Verne Frantz

[BSL409]

From NJ Late Great Chevy, It is with a heavy heart for me to tell you, our dear friend, club member and founder of Jersey Late Greats, Verne Frantz has passed. He will be greatly missed. Verne had a strong passion for his hobby and the Late Great Chevrolets 1958 - 1964.

 

[Phalen409]

I never met the man, but I understand his knowledge about these cars we love, was of the highest level. Sad to see another one gone.

 

[nana1962409]

Sad to hear this. I never met him but did talk to him when I looked at a car in my area for him and he seemed like a very nice person like any I have met here.

 

[RPOLS3]

A tremendous loss - Godspeed Verne and thank you for all of your help over the years. Prayers to his family.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

A great wealth of knowledge. I spoke with him several years ago on the www about the engine that's in the Crusher. RIP

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

Another great loss

 

[rstreet]

Sad to hear this. I’ve met him previously and exchanged information what a source of knowledge and hate to hear as he will be missed
prayers to his family
Robert

 

[62bubble]

Enjoyed sitting in on Vernes seminars at the Late Great Chevy conventions through the years. So much knowledge of our cars will now be lost. Verne will be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to be in his company... God Bless,,

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

That really hits hard. Verne was the consumate professional and an avid recorder of all things X frame.

He will be sadly missed. RIP Verne

 

[DIV1RACER-2]

Terrible loss , i have had the pleasure of talking to him several times , prayers to his family and friends ..

 

[63 dream'n]

I started reading super Chevy magazine at the age of 15 or 16, my first car was a 63 at the age of 16...... I was in love with the early 60s Chevy’s from the onset......... I called for a membership into the late great Chevy‘s...... if you did any digging whatsoever into these wonderful cars, looking for information.... on every site that I’ve ever gone to ...........Vern’s name was everywhere .........As an authority and the go to .....for any missing information....... I think it’s amazing that he was so focused....... that he had to absorb all of the information that he could look at, or analyze to be that focused to be that good at what you do ....... I am envious of that kind of passion ....... condolences and prayers go out to Verns family and friends, I’m sorry for their loss.......... Godspeed.......... Rest In Peace.........

 

[real61ss]

Yes, he was a dear friend, years ago when my wife died Verne showed up at my front door and said, " I'm here until you tell me to go home" and he stayed with me for several days. That's the kind of guy he was, always thinking more about his friends than himself. It's a shame, my condolences to his wife Janet. The only good thoughts here are that Verne is now reunited with his son who they lost many years ago and Verne never fully recovered from . God bless you Verne until we meet again.

 

[R63ss]

Oh No.Our community has lost a irreplaceable member.I spoke with Verne many times about my convertible.He was always quick to respond on what was right and how it came out of the factory.Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends to help them get thru this.

 

[4onthefloor]

Sad news. Just emailed with him last week. He said he was working on that book. Rest In Peace Verne.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

So sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and friends.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Sorry to hear, prayers to family and friends.

 

[409gang]

I did not know him but am sorry for everyones loss.

 

[blkblk63ss]

How old was he??? Sorry to hear about verne. Never met him .

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

So very sorry to hear this! I saw Verne at Carlisle in the fall. At the time I though he looked weary. I last saw him him a few days later at his home. We talked for most of the afternoon. What a phenomenal loss! God's peace my friend!

 

[pvs409]

I was talking with Verne during the last few months on e-mail and on 2 forums almost every week.
Hard for me to know he is not there....
I actually have a pair of his original 62 Chevy hood hinges and springs that I am zinc plating and restored the hood springs(already painted black). To Send them back to him. I think they are off or for his 62 Impala SS Nassau blue 409 Hardtop. His hinges did not need new rivets might have been NOS.
Do you guys know who I can send the hinges to for the car(address them to..). I will not have them ready for a few weeks have to pick them
up from the Zinc plater. I am sending them at my cost no charge.

Paul Stensland