I'm Baaaaaaaaaaaaaack

[Rocky]

I got back to Omaha from Oregon at 3 this morning after driving through a blizzard in Wyoming and a wind storm in Utah. 2 big rigs were blown over onto their sides at Wendover.
I auctioned off some of my dad's old junk including his 67 T-bird project, his 67 IHC project and his 73 Ford 1/2 ton daily driver. I'd run 2 weeks of ads in the local papers and still only drew 12 auction goers! The projects never got a bid and went for scrap. The daily driver pickup went for a 100 bucks.
Hadda stop at the Bonneville salt flats on my way home. Here's some photos....the "fleet".

[Rocky]

I saw this 56 F-100 for sale on my way out....was in Wyoming somewhere........

[Tuck]

glad your back rock... i woulda took that ford home!!!! damn that was CHEAP.

[Rocky]

the salt and the Rocky Goodtime Van [tm] .. The old girl never gave me a bit of trouble but the 350 was a little thirsty.....

[QQMOON]

Welcome Home
JR

[Rocky]

Yeah, Tuck...I wish I coulda kept more stuff but there was no way. The 360 in the pickup was tired and wouldn't have made it home but the body was straight and rust-free....
I hadda sell off his tandem axle camp trailer too. a guy bought it for $25 to make a car trailer from.....only had 200 miles on it! Damn, I wish I'd kept it but had no time to scrap the water-damaged walls and ceiling...

[53Chebby]

Hey Rocky, nice to see you back. I was gonna post a question on here the other day, but I remembered you were gone and now I can't remember what it was. Been a long day with the kids, guess I'll try to remember in the morning, when I've actually had some sleep.

[Junkyard Dog 32]

Welcome back, ROCKY!

We really missed ya.


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[Tinbender]

Glad to hear you made it back ok. You didn't miss a whole lot http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Kustm52]

Welcome back Rocky....damn, I woulda give $100 for the International...but shipping would have killed me!

Brian

[Skate Fink]

.........sorry to hear that the auction didn't go any better. Sad to see your Dad's "treasures" hauled off as scrap. Welcome back....LOTS of FNGs..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[choprods]

are ya shakin' and vomiting? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifusually the signs of serious HAMB withdrawl.........Man is that the longest fuckin drive in the world from Wendover to Reno?before Id do it again I'd need some speed and a Pink Floyd CD.Welcome back man...... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Fat Hack]

Damn, I can't believe that Ford pickup went for $100...a clean one here woulda pulled three grand!

Oh yeah...and, WELCOME BACK ROCKY! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[SKR8PN]

Thought is a little quiet around here......
Glad you had a safe trip,and welcome back.
Sucks, that the auction didn't go better.

[Eyeball]

Welcome back Rocky.........

[Tman]

Good morning Rock, glad to see you made it!

[tommy]

It's about time! I can use a few grins that you always provide. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hiboy32]

Glad ta here ya made it. Sorry ta here not to many bidders. I suppose no luck on the A-pickemuup.

[Rocky]

No Jeff, no word on the old A-boner although the people I believe stole it attended the auction. I welcomed them so they could see everything of value was sold off. No reason to continue cutting locks. Damn thieves.

[CharlieLed]

Welcome home Rocky...say I'm going to be in Omaha on May 18-20 at Offutt AFB. Maybe we could get together for a cold one!

[Rocky]

Sounds great, Charlie. Remind me and we'll do it.

[fab32]

Welcome back Rocky. That's a long trip for little reward but it's something that had to be done. It sucks that the people you thought might have taken your dad's (YOUR) truck had to be there. I'm glad you didn't take any action towards them but I'll bet it was a though call to just sit back and take Their presence without some reaction. You haven't missed much, this place isn't the same without you.

Frank

[Bob K]

Welcome back Rocky, didja happen to spot Mister Bones. last I saw of him was,

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140381/39124403.jpg

Out on the black line. Sure do miss the little guy.

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[injectedA]

Hey ya Rocky. Sorry ain't been in here or anywhere for that matter. Tore the muscles from my vertabre to the shoulder blade Mon., been down. Another MRI this morning. The front is out and two friends are on their way over to help me pull the rear. Didn't wanna post until I thought I could get some help. Probably can get it out today now. Darvocet's rule. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'll let know. Also forgot who was coming to get the stuff. Gotta go to work, I'll check back.

[injectedA]

I did manage to cut more last night before it hurt to much. Looking better, the engine/trans should set it just right.

[Rocky]

Injected A.......it was Mike Tucker, a friend of Pork'n Beaner. They're supposed to be coming up here next weekend. Lemme know if the stuff will be ready and I'll have those guys pick it up. I'll send ya an e-mail or P.M., ok? Sorry to hear of your injury...sounds painful. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery........damn!
The ol poncho looks pretty good. I've already forgotten which front clip you used. Looks narrow, like the original pontiac....

[plan9]

welcome back rocky... your pic of the salt is pretty surreal , me likes!

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green"> You were gone? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You gonna be at the drags? </font>

[tucker]

injected- We're going to Omaha (tenative) this Sun. If you have it out by Sat. evening I can pick it up. If not I can still get the front clip so it won't annoy your neighbors any longer than it needs too.

Rocky- How much of that front end do you need? Can we cut the frame pieces off behind the crossmember so it'll fit in the back of my truck easier? I'm trying not to have to bring the trailer to StL if I don't have to.

[Rocky]

Hole-ely shit! All I really wanted from the front end was the steering column and box. If some of the steering linkage was tight, I thought I might keep it around for spares but I don't really require it. I do need the 4 wheels and tires tho...thanks! I still gotta get a check off to Injected A for the stuff.

[tucker]

Rocky- I guess a column and box and some wheels and tires might be a bit easier. Just let injected know what you need and I'll grab it on my way out of town Sat.

[Rocky]

I'll dash off a message to him this afternoon and THANKS!!!

[injectedA]

Sorry for not getting in and replying. Glad you only need the wheels, I'll cut the front up tomorrow and get it out of here. Now that this TX. car has been setting out side, it's a different car, your going to need to find one more center cap, the others are fine. The passenger side rear center is popping the chrome. Was never going to be a cost to you, reason for no address. If someone can come and get this, be here.

Really did it this time and really starting to hate the fucking hospital. Should have turned downed the help Sat. Now surgery to fix two ruptured disc and the tendons from the vertabrae to the shoulder blade. Going to try tomorrow to put them off until after Power Tour. Gotta have a ride. So Sat. will work.

[Rocky]

Well Tucker, there you have it. I really appreciate the parts delivery and Injected A---really appreciate the parts. Thanks, both of you. See ya Sunday! Hope ya feel better soon, INjected. Sounds like a lotta pain to me.

[GRADY]

good to have you back, Rocky
nice to hear about your travels too
pics are always welcome....how is the poncho coming?

[ponchobilly]

Welcome back Rocky! Glad you had a safe trip. Things were kinda quiet on here when you were away.

injectedA- ouch! Go easy on that wagon. The longer it takes, the more patina you'll have. Rest well.

Bil

[Rocky]

Grady.......this is what the poncho looks like right now. Now, imagine it with Injected A's 15" steelies on it with my new [lightly weatherchecked] bias ply, whitewall 15's on it. I'll keep the chromies and new radials too but the hubcaps in the photo have been reposessed by the buddy I borrowed them from.

[tucker]

injected - Sent you a PM.

[GRADY]

Am I gonna see it at BBTF's this June?
Or not...
btw, looks bitchin

[hotrodladycrusr]

Rocky, I missed you terribly and I'm thrilled your home!

hugs and kisses xoxoxo