Yup!!! Not Going... Really bummed... But Shes been fighting us for days.... So Luke and I have been busting ass for our trip to Texas getting all the shit that needs to be done in time to leave or at least get it running and dial it there.... So we got to the point firing up the motor and we ran across issues quite a few... 1. water pump leaking on a big deal we were going to get one in TX... 2. oil leaking bad... Luke busted his ass and pulled the motor out and change a plug in the oil chamber the when it was rebuilt some one put one in with a hole drilled in it???? so he fixed it and got the motor back in buy the next day...with no sleep... well I get here and we got back to putting it all back together after spending all day onit.. We fire it and it almost runs... so damm close!!!! then we turn it over and Click Click Click... NOT TURNING OVER ANY MORE :O and it wouldn't turn by hand,,, we pulled the plugs still won;t go.. Well after we pull heads and oil pan still nothing... So at this point its a serious issue... after looking at what its going to cost me to repair the car i will not be able to attend this years Lone Star Round Up,,,, I can't believe that I'm typing this right now...so disapointed in the whole situation.. But good will come out of it!!! I know it will... So to all my friends that will be there burn one for LIVE WIRE!!! And Shout at the Devil
Ouch dude! You put on a masterclass with the building of this awesome car....now you're having to teach a new lesson....in humility and patience (and maybe saving up cash??) to get it all JUST RIGHT. We're all here waiting and watching.....it's MUCH harder to do it RIGHT....and thats how we show our respect for the artists who came before us. I bow to your efforts!
Hey Evel, check for a siezed wristpin, I have had 3 people I know get bit by that, almost exact same symptoms as yours (without the plug with the hole in it), 1 Chevy, 1 Ford, 1 Buick. Hope that helps. Sucks not getting to go.
Wow.....parts littering any horizontal surface within reach looks MUCH cooler when the parts are THAT NICE!
Well, that's sure is crappy. Sounds like my kind of luck. Hope it turns out to be an easy fix, you never know, could be something pretty simple. Good luck with it.
Bummer on the motor. I'm in the same situation also. After getting my first ride a few weeks ago I discoverd a baddly spun and chewed rod bearing. No MFS booth at the Roundup. Where am I gonna sit all day at now?????
What is "Show performance standards"??? nope never alive...but now its really dead... We put the car together 3 day for GNRS there was allot to do in little time..didn't want to rush it... Been working on it since the week after GNRS 4 days a week...and many late nights..to get it running and driving for Lone Star this was the final thing we needed to do....most every thing else in done... So i'll get it ready for Rod And Kulture Drags and Santa Maria....
HAHHAHAHAHA Bob That FUCKING RULED!! i forgot about that song... Man I wonder what Ac/dc would of been if Bon lived...
Well man youll be there next year! maby Ill have mine done by then and we can roll to Tx at the same time.
Really bummed to hear about that man.. Hope you are doing ok we are having a great time over in NZ!!!! Wish you here!!! Aaron
P-man I am bummed for ya. I too won't be bringing the Diamond Deuce,.....3 weeks off Sched.I think you should still go..... we can hang together and sing Italian love songs. I was really looking forward to see your mad kreation. bummer.
Sorry man, that sucks. there will be more shows, you guys will get it going. If not, I will clear out a spot next to the outlaw in my living room
DUUUUUUUDE, There is nothing more disappointing than busting your hump to make a show just to be beat out at the 11th hour... That's why I don't bother busting my hump anymore! Looking good though man. Any thoughts about having it at Hunnert??
Damn Evel, that sucks. I know how you feel...I felt the same way yesterday morning. I wish you could make it, I was looking forward to seeing you and the car. Next year man!
Luke D. is a hard working dude if he couldn't get it knocked out then it wasn't meant to be. See you in Texas next year.
Just a set back you can overcome......deadlines suck anyway......the Lone Star Round-up is the baddest show in the country it ain't going anywhere, try next year.
MAn this sucks bad!!!!! I am sorry to hear this. Looks like the MFS new tape will be totally Live Wire with all the thrashing and hard work and to fall short like this two days before you needed to leave. So with the heads off it still wont turn over????? Keep your head up Bro Rusty
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