Verne Frantz's Too Cool 62 409!!

**1967Z28** · #1 10-19-2007, 12:56 AM

Hey Verne, great story and a great car. You really brought home the story of what the car means to you in your narrative. I really enjoyed it. I have loved 409 engines since I first laid eyes on one back in the early '70s. Would love to own one someday (closest I got was a '61 bubbletop with a 348).

-Jon

VintageMusclecar · #2 10-19-2007, 05:45 PM

Perfect car story, and a perfect car.

`Nuff said.

Eric

jtower1969 · #3 10-19-2007, 06:51 PM

Cool car and a Great story.

**Bill Pritchard** · #4 10-21-2007, 07:29 AM

Verne, I read every word.....and it was all worth it

Verne_Frantz · #5 10-22-2007, 02:36 AM

I don't know how to say this right. IT's difficult. I just got a phone call to tell me that my best high school friend, Jim Holland, the guy who rode home with me the night I bought my '62, died of lymphoma.
I'll miss him. I can't believe how many memories I had with him. HE stopped playnig with cars a long time ago and was into scuba diving and Harleys. He was the best and longest friend I ever had in my life. HE was living just outside cHicago
He and I spent many hours in that '62.

**Xplantdad** · #6 10-22-2007, 04:05 AM

I'm sorry to hear that Verne...keep the good memories fresh in your mind. That will help!

L72COPO · #7 10-22-2007, 06:47 PM

Verne, I'm so sorry to hear of the death of your long time friend. It's got to be a very difficult time for you.

The story and the car have to be one of the neatest things I've experienced. We all have special memories of the "good ol' days". You have captured and said it better than anyone. Thanks for the trip.

Don

**mockingbird812** · #8 10-22-2007, 08:07 PM

Verne,

Sorry to hear that you lost your close bud. That takes the wind right out of your sails. Memories are where its at and you've got plenty with your friend Jim.

Best wishes,

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