December Member/Car of the month: Powerfreak!

[JoSSh]

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Congratulations Powerfreak for being December's Member/Car of the month here on ModernCamaro.com!

THANK YOU!

Ok let’s get started with a few questions.

What got you started with your love for the Camaro?

My first car was a very used and slightly beat-up 1969 Camaro. It featured a less than powerful 250ci straight 6 and a lot of bondo. But it was mine and I loved it. Ever since then, I’ve always wanted to be the original owner of a NEW Camaro. In 2002 I wanted desperately to buy one just in case it was truly the end, but my financial situation just wouldn’t allow it.

So…fast forward to late 2005 / early 2006 when the first concept pictures were “leaked”. I liked it…but honestly, it wasn’t love at first sight (yet). I made the trip to the NY autoshow in the spring, and yes, truly, this WAS love at first sight. I couldn’t take my eyes off the silver concept car. I stood there (like much of the crowd) like I was in a trance, just starring at the car. At that point, I knew it would be mine.


What’s the story behind your 5th gen?

My order was placed Oct 14, 2008…and because of that nasty thing called “dealer allocation” it wasn’t built until July 17th. On July 27th perma-grin arrived…I love it, every part of it. They way it drives, sounds, smells…even the way the starter cranks over…it’s perfection.

It didn’t take me too long before the modding itch started…as of now, it has a Vararam intake, American Racing headers, Solo exhaust and Pfadt springs and sway bars (now it REALLY is perfection). In the spring I hope to add a short throw shifter and a set of 4.10 gears…that’ll probably be it for a while.

On a more serious note, all that stuff is great, but the best part is seeing my son’s reaction to the car. I have a 5 year old who was born with a rare and serious form of epilepsy which has delayed his development. He doesn’t really talk all that much, but he always points to the car as says “there!” and he also says “bye” to it when we put it in the garage. Also, whenever I pick him up from school in the Camaro, he immediately picks it out in the parking lot and gets very excited as he climbs into his Recaro booster So…all the money spent on the car and the long wait was all worth it, just to see the joy it brings to him.

How did you come across ModernCamaro.com and what made you stick around?

There’s something about this place. I can’t believe my post count is as bloated as it is, but there certainly is a reason for that. Sure there are other Camaro sites, but this place seems more like a community. For the most part everyone here is respectful and mature, and most importantly everyone here loves the 5th gen. You’ll NEVER see it spelled “Camero” here.

Finally do you have anything you’d like to say to ModernCamaro.com members or anyone else reading this interview?

Thanks goes out to Tim for giving us a cool place to hang out…a special thanks to “Fbodfather” and “Super6” for having the passion to convince us to keep the faith during the “hiatus” and help us through all the “sky is falling” rants/discussions.

And of course, thanks to all the members here for helping to make this place what it is.

[bamaproshop]

Congrats priceless picture :thumbsup:

[Luwinkle]

I think you might be smiling a bit too much for having a small child in your lap. :lol:

[Taglane]

Congrats:cheers:

[odoylerulez55]

Congrats Powerfreak :thumbsup:

[WRAITHSS]

Congrats.. There is nothing better then a father and son and a camaro to share memories with.. :thumbsup:

[projectSS]

congrats , what are you going to do now that you won the december member/car of the month ? " i am burning rubber to ______".
enjoy , my kid is only seven now and he can't wait to get his hands on one. i know the father/son/camaro feeling.

[CamaroSSMan]

Congrats Powerfreak! Great story

[Warlock]

Nice. Congrats!

[Jekyll-N-Hyde]

I have to say you are one of the people I enjoy speaking with on here through I'm you have been helpful when I had a question and I thank you.

Awsome how such a small thing like a car can be such a Great impact on someone such as yourself and your son's.

