Through the Windshield of My Life

This is my life story through the eyes of the cars that have come through my life. It’s written in blog format so you can browse around if you’d like.

Beginning of the End of a Marriage

Jan 27, 2011

1979 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon The Malibu name replaced the Chevelle name on all mid-sized Chevrolets for the 1978 model year. After OPEC, this was the down-sized version in comparison to previous mid-sized Chevrolets, only two trim levels were available, Malibu...

Two Cars Come Together – 1973

Jan 21, 2011

Two Cars Come Together in a Marriage Kris and I were engaged to be married and we had two cars that we were bringing with us. The 1969 Camaro and a 1968 El Camino. Not only was I getting married, but another huge change came into my life. Working for the department...

The Beginning of My Adulthood – 1972

Jan 14, 2011

1969 Camaro A Beautiful Car! By 1969, the Camaro was extremely popular. Sales had steadily increased during the first years of the Camaro and set a new all-time high, thanks to its long production run (from September 1968 through February 1970). The 1969...

Three Kids and a Dad- Two Weeks – All in a Corvair! – 1963

Dec 20, 2010

Family Vacations with my Dad Some of the most memorable times with my dad were our camping trips. Our summer vacations with him almost always included packing up all kinds of gear and going to state parks where we found wonderful communities, interesting historical...

Late Teen Years – 1971

Dec 17, 2010

My 1966 Mustang convertible has come back to me over and over in my dreams. For many reasons, this car was a pivotal memory from my teen years. I loved to wash, wax, and polish it getting ready for a wonderful summer drive with the top down. Playing 70's music on my...

Surprise Reconciliation Through a Ketchup Packet – 2004

Dec 10, 2010

Through the Windshield of My Life The 1970 Galaxie was built bigger and stronger than previous models. These cars were becoming more luxury oriented as the years passed. Ford engineers worked hard to achieve a quiet ride and luxury car comfort for 1970. The lineup was...

Incredibly Beautiful, Grandpa’s “300” – 1965

Nov 12, 2010

1965 Chrysler 300 - Grandpa's Beauty Came Into Our Driveway In 1965, my grandpa and grandma came to visit us in Omaha driving up in a brand new 1965 Chrysler 300 four-door hardtop. This car was an awesome beauty to behold. Outside it was deep wine burgundy. A color I...

A Dream Come True, A Nightmare that Wouldn’t Go Away – 1964

Oct 29, 2010

Through the Windshield of My Life What? A Convertible? In our driveway? 1963 Oldsmobile, F-85, Cutlass Glamorous new look behind the wheel! The F-85 instrument panel is completely restyled, places all gauges for quick and ready reference. New “Delcotron” generator...

Finding love through a 1959 Cadillac

Oct 22, 2010

This is a series of reflections on my own life that I hope will encourage you to think about yours. Many of us have things in our lives or activities that are energizing for us. Sports, hobbies, maybe places or memories that are really special to us that came from our...