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Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
i'm mainly on the 60-66 forums.Just thought i share this story. went to buy some 64 parts, from this gentleman. we got around to talking about 4x4's.He told me how he was in a terrible accident & was confined to a wheel chair, but after years of therapy perseverance he got a good deal of his movement back.He can stand for a bit. he's got use of both arms 1 hand some on the other. To make a long story short. His dad bought him a 70 LWB 4/4 ton.They both wrenched on it, they put a hydralic lift to get him in the cab, welded a foot step so it looks like it bolted to the cab, welded up some controls for gas,brake & it has a "CLUTCH". He drives it on weekends does a little 4 wheeling too.
This really goes to show if you really want it bad enough anything is possible. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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That is a good story and I hope he keeps on with it.It's nice to hear people like that can enjoy life no matter what is thrown at them.
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
thanks for shareing, i'm close to people in similar conditions, seeing him overcome makes my heart merry, God Bless Him
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
That is an awesome story. Can't nothing stop a man from driving his CHEVROLET. Thank you for sharing that really inspires me to not give up wrenchin on my old beater.
My dad has Parkinsons disease goin on about 12yrs now and he still watches over me and teaches me how to fix things on my truck. I couldn't fix my truck without him. Take all I can learn from him wheather its on the truck or life in general.
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
Fantastic story!! Now, sit back and ask why do I complain about the little things! That's very inspiring for me! I needed to read that today. Thank you for sharing. And a well done to the father&son!! Cheers, Pat
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
God is good
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
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Adapt and overcome! Semper Fi Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
Cool story,goes to show what can be acomplished if you don't give up when it looks rough. Nice truck too,love those aluminum slots and that step deal is pretty ingenius. My dad could use one of those to get in his truck. He's not disabaled but has a hard time getting up there due to his age. Thanks for sharing that!
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
Very very very cool! It's amazing what someone can do no matter what cards are dealt. About 7 years ago I was in a bad 4 wheeler crash leaving me with two broken legs and in a wheel chair for almost six months. I have a great respect for anyone who is in a chair.
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
Thanks for sharing ...
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
Good for him!
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
thanks for posting. did us all some good - very cool.
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
All I can say is WOW! Thanks for sharing this story.
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
That's a cool story...Thanks for sharing.
My good friend and hunting partner is a paraplegic. He has a Dodge Ram 2500 extended cab with a lift inside the drivers door. He sits on it and it brings him up level with the driver seat. He has hand controls for the throttle and brake. He is the least hadicapped person I have ever known. He inspires me every day. ![]()
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Re: Any thing is possible even if your "handicapable"
Well done!
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