Man you and I sound like we have the same family, different business. I too put my son into a 45 day program the end of this past week and cost big bucks, and Im in the mortgage business (maybe I am kidding about being still being in the Mortgage business) and my plans are now on hold with my Chevelle and the 68 Camaro I was going to buy... I know what you are going through, but remember, Gods in control. Just keep moving forward. I pray for you and your family that your sister will come out clean and sober with a new life ahead. I applaud you that you have such a caring heart and willing to invest in your family and their future. If I was closer I would be on a drive up with ya to help you out. A person like you are a blessing to others and if means anything I think that all of us on Later-g (if its okay to say this for everyone else) knows you have a heart of a saint and this problem will be solved...Be patient and hang in there....:thumbsup:

Blessings,

Thanks buddy, you made my day with that. But the only reason I did what I did, well 2 reasons was my sister has 5 kids, 2 of which are not doing well themselfs, thanks to my sisters poor parenting, and I was the only one with a 15k credit card limit for her rehab.

It's not a matter of asking.. it's a matter of accepting help that's offered. Our community it a "family" of sorts and what makes this hobby better than stamp collectors or others is our willingness to help each other out. No car is built individually, it's a team effort.

If CAR can't help you with a swap to a reliable engine then I'm sure there are plenty of members that would be happy to help you turn a wrench or two.. ok, maybe three. lol

The point is your car can be reliable and fun without the blower. I rather see you keep the car than ditch it and loose faith in the hobby. Later on down the line you will regret it.

Power
 

Mike,
Sounds like Rupp is "calling you out", lets finish the car it is getting closer everyday and your time line isn't bad when you look at that you've almost built the car twice. Make a time to set down with Mark and Tom and map out the final options/details.
Kevin

if its a major tuning issue with the blower, and spending more money is out.... i would yank the blower belt, swap the carb, and ENJOY the car for a lil while. let things settle down before going back to tuning with the blower.


im not saying its the gonna be a blast to drive, but with the low compression....you can get away with the "cheap" gas.

Yeah Steve is calling me out. He kills me sometimes. ;)
Kevin, here's the problem, I'm working the next few days in Redwood City. I am bidding a large project with Steve tomorrow night, after that I'm busy with my sisters kids and my work. I don't have idle time in the next week or so, plus my now more frequent visits to the pub. I really hate the water injection idea because it's such a low buck item on that high dollar junker in your shop. But it's all I can afford, if that. As your PM said, I would do that deal, but I don't think he would. I would feel like an asshole if I asked again.

I need a loan just for the gas. :P

i have a 750DP i could lend ya.... i could pack the box with empty dew cans..... alum scrap is way up:thumbsup:

Steve, you're 100 percent right about the muscle crowd community. It is a bunch of great guys, that's for sure. I don't mind helping others with stuff, I always do, but for some reason I have always had a big issue with others helping me. On the phone yes, but people have other things to do help with this car. for example. I have a lot of tree friends (arborists) and they say that want to trim my trees, and I say, well ok, they call to come over and I tell them to not worry about it, so what do I do, I get my 12 foot ladder out and do it myself. My trees look like ****, but at least my friends didn't have to come over and do this work for me, I just always had a problem withaccepting help from others. I'm wired weird I guess.

hehe
I already have one. I have 2. CAR has my other BG 750DP.