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RussMcB · 10-20-2019

very sorry to hear this. looks like a hard hit. Like everyone else, glad you weren't hurt worse.

In an attempt to make you feel better, ...

Most of us have had great cars in our pasts we no longer own. We have great memories from having owned them. We've moved on to new, different cars and started making new memories. You'll heal and will likely have more cool cars in your future.

And, there's a good chance your drive train will live on, either to help another ZR-1 survive (or improve!), or maybe it will end up in a cool hot rod.

Hoping for fast mending.

cvette98pacecar · 10-20-2019

Cold old tires even worse, dont pay attention to how much tread you have left on your tires, Pay attention to if the rubber is hard or not.
I am glad I didnt read about another ZR-1 brothers passing. You can buy another car. Im glad your still with us.

Jeptha Kolb bought 555R a couple years back for his Z, his comment was the tires would get hard before they were worn.

z proud · 10-20-2019

Best of luck on a speedy recovery,
We’re almost neighbors, don’t believe we ever met!
If you need anything let us know, you should be able to retain the car on a salvage title. You would have parts for your next one, or pars for the community.

Vette73 · 10-21-2019

Oh man....Met you at carlisle a few years back....Im so sorry to hear this...Hope you have a speedy and healthy recovery ...

Vette Guy · 10-21-2019

Important part of the ZR-1 was you.

Consider saving your ZR-1, and we can find another ZR-1 for you as a donor for your drivetrain.....

Glad you made it through. Wish you a speedy recovery. Let us know what we can help with.

Regards,
Mark

Top Toy · 10-21-2019

Thanks so much Mark! Your thoughts are very much appreciated. A couple friends were going to check out the car today. I should have a better idea soon re what may be salvageable and have floated the idea with the insurance company. Hope something can be worked out.

You're right - that car has been a highlight of my life since the day I took delivery on December 31st, 1992. And not so much because of the car itself (although I always considered it very special) but, more importantly, because of all the lifelong friendships made as a result of owning it. I sincerely appreciate everything you and the rest of the Registry team have done to keep The Legend alive. You're impacting a lot of lives in a very positive way!

Was able to take my first steps today with a walker and am thrilled!

Young1 · 10-21-2019

I am so sorry that happened to you and your one owner Z. I trust rehab goes well for you. It is going to be tuff and awkward. I feel with you. I broke knee, hip and elbow on on left side in 07. I got around in wheel chair going backward with one foot pushing and steering! Gotta keep moving. I am sure something will work out to get you into another Z. I am glad she sacrificed herself to surround you and keep you inside. Thank you Dave McLellan and team.

Top Toy · 10-21-2019

Update on the condition of the car... A friend looked at it today and, AMAZINGLY, started it a few times and rocked it back and forth in gear! Back up and brake lights even work! If anybody has an interest in a 33,000 mile '93 drive train, 550 CHP stock short block motor, 4.10 gears, let me know.

Sent from my SM-G975U1 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

Pete · 10-21-2019

Dennis sorry to hear about your accident.
Thank god your ok.
Get well soon.

Pete

G8nightman · 10-21-2019

Interested

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10-20-2019	#21
RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	Re: Top Toy is Dead very sorry to hear this. looks like a hard hit. Like everyone else, glad you weren't hurt worse. In an attempt to make you feel better, ... Most of us have had great cars in our pasts we no longer own. We have great memories from having owned them. We've moved on to new, different cars and started making new memories. You'll heal and will likely have more cool cars in your future. And, there's a good chance your drive train will live on, either to help another ZR-1 survive (or improve!), or maybe it will end up in a cool hot rod. Hoping for fast mending.

