find it to be most comforting. My dad and my brother both were car nuts. My dad, in his late 50's, had a 40 Ford 2 door sedan with an early Chrysler Hemi in it. He and my mom would come back from shopping and dad would always have a story about some kid he had left in the dust at a stop light! My brother loved cars and was both a dry lakes racer and drag racer. He too had a 40 Ford, but his was a coupe with a 314 cu.in Ford flathead (is that big or what!) and use to race out at the old Santa Ana drag strip back in the 50's. So when they both passed away, dad in 69 and my brother in 2001, it left a big gap in my life. But the brochure I mentioned above was very encouraging. Your dad sounds like even though he wasn't a builder, he was one heck of a nice guy who liked cars. Finish your T like you were building it for him.

[Fat Hack]

Man, my heart is with you. I know it's difficult, but it will get better...

"Life is the but the Childhood of our Immortality."

...and to live in the hearts of those we leave behind,
is never to die.

I'll play "That's My Job" by Conway Twitty tonight in your honor, and extend a prayer to you and yours.

[Detonator]

My condolences to you and your family. I hope you have a bunch of good memories to keep you going. I know you'll catch yourself "talkin" to your dad now and then. When you're out in your shop. When you're driving your tub. When you're checkin' out a car you'd like to share with him. Best to you. Dave.

[shoebox72]

Be strong. My condolences go out to you and your family.

Billy

[fab32]

This is very sad news indeed. I lost my father 2 yrs ago and its still fresh in my mind. Like many have said, keep him in your thoughts and finish the tub in his honor.
My condolences to you and your family.

Frank

[Zapato]

your dad sounds a lot like mine was, miss the hell out of him. the memories and good times stay with us always so in fact they're never gone.

[roadstar]

The fact that you refer to your dad as your buddy tells me you had a very special relationship. Not every father and son have that kind of bond. I know you will miss him, but remember how lucky you are that he was your dad AND your good friend.