Ben and Jim made it into the MotorCity late last night. This morning it was out to the farm to pick up the Mopar that I had posted in the classifieds. They got a good blast of Michigan!
The three of us went and warmed up over lunch. They each got the customary shop aprons (some on the front seat for you too Tony) and they were on their way. BenD and JimC left for Terre Haute, Ind. about 3:30 e.s.t.. Two extremely nice guys who are welcome in my home anytime.
[ QUOTE ] wow they made pretty good time ..they left harrisburg around 4 zach [/ QUOTE ] and made it to my place at 1AM BenD was smiling, JimC looked alittle worn out Had a ncie visit, hit the hay, then another quick chat in the morning over coffee. I guess a short visit is better then no visit. They were both a pleasure to have as guests. To all those that they brought parts for, everything is on my back porch. Stop by when it's convinient.
Woo Hooo, I just hope the weather get`s better on the way back, I`d like to get the car here in one piece! Thanks for taking care of everything Robert! Good luck boy`s, see ya when you get here.
It was my pleasure Tony. Listening to Jim though and I'm not sure the cars gonna make it to your house. He said something about going home and sending your money in the mail. Call me if you need anything, Robert
Those poor guys got the worst day we've had up here yet this winter. Sorry I didn't get a chance to catch up with them.
Well, they made it, got here about 10:30am and the car looked like it had been through a blizzard! For a while I wasnt sure if the car was mine or JimC`s....still not!! Lot`s of good looking item`s still on the truck along with a 29 panel truck in damn fine shape!! Thanks again Robert, the car was everything you said it was and I would deal with you again anytime!!! Viva la HAMB!
thanks Tony, I'm glad that your happy with it, or am I glad Jim is happy with it? Either way, everything wotked out so it was a good deal. Keep me informed of your progress with it, Robert
BenD sure puts the miles under him. I wonder how many he has driven this year making deliveries.. Santa should be jealous
A bunch Boones. JimC and I rolled in about 6pm tonight. Worn out, but already talking about the next run. We really enjoyed meeting some new Hambers and appreciated the hospitality of the ones we already knew. It amazes me when people I've talked to twice via email offer up a room or a meal to a couple of complete strangers. It makes the world feel "right" these days. Time for some rest. If you have contacted me about a haul, I'll be in touch soon. Thanks Ya'll Benjamin DeLozier I spelled it right the first time!
It never ceases to amaze me of the quality of folks you meet through the HAMB! I had an incredible adventure with the Amazing(tm) BenD. The hospitality of the Michigan folks is sure hard to beat. who, in this time, opens their homes to strangers? I can not say enough about the experience. I will share some of the lessons I learned, though. 1. Keep your fingers out of BenD's glove box! 2. NEVER trust anyone with a camera in their hands! 3. When the truck is loaded, BenD can put another car on it. 4. Days are longer for BenD than they are for "normal" folks. 5. Michigan folks wont let you leave hungry. 6. BenD knows the cool people. I want to make it CLEAR that I DO know how to spell my name. I was merely practicing. wanted to get it right, you know. Would I do it again? When do we leave?
I forgot No 7. BenD is a stand up guy, but he will "get" down for a better look . Assdragger, Take good care of (my) baby. Robert, thanks for the gifts and lunch. HotRod Lady Cruiser, thanks for the hospitality. Ben, thanks for the memories. Mr. Helton, I enjoyed your company and thanks for the shop tour. Zack, good luck on the Model A. Zman, thanks for your shop tour, too. It was a good feeling to see your Booik finally home. Look for some of the cars Ben hauled to show up for HAMB Drags 05. Till the next road trip, All take care.
[ QUOTE ] Zman, thanks for your shop tour, too. It was a good feeling to see your Booik finally home. Look for some of the cars Ben hauled to show up for HAMB Drags 05. [/ QUOTE ] Ha ha I already got the thing half together... Well mocked up and the framed shortened, you'll see it parked in front of your house in August.
Ben and Jim..Good to here youall made it home ok. Its was good to see ya Jim. Always fun drinking a High Life and talking to a friend about the days of driving 45 dollar Fords. Ben....man I forgot to give you two big stacks of vintage Playboys! Tony.. I really don't know how you got that Mopar away from Jim. And I hope the Rosie Cheeseburgers didn't keep you up all night. Later, Mike "Mr. Hellman Helton" ---------------------------------------------------------- "Opossum Benders" Central Mo. Chapter
glad you guys made it back alright thanks for the luck jim...im gona need it... hopefully it'll be a roller by christmas though... oh wait thats only 10 days and all i have is 2 rails with a K-member in them zach
[ QUOTE ] Tony.. I really don't know how you got that Mopar away from Jim. And I hope the Rosie Cheeseburgers didn't keep you up all night. [/ QUOTE ] Ok Mike, Was that aimed at me, and if it was....what the hell are you talking about? UNLESS, it was a remark aimed at my tool shed!! The gasket kit will be in for the Road Runner tomarrow and if I get real energetic maybe I`ll get the bitch running on Sunday. OH, JimC, just to rub in the little bonus I found..IT`S A POSI!! Later-Tony
Ben and Jim, I owe you guys for bringing my cowl piece up to Zachs. Until you're better paid, THANKS!
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