is it cool to name a project after a friend that just died?

Hey guys a very good friend of mine died of "CANCER" today. Worked with him for 15 years plus. What do you guys think about naming a project after a deceased friend? Is it morbid or just a way of honoring them? I look at it as just a way to remember my friend......"LEFTY".....

 

That's something only YOU can decide.

 

I know a guy that named his bike after his son who died in a accident. HRP

 

My Roadster is a collection of parts I got from friends, many that have since passed on, I think about every one when I'm working on it. Every car out there is filled with memories. Bob

 

I agree with this. I have like all of us had several friends that have passed and were a big part of my life. I have named or call some things by their names. But oddly enough only one name has stuck. It's Louise after my Grandma for my '54 Chevy. But it came easy and feels right. Whatever you decide it was meant to be.

Sorry about your friend-





Tim

 

My '55 will always be in honor of my grandfather, the original owner, but it would be weird to call my car "Robert". I think THAT would be a bit creepy, but that's just me. BUT, I think a nickname would be cool. Grandpa didn't have a nickname that I'm aware, but "The Hispanic Titanic" or "The Mexicutioner" would be fitting.

 

Those we hold dear to our hearts live on in the memories of the kindness that they showed us. If "Lefty" meant so much to you in your life, that you want to honor him with a build, why not? What better way to honor someone than to express it through your passion for your hobby? I say go for it ... there is nothing wrong with remembering someone through a car! ...robber

 

G'day, I lost a friend a few years back and I named my cat after him. The cat is my best buddy and is a constant reminder of my friend. He is sitting beside me as I type this. My 2 cents worth is name it after your friend and remember him every time you enjoy the car.

ms

 

Hello Robbie
Sorry for the loss of your friend. prayer for his family.

 

I have seen a lot of people have a name on the glovebox lid, or something that means something to you.

I will be using the 8ball shifter knob that my buddy Dan was going to have on his 51 Packard on my 51 Pontiac. His girl gave it to me after he died in September.

He will be along on every ride with me.

 

For what it's worth, my wife says that sounds very honourable. I hope your project goes well and reminds you of many good memories of your friend.




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Why not? Honor him anyway you can...sorry for your loss

 

Whatever works for YOU ! I personaly don't think we have to give a rats a--s as to what others think... When they walk in your shoes let them deside.... till then its your call.
Been there done that...and it made me feel better....
Pontiac Slim .... arrived in ill humor tonite, sorry bout that ( na not really)

 

I am putting the name on my 55 that my buddy who passed away had on his in 1969.Car will be the same color same 301 4speed set up.I wouldn't give a rats ass what anyone else thought if it what you want go for it.

 

Pretty much sum's it up.....

 

My Dad has personalized plates on his '65 Porsche that he inherited when his brother in law passed. They say Jims 356. His BIL was Jim and it makes us always remember him.

 

If there is meaning, a connection for you, run with it!

 

Sorry for your lose. If the names lefty I'm thinking a Nascar? Just say'in

 

Thats something personal, no one needs to know why you name your car what you do. If your car means something or has good memory's of your mate in it, things like that by all means name it after him. The 'Lefty Special' would sound great to me.

I named my rifle 'Russ's Revenge'.

Doc.