Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Army_Dude · 05-17-2006, 09:16 PM

my wife is typing this for me but I am on hwy 35 South almost to Emporia on my way to Witchita Please call if you can help at all, I think my motor is gone.
(910)728-6193 Please call.
Wife's # if you can't get me (910)488-4692

Thanks

**BOSS** · 05-17-2006, 10:09 PM

Wish i could help

Mongo · 05-17-2006, 10:10 PM

sorry I cant help you here in Oregon, but I did move your post to the general section in hopes more people see your thread.

***Liz*** · 05-17-2006, 10:11 PM

we are contacting the member with the few numbers we have now.. if ya'll are near here we need some help please

teeitup · 05-17-2006, 10:26 PM

Man I wish I could help, I got both kids by myself till 2:00 am.
Fred may be the closest to him. Sorry, wish you luck, Randy

Longhorn Man · 05-17-2006, 10:32 PM

good luck man.

chickenwing · 05-17-2006, 10:32 PM

Was 57ringo or 72superbb on the help list?

I need to update MY addy on that list btw...

Army_Dude · 05-17-2006, 10:34 PM

This Is Crystal, Josh's Wife, Thanks To Everyone Sooo Much For Trying To Help Him Out. He Is Trying To Get To Colorado To Report For His New Duty Station And Has Had A Hell Of A Time Since Monday. He Was Pulling Another Truck And It Flipped Off The Dolly In Va. And Then He Got Going Again And It Came Loose From The Hitch And Hit A Tractor Trailer!! Can You Believe One Man's Luck. Needless To Say, He's Been Through Enough But Is Trying To Keep His Head Up. He And I Are So Thankful For Everyone's Quick Responses And For Any And All Help. I Must Say That I Am Impressed.

***Liz*** · 05-17-2006, 10:37 PM

nope neither, we have contacted a few members not on the list via pm and email as well.. hope someone can help

Ya'll reading this... send in your info via PM to ContactList to be able to help out in situations like this. And if you are roadtrip'n take the ContactNumber peoples numbers with you just incase

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Originally Posted by Army_Dude

This Is Crystal, Josh's Wife, Thanks To Everyone Sooo Much For Trying To Help Him Out. He Is Trying To Get To Colorado To Report For His New Duty Station And Has Had A Hell Of A Time Since Monday. He Was Pulling Another Truck And It Flipped Off The Dolly In Va. And Then He Got Going Again And It Came Loose From The Hitch And Hit A Tractor Trailer!! Can You Believe One Man's Luck. Needless To Say, He's Been Through Enough But Is Trying To Keep His Head Up. He And I Are So Thankful For Everyone's Quick Responses And For Any And All Help. I Must Say That I Am Impressed.

dang Crystal.. sounds like a rough trip so far.. hopefully we can get him some help goin on now.

**Bowtie468** · 05-17-2006, 10:46 PM

Army-Dude, best of luck to you two with getting on down the highway. Keep your head up and THANK YOU for serving our country !! Take care !!

larry may · 05-17-2006, 10:55 PM

rgray71 is not to far away at Tonanoxie from Lebo where army dude is broke down at. Mabe he can help out .

Fred T · 05-17-2006, 11:08 PM

I'm not able to go help. I did try pm's to some members in the area, hopefully someone can help. Breaking down on the turnpike in that area is the pits. If he calls *KTA they can at least send a motorist assist truck or trooper.

Army_Dude · 05-17-2006, 11:15 PM

Good news!!! This board is awesome, Josh is with piecesandparts from the board, apparently he was about a mile from where Josh was and is going to let him leave the truck there until he can get it fixed or towed. He said to tell everyone "thanks so much and he loves this board", he's good for the night now and says if anyone knows anyone that can do the work for him etc. to call him on cell (910)488 4692. Thanks again to everyone for all the help.

rgray71 · 05-17-2006, 11:29 PM

Hey kingsolver72, Scott you might be able to help out..... I gave Josh's wife my numbers also... Rob.......

chevy_fatman · 05-17-2006, 11:31 PM

I'm glad this turned great, thanks to piecesandparts and all the board members involved!

this board rocks!

chipflyer · 05-18-2006, 12:00 AM

Got the word from Fred but it looks like I'm a bit late, talked to his wife and she said the truck got hot and was knocking, might be bad. Glad somebody was so close.

