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Title: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: Bill on February 27, 2021, 05:53:06 PM
Been a rocky year, first my personal interaction with Covid, then the loss of family, and friends, both in and out of the automotive community. Took the wind right out of my sails for anything car related. Finally got a chance to look inward, and found my motivation to get back out to the garage for a little "me time", clear my head so to speak by getting my hands dirty again....Been a long time....So with that said, just wanted to give a shout out to all those who assisted me, both on and offline, when my rebuilt carb install did not quite go as planned recently. This is what the forum is all about, people helping people, as if we really were family.  "The Pumpkin" is back on the road and running great, took it for a spin down RT85 and to the house via some twisty back roads to test everything out. Need to tweak the cold idle a little more, but other than that, the car is purring along as it should.

Once again, thank you, you know who you are.


Bill
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: Mongo on February 27, 2021, 05:58:25 PM
Good for you Bill, correct the saacforum is what the hobby needs and the people who assist with their time and knowledge! Keep the legends alive!
best to all here
vinman/Mongo
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 27, 2021, 07:32:01 PM
Congratulations. Glad to hear it is back on the road again.
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: Cobrask8 on February 27, 2021, 07:39:13 PM
It's back!

been spending alot of time in my garage working on my FFR Cobra. All new suspension, trans rebuilt, getting it ready for hopefully a fun season on the track & road
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: 6S1568 on February 27, 2021, 07:59:27 PM
Hope to see you soon! I'm happy that all is well with you. Denny
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: 68blk500c on February 27, 2021, 08:31:38 PM
Good for you!
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: mark p on February 28, 2021, 02:28:43 PM
Good stuff, Bill
"This is what the forum is all about, people helping people, as if we really were family" + the Pumpkin back on the road = a win-win  8)
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: pmustang on February 28, 2021, 02:38:37 PM
Glad you are feeling better and have the motivation to play again, Nice work.
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: 69mach351w on February 28, 2021, 04:01:32 PM
I know what you mean Bill on the Covid.  I spent 29 days in the hospital, the first 7 in ICU, No Family or Friends were allowed, came home with oxygen on Jan 19 which I am still on and gradually getting my lungs healed.  So, I'm with you and hope things look up for you and sorry for your losses.

I've always loved orange as my racecar was orange (see sig photo), and the orange Shelby's really stand out and get a lot of attention.

Stay Covid Safe All,
Rich
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: JD on February 28, 2021, 04:30:21 PM
Good for you Bill, correct the saacforum is what the hobby needs and the people who assist with their time and knowledge! Keep the legends alive!
best to all here
vinman/Mongo

+1
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: 68krrrr on February 28, 2021, 07:50:23 PM
Great color combo
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: J_Speegle on June 11, 2022, 09:43:30 PM
Enjoy your labors and your accomplishment

Everyone completed is motivation for others
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: Bill on June 11, 2022, 09:53:16 PM
Folks,

   Look at the date of my original post (February 2021), the car in question (1584) now resides in Texas, I'm playing with the replica cobras while the shop finishes up repairs on 2642


Bill
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: J_Speegle on June 12, 2022, 04:02:32 AM
Wonder why it was bumped up to the Recently Updated on my view. Maybe someone posted then removed their post.
Just trying to be supportive  ::)

Bringing the thread up to date - have fun with the Cobras - How's that  :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: On the road again-Thank you SAACforum
Post by: Harris Speedster on June 12, 2022, 08:29:05 AM
Bill,
You know that I fully understand the trials and heart ache.
Some never get those gusts of wind in their sails back.
It is a tough road, I congratulate you for finding the strength to find your way through all.
Your buddy,
John