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BCOWANWHEELS · 11-11-2021, 03:42 AM

Guys a while back i got run over by a large farm tractor. I really could use some help installing a 350 and 350 trans in my 1972 c10. Engine is complete. Just get it in and hooked up, hood rad etc back on etc. I have a shop, truck is on ramps level etc. I have a reman p/s box i,d like to install. All needed tools, large a-frame crane and compressor. The only thing i,am short is 2 legs to stand on as i,am wheel chair bound. I live in n.e. Tn. Kingsport .to be exact. I,ll pay you. Its my d/d and i really need it. I hate to impose / ask etc. But i,am up against it. If you could help i,ll do my best for you in return.
Regards
bob

**NGN** · 11-11-2021, 08:16 AM

Man sorry to hear your situation wish I could help. Take care heal fast.
NGN
Nick

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-11-2021, 09:02 AM

I hope someone close can help you out. Get better soon!

67C10Step · 11-11-2021, 09:14 AM

Man, if I were not a state and a half away I'd round up another pair of hands and lend you a hand. Very sorry to hear of your troubles and I hope some locals can get you fixed up soon.

custom10nut · 11-11-2021, 10:56 AM

Do you have a shop, and a Cherry Picker?
Are there any time constraints?
I’m down south of Newport, but I don’t currently have a shop to work in.
Next week I start pouring the slab for my new Shop.

**kwmech** · 11-11-2021, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

Guys a while back i got run over by a large farm tractor. I really could use some help installing a 350 and 350 trans in my 1972 c10. Engine is complete. Just get it in and hooked up, hood rad etc back on etc. I have a shop, truck is on ramps level etc. I have a reman p/s box i,d like to install. All needed tools, large a-frame crane and compressor. The only thing i,am short is 2 legs to stand on as i,am wheel chair bound. I live in n.e. Tn. Kingsport .to be exact. I,ll pay you. Its my d/d and i really need it. I hate to impose / ask etc. But i,am up against it. If you could help i,ll do my best for you in return.
Regards
bob

That really hurts doesn't it? I did the same thing 2-1/2 years ago on fathers day weekend. Luckily for me I was driving my B series Kubota which doesn't weigh all that much but messed my left leg up for about 3 months. Didn't break anything but had massive tissue damage and bruising. Get well. If I were closer I'd swing by and get that finished for ya.

BCOWANWHEELS · 11-11-2021, 11:57 AM

thanks guys . pray 4 me ok

Happy_dan · 11-11-2021, 03:15 PM

You have my prayers! I wish I could help but too far from NH.

SCOTI · 11-11-2021, 06:28 PM

Hopefully there are some TN guys out there that can help you out. I know I'd be there if I was close enough. Maybe a board member w/some younger kids?

It would be a great teaching moment to help someone out.

**57taskforce** · 11-11-2021, 08:40 PM

I hope you can find help quickly, if I was near by I would do it for free just to help another truck guy out.

More important than finding help, I wish you the best of luck in continued recovery and health.

garyd1961 · 11-11-2021, 09:36 PM

I have a really bad back but if I were closer you can bet I would be there.

toolboxchev · 11-13-2021, 01:25 AM

If I were in your local I would be there, spot on.

Someone is going to be a part of your new life real soon....Sucks to hear about the dilema, yet as you know a new door will open again.

KEEP THE FAITH! everything else comes and goes!

**special-K** · 11-13-2021, 07:00 AM

Man, where are all the members from that corner of TN/VA/KY? Back when I joined here there was quite a gathering from that area and they seemed to be well acquainted, got together on occasion, and I'd think they'd do a thing like this in a jiffy. I wish I were closer or even able to travel down one weekend soon. My transportation situation is limited to local these days.

BCOWANWHEELS · 11-13-2021, 11:53 AM

i forgot to mention the old engine and trans is out.

Husker · 11-13-2021, 12:33 PM

I would love to help also. Hope you get some volunteers and with this site u am sure you will.
Take care
Ron

**Grumpy old man** · 11-13-2021, 12:38 PM

Post up some pictures of what your working on/with , Is it in a garage , Sitting on concrete ? Do you have all the needed correct hardware ready to go ? vacuum lines/hoses/belts , Engine lift / floor jacks What all do you need done ? just drop it in or running ready to go ? I'd like to see you get it done but I can't spend days digging thru cans and boxes looking for parts and hardware ?

