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Re: 318 build [Re: larrymopar360] #3084463
10/09/22 06:28 AM
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Dang, that's rough! I think I have him saved in my contacts.

Re: 318 build [Re: larrymopar360] #3084516
10/09/22 11:41 AM
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i have seen compound fractures before, and they aren't pretty ! plus they really hurt !
beer

Re: 318 build [Re: moparx] #3084518
10/09/22 11:58 AM
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He's going through rough time so get a hold of him if you can. I'm sure he'd appreciate it. He's a tough guy and will come through it, but his son, grandson, and daughter-in-law just got rear ended while stopped at a railroad crossing to add to it. Fortunately just shook up. Here's the not so gruesome pic of his leg and a couple others.

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Re: 318 build [Re: larrymopar360] #3086355
10/15/22 07:46 PM
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Hey guys
Been a rough 16 days so far.
3 surgeys with one maybe 2 more to go yet.

Want to give big thumbs up to Larry for helping me update and letting moparts family know that I am ok.

THANK YOU LARRY!

REDRAPTOR..THANK YOU for the call and good talk. Very uplifting to my core.

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE PRAYERS SENT TO THE BOLEMAN FAMILY IN OUR TIME OF NEED.

Hugh Jorgan.. Thanks for checking in...missed the big hurricane all good

Finaly got a shave and feel better today.

I got set up and can catch up

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3086367
10/15/22 08:44 PM
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I retired in May 33 yrs state retirement.

Rebuilt my 82 sportster and have 13,000 miles on it.

Helped my buddy build his 83 sportster from scratch. February-September then went up to NC to ride the Dragon .
318 turns in 11 miles...nations highest bike crash area...rode 4 times.

Come home and get T boned 3 blocks from my house.

Not a scratch any where on me but my leg took the hit.

Tib&fib broke at ankle

Tib Plato has hole in it

Tib&fib broke below knee with compound fracture.

2 surgerys plates screws to repair
3rd surgery to remove dead tissue around open wound.

Large open leg wound...wound vac & dressing changes every 4 days

Stiches come out ina week or two.

Still may need surgery for wound care.

Bike got some damage but not a single scratch on any painted surfaces.

Driver in turn lane making a u turn got me with driver front fender headlight grill on a big new caddy suv.

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3086376
10/15/22 09:06 PM
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Kinda run out of gas on my truck.

I will see about rounding up a b body 4 speed while i recover.

And hope to bolt in my new 328 cubic inch with a 4 speed.

I have my sons roller whiplash cam 328 cubic inch ready to fire also.

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3086383
10/15/22 09:22 PM
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On the far side i have been building my freind a DZ302 chevy engine for his 59 Apache truck.

It should be a high reving little chevy engine.

Built to spec with factory pieces. Should red line about 7000rpm and run in the 305 cubic inch class.

So i have plenty to think on till I can get back at it.




I have a 67 440 to rebuild next.
Not that i need them but would like to spend the time with son and grand son building them for thier future.

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3086419
10/16/22 04:44 AM
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Dang Mike, that is a rough time. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.


"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"


'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon!
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Re: 318 build [Re: redraptor] #3086501
10/16/22 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by redraptor
Dang, that's rough! I think I have him saved in my contacts.
He really enjoyed talking with you! Lifted his spirits.


Facts are stubborn things.
Re: 318 build [Re: larrymopar360] #3086502
10/16/22 02:21 PM
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So good to see you back posting Mike! You and your wealth of knowledge have been missed!

You keep hanging in there! Better days ahead! up


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Re: 318 build [Re: larrymopar360] #3086523
10/16/22 02:54 PM
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Thanks for the update on Scratch. Been wondering about him. Miss his posts.


Dave


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Re: 318 build [Re: larrymopar360] #3086525
10/16/22 02:55 PM
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Yes I know everyday is a good day above ground.


I got surgery again on Monday. I HOPE it's the last one.

Hope to have this wound vac removed and wound stitched up.

That will let me go home.

Home is where i need to be. My wife is battling bone cancer since 2016 and the toxic meds she deals with keeps her sick tired hurting.

She has been my rock for 40yrs this March. I retired ealy to be home with her more and take care of her just being together.

Not working out like we had planned for retirement but we are together till the end.

I am the luckiest man in the world just having her in my life.

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3086528
10/16/22 02:58 PM
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Now if i can find a B body 4 speed I have the last pieces needed.

On the hunt.....

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3086578
10/16/22 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by scratchnfotraction
Yes I know everyday is a good day above ground.


I got surgery again on Monday. I HOPE it's the last one.

Hope to have this wound vac removed and wound stitched up.

That will let me go home.

Home is where i need to be. My wife is battling bone cancer since 2016 and the toxic meds she deals with keeps her sick tired hurting.

She has been my rock for 40yrs this March. I retired ealy to be home with her more and take care of her just being together.

Not working out like we had planned for retirement but we are together till the end.

I am the luckiest man in the world just having her in my life.








I know it's been so rough Mike and home is definitely where you need to be. That's where you will heal the best and you can help each other the most.


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Re: 318 build [Re: larrymopar360] #3087408
10/19/22 09:09 AM
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Seems there are no 4 speed transmissions around me locally.




I see a few here on moparts but they dont want to ship it.

That sucks....over priced and none available

Any members got a lead on one here in FL.?

What are my options for a rebuilt unit. They seem to be in the 2500$ range for ready to run units
a little out of my budget but isn't everything that way any more.

Another option would be a v8 bell housing that wound fit my 1982 833od with the large 5inch bearing retainer

Which they seem to be like hens teeth also. I have not found any leads yet..

Anyone try one of those new bell from lakewood?

Shows it uses 130 tooth wheel and bolts up 833 4 speed or a 5 speed unit.

Search continues.....

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3089078
10/25/22 11:29 AM
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Good news today..been 4 surgeys 26 days and getting ready to go HOME!
Will have a wound vac still and down to 1x A week for bandage changes from 2x a week. Which will be out patient care.
Little more healing then ready for skin graft..which is a process in itself..
But i may have to go in for surgery for the graft then more out patient car.
Not sure when i start PT..still toe touch non weight bearing on leg..
I sure there will be a lot of PT to come to be able to walk again.

I wanted to thank Larry all my moparts family for prayers & support in my recovery.
I am very blessed to still be here. Even though its pretty bad for left leg it could have been worse or me not here at all.
Looking forward with a chin up attude i will recover well and get back to family retirment plans.

Thanks to everone.

Scratchin

Re: 318 build [Re: scratchnfotraction] #3089094
10/25/22 12:32 PM
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Great to hear you're doing better. I hope everything goes well as it can with the recovery process and healing.

Re: 318 build [Re: OrangeProwler] #3089108
10/25/22 01:29 PM
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great to hear the recovery process is starting out well ! up
like the saying goes : "you have a long and tough row to hoe", but with the positive attitude you are showing, i firmly believe you will come through this [as another saying goes] "with flying colors" !
beer

Re: 318 build [Re: moparx] #3089119
10/25/22 02:07 PM
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Hope you heal quickly and fully, and that your wife also heals.

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