Jeff

kingsolver72 · 05-18-2006, 12:06 AM

Yeah rgray71,I would have love to help if I would have found out sooner.I am only 50 miles from Emporia.I got a pm from Fred T(I check a little late).I am glad everything turned out for the good.

Army_Dude · 05-18-2006, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Yeah rgray71,I would have love to help if I would have found out sooner.I am only 50 miles from Emporia.I got a pm from Fred T(I check a little late).I am glad everything turned out for the good.

Hey kingsolver72, this is Josh's wife, Crystal, rgray71 says if we need parts etc. you may can help. Will you call or email or post with your contact info. please? Thanks so much in advance and again, this is a great board.

(910)4884692
(910)7286193
royster2001@earthlink.net

kingsolver72 · 05-18-2006, 12:24 AM

My home # is 785-242-2035
My cell # is 785-418-4589

Army_Dude · 05-18-2006, 03:40 AM

Ok Guys, I made it to Wichita. As stated by my better half, the truck is at piecesandparts place. He was literally a mile from where I last stopped. Wasn't quite on the turnpike yet. I believe it is exit 148 on 35.

I'm pretty sure the motor is shot. Knocking real bad. So tomorrow I have togo and try to sign in with the local Army recruiter (only allowed in emergencies and I hope this qualifies) then start calling around to try and find a motor. Frank (piecesandparts) suggested that I go to a dealer. May as well go with a 350 since I planned on doing it anyway (just not so soon!)
I guess what I need to know if there is anyone nearby with a trailer or dolly that would be willing to help me get it somewhere I could do the work. Frank said worst case I could work there but he has done alot already and has three and a half trucks of his own going on. Thanks again for all the calls and help, hopefully someday I can repay the favors.

Longhorn Man · 05-18-2006, 05:58 AM

this place really does rock!

Mudder · 05-18-2006, 06:05 AM

You guys are all awesome. Just goes to show you why everyone should get on that list. Someone could be broke down right down the road from you.

rambler · 05-18-2006, 09:17 AM

that is good news,, I didn't get on till this morning.. I'm on the other side of Kansas City, hope you get it running!

piecesparts · 05-18-2006, 12:34 PM

The truck needs help, the knock was loud and deep in the motor. Josh said he was dumping water into the radaitor about every 10 to 15 miles, the knock could have been caused by water in the cylinder. It starts but you have to help it with a little starter fluid. I have the wife checking on a crate motor at the Topeka Chevy dealership (the only GM Perf. Parts Outlet that I know in my area), they usually have them in the warehouse. She is also calling a Salvage Yard for what a used motor would run.

Josh had to go onto Wichita to get situated and he is hoping to work the truck down there. That is about a 110 miles from my house.

mhicks · 05-18-2006, 01:10 PM

After seeing this happening I'll put my name on the list. It' s a real bummer to have something like that happen and be so far away from your home.

05-17-2006, 09:16 PM	#1
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) my wife is typing this for me but I am on hwy 35 South almost to Emporia on my way to Witchita Please call if you can help at all, I think my motor is gone. (910)728-6193 Please call. Wife's # if you can't get me (910)488-4692 Thanks

05-17-2006, 10:09 PM	#2
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Wish i could help __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-17-2006, 10:10 PM	#3
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) sorry I cant help you here in Oregon, but I did move your post to the general section in hopes more people see your thread. __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

05-17-2006, 10:11 PM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) we are contacting the member with the few numbers we have now.. if ya'll are near here we need some help please

05-17-2006, 10:26 PM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Man I wish I could help, I got both kids by myself till 2:00 am. Fred may be the closest to him. Sorry, wish you luck, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-17-2006, 10:32 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) good luck man.

05-17-2006, 10:32 PM	#7
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Was 57ringo or 72superbb on the help list? I need to update MY addy on that list btw... __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

05-17-2006, 10:34 PM	#8
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) This Is Crystal, Josh's Wife, Thanks To Everyone Sooo Much For Trying To Help Him Out. He Is Trying To Get To Colorado To Report For His New Duty Station And Has Had A Hell Of A Time Since Monday. He Was Pulling Another Truck And It Flipped Off The Dolly In Va. And Then He Got Going Again And It Came Loose From The Hitch And Hit A Tractor Trailer!! Can You Believe One Man's Luck. Needless To Say, He's Been Through Enough But Is Trying To Keep His Head Up. He And I Are So Thankful For Everyone's Quick Responses And For Any And All Help. I Must Say That I Am Impressed.

