Wingman(fred) just called to say he's down. Him and angie are enroute to the Cinematic. He's in a white 59 chevy impala 4spd car. They are in Clarington Ohio. 1hr North of Marietta on RT.7, north of rt.78 his cell is 330-442-1022 hers is 330-442-1023 They need a tow to somewhere to work on it. They don't have AAA He's having control arm issues, and now clutch is slipping. help!!!
He thinks he got the control arm bolts fixed, but the slipping is due to the axle coming out of the center section and rubbing the tire on the inner wheelwell. Call him if you can help, Please...
I talked to Don Moyer. He isn't too far, and says if Fred hasn't fixed it by the time he gets to rt.78, he'll swing that way. So far so good. Just lucky that Don was enroute to Cinematic.
i dont think the show wants any 59-60 chevys to attend this year... least he didnt lock his keys in the car yet like Billetproof hope they get it fixed!
Just talk to Fred. He's just about got it worked out. Taking it to a freinds tonight and hopefully we'll see him in the morning. Later,Bill
Angie called me earlier and said Don was there. So they seem like they have a plan. I'll update if anything else comes up. Thanks everyone.
Sounds like it's covered but if not and they can get it to Marietta they are more than welcome to use my garage. (not big but it's dry and has lights.) 304-375-2754
We made it to a friend's house in marietta. BIG Thanks to Don Moyer and his family for the use of his truck and trailer and to Sherm and his family for their help too. We need an axle bearing for a '59 Chevy. Or a drivers side axle with a good bearing already on it. I tried calling around here but the only place open when we got here was autozone and they said it is unavailable to order. They were able to tell me how much it costs though. So, I guess first thing in the morning I will try my luck at Napa and the other places in town. wish me luck. Thanks to all that called and to Grumpy for throwing this up earlier. Hopefully tomorrow goes a little better. Fred
theres another thread here that somebody put up the part numbers for the bearing he needs. the power of HAMB is amazing, its nice to know that you guys are here if any of us needs help!! keep us posted of the progress and im glad he and his family are safe tonite.
If your friends are car people they likely know Marietta better than I but I have th ebest luck with old parts at Marietta Ignition 321 2 nd st. 374-6746 If all else fails call my bud Rob. 740-819-1662. If the part is in Marietta he might know where. Watch as he'll talk your leg off. He'll let you know every car that ever came equipped with that bearing. LOL Tell him Perry said for you to try him.
Just got off the phone with marietta ignition and they said they have it in their warehouse a couple towns over. Hopefully by the time i get the axle out again and get to their place it will be their. I ain't heard no fat ladies yet, so this weekend is still salvagable. Later, Fred
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