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Andy4639 · 03-01-2021, 10:56 PM

I took off yesterday from the beach to go pick up a golf cart to wire up for a member here on the forum. Jeff Goddard in Mooresville NC. I picked it up then head on up the road a ways to see dad in Conover NC.
I hadn't seen dad in 2 months and he looks good for a 96 year old young man. He still lives by himself and he can get around some. Not much but he does get up and walk some if you make him. He even walked outside to look at the golf cart I had.

Well last night we got to talking and hollering at each other because he is like I and can't hear a thing, and then my hearing aids started going dead so we had to holler back and forth to each other all night. So anyways we start looking at some old pictures that he had found a few days ago and I found a interesting one of mom & him and another man standing in front of a sign saying:
Best of the Best in 1980. I had never seen this picture before so I asked him about it.
Many of you know my dad retired from GM Chevorlet division. But what I didn't know was the time frame and how it went along with me. I never thought about it I guess until last night.
Dad retired in June of 1980. I had just started working full time at Duke Power in 1979. So dad was free from any of the 7 kids to put through school anymore. He and mom could do what they wanted.

The picture was in March of 1980 he said, he won the Nation Chevorlet service manger of the year award for outstanding service. This award was given to him in Marco Island Florida. This was why he & mom lived in Naples right before you crossed the bridge into Marco Island for several years. When they went down that March for the award they took his final 6 weeks vaction and stayed checking out the area. They ended up living there for about 6 years after he retired.

**1968k20** · 03-01-2021, 11:13 PM

Nice story!

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-02-2021, 05:55 AM

Nice! It's nice to learn about his history. Learn all you can while you can.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-02-2021, 08:43 AM

Pretty cool.

Andy4639 · 03-02-2021, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice! It's nice to learn about his history. Learn all you can while you can.

My dad and I have had some great talks. His mind is great. He can remember things that happened back in the 30's in Mississippi where he grew up. Last trip I took him to Yazoo Miss where he grew up. He had been talking to a local resident about the city history she had posted and they got together one afternoon and he talked for over 3 hrs telling her what Yazoo was like as a little boy in the 30's. She has published some of it in her book on the town and to this day she contacts him to hear more. She couldn't get over him being 94 @ the time and could talk about it like it was yesterday.

weasel29gm · 03-02-2021, 11:41 AM

Great story and pic

LT7A · 03-03-2021, 04:42 AM

Cool heritage, and here's to your dad!

**GOPAPA** · 03-03-2021, 02:12 PM

Great memory to have of your folks and the award your dad got .. a lot different back in them years with Chevrolet /Ford /Plymouth dealerships ..I am sure your dad did well due to him being more of a people person than like some of the sales people we meet when buying a new car now .... .. heck,, here where I live not far from Boise ..one company owns all three dealerships of all these makes .. I may have your dads type of work he done wrong ,but it goes for all the work details of the car sales.

61_FL_Apache · 03-03-2021, 03:19 PM

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

03-01-2021, 10:56 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	I never knew! I took off yesterday from the beach to go pick up a golf cart to wire up for a member here on the forum. Jeff Goddard in Mooresville NC. I picked it up then head on up the road a ways to see dad in Conover NC. I hadn't seen dad in 2 months and he looks good for a 96 year old young man. He still lives by himself and he can get around some. Not much but he does get up and walk some if you make him. He even walked outside to look at the golf cart I had. Well last night we got to talking and hollering at each other because he is like I and can't hear a thing, and then my hearing aids started going dead so we had to holler back and forth to each other all night. So anyways we start looking at some old pictures that he had found a few days ago and I found a interesting one of mom & him and another man standing in front of a sign saying: Best of the Best in 1980. I had never seen this picture before so I asked him about it. Many of you know my dad retired from GM Chevorlet division. But what I didn't know was the time frame and how it went along with me. I never thought about it I guess until last night. Dad retired in June of 1980. I had just started working full time at Duke Power in 1979. So dad was free from any of the 7 kids to put through school anymore. He and mom could do what they wanted. The picture was in March of 1980 he said, he won the Nation Chevorlet service manger of the year award for outstanding service. This award was given to him in Marco Island Florida. This was why he & mom lived in Naples right before you crossed the bridge into Marco Island for several years. When they went down that March for the award they took his final 6 weeks vaction and stayed checking out the area. They ended up living there for about 6 years after he retired. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-01-2021, 11:13 PM	#2
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,618	Re: I never knew! Nice story! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

03-02-2021, 05:55 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: I never knew! Nice! It's nice to learn about his history. Learn all you can while you can. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-02-2021, 08:43 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: I never knew! Pretty cool. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-02-2021, 11:41 AM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,090	Re: I never knew! Great story and pic __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-03-2021, 04:42 AM	#7
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,508	Re: I never knew! Cool heritage, and here's to your dad!

03-03-2021, 02:12 PM	#8
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,347	Re: I never knew! Great memory to have of your folks and the award your dad got .. a lot different back in them years with Chevrolet /Ford /Plymouth dealerships ..I am sure your dad did well due to him being more of a people person than like some of the sales people we meet when buying a new car now .... .. heck,, here where I live not far from Boise ..one company owns all three dealerships of all these makes .. I may have your dads type of work he done wrong ,but it goes for all the work details of the car sales. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

03-03-2021, 03:19 PM	#9
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: I never knew! Good stuff! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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