The Tuck Fire Fund

[Fullblast]

So sorry to hear of the fire, I think the T shirt biz was not in there, My heart goes out to Tuck, he has always been very nice and good guy, even when I would stop by and visit(bug) him on my monthly trips to Duluth. I hope at least something can be salvaged.

[james_W_76]

keep your head up tuck...jason graham from portland ,tn went through the same thing and came back stronger than ever. i know it might sound crazy but he got funds from selling pictures of the burnt cars. i'm not sure of the details if the person who took the pictures sold them to raise money or if jason sold them himself, but i do know that one of the pictures ended up on the cover of a cd, and he rebuilt some of the cars that were burnt to a crisp in the fire. it may seem like the end of the world right now, but just keep on keeeping on...!

[STEPHEN FIELDS]

holy shit, Ive only just talked to Tuck on the hamb a few times, so I dont really know him......but that is a horrible sight. If that is the hot rod that was built on Mad Fab, where bob bleed stop and took a minute to say " you have to have passion to build and drive these cars" ....im gonna be sick. hell im already sick. I dont have any money to send but I'd like to send him something to help get his collection started again...that his home address there? Im assuming I could send him a package to that address...right?

[Hdonlybob]

Good post, and glad to help out a HAMB brother.
Hang in there my friend.
Cheers,
Bob

[hankthebigdog]

I am a new guy sort of, and do not know him personally. Still I hate to see anyone with the passion go through something like this.Things are kind of tight here, but Heh, we ARE family here. I sent what I could.

[tokyo]

Sad, Sick, Angry, Powerless....

I can't think of words that express how I am feeling about this.

That shop was 25 yrs worth, a lifetime, of influences. Every person I ever knew that walked in there, spent some time talking, walked out wide-eyed, energized and with a deeper understanding and appreciation. Around every corner there was something special with a story.

It was like a ground zero of old car passion. So much more was lost than just parts, tools and projects.

I can't say it like Bob did, but I too have shared many stories about the scores, the plans, the journey...

Man..i remember the 48 hr paint and body work thrashes, the chops, THE lincoln engine. I remember taking a week off of work one year just to spend time helping in there, walking away more inspired than ever.

Tuck is so humble. That was a special place.

tok

[rottenleonard]

Just sent him ten bucks that i'll never miss!

This has got me thinking that I should buy a seperate shed, maby one of those stick built garden sheds to keep my stored flamables in, fires happed awful easily and I'd like to have a chance to put it out before it got out of hand.

Good luck Tuck

[Mr.Hepcat]

Sent a small donation your way Tuck!
As brian said, if everyone on the hamb were to send a dollar or two (or more) we can get Tuck on his feet again. Hang in there!

[Baggs]

THAT SUCKS!!! i just sold him an engine about a month ago. i hope he had that moved out before this. one of my co-workers lives by him and told me that he thought there was a fire there. if i had anything to give to help i would!! this is very sad to see. hope they have some insurance to somewhat cover the costs....

[tokyo]

Baggs, the engine was in another building.

[NOTCH]

Damn! Ill be sending some funds soon and Ill check on a donation of some sort.
Notch

[Dat Dirty Rat]

F@CK man, to see that 'shoebox' like that is sickening...i know you prob feel like you lost everything and maybe you did...The most important is your OK...but think about the support behind you homie--got to make you feel like the million dollor man & you are son.
We love you dawg and stay up!

[1950ChevySuburban]

And right before Christmas too......... damn....
Sending some help your way Tuck

[HOTRODSURFER]

damn sorry to hear this!!!!....

[graverobber63]

Thats awful sorry to hear that Tuck, it will be a hard journey but you'll get back up and running before you know it. Keep your head up bro!!

[breeder]

Good grief! That sux. Met Jeff at my very first pileup! Stellar dude to say the least! I don't have much, but pay pal on the way bro!

[Kanadia Kev]

I know we will make thing's right. I have so manny memories from that building, and have met so manny good friends there too. I will do everything that I can.

[piker]

Sorry to hear about about your loss. Donation on the way.

[Don Moyer]

Damn. For the past month or two, I have been working on the house and garages, repairs, roof, paint, remodeling, and no end in sight for some time. Busy as hell, then last night the f ing gfi shut off killing the sub pump = flooded basement...This morning I am standing on the front porch getting the kids off to school and notice water dripping from the ceiling = leaky roof....not good. So after lunch before I start cleaning the basement again, I want to get on the Hamb and feel good about some car build or one of my friends accomplishing some cool shit, and I read this......Tuck, I can't imagine what you are feeling right now. Just know that you have a ton of friends and we are here for you! Take the help....you deserve it all right now.

Don

[Lucky Burton]

I can't even imagine losing all my stuff..
Hang in there Tuck and it will get better. Please let me know if there's anything can do!