My 2SS 1LE story

ICY SS · 06-09-2023, 09:09 PM

New member, long story if you're willing to listen (sorry for the pictures, any help would be appreciated). I turned 70 in March of 2022 and fall of 2021 started thinking about a 2012/2013 Boss 302 for a b'day present to myself. In the 70's I had a 1974 Camaro Z28, and late 70's became the 3rd owner of a 69 Boss 302 (what a beast). A few years down the road sold it to buy some property. When I turned 70 knew I couldn't afford a 69 or 70 Boss, so the decision to look at 2012/2013s. Looked at several, drove a couple and balked at the used car prices at the time.

In January 2022 our 24, almost 25 year old son died in an auto accident (hope no one has to go through losing a child). Nate had urged me to pursue the Boss 302 and after his death was very motivated. Fast forward to spring of 2022, started thinking of a Camaro and wanted to have it for his Celebration of Life in June 2022 since there was also a car and truck show in his honor. BTW, long time Chevy guy as wife's brother works for GM and we get employee discount. Started lurking on the forum, biggest concern was visibility which I found was not a concern, Thanks everyone for that. Drove a 2019 SS just to check out the visibility and not a problem

Started calling dealers that took employee discount and GM financing within 500 miles of Central Ohio. Found a riverside blue SS 1LE at Jim Trenary outside St. Louis that worked with me, very good dealer, but car didn't come in time for Celebration of Life. Got out of deal and found car pictured southeast of Cleveland, about an hour and a half from home. Worked out deal and picked up July 22, 2022. What a beautiful car, still not a 69 Boss 302, but in many ways so much better.

I'll finish up but have to mention the license plate. Nate did 2 custom show cars, a Scion FRS and then a Nissan 370Z and his license plates were ICY FRS and ICY 370Z. I'll attach pictures later. So I had to have an ICY license plate. He would be proud! Thanks for listening and you're all part of getting me this beautiful machine.

ZPirate · 06-09-2023, 09:39 PM

So very sorry for your loss. Sounds like your son was a real car guy. I think he would be very happy with your choice of an SS 1LE. And that you have continued his license plate theme our your new car.

Enjoy your 1LE. It's a great car!

Boost Creep · 06-09-2023, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

So very sorry for your loss. Sounds like your son was a real car guy. I think he would be very happy with your choice of an SS 1LE. And that you have continued his license plate theme our your new car.

Enjoy your 1LE. It's a great car!

Couldn't have said it better.

KYVOM1LE · 06-10-2023, 07:09 AM

Thanks for sharing and do enjoy. You need to bring that 1LE down to Camaro Fest and enjoy with hundreds of Camaro enthusiasts.....

BluePhoenix · 06-10-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

So very sorry for your loss. Sounds like your son was a real car guy. I think he would be very happy with your choice of an SS 1LE. And that you have continued his license plate theme our your new car.

Enjoy your 1LE. It's a great car!

As someone else said, Couldn’t have said it better.

BlackbeastSS2 · 06-10-2023, 08:46 AM

Your story touched my heart, now you will celebrate his life and it will bring a smile on your face every time you drive your car. Good memories are precious.

DamonZ28 · 06-10-2023, 09:16 AM

Very touching story. So sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine losing a son. You'll enjoy this car in his memory.

ICY SS · 06-10-2023, 06:58 PM

Thanks everyone for your kind words. BlackbeastSS2, how did you straighten my pictures out, I'm very technically challenged here.

BlackbeastSS2 · 06-10-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ICY SS

Thanks everyone for your kind words. BlackbeastSS2, how did you straighten my pictures out, I'm very technically challenged here.

That happens to me too. When it does, I delete them and then just crop them down a size. It usually works first time but you may have to just reduce them a bit more.

Keko · 06-10-2023, 08:20 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. 6th gen camaros are incredible, surely he would appreciate it.

Boost Creep · 06-10-2023, 08:34 PM

Just noticed you swapped out the tires to the Continental DWS's.
That will help quite a bit to reduce the rocks thrown up from the tires.

ICY SS · 06-11-2023, 07:36 PM

Boost, yes I went with the Conti's DWS 06. Don't really plan on tracking the car and want to be able to drive it in different kinds of weather, not snow tho. We have a place in northern Michigan and I drove up there last summer. Supposed to be perfect weather but had to stop twice and wait out 2 pop up thunderstorms, didn't want to repeat that.

BTW, original Goodyears in my basement waiting to be sold, just under 1400 miles on them, 900 of that going to Michigan and back. Any interest, just email me.

Boost Creep · 06-11-2023, 09:17 PM

I'm 1800 miles into my DWS's and they seem to grip pretty good for an all season.

HapaSS · 06-13-2023, 10:26 AM

Your son is looking down smiling on your choice of vehicle.

