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#1
10-17-2007, 05:31 AM
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Re: Verne Frantz's Too Cool 62 409!!
Great Car and story Verne
 Thanks for telling all the history with pics. 
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10-17-2007, 06:01 AM
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Re: Verne Frantz's Too Cool 62 409!!
I read the first half of the write up this AM,and had to come back to finish the second half later on.
Very  Verne.
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10-17-2007, 06:08 AM
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Re: Verne Frantz's Too Cool 62 409!!
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Hey Verne, That is a bad a$$ car my man!  You are truly a living legend with the 409's!  .......................................LOve to see your car in person! [/ QUOTE ] Couldn't possibly say it any better. I knew this one would be worth the wait. Cool story; Cool car, and a purty neet owner too!   I have a great memory of a triple Black '62 '09/'09 car. One of my Dad's friends bought the car new and used to go boating with us occasionally. Every so often we would make a run to the local Burger Chef for some sandwiches after a day of skiing on the lake. One day Dave threw me the keys to the '62 and told me to take it to the drive-in. One helluva thrill for a 16 year old kid,........... and one I'll never forget.  BTW, that same guy, David Graham, is the one who brought his original owner '55 Convert to our Dragway Reunion this year. Unfortunately, the '62 is history. 
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10-17-2007, 05:28 PM
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Re: Verne Frantz's Too Cool 62 409!!
A warm thank you to everyone for their kind comments.
I'm glad you enjoyed the story. The day I bought that car I felt I'd own it forever. So far, so good! Next July the car & I will celebrate our 40th anniversary. I suppose I should do some special...  Verne
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#5
02-18-2021, 12:12 PM
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Just saw this thread posted on the 348-409 site in a discussion about Verne - what a great story and a great guy!
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02-18-2021, 01:24 PM
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He sure was...
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02-18-2021, 09:50 PM
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What a great story, he will definitely be missed.
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Dave Dykstra 1968 Camaro Palomino Ivory/Ivy Gold interior -Delivered to Courtesy Chevrolet, Los Angeles, CA 2013 Corvette Grand Sport 60th Anniversary Edition Arctic White/Diamond Blue interior -Delivered to Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Joliet, IL NCRS#66003 Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson. Dykstra Motorsports
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02-18-2021, 10:37 PM
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From the "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda" department....
I have this picture that I got from the original owner of my 69 Chevelle convertible, of the black with white top 62 Impala SS convertible that she traded in on the Chevelle in January of 69. I'm sure Verne woulda enjoyed seeing it.....
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02-18-2021, 11:23 PM
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Well, that was very entertaining, but bittersweet to read....
I wasn't aware before now, that he was only 2 years older than me. Way too early to leave. I hope his wife and family are doing OK.
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles
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02-19-2021, 02:49 AM
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Good to read again....
Verne was a "good egg." Easy to chat with. Knowledge of the big car and just a down-right nice guy. All this, plus he was from Joisy. Rest easy Verne...
Jersey Jeff
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