Car looks Great man....in a few months I will be right there with you Mod's and all I just hope I have the same luck with mine as you have so far :thumbsup:

Congrats on member of the month its well deserved :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[redfox]

(Congrats):5go:

[demonspeed]

Congrats. Glad your son enjoys it as well.

I see you were trying to spell "Camero". I often try to misspell it to make a point, but fail because the correct spelling is so ingrained in me :D

[RedJewel2SS]

Congrats! You've been a HUGE help with everyone's technical questions

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[ssglenn]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[POWERFREAK]

Thanks guys...Except for you Luwinkle.:P

I feel like a dick for leaving Eric off the "Special Thanks" list...soooooo, a Very special thanks goes out to Eric @ Classic Chevy for checking my order status at least 7500 times during my wait.


Congrats. Glad your son enjoys it as well.

I see you were trying to spell "Camero". I often try to misspell it to make a point, but fail because the correct spelling is so ingrained in me :D

Yeah, the "auto-correct" on the site ruined the joke I was trying to make. I'll see if Josh can fix that...doesn't really make sense now.:o

[lordkane99]

Congrates :5go:

[80s_Adam]

Congrats Man!

[OctaneSS/RS]

Congrats Powerfreak! :thumbsup:

Yeah, I put in the auto-correct here because seeing Camaro spelled with an e is just annoying. LOL

[POWERFREAK]

Congrats Powerfreak! :thumbsup:

Yeah, I put in the auto-correct here because seeing Camaro spelled with an e is just annoying. LOL

hehe...the first time I saw the auto-correct, someone (forget who it was) was ranting about people who spelled Camaro with an "e"...it was a pretty funny thread because he couldn't spell it wrong, so no one knew what he was ranting about. :lol:

[04Z7106MCSS10CSS]

Congratulations!! :5go:

[demonspeed]

hehe...the first time I saw the auto-correct, someone (forget who it was) was ranting about people who spelled Camaro with an "e"...it was a pretty funny thread because he couldn't spell it wrong, so no one knew what he was ranting about. :lol:

Not everyone can be perfect Camaro fans like we are here :5go:

[Swissbliss]

congrats!! :cool:

[mucker15]

Congrats brother great interview, your 100% right this is best national Camaro site out there. I can really realate to the kids and the connection to the car, its honestly my favorite part of my experience so far.

[TX_SS]

Congrats Powerfreak, and thanks for all the support you provide to this site.

[Alfieboy]

Congrats!

LOL


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[CamaroChic]

Congrats. Well deserved.

[POWERFREAK]

THANKS all!

[Out Of Focus]

Congrats!

hehe...the first time I saw the auto-correct, someone (forget who it was) was ranting about people who spelled Camaro with an "e"...it was a pretty funny thread because he couldn't spell it wrong, so no one knew what he was ranting about. :lol:

I think that was me :lol:

[POWERFREAK]

I think that was me :lol:

one of my favorite threads.

[Black SSnake]

Great story

[debbede]

Awesome father & son picture!! Congratulations.

[BamaGerman]

Congrats and thanks for sharing your story. :thumbsup:

[SS-Eric]

Congrats!!! Great pic too!!

[POWERFREAK]

Congrats!!! Great pic too!!

:thumbsup:thanks Eric...hope you read my post #15^^^^.:o

[SS-Eric]

:thumbsup:thanks Eric...hope you read my post #15^^^^.:o

Of course! It has been a great pleasure to help you and most everyone w/ their journey!!!

[POWERFREAK]

Of course! It has been a great pleasure to help you and most everyone w/ their journey!!!

cool...happy holidays to you and your family. :thumbsup:

[SS-Eric]

Have a Very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year too!

[POWERFREAK]

Have a Very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year too!

Prosperous...I REALLY HOPE SO (fingers are crossed):thumbsup:

[SSchase]

congrats!

[redirish]

Congrats! Nice interview and picture of you and your son. You deserve to be honored. Have a great Holiday!

[54inches]

The 54 family is very proud of you!