06-09-2023, 09:09 PM	#1
ICY SS Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6	My 2SS 1LE story New member, long story if you're willing to listen (sorry for the pictures, any help would be appreciated). I turned 70 in March of 2022 and fall of 2021 started thinking about a 2012/2013 Boss 302 for a b'day present to myself. In the 70's I had a 1974 Camaro Z28, and late 70's became the 3rd owner of a 69 Boss 302 (what a beast). A few years down the road sold it to buy some property. When I turned 70 knew I couldn't afford a 69 or 70 Boss, so the decision to look at 2012/2013s. Looked at several, drove a couple and balked at the used car prices at the time. In January 2022 our 24, almost 25 year old son died in an auto accident (hope no one has to go through losing a child). Nate had urged me to pursue the Boss 302 and after his death was very motivated. Fast forward to spring of 2022, started thinking of a Camaro and wanted to have it for his Celebration of Life in June 2022 since there was also a car and truck show in his honor. BTW, long time Chevy guy as wife's brother works for GM and we get employee discount. Started lurking on the forum, biggest concern was visibility which I found was not a concern, Thanks everyone for that. Drove a 2019 SS just to check out the visibility and not a problem Started calling dealers that took employee discount and GM financing within 500 miles of Central Ohio. Found a riverside blue SS 1LE at Jim Trenary outside St. Louis that worked with me, very good dealer, but car didn't come in time for Celebration of Life. Got out of deal and found car pictured southeast of Cleveland, about an hour and a half from home. Worked out deal and picked up July 22, 2022. What a beautiful car, still not a 69 Boss 302, but in many ways so much better. I'll finish up but have to mention the license plate. Nate did 2 custom show cars, a Scion FRS and then a Nissan 370Z and his license plates were ICY FRS and ICY 370Z. I'll attach pictures later. So I had to have an ICY license plate. He would be proud! Thanks for listening and you're all part of getting me this beautiful machine. Attached Images Last edited by ICY SS; 06-13-2023 at 07:13 PM.

06-09-2023, 09:39 PM	#2
ZPirate Drives: 2023 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,774	So very sorry for your loss. Sounds like your son was a real car guy. I think he would be very happy with your choice of an SS 1LE. And that you have continued his license plate theme our your new car. Enjoy your 1LE. It's a great car! __________________ 2023 Summit White ZL1 M6 (delivered 10/15/23) 2019 Dodge Durango R/T (daily driver) 2003 Nissan 350Z (modified) 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE M6 (delivered 2/19/22) (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i (Sold)

06-10-2023, 08:46 AM	#6
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	Your story touched my heart, now you will celebrate his life and it will bring a smile on your face every time you drive your car. Good memories are precious. Attached Images __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

06-10-2023, 09:16 AM	#7
DamonZ28 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 528 View My Garage	Very touching story. So sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine losing a son. You'll enjoy this car in his memory. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS - Riverside Blue, NPP, Magnetic Ride, Sunroof RUXIFEY Smoked LED Side Marker Lights / Black SS emblem on rear bumper / Blue SS vinyl overlay on front bumper emblem / Wildhammer Rear Dark Reflectors / Trim Illusion Gloss Black Door Handle Covers / eBay Black Fuel Door / Screaming Chicken Fender Hash Marks / Color-Matched G2 Caliper Paint RE Audio RFX10D4 10" Sub / Hand-made sub enclosure / Hifonics Zeus ZRX1200.1D amp / JL Audio LoC-22 line output converter / Sub Thump Plug N Play T-Harness With ANC Defeat Harness Kit My Camaro Journal

06-10-2023, 08:20 PM	#10
Keko Drives: 2023 ZLE M6 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: California Posts: 171	Sorry to hear about your loss. 6th gen camaros are incredible, surely he would appreciate it. __________________ 2023 ZLE M6 Borla S-Type Catback \| Rotofab CAI \| Soler TB \| MPI Lid

06-10-2023, 07:09 AM	#4
KYVOM1LE Drives: 2023 2SS 1LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ky Posts: 283	Thanks for sharing and do enjoy. You need to bring that 1LE down to Camaro Fest and enjoy with hundreds of Camaro enthusiasts.....

06-10-2023, 06:58 PM	#8
ICY SS Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6	Thanks everyone for your kind words. BlackbeastSS2, how did you straighten my pictures out, I'm very technically challenged here.

06-10-2023, 08:34 PM	#11
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	Just noticed you swapped out the tires to the Continental DWS's. That will help quite a bit to reduce the rocks thrown up from the tires. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

06-11-2023, 07:36 PM	#12
ICY SS Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6	Boost, yes I went with the Conti's DWS 06. Don't really plan on tracking the car and want to be able to drive it in different kinds of weather, not snow tho. We have a place in northern Michigan and I drove up there last summer. Supposed to be perfect weather but had to stop twice and wait out 2 pop up thunderstorms, didn't want to repeat that. BTW, original Goodyears in my basement waiting to be sold, just under 1400 miles on them, 900 of that going to Michigan and back. Any interest, just email me.

06-11-2023, 09:17 PM	#13
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	I'm 1800 miles into my DWS's and they seem to grip pretty good for an all season. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

06-13-2023, 10:26 AM	#14
HapaSS Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE, 2020 Trail Boss 6.2L Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 18	Your son is looking down smiling on your choice of vehicle.

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