Roy Braatz - gone to the Corvette heaven

[Edward M.]

Don't know if this was already mentioned over here, so I thought I would...

Roy Braatz, longtime member, and a former member of NCRS, and a founder of Solid Axle Corvette Club, passed away on March 19th, at his daughter's home in Hawaii.

Roy, known to many as 55Copper because of his original copper colored 1955 Corvette, spent many years in the Corvette hobby.

One of Roy's claims to fame was his assertion that his "original" 1967 small block coupe was originally equipped from the factory with a big block hood (without the painted stinger). This car, incidentally serial numbered 194377S112345, generated lots of "discussion" around the hobby.

Rest in Peace Roy.

[Frank D.]

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This was announced by a moderator on the Corvette Forum several days ago....
Very sad. Roy's copper 55 with the bubble top was one of those cars you just couldn't stop looking at...

[Wayne M.]

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Here's a shot of Roy's 55Copper and his famous tear-drop trailer. Taken at NCRS meet in Seaside Oregon, in (I believe) 2006.

RIP, Roy

[Paul B.]

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RIP Roy. Yeah, his Copper '55 BubbleTop was super cool to me. Thought at he was going to reproduce that top at one time? Remember the threads on the bigblock hooded smallblock '67 greatly. What reading material that was!!!

[Roger W.]

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Rest in Peace Roy. Roy's posts were always infomative and entertaining.

[Chuck B.]

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R.I.P. Roy ✝️🙏

[Mark S.]

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Roy was very helpful when I called him for some of the problems that I had on my restoration. I also purchased several items from him. Godspeed my friend!

[Richard M.]

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Rest In Peace Roy.

You were very helpful to me over the years and always enjoyed your sharing of information to all of us who liked to learn.

I especially appreciated all that you taught me about 1956 to 1960 convertible top weatherstripping.

Rich

[Tom B.]

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Sad news. I always enjoyed reading Roy's posts and articles.

Tom

[Mike T.]

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Sad deal. Roy was one of the real ones. There aren't many left. He was always willing to help me and welcomed my conversation. Godspeed Roy and thanks.

[Bert L.]

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His love of Corvettes was inspiring!..... Whether you agreed or disagreed with him on certain topics or viewpoints,
you had to admire the tenacity of his convictions. I relished reading his posts here and learned a lot from doing so.
The hobby in general, especially those connected with it during it's early years owe him a huge debt of gratitude,....

+++R.I.P. Roy+++

[Tim G.]

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I didn't know Roy, but i admire folks that drive these cars the way he did.....I love the picture of his '55 with the trailer attached.

[Bill B.]

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Roy and I live in the same area and I went to many car shows and car displays that he and I put our cars in. He was always kind to me and offered advice to my many questions. Last time I saw Roy was at a Saturday morning car gathering last Sept. RIP Roy and God bless you and your family.

[Steven B.]

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Sorry to hear of Roys passing. Last conversation with him was "enjoyable and spirited". I wonder if Heaven has copper colored sunsets. Bye Roy

[Edward M.]

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Sorry to hear of Roys passing. Last conversation with him was "enjoyable and spirited". I wonder if Heaven has copper colored sunsets. Bye Roy

Absolutely. And in Corvette heaven every 1967 small block Corvette has a factory installed big block hood.