Maverick Pro Stock/Match Racer

[Ian McLaren]

Sorry to hear this. The Carpal tunnel is normally not a big deal, both myself and my wife have had the surgery. She was back to work the next day typing, but I was about a week and a half before I could do anything significant, but some use of the hand pretty much from the second day, and just under a month back to close to normal.  The nerve thing I have no experience with. Here's hoping for your speedy recovery, keep us informed.

[Codi]

To those that celebrate, a MERRY CHRISTMAS to one and all!

Cheers, Tim

[afx]

Merry Christmas to you as well Tim.  

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Merry Christmas to you too Tim. ?

[comp1839]

Have a very Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family, Tim!!!!!!!  ohhh...and a Happy New Year!!!!

 

here's to 730" of holiday happiness!!!

[Ian McLaren]

Merry Christmas Tim and looking forward to a much improved New Year for us all.

 

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Tim!

Happy holidays, and a quick recovery. We can't wait for your project to resume!

CT

[Codi]

Thanks so much everyone and hope you had the best that Christmas has to offer.   Just a note to Dave (comp1839) that Santa's a little miffed and told the elves to get to work making him a sleigh just like yours!   cheers, tim

 

[vohelpe]

where you get those wheels?

[Mike D]

Looking forward to following your project. 

[charlie libby]

hi tim ,hope you are doing better.my brother inlaw just went through this same situation and had the vert. fused in his neck.he is on the last 3 weeks of a 9o day neck brace and says he feels great. i dont know if i could do that. keep us up to date on your progress.

[Codi]

Vohelpe -(wilson) made them myself.......thanks for looking.  tim

Thanks Mike for also checking it out............hopefully sooner than later.  cheers

Hi Charlie, I won't bother everyone one what's been going on.  I'm as disappointed at my complete lack of progress at this date.  My hand surgeries were postponed for a month (mid-Feb now) because of some back issue that blew up on me.  Appreciate your thoughts and I'm determined to at least get back for a few hours a week to keep the mojo going..........came too far on this build to just stop right now.   cheers to you as well!   tim

[Ian McLaren]

Sorry to hear about the delay, but to paraphrase what Francis said to me a while back, the pause does not diminish the project in the least. Take care of yourself first and know we are pulling for you, as well as looking forward to updates when your ready and able.

[Codi]

Hello Ian,

I just looked at the date of your post..........days afterward, I had to rush my mother to the hospital where they discovered she had stage 4 cancer.  She passed away at home 11 days later on Feb. 3.   Since then, it's been challenging taking care of her funeral, estate and selling her home.  Monday will mark an important date as we close on her house that day.  We were close and she'll be greatly missed.

A fellow forum member, Dave Ryberg has been a boost mentally & emotionally for me and he's stopped by on a couple of occasions to "talk shop" which truly brings a smile to my face.  There have been a few others on the forum that have asked how I'm doing and they too have been most supportive.......I'm grateful to all.    I want to get back to building now and if possible, I'll hold off on my hand surgeries till next winter.

Cheers to one and all,

Tim

 

[Ian McLaren]

Tim, it's good to see you back and you have my sincerest condolences. There are never the right words at a time like this but having lost both parents I can say that as time passes it does get easier. Be well my friend.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Dear Tim, I am so sorry to read in your last message that you lost your mother this way, this disease is terrible and unforgiving.  We always want the most peaceful departure possible for our loved ones, but we are never fully prepared for this inevitable stage of life.

I am lucky to still have my 2 parents, my dad celebrated his 92nd birthday this week but I almost lost my mom last week to a sudden heart attack.  One day or another I will have to go through this difficult moment like you, so I want to express my deepest condolences to you.

Now take good care of yourself and your health, I hope to see your magic again soon because your work inspires me to the highest degree.

Francis

[Belugawrx]

So sorry to hear this Tim. My deepest condolences on your mother's passing.

Stay well my friend.

[charlie libby]

condolences tim .i lost my mom the week before her 90 birthday last year, its hard. getting back in the shop will help.

[Codi]

Good afternoon Everyone,

First let me say thanks for all of the sincere sentiments expressed with regards to the last year+ of "life".  I finally got serious and sat down to pick up where I'd left off on the hood scoop. The top part of the scoop was machined out of aluminum and the base was a parts box plastic piece that I had to split and modify to get the look I wanted.  Underneath the scoop is the plenum piece with the twin cut outs for the Autolite in-line carbs.  The hood that you see on the car was cut out today from one of the donor Johan Maverick Promo models.  I've tet to join the hood to the scoop but that will be forthcoming.  Couple mock-up pics to share too. It's feels good to finally post something (can't believe I remembered how to) and I look forward to being a regular contributor to the forum once more.  Cheers to all, Tim

 

[Randy D]

I have to say that I was pretty excited to see a new post from you my friend?

Scoop is looking great and can't wait for more!!

 

Randy

[Art Laski]

Glad to see you back at it, Tim. Hope all is well.

Art

[Straightliner59]

To echo Randy's and Art's sentiments--it's good to see you back, friend! Looking forward to seeing more of your fantastic work. Here's hoping life remains in a more normal state, from here on out.

[FoMoCo66]

This is absolutely crazy. I, like everyone else here am speechless. If any car deserved this talent it's a johan ford maverick. Nice work, looking forward for more!

[Codi]

Randy, I saw your progress on the Birdcage........I'm humbled sir.  Gotta knock the rust off a bit but you're panel beating skills just can't be beat.   Appreciate your comments too.   cheers, tim

Art, always a pleasure to hear from you too. I'm hopeful to have more to share sooner than later.  cheers

Daniel, yes, "more of the normal" please.   ?  cheers, tim

Ace, thanks for taking a peek at the build, hopefully what's coming for her will put a big ol' smile on your face (and mine too...we'll see)  cheers, tim

[Chris Smith]

Tim, I’m so excited for you! I’m glad to see your back at it… It’s such good therapy. Looking forward to seeing more. Take care my friend ?