BCOWANWHEELS · 11-13-2021, 01:52 PM

its real hard for me to get in my shop as my legs dont work. i,am a retired owner/operator trucker. my shop is 80x80 FT concrete floor , 16 ft A FRAME CRANE ALONG WITH A H/D CHERRY PICKER TROLLEYS AND 2 CHAIN FALLS, 120 GAL COMPRESSOR , ALL AIR TOOLS. FRANKLY ITS A REAL NICE POST STEEL BUILDING. FLOOR WILL NEED TO BE SWEPT AS I,VE NOT BEEN ABLE TO. NEW ENGINE IS COMPLETELY DONE BUT NEW TRANS ISNT CONNECTED. GUYS I JUST CANT WALK......................... I ALSO HAVE A ENGINE TILTER. THERE WILL BE NO LIFTING OR TUGGING . I,VE SET MANY ENGINES IN MY LIFE I MAKE IT EASY AS SEMI ENGINES ARE LARGE........... SAFETY IS NUMBER 1

BigBird05 · 11-13-2021, 10:24 PM

Come on guys. Lets go and make it a weekend to help out this guy. I'll travel up there if some other guys can come up. If we all team up together we can get it done. It will be like a Red neck Garage squad if somebody would video tape us.

BCOWANWHEELS · 11-13-2021, 11:25 PM

I,ve got 2 spare bedrooms. A weekend is plenty of time, really 1 good day should do it. I,ll buy the viddles but sorry no booze

slikside · 11-14-2021, 01:04 PM

Bob,

God bless you. You have my prayers. Keep your faith and hope. It will happen!

**Thealien** · 11-14-2021, 01:18 PM

I am so sorry for the situation you are in. I hope you are able to recover?

I myself have 2 destroyed shoulders and understand needing to get help, it is not easy to ask for help. I wish I was closer I would help as much as I could. Good luck I hope you find your help, soon!

grousehunter 61 · 11-14-2021, 06:45 PM

Come on guys, you mean to tell me that there is no one close enough to help this member out, If I wasn't 80 years old and living in Idaho I would be there in the morning. He says he has a lift, garage, all he is asking is 5 or 6 hours of your time, surly some of you could spare some time to a fellow member who needs help.

BCOWANWHEELS · 11-14-2021, 07:29 PM

The lord will provide and send his blessing to all. Thanks guys

**Seanext** · 11-14-2021, 08:24 PM

Any idea what weekend would work for a group? Getting close to the holidays so time is getting tight. I am about three hours away but could make the trip if we could get someone closer to coordinate a day for people to show up.

BigBird05 · 11-14-2021, 08:36 PM

I am almost 5 hrs away but I would come if some other guys or gals come.

11-11-2021, 03:42 AM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	I sure could use some help.. NORTH EAST TN. Guys a while back i got run over by a large farm tractor. I really could use some help installing a 350 and 350 trans in my 1972 c10. Engine is complete. Just get it in and hooked up, hood rad etc back on etc. I have a shop, truck is on ramps level etc. I have a reman p/s box i,d like to install. All needed tools, large a-frame crane and compressor. The only thing i,am short is 2 legs to stand on as i,am wheel chair bound. I live in n.e. Tn. Kingsport .to be exact. I,ll pay you. Its my d/d and i really need it. I hate to impose / ask etc. But i,am up against it. If you could help i,ll do my best for you in return. Regards bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 11-11-2021 at 04:40 AM.

11-11-2021, 08:16 AM	#2
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: I sure could use some help Man sorry to hear your situation wish I could help. Take care heal fast. NGN Nick

11-11-2021, 09:02 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,255	Re: I sure could use some help I hope someone close can help you out. Get better soon! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-11-2021, 09:14 AM	#4
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: I sure could use some help Man, if I were not a state and a half away I'd round up another pair of hands and lend you a hand. Very sorry to hear of your troubles and I hope some locals can get you fixed up soon. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

11-11-2021, 10:56 AM	#5
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,893	Re: I sure could use some help Do you have a shop, and a Cherry Picker? Are there any time constraints? I’m down south of Newport, but I don’t currently have a shop to work in. Next week I start pouring the slab for my new Shop.

11-11-2021, 11:57 AM	#7
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: I sure could use some help thanks guys . pray 4 me ok __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

11-11-2021, 03:15 PM	#8
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: I sure could use some help You have my prayers! I wish I could help but too far from NH.

