Visiting my Old Car Buddy Cam and his toys.

Anonymous on Aug 17, 2023 said:

George that mini looks like a fun "LITTLE"project. I've never had a car in that state of resto in my life. Cam must have skills and knowledge to go that deep into resto.

Thanks for sharing.

Oh and that Ford Country Squire won't pass the litmus test of being called a "Woodie".

So I've been told.

Nice man cave and garage to hang out.

Mario on Aug 17, 2023 said:

Wow George, I am impressed with Cam's set up! Besides his cars and the project 67 Mini he's working on, I am mesmerized at his tools! The red tool cabinets are professional probably from a company like we have here in the states called Snap-On. Sears used to have them too. This is a collection of tools from 50 years I'm sure.

He even has a lift in the garage! My Dad was a big tool guy also and I got a lot of his tools when he passed in 2009.

Unfortunately I had to give most of them away to my son and brothers when I sold my house and got the condo. He used to tell me "There's a tool made for every job. Buy the tool, learn how to use it and the tool will pay for itself."

I love all the pictures and thank you for putting this post together. I can just imagine how wonderful it was to converse with Cam for hours about cars, cars, cars! Cheers, Mario

Mario on Aug 17, 2023 said:

By the way what's the blue car on the lift?

57timemachine on Aug 17, 2023 said:

Mario, the car on the lift is a Miata. I know nothing about it.

Mario on Aug 18, 2023 said:

Miata is made by Mazda a sporty little car. That's a nice roadster to drive around in. Cam sure has a lot of great Toys! Thanks, Mario

oldkuma on Aug 18, 2023 said:

It's good to see a new builder here. Get cam one here soon!!! We need to get some more new builder on here. Please let's keep this hobby from dieing. Larry's bowties

Mario on Aug 18, 2023 said:

Good idea Larry we can use Cam on our Car website. Regards, Mario

57timemachine on Jun 28, 2024 said:

Cam, has finished the 1967 Austin Mini and what a beauty. Check out the photos. Cheers to you Cam.

azmuscle on Jun 28, 2024 said:

Well Geo,

I'll take that Mini over any BWM Mini Cooper. Having worked and driven BMW Minis for the company.THANKS BUT NO THANKS. Now if CAM needs a place to store his MINI, hey I'm here to help. Desert dry garage, with weekly drives to keep the seals soft. All for my new friend Cam, friend of my friend George.

Beautiful work. I wish I had some of the skills it takes to perform this type and level of work.

Thanks for the update GEO..I'll wait to hear from you and Cam if you wish to take me up on my offer.

Cheers to you and Cam, Rob

57timemachine on Jun 28, 2024 said:

Rob, it is so nice to see someone like you, that is so obliging in this regard. Very nice of you to offer. I might take it up wth Cam but the trillion miles between you and this beautiful Austin Mini might make things a bit akward. Thanks any way for the offer and cheers to you for the thought.

Mario on Jun 29, 2024 said:

Very Very nice Austin Mini fully restored by Cam from the ground up!

It looks like it just came off the Showroom floor back in 1967. Excellent work and a labor of love. Thank you for sharing George! Cheers, Mario

57timemachine on Aug 20, 2024 said:

I am so sad to say that my good friend Cam has died. He was fighting cancer for over a year and always kept his head high with a good and positive demeanor during this very difficult time. Cam was an amazing person in so many regards and it is going to take a long time to accept that he is gone.

Anonymous on Aug 22, 2024 said:

George, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your tremendous loss of your good friend Cam. He is in a much better place now free of his cancer and pain. Remember all the good times you had with Cam throughout the years. I am sure he was like a brother to you.

You can gather up as many pictures you have of Cam and put them in a small photo album dedicated to him. I am sure Cam will smile and help you find his pictures.

My Condolences to his family and to you. I will say a prayer in Cam's name. Your AT friend, Mario

azmuscle on Aug 21, 2024 said:

George, I'm very sorry to hear the loss of your good friend, and an avid skilled member of our world of old tin as you call it. Many times the things we gain in life, it's always the people that have brought us the greatest memories and joys in life. Our cars can bring us happiness, and we can always enjoy them as long as we have them. But a friend, to the end, is what life is all about. My condolences to the family and to you on the loss of Cam. What a great name to carry when it comes to his relationship to cars. May God grant you peace and comfort in your loss.

Robert