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One year ago today.........................
One year ago today my car, truck and trailer were stolen. A day I wish never happened and one I wish would go away. They also stole my enthusiasm for the hobby I used to love so much, and have not raced at a track since.
Thanks to all on this board that really pulled together and supported me during that time. I really, really appreciate it. Today, one year to the day, I have put the motor back in, as it was being repaired from the fun the Indians had with it. I hope to fire it this afternoon! So I'm hoping it will put a spark under my a$$, and get me enthused about the car again. It was nice to see it out of the barn again and in the shop. To the cops, and government officials who did nothing to help me and to the Indians that stole it, phuck you all! Peter
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Pete Simpson 1962-2013 RIP Owen Simpson Eric Simpson |
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Re: One year ago today.........................
Glad to hear you haven't let them get the best of you Peter.
Looking forward too seeing you again & reading about you racing it again with your family. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img] SCRXIII & PSMCDR |
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Re: One year ago today.........................
I hope after you get a good smell of the spent fossil pouring from the exhaust will lite that fire again. Hang in the Pete.
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Mark |
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Re: One year ago today.........................
Must have had my nose to the grindstone - didn't know about the theft - glad you are back at it! Hit it hard, [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride) |
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Re: One year ago today.........................
Your state of mind is certainly understandable, given all you've been through Pete. But I for one hope you can regroup and find the excitement again. You and your family are some of the best folks in the hobby: you know what's REALLY important in life, and how to enjoy it the right way.
Maybe when you get behind the wheel again and feel the rumble in the seat-of-the-pants it'll put a smile on your face and all those bad memories will begin to fade. Best of Luck Sir and we hope to see you again soon. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]
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Don't mistake education for intelligence. I worked with educated people. I socialize with intelligent people. |
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Re: One year ago today.........................
I was just thinking about you and the car last night while watching an episode of "Cops" and thinking the same thing, they did NOTHING to help in this matter. Really shows you whose fingers are in whose pockets. Glad it is behind you and hope that once you hear it come to roar your opinion of the hobby is rekindled. I have said it MANY times before, the cars are not to blame for the attitudes around here nor the change in the hobby. It is the people and those people need to get off their high horses and get back to what this hobby is and always has been about, friendships and cars!
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Rick Nelson Musclecar Restoration and Design, Inc (retired) www.musclecarrestorationanddesign.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62r-6vgk2_8 specialized in (only real) LS6 Chevelle restorations |
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Re: One year ago today.........................
One trip down the strip and you'll be smilin' again!.
Sad it happened but great the car is back home w/ it's family!!! Here's the thread from last year for those who missed the story.. [htp]https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...174&page=1[/htp'] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] ~ Pete
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Re: One year ago today.........................
And in that one year nothing has changed down here,cars are still missing,cops are still chickens!!Im glad to hear that you have put your car back together and are going to flog the hell out of it!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]
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Re: One year ago today.........................
Great photo Pete & Pete. Pete - good luck getting your head back in the game. Can only imagine your anguish. I have had the system let me down when i was brought up understanding that it would be there for me. Its a real kick in the nuts [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]. Your racing antics are an inspiration to us southerly North Americans. Keep us posted on your progress. Pixs wouldn't hurt either. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Re: One year ago today.........................
Pete....
I am sure that the first time you fire up and turn a tire, some of the pain will come out and resurface. You have picked up the pieces and are putting things back together. I need for you to take that car out to the local strip and let 'er rip. If it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger!
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Snarl softly and carry a big stick! 1969 Hurst/Olds 13.26 @ 103.12 Pure Stock Rusty Small |
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