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[ScrappyJ]

Sorry to hear about your hand, Joe!  This was one of my favorite builds to follow and will miss the progress.  I hope you get better soon and can get back to showing us your great builds.

[Prostreet]

Thx. everybody, Swelling is down. going in friday for visit if all goes well surgery on one finger next week to get plate and screws other finger should heal fine by itself.  I have a set of nice micro nitro 1/12th mickey thompson wheels and TDR drag radials if anybody is interested.

[clavender17]

Pm sent on wheels and tiers

[pharr7226]

Joe, I'm very sorry to hear about your hand.  I'm a workers' compensation attorney in Georgia.  The comp laws vary significantly from state to state.  However, if I can help you in any way, pm me.  I hope your recovery is speedy and that you return to work soon.

 

Rick

[BMX Addicts]

Allow me to start by saying this has probably been the best one hour read I've had had in a long, looong... loooong time.   

 

This is without a doubt a craftsmanship work of art, the attention to detail and Joe's ability to create from scratch is truly amazing AND I have apologize if these words come across as a bit intense but you see, I'm new to this hobby and found myself reading through this forums trying to find ways to make my box stock building skills better, so finding something like this is overwhelming to say the least!!! (Not to mention what is going to take on the road ahead to accomplish something of this level).

 

Finding stuff like TRD and Scale Motorsports sure takes box stock building to a whole new level (Still have to go back a few pages to find Jim's info for future needs).

 

The thread has been marked, I hope Joe's hand gets better soon, can't wait to read more about the project.

 

Thank you. 

[Prostreet]

Joe, I'm very sorry to hear about your hand.  I'm a workers' compensation attorney in Georgia.  The comp laws vary significantly from state to state.  However, if I can help you in any way, pm me.  I hope your recovery is speedy and that you return to work soon.

 

Rick

 

 

Thx. Rick i appreciate that.

Allow me to start by saying this has probably been the best one hour read I've had had in a long, looong... loooong time.   

 

This is without a doubt a craftsmanship work of art, the attention to detail and Joe's ability to create from scratch is truly amazing AND I have apologize if these words come across as a bit intense but you see, I'm new to this hobby and found myself reading through this forums trying to find ways to make my box stock building skills better, so finding something like this is overwhelming to say the least!!! (Not to mention what is going to take on the road ahead to accomplish something of this level).

 

Finding stuff like TRD and Scale Motorsports sure takes box stock building to a whole new level (Still have to go back a few pages to find Jim's info for future needs).

 

The thread has been marked, I hope Joe's hand gets better soon, can't wait to read more about the project.

 

Thank you. 

 

 

Thank you very Much Juan you to kind.

[Prostreet]

Just a little update for those interested. Had surgery Monday to put a plate and some screws in my ring finger, All went well and Doc said i should recover close to 100%. He said the scaring shouldn't be to bad , The swelling is all the way down in the other fingers and they still look almost normal lol. I might be able to go back to work in May and just do some easy handwork so that should be good. I'm allready thinking up a new project.

[tyrone]

Just a little update for those interested. Had surgery Monday to put a plate and some screws in my ring finger, All went well and Doc said i should recover close to 100%. He said the scaring shouldn't be to bad , The swelling is all the way down in the other fingers and they still look almost normal lol. I might be able to go back to work in May and just do some easy handwork so that should be good. I'm allready thinking up a new project.

Hang in there Joe... hope you get back up to speed soon... I have to have surgery on my left knee tomorrow morning also I have a torn meniscus... that I've been fighting with for about a year now.. but the pain, popping and swelling is more than I can deal with... that's why I have been kind of inactive lately.. but hang in there bro...you are an asset to this forum and to our hobby.... godspeed...

[phantomw]

Just a little update for those interested. Had surgery Monday to put a plate and some screws in my ring finger, All went well and Doc said i should recover close to 100%. He said the scaring shouldn't be to bad , The swelling is all the way down in the other fingers and they still look almost normal lol. I might be able to go back to work in May and just do some easy handwork so that should be good. I'm allready thinking up a new project.

Hope you get back up to speed soon

[futurattraction]

That's great news, Joe!  I'm glad you've got that ol' brain a goin' thinking about a new project.  I'll look forward to seeing updates on your progress, or PM me if you wish...  God bless!

[DirtModeler]

That's good to hear Joe!

 

I get freaked out about hand/finger injuries myself... so much so that i don't like using power saws anymore... i'm too paranoid about something happening.  I can't imagine losing a couple fingers and trying to type or work on something in 1:64th scale.

[pharr7226]

Joe, I'm glad that your surgery went well and I look forward to hearing more great news from you.

[Art Laski]

Best of luck in your recovery, Joe. Your work was inspiring to say the least. Looking forward to seeing you healthy and treating us to a new build soon!

 

-Art

[eferrari]

Joe,

 

       I am terribly sorry about your work related injury. I have enjoyed viewing your stunning Pro Comp 57 Chevy and have picked up several pointers. Glad the surgery

went well. I worked in a plastic factory for almost a quarter of a century, before our work was outsourced. Not that it's any consultation, but we had our share of accidents, like so many other places.

 

       A Pro Comp recovery.

 

Ron Berke

[ScrappyJ]

but hang in there bro...you are an asset to this forum and to our hobby.... godspeed...

x2  Good luck to you and your knee surgery too, T!  You're also an asset and great inspiration to the hobby.

[vintagedragfan]

great news Joe!  hang in there brother! you will be back at it before you know it, take it easy

[Mooneyzs]

Just a little update for those interested. Had surgery Monday to put a plate and some screws in my ring finger, All went well and Doc said i should recover close to 100%. He said the scaring shouldn't be to bad , The swelling is all the way down in the other fingers and they still look almost normal lol. I might be able to go back to work in May and just do some easy handwork so that should be good. I'm allready thinking up a new project.

 

Hey Joe.... That is great to hear that your surgery went well and that the Doc said you would have a 100% recovery. I have to ask what this next project is that you are thinking of? I sure hope its 1/16th scale   . Take care of your self and can't wait to see when you are able to get to this new project.

[Prostreet]

Thx. for all the kind words and well wishes guys.  My brother is going to purchase some of the parts for me for my next build, He also wants to give me some help starting the project until i go it alone. Look for it in the Big boys section later in the week. It will be 1/8 scale.

[nhra1625]

Man I really wish you didn't sell this. Didn't seem to need much more besides paint and exterior stuff. Sucks but hey atleast someone will finish it. Good luck with your recovery and hope to see you back in the pro mod builds some day soon!

Pete

[Bill Edman]

get well soon bro