John Hinckley Passed Away

[1971ls6]

I met john in the late 90’s at a Ncrs chapter meeting while he was outside smoking, I had no idea who he was, I asked him what he did for a living, he replied with some long title with plant manager and laughed, I said what does that mean, he replies, I have the keys to the viper plant, next question was do you own one? Why would I do that? A true Chevy guy to the core.

A few years later he had the Ncrs guys out to his garage mahal, the 69 Camaro, 67 vette and an import were there. On the wall is a viper intake manifold, I asked what the story was on it, he says, that is scrap and I have a receipt for it from Chrysler

He always had the right answer for any question somebody would ask him

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by 1971ls6

I met john in the late 90’s at a Ncrs chapter meeting while he was outside smoking, I had no idea who he was, I asked him what he did for a living, he replied with some long title with plant manager and laughed, I said what does that mean, he replies, I have the keys to the viper plant, next question was do you own one? Why would I do that? A true Chevy guy to the core.

A few years later he had the Ncrs guys out to his garage mahal, the 69 Camaro, 67 vette and an import were there. On the wall is a viper intake manifold, I asked what the story was on it, he says, that is scrap and I have a receipt for it from Chrysler

He always had the right answer for any question somebody would ask him

----Funny,,,I was there that day at John's place......Bill S

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by olredalert

----Funny,,,I was there that day at John's place......Bill S

----A while after that day at John's shop. I called him to ask if I could take some detail pics of his Z. He was so gracious and the pics were very important. He is missed!....Bill S

[Steve Shauger]

John was an amazing person and his contribution to our hobby is immense. He dispelled many misconceptions and myths. He is sorely missed!

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 1971ls6

next question was do you own one? Why would I do that? A true Chevy guy to the core.

I'm glad to hear that.

My career path sort of paralleled John's, except on a 10 year delay (and with the truck group), so I felt a kindred spirit there.

K

[danachevroletfor1967]

Rest in peace John. You will be missed.