05-17-2006, 10:46 PM	#10
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Army-Dude, best of luck to you two with getting on down the highway. Keep your head up and THANK YOU for serving our country !! Take care !! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

05-17-2006, 10:55 PM	#11
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) rgray71 is not to far away at Tonanoxie from Lebo where army dude is broke down at. Mabe he can help out .

05-17-2006, 11:08 PM	#12
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) I'm not able to go help. I did try pm's to some members in the area, hopefully someone can help. Breaking down on the turnpike in that area is the pits. If he calls KTA they can at least send a motorist assist truck or trooper. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.*

05-17-2006, 11:15 PM	#13
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Good news!!! This board is awesome, Josh is with piecesandparts from the board, apparently he was about a mile from where Josh was and is going to let him leave the truck there until he can get it fixed or towed. He said to tell everyone "thanks so much and he loves this board", he's good for the night now and says if anyone knows anyone that can do the work for him etc. to call him on cell (910)488 4692. Thanks again to everyone for all the help.

05-17-2006, 11:29 PM	#14
rgray71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tonganoxie, Ks Posts: 180	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Hey kingsolver72, Scott you might be able to help out..... I gave Josh's wife my numbers also... Rob....... __________________ http://www.danasoft.com/sig/rgray71.jpg

05-17-2006, 11:31 PM	#15
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) I'm glad this turned great, thanks to piecesandparts and all the board members involved! this board rocks! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away. Last edited by chevy_fatman; 05-17-2006 at 11:32 PM.

05-18-2006, 12:00 AM	#16
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Got the word from Fred but it looks like I'm a bit late, talked to his wife and she said the truck got hot and was knocking, might be bad. Glad somebody was so close. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.



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05-18-2006, 12:06 AM	#17
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Yeah rgray71,I would have love to help if I would have found out sooner.I am only 50 miles from Emporia.I got a pm from Fred T(I check a little late).I am glad everything turned out for the good. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-18-2006, 12:24 AM	#19
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) My home # is 785-242-2035 My cell # is 785-418-4589 __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-18-2006, 03:40 AM	#20
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) Ok Guys, I made it to Wichita. As stated by my better half, the truck is at piecesandparts place. He was literally a mile from where I last stopped. Wasn't quite on the turnpike yet. I believe it is exit 148 on 35. I'm pretty sure the motor is shot. Knocking real bad. So tomorrow I have togo and try to sign in with the local Army recruiter (only allowed in emergencies and I hope this qualifies) then start calling around to try and find a motor. Frank (piecesandparts) suggested that I go to a dealer. May as well go with a 350 since I planned on doing it anyway (just not so soon!) I guess what I need to know if there is anyone nearby with a trailer or dolly that would be willing to help me get it somewhere I could do the work. Frank said worst case I could work there but he has done alot already and has three and a half trucks of his own going on. Thanks again for all the calls and help, hopefully someday I can repay the favors.

05-18-2006, 05:58 AM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) this place really does rock!

05-18-2006, 06:05 AM	#22
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) You guys are all awesome. Just goes to show you why everyone should get on that list. Someone could be broke down right down the road from you.

05-18-2006, 09:17 AM	#23
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) that is good news,, I didn't get on till this morning.. I'm on the other side of Kansas City, hope you get it running! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-18-2006, 12:34 PM	#24
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) The truck needs help, the knock was loud and deep in the motor. Josh said he was dumping water into the radaitor about every 10 to 15 miles, the knock could have been caused by water in the cylinder. It starts but you have to help it with a little starter fluid. I have the wife checking on a crate motor at the Topeka Chevy dealership (the only GM Perf. Parts Outlet that I know in my area), they usually have them in the warehouse. She is also calling a Salvage Yard for what a used motor would run. Josh had to go onto Wichita to get situated and he is hoping to work the truck down there. That is about a 110 miles from my house.

05-18-2006, 01:10 PM	#25
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!) After seeing this happening I'll put my name on the list. It' s a real bummer to have something like that happen and be so far away from your home.

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