10-20-2019	#22
cvette98pacecar Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,479	Re: Top Toy is Dead Cold old tires even worse, dont pay attention to how much tread you have left on your tires, Pay attention to if the rubber is hard or not. I am glad I didnt read about another ZR-1 brothers passing. You can buy another car. Im glad your still with us. Jeptha Kolb bought 555R a couple years back for his Z, his comment was the tires would get hard before they were worn. __________________ Robert J. DeMarco [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR=blue]G[/COLOR][COLOR=red]rand[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]S[/COLOR][COLOR=red]port[/COLOR] Registry Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime Member #2655 Pacecar Registry Member [COLOR=red]ZOOM Charter Member - ZR-1 Owners of Michigan[/COLOR] [COLOR=plum][I]ZR-1[/I] Registry member since 2012 [/COLOR] [COLOR=black]1990 LPE "368" Aerobody ZR-1, Last ZR-1 built by John[/COLOR] 1991 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1, DRM 500 1991 Shinoda Aerobody Spyder, 1998 Pace Car

10-20-2019	#23
z proud Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 114	Re: Top Toy is Dead Best of luck on a speedy recovery, We’re almost neighbors, don’t believe we ever met! If you need anything let us know, you should be able to retain the car on a salvage title. You would have parts for your next one, or pars for the community.

10-21-2019	#24
Vette73 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brooklyn ny Posts: 1,045	Re: Top Toy is Dead Oh man....Met you at carlisle a few years back....Im so sorry to hear this...Hope you have a speedy and healthy recovery ...

10-21-2019	#25
Vette Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 651	Re: Top Toy is Dead Important part of the ZR-1 was you. Consider saving your ZR-1, and we can find another ZR-1 for you as a donor for your drivetrain..... Glad you made it through. Wish you a speedy recovery. Let us know what we can help with. Regards, Mark __________________ Mark Horner President, ZR-1 Net Registry 91 ZR-1 #2016 95 ZR-1 #21 DRM-600, LPE 385

10-21-2019	#26
Top Toy Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 309	Re: Top Toy is Dead Thanks so much Mark! Your thoughts are very much appreciated. A couple friends were going to check out the car today. I should have a better idea soon re what may be salvageable and have floated the idea with the insurance company. Hope something can be worked out. You're right - that car has been a highlight of my life since the day I took delivery on December 31st, 1992. And not so much because of the car itself (although I always considered it very special) but, more importantly, because of all the lifelong friendships made as a result of owning it. I sincerely appreciate everything you and the rest of the Registry team have done to keep The Legend alive. You're impacting a lot of lives in a very positive way! Was able to take my first steps today with a walker and am thrilled! __________________ '95 ZR-1, aqua/gray, #167 368 LPE/Haibeck, Web cams, Stainless Works headers, B&B Fusion exhaust, 18" Fikse wheels, Alcon brakes, lowered. 491 SAE RWHP.

10-21-2019	#27
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 899	Re: Top Toy is Dead I am so sorry that happened to you and your one owner Z. I trust rehab goes well for you. It is going to be tuff and awkward. I feel with you. I broke knee, hip and elbow on on left side in 07. I got around in wheel chair going backward with one foot pushing and steering! Gotta keep moving. I am sure something will work out to get you into another Z. I am glad she sacrificed herself to surround you and keep you inside. Thank you Dave McLellan and team. __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.

10-21-2019	#28
Top Toy Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 309	Re: Top Toy is Dead Update on the condition of the car... A friend looked at it today and, AMAZINGLY, started it a few times and rocked it back and forth in gear! Back up and brake lights even work! If anybody has an interest in a 33,000 mile '93 drive train, 550 CHP stock short block motor, 4.10 gears, let me know. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ '95 ZR-1, aqua/gray, #167 368 LPE/Haibeck, Web cams, Stainless Works headers, B&B Fusion exhaust, 18" Fikse wheels, Alcon brakes, lowered. 491 SAE RWHP.

10-21-2019	#29
Pete Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicagoland,IL Posts: 2,679	Re: Top Toy is Dead Dennis sorry to hear about your accident. Thank god your ok. Get well soon. Pete __________________ '91 #1635 PoloGreen 350 LT5 11.09 @ 129.27 11.04 @ 128.86 474RWHP 400RWTQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFNFOhGGlR4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlRIOMwaDYY https://sites.google.com/site/peteszr1garage

10-21-2019	#30
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,188	Re: Top Toy is Dead Interested Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2315 'SOLD' 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2774 'SOLD' 91 Chevy ZR1 Callaway aerobody 91 Chevy ZR1 #1512 91 Chevy ZR1 #951 95 Chevy ZR1 #338 'SOLD' 91 BMW 850i 94 BMW 850csi 95 BMW 850csi 94 Lotus Esprit S4 07 Benz CLS550 06 BMW M5 "SOLD"