[POWERFREAK]

The 54 family is very proud of you!

thanks...appreciate that.:thumbsup:

[PNYSLAR]

:thumbsup:Awesome "VERRRY NICE":thumbsup:

[little_bank_robber]

VERY cool! Love that pic of you and your son.

Nice Camero too! LOL

[POWERFREAK]

:thumbsup:Awesome "VERRRY NICE":thumbsup:

VERY cool! Love that pic of you and your son.

Nice Camero too! LOL


thanks.:thumbsup:

[rodster56]

Little late Power Freak, but Congratulations, glad to see the December trophy on the East Coast! Great pictures and very interesting story...Funny, I can just see you pounding away in the harsh winters years ago in your '69 Camaro...sure there are some interesting stories about that! Congrats and Happy New Year!

[POWERFREAK]

Little late Power Freak, but Congratulations, glad to see the December trophy on the East Coast! Great pictures and very interesting story...Funny, I can just see you pounding away in the harsh winters years ago in your '69 Camaro...sure there are some interesting stories about that! Congrats and Happy New Year!

thanks. YES, my '69 Camaro was my everyday car in Highschool...winters and all. Monojet carbs DO NOT like cold weather.

[rodster56]

thanks. YES, my '69 Camaro was my everyday car in Highschool...winters and all. Monojet carbs DO NOT like cold weather.
I feel your pain, first car here was a 79 Camaro,owned it from the ages of 16-20, the last two years I owned it, the car was running 11.80 in the 1/4, roll bar, and McCreary DOT tires, man did that lead for some sh*tty days going to work, but that was my daily driver....

[mucker15]

I used my 69 as a daily driver for a long time actually drove it to hunter mountain in a snow storm but that was also when it was stock 327 and I drove it over my ex girlfriends bushes by accident did a lot of wild stuff in that car im lucky I didnt wreck it or myself when I was young

[rodster56]

I used my 69 as a daily driver for a long time actually drove it to hunter mountain in a snow storm but that was also when it was stock 327 and I drove it over my ex girlfriends bushes by accident did a lot of wild stuff in that car im lucky I didnt wreck it or myself when I was young
Amazing what we all did just to get to the girlfriends house when we were younger...:lol:

[super6]

Powerfreak

Congratulations on the member of the month :5go: Great to see you and your son in the cockpit of that kickass Camaro . I wish you and your family a Happy and Safe 2010. Best Regards from Canada.

Mike
Super6

[POWERFREAK]

Powerfreak

Congratulations on the member of the month :5go: Great to see you and your son in the cockpit of that kickass Camaro . I wish you and your family a Happy and Safe 2010. Best Regards from Canada.

Mike
Super6


THANKS MIKE!

Haven't seen you here in a while...hope all is well up in Oshawa...and Happy New Year!

[Vinz68]

Congrats!! Great pic and story!!

[POWERFREAK]

Congrats!! Great pic and story!!

THANKS:thumbsup:

[OceanChevy]

This thread is so last decade

[POWERFREAK]

This thread is so last decade

I'm kickin it oldschool.:cool:

[acemoose]

Let's see a full piksha of that beauty!! SOunds like a real runner!!

Mom and I had a 1968 327/350 Camaro-- I wish she had never sold it (it was in her name-- I was kinda young) -- Corvette, koni and Hurst components-- man that car could go!!

If I can ever add to my stable of cars (I have one car right now-- LOL!) I'd add the 68, and a 2010 Camaro. Tricked out, of course!!

[POWERFREAK]

Let's see a full piksha of that beauty!! SOunds like a real runner!!

Mom and I had a 1968 327/350 Camaro-- I wish she had never sold it (it was in her name-- I was kinda young) -- Corvette, koni and Hurst components-- man that car could go!!

If I can ever add to my stable of cars (I have one car right now-- LOL!) I'd add the 68, and a 2010 Camaro. Tricked out, of course!!



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