First of all, many thanks go out to Cumby for sharing this sad news about the passing of a fellow muscle car enthusiast. As several have already mentioned, there was never a dull minute with Kim around?
I first met Kim at a Super Chevy Show in Topeka, Ks. This was around 1991, but not sure of the year. Somehow, he knew I was going to be there and he made a trip from Albia, Ia to talk about the Nova's. Of course, we never seemed to have trouble looking for things to talk about with our interest focused on the mystery behind the COPO Nova's. While visiting, another man walked up and stated he bought a 427 DH prepared 68 Nova new. Turns out, it was still in existence. It was now tubbed, but Kim would wind up with that particular find. We also were successful in locating another red 427 68 DH prepared Camaro at that meet in his presence. The 454 Monte Carlo of Tim Pestinger was there, also.
From that day forward, Kim & I talked about the Nova's many times. One funny thing I would like to share is, one time while talking on the phone, a heard a shot ring out? I wondered what was going on and upon questioning, he replied he was shooting at a rabbit in the garden.
Rest In Peace, Kim
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