11-11-2021, 06:28 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,089	Re: I sure could use some help Hopefully there are some TN guys out there that can help you out. I know I'd be there if I was close enough. Maybe a board member w/some younger kids? It would be a great teaching moment to help someone out. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-11-2021, 08:40 PM	#10
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,513	Re: I sure could use some help I hope you can find help quickly, if I was near by I would do it for free just to help another truck guy out. More important than finding help, I wish you the best of luck in continued recovery and health. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

11-11-2021, 09:36 PM	#11
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: I sure could use some help I have a really bad back but if I were closer you can bet I would be there.

11-13-2021, 01:25 AM	#12
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: I sure could use some help If I were in your local I would be there, spot on. Someone is going to be a part of your new life real soon....Sucks to hear about the dilema, yet as you know a new door will open again. KEEP THE FAITH! everything else comes and goes!

11-13-2021, 07:00 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I sure could use some help Man, where are all the members from that corner of TN/VA/KY? Back when I joined here there was quite a gathering from that area and they seemed to be well acquainted, got together on occasion, and I'd think they'd do a thing like this in a jiffy. I wish I were closer or even able to travel down one weekend soon. My transportation situation is limited to local these days. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-13-2021, 11:53 AM	#14
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: I sure could use some help i forgot to mention the old engine and trans is out. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

11-13-2021, 12:33 PM	#15
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: I sure could use some help I would love to help also. Hope you get some volunteers and with this site u am sure you will. Take care Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

11-13-2021, 12:38 PM	#16
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: I sure could use some help Post up some pictures of what your working on/with , Is it in a garage , Sitting on concrete ? Do you have all the needed correct hardware ready to go ? vacuum lines/hoses/belts , Engine lift / floor jacks What all do you need done ? just drop it in or running ready to go ? I'd like to see you get it done but I can't spend days digging thru cans and boxes looking for parts and hardware ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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11-13-2021, 01:52 PM	#17
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: I sure could use some help its real hard for me to get in my shop as my legs dont work. i,am a retired owner/operator trucker. my shop is 80x80 FT concrete floor , 16 ft A FRAME CRANE ALONG WITH A H/D CHERRY PICKER TROLLEYS AND 2 CHAIN FALLS, 120 GAL COMPRESSOR , ALL AIR TOOLS. FRANKLY ITS A REAL NICE POST STEEL BUILDING. FLOOR WILL NEED TO BE SWEPT AS I,VE NOT BEEN ABLE TO. NEW ENGINE IS COMPLETELY DONE BUT NEW TRANS ISNT CONNECTED. GUYS I JUST CANT WALK......................... I ALSO HAVE A ENGINE TILTER. THERE WILL BE NO LIFTING OR TUGGING . I,VE SET MANY ENGINES IN MY LIFE I MAKE IT EASY AS SEMI ENGINES ARE LARGE........... SAFETY IS NUMBER 1 __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 11-13-2021 at 01:59 PM.

11-13-2021, 10:24 PM	#18
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: I sure could use some help Come on guys. Lets go and make it a weekend to help out this guy. I'll travel up there if some other guys can come up. If we all team up together we can get it done. It will be like a Red neck Garage squad if somebody would video tape us.

11-13-2021, 11:25 PM	#19
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: I sure could use some help I,ve got 2 spare bedrooms. A weekend is plenty of time, really 1 good day should do it. I,ll buy the viddles but sorry no booze __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

11-14-2021, 01:04 PM	#20
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,186	Re: I sure could use some help Bob, God bless you. You have my prayers. Keep your faith and hope. It will happen! __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.

11-14-2021, 01:18 PM	#21
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,136	Re: I sure could use some help I am so sorry for the situation you are in. I hope you are able to recover? I myself have 2 destroyed shoulders and understand needing to get help, it is not easy to ask for help. I wish I was closer I would help as much as I could. Good luck I hope you find your help, soon! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

11-14-2021, 06:45 PM	#22
grousehunter 61 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pollock Idaho Posts: 49	Re: I sure could use some help Come on guys, you mean to tell me that there is no one close enough to help this member out, If I wasn't 80 years old and living in Idaho I would be there in the morning. He says he has a lift, garage, all he is asking is 5 or 6 hours of your time, surly some of you could spare some time to a fellow member who needs help.

11-14-2021, 07:29 PM	#23
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: I sure could use some help The lord will provide and send his blessing to all. Thanks guys __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

11-14-2021, 08:24 PM	#24
Seanext Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dallas NC Posts: 583	Re: I sure could use some help Any idea what weekend would work for a group? Getting close to the holidays so time is getting tight. I am about three hours away but could make the trip if we could get someone closer to coordinate a day for people to show up.

11-14-2021, 08:36 PM	#25
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: I sure could use some help I am almost 5 hrs away but I would come if some other guys or gals come.

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