Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thank you Sid. Really appreciare the pictures! It does look like my engine is sitting lower and that may well put the right side manifold right on the top of the rail. It is hard to tell without trying them.

Our Christmas Miracle!
 

Our Christmas Miracle

Last November in 2014 my wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We went from living Jimmy Stewarts "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Nightmare on Elm Street" with Freddy Kruger. So any real progress on this build pretty well stopped.

We wanted the best hospital we could get and we were sent to St. Louis. They sent her back for 3 months of chemo then determined they couldn't perform surgery. Back home for radiation therapy and St. Louis hospital advised they still couldn't perform surgery and you have about a year left to live.

We went to Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio for another opinion. They have patients from around the world come for treatment due to their outstanding ability to do what others can't. They decided they could operate so we spent the month of July there with surgery and recovery.

The next step was back home for three more months of chemo then a follow-up scan back in Cleveland this week.

The surgeon declared the scan is clear and my wife is cancer free! She will continue to be monitored and we pray it doesn't return.

God has answered our prayers and we give Him the glory for our Christmas miracle.

Guys, I hesitated to share this and frankly I want to forget the nightmare. And at the same time I want to praise God for giving us the strength, resources and help to get through this. We are ever grateful.

Merry Christmas!

Hope to be in the shop tomorrow with her again.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Absolutely Wonderful..... God Bless

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

My wife is a nurse and got teary eyed when I told her your story. Such a great miracle! All the happiness to the both of you during this Christmas season!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

AD;

Here is wishing you n your family the best wish's.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
N
HAPPY NEW YEARS


T_P Auto
Tim:chevy:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Hello Everyone;

Here is a message to all;

MERRY CHRISTMAS

N


HAPPY NEW YEARS

T-P Auto
Tim :chevy:

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Wonderful news Doug. God is great! Merry Xmas to you and your family. Looking forward to seeing some progress with your build.

Rick

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Awesome news for your family. Very happy for you Doug.
You have some real reasons to be thankful this holiday season.

Marc

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Great news for your family doug. Happy holidays.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

just amazing! I couldnt drag my wife or kids into the garage even if the rest of the house was covered in lava so you are twice blessed. have a merry christmas!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Guys, thank you so much for the kind words! We've been married 32 years and she has helped with every car project I've had since 1978 when we started dating....even the little projects like getting the trunk open here where I wouldn't fit anymore. She is a blessing.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug, don't have much to add. You and Cindy have a Merry Christmas, continued prayers to great people...Jim

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Great news. We really take so much for granted in this world. Even the company of a women for so long, to having running water. Its nice to spread the opportunities to others that have had so little. You two are destined to put more cars on the road!!!!!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Doug, that is great news! hop you and your family have great holidays and New Year.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thanks guys! We really appreciate the kind words and do plan to put more vehicles on the road....so I better stop hanging around here and get back to the shop. Just 20 minutes in the chair first to le......zzz.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Hello AD & Cindy. Very good news indeed. Also a "shout out" to those second opinion doctors and staff who made this possible.

Earl

Re: Our Christmas Miracle!
 

God answers prayers! Bless you and your wife. Merry Christmas!

Rick

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Earl...You are so right about the shout out to the second opinions medical professionals. Cleveland Clinic is amazing drawing some of the best medical professionals from around the world. If anyone ever is given news they can't accept, go for the second opinion. Never give up, never surrender!

Rick.... God does answer prayers and we kept knocking on the door like it says in scripture. Every church of everyone we know has her on their prayer list.

TODAY WAS THE BEST DAY IN THE SHOP IN OVER A YEAR!!!!

Because she was able to be there with me.

Small progress as a lot of time was spent finding things I had stored away. Since I replaced the floor, I still have to figure out where the inners bolt to, mark and drill. I'll get back on the tanks and pumps installation after getting the front end and accessories figured out. And I still have a few flat nuts to weld in for rear fender mounting before...and.....and...I am so thankful and excited!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Looks good. At this rate you will prove me right that I will finish third on my build...ha ha

Garage time/progress feels great doesn't it?

Keep at it.
Marc

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Thanks Marc, it sure does feel good to get in some shop time. Second place is easily in your grasp. You chassis is really coming along!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

My frame is back in pieces and is getting chemically stripped. I'm suppose to have it back by Wednesday and I have the week after Christmas off so I would like to get some of it in primer. So for now I'm dead in the water.

Marc

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

Can you start on the floor?

I work Monday then will be off until New Year and plan to get in some quality build time. Lots of little things to do.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

That is amazing! I have never heard of anyone coming out that. God must not be done with her here on earth! what a miricle.

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

We keep praying and there is a lot to do here for Him!

Re: 48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait
 

That, my friend is what it's all about...Jim