Great Weekend at Columbus - despite a bad start

[wiedemab]

As some of you may or may not know, Dad and I have been in thrash mode trying to get my '52 Chevy truck project to Columbus. We had it all together and even had 50 or 60 miles on it prior to leaving for Columbus Friday morning - - - -but it wasn't meant to be. About 40 miles or so outside of Columbus the motor went. I think it spun a bearing. Anyway - - that isn't the point of this thread. Everyone has had things happen like this. It just never seems easy (maybe it's just me). It's part of the reason why everyone doesn't have cool old cars.

Needless to say, I was exhausted and pretty disgusted. I want to thank Dad, Tom Farrington (and family) along with everyone else that encouraged me to not go home and feel sorry for myself, but instead to come back up to the show. That truly was what I needed - - to be around other car people. In the grand scheme of things, it really is pretty inconsequential to have to replace a SBC - - right!

I can honestly say I had a fun weekend, despite the truck not making it.

[Bad94]

Sucks about the truck, glad that you came up. If you would have asked for a ride, i would have given you one.

[wiedemab]

Thanks.....we'll get the truck fixed.

[Steve1968LS2]

It's never easy.. trust me on this.. but that makes it more rewarding when things go well

Glad you made it there.. now post the obligatory photo of the truck please

[GregWeld]

Sometimes stuff happens Brandon... sorry to hear about the motor.

I just spent half a small fortune on a hot rod and NOTHING went right with it... until I now have it all sorted out! Took 1100 miles and lots of frustration but she's there now - and well worth the effort.

[toddshotrods]

Wow! Sorry to hear that, but glad to hear you soldiered on and enjoyed the show.

[NovaBlue71]

Brandon, I was sorry to hear the news from your Dad when I talked to him on friday. Glad to see you made it back after getting the truck back home.It's always good getting to see you and your Dad. Wish you the best on getting it back on the road. take care Joe .

[wiedemab]

The day before heading to Columbus.



............dropping it back off at the shop.

[clill]

Nice looking truck...I love the stock looking color.

[c10addict]

Great looking truck! When your Dad told me what happened I couldn't believe it.. Glad you still came to the show and we had a chance to catch up.. I gotta tell you, the Thomson Racing LS7 in the Runt would run good in that old truck!