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Old 07-01-2020, 10:03 AM   #1
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Well at the very least i am in the shop working on stuff somewhat . I am doing ok on Dialysis three days a week (had over 200 treatments ) i treat it as a part time job i guess !!
The treatment leave me pretty tired for that day but i usually bounce back pretty quick...
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I fell i the garage June 9th fracturing my humous bone in right shoulder , been in a sling ever since , the fall took stiches and i am healed up pretty good from that . For therapy i started building a Model T speedster from spare parts aquired etc . I have a new face book page for that project on face book its called 1920 Ford, heres the llnk for you facebook dudes.

https://www.facebook.com/1920-FORD-113916660368990

I have refered all chevrolet conversion distributors to Charlie here on the barn
after building 2722 of them i have out lived three machine shops and they became too much trouble just getting stuff done ....

Charlie will treat ya right ...
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Terry my part time guy is still here three days a week and we are down to 4-5 old orders getting them done as we can . Have a couple new orders from guys that can wait until we get to it .
We still want to do SOME just stock early Ford distributors if ya can wait .

I tell people i am OK but maybe not alright!!!!!! Hanging in there!!!

my therapy........not wife approved ??
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Old 07-01-2020, 10:13 AM   #2
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Bubba, I'm glad to hear that you are doing what you can. I know the problems of dialysis, too. Sometimes I come home after dialysis, and I am too tired to do anything. Just keep on keeping on. nick.
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Old 07-01-2020, 10:19 AM   #3
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As the owner of one of your 2722 Chevy conversions thanks for the update. Sounds like you are making the best of things. Look forward to your speedster build although I'm not on Facebook. Stay safe.
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Old 07-01-2020, 10:52 AM   #4
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You therapy looks good, I forgot is it going to be "T" powered or "A" powered or maybe a 59AB in there, most of all have fun.
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Old 07-01-2020, 11:17 AM   #5
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"For therapy i started building a Model T speedster from spare parts aquired etc." - Bubba

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Keeping busy is good. Don't overdo it. Glad that you are still doing a few things. Take care of yourself!
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Old 07-01-2020, 12:16 PM   #7
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Hang in there, keep busy and take care of yourself!
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Old 07-01-2020, 12:26 PM   #8
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Glad to hear your doing ok, looks like a fun project!
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Old 07-01-2020, 03:29 PM   #9
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The Energizer Bunny got nothing on you!! You go Bubba!(love your Chevy distributor on my 8BA) Pete
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Old 07-01-2020, 04:20 PM   #10
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Jim,
Glad you are doing well, and enjoying building a car. Have fun thats what life's all about. Your a good honest man.
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Good to hear you are doing okay. The Model T is looking good also.
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Jim, You are one persistent man! Keep up the great work!
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Hang in there Jim. Enjoy working on your project! All the best, Doug.
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Old 07-02-2020, 06:13 AM   #14
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Good on you Jim. May God bless you & keep you......and keep you make'n "SPARK" !
Maybe you should dub the "T" Sparky....
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Old 07-02-2020, 07:57 AM   #15
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Jim.....Do only what you like, you've earned all the fun years ahead of you and there
will be many. I'm most fortunate that all machine work on my conversions is done in
house. I thank you for the referrals and I promise I won't let you down. Latest batch of 50 or so conversions set to go out later this month.

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Old 07-02-2020, 12:32 PM   #16
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Bubba, glad to hear you are keeping it going, your garage therapy looks perfect. i put in one of your chevy/flathead dist conversions around 9 years ago. i dawned on me i might want to get replacement points/condensor/ cap and rotor. i have my original paperwork and i've found the points and condensor at napa online. the D308R cap and D426R rotor do not seem to be working on napa online. maybe bubba or one of his friends on here could help me with a napa number for the distributor cap and rotor? my distributor has worked perfect since install. thanks, dick r.
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Jim:

Glad you have a "fun" project and you are keeping busy. Do not forget what your PT tells you what to do. We want your shoulder to be just like it was before!! Hang in there, we are all praying for you. Henry
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Jim, great to see you back ,
Seeing that T in your shed makes me think I should get the one from the farm wife and I visited last week.
Take care and stay well.
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Thanks for the update.
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I'm glad to hear that you're all right. I know I am deathly afraid of falling these days. I am very careful and watch my feet constantly.

I think the "T" will be good therapy. Keep us posted on any significant progress.
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