Hamber's stranded in Gallup, New Mexico

The generosity here continues to amaze me.

I will p*** this on to the guys.

Thanks,

 

Mercdueceman,

Tell the boys were sending them positive thoughts.

They'll get that sorted out, I'm sure.

 

I just saw this. I'm in Santa Fe. If there's anything I can do, let me know.

Joe Chavez

 

This actually made me wish I still lived in Gallup and you have no idea how crazy that is!

Good luck boys! Blessings to all of you who are stepping up for them too

 

The boys are trying to find a transport company to ship Mikey's RPU back to Indy. Anyone got any ideas or know of one that would be good to use?

 

BenD, he's on his way or at the RoundUp right now but maybe he's interested in the job afterwards. I'd trust him with anything I own, period.

BenD's cell number 417-818-0844

 

Just talked to Dustin.
Metalman had an engine guy that he trusts look at their situation.

The engine guy took their bad head and milled it. They filed the block and reinstalled the head.
They have some super block sealant and Metalman and Dustin were running the valves when I called.
They should know the verdict soon.
We aren't out of the woods yet but things are looking better.


(never, never, ever give up)

John

 

These 2 guys are studs! I hope there is at least a couple High Life's involved in all this work. I am sure they are anxious to get back on the road and back to indy, but what an experience!

 

Sounds like they are taking care of business. I hope it works out for them.

 

Guys im up in central illinois so my ***istance is limited . But i did see something posted about a transporter .

Ive used this guy on several occasions and he has 3 or 4 other drivers out runnin , cars are 80-90 cents per mile is what he charges and he seems like a good guy , His name is John . Might give him a call if it comes to that , if he is in the area he might have a spot looking to fill to come back up this way.

http://www.haulingtractors.com/

 

Just talked to Mike and Dustin and it is running and they are heading east as I write this. Wish them luck everyone. They could use some about now.

 

i did offer i gave my phone number if they needed anything. my house is not gated and punk kids always still **** from my house. i was just letting him know so nothing would show up missing

 

good luck guys !!!

 

It's all good. Some of us know what you meant.

Good karma to those boys traveling.

I got their back if they come through Kansas.

VIVA-la-HAMB!!!

 

Again a big thank you to all that helped or offered to help. This is what makes hot rodding great!!

 

I wish them luck! I'm glad they're back on the road...

 

Great to see the power of the HAMB in action. Very cool. Lots of great folks on here.

 

Great! I wish them a safe and "uneventful" rest of their trip!

 

"Fellow Pages" work great too

 

Bummer on the engine!

I have a 305 SBC sitting on an engine stand. I pulled it out of a mid 80's Blazer. The engine had a pretty decent lower end knock. I was going to drop the pan and replace a bearing and use it but I ended up with another engine to use in its place, since then I haven't done anything with it.

Granted, buying a rebuilt crate engine would be the best option but if the boys are on the cheap then it might be a possibility.

The local Pull-a-part wrecking yard is another source of cheap engines. I think they raised the price up to $150 + core. They could probably find something runnable out there.

I'm tied up this evening but free tomorrow and Friday if they need a hand.

Bobby
505-379-2532

 

They have been 70 miles since they got the truck going again. Everything is all good!!

 

cool good news to hear that you guys got it running.

 

5:00pm UPDATE:

Dustin just called and said they made their first fuel stop. The RPU is doing good. The hottest the car has gotten has been 185.
The plan right now is make to Amarillo and overnight there.

I can't thank everyone enough for the help you have given these guys.

John

 

Very good John. I have been trying to keep everyone up to date as best I can. Glad they are the road again. The stories they will be a telling when the get home should be good.

 

Keep both feet on the gas and don't look back ""Someone could be gaining on you"" Good luck on the trip home. Honk when you go by the Sausage Capitol >>>>.

 

Man, that's great, sounds like it's going to work! FWIW I was glad to help, these two young guys were great and for their age they are the real deal, they are more real hot rodders then a lot of guys 3 times their age. I had a blast hanging out with them last night and today. Dustin and Mark are going to be the guys that keep this sport alive and well for many years to come. Wishing them a "boring" rest of the trip if you know what I mean!

 

A big thank you to you metalman for all your help!! I know Mikey and Dustin are very appreciative for all your help. If you are ever in Indy look us up!!
The Road Rockets

 

Metalman, you're the real deal too, for stepping up and stepping out when needed

It's so cool to see so many people reaching out, why the heck can't we do this more often?

 

anything????????