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    Sorry to hear that David...very bad day indeed.
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    sending a prayer for you and your family brother Dave...

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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby
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    was contracted today to finish up a project car for a member of my church... Triumph TR8 with a Rover all alum small block v8 , holly carb and custom stainless headers... Sweet power in a tiny convertible... Wish I could test it at TWS but no roll bar... at least $8K in the motor alone... My task is to find a way to keep it cool, have you seen the front of this car??... much like a vette..

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_TR8
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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby AllZWay's Avatar
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    Cool David... I have two Triumph TR7's... one I change to a Ford 2.8 V6 and the other I bought already with a Buick 231 V6.

    Great handling cars....terribly built..... but fun to drive. I got my first one at 16 years old and I wore the backRoad of Paris road course out as a teenager.

    I have the Buick powered convertible one apart painting it (slowly for over 2 years now).

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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby marshall_mosty's Avatar
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    Dave,
    I'm sorry for your loss. Our little furry critters have a way to work their way into our family. Missed, but never forgotten.
    Marshall Mosty
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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby marshall_mosty's Avatar
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    Well, my Saturday plain sucked. Went down to the shop to put the final touches on the AI car. had it on the lift, installing the trans. Had the clutch cable already cinched up and that made the tranny impossible to get seated. So, I grabbed an aluminum ladder and climbed up to the engine bay. The tranny jack prevented me from lowering the lift. The ladder was a bit wobely so I figured I should get dow before I fell. Not two seeconds later, the ladder did just that with me 5 feet in the air. I grabbed for the car to hang on and proceeded to dislocate my right shoulder on the way down. I knew before I landed that it was dislocated. Took me a minute to figure out how to get up and over to the table to reduce the dislocation. Had it back in socket within a few minutes. Hung out with Michael for a few hours before heading to the ER, since I knew it was back in place.

    History: This was my 5th dislocation, but sadly the first after surgery 14 years ago. I learned how to reduce my own shoulder dislocationafter #2 when I watched the Dr. in action.



    Obviously racing is out for at least 6-12 weeks, assuming no surgery. If surgery is required, I'll be out 6 months.... I will be at Hallett to cheer everyone on... Yea!! Go Team!!

    Just another lovely hand of cards to play in the exciting game of life.
    Marshall Mosty
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    This weekend wasn't too bad, just found out I am a slow fabricator, if I can call myself one. Got the motor plumbed up and ready for fluids, initial wiring, and first start next weekend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by marshall_mosty View Post
    Just another lovely hand of cards to play in the exciting game of life.
    This year has been just a little too "exciting" for you, sorry to hear it.
    -Wayne
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    Damn Marshall that sucks! Hope you get to feeling better soon. At least you didnt pull the car off the lift on top of you though!
    2011- Texas Region CMC2 Rookie of the Year.
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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby marshall_mosty's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by jdlingle View Post
    Damn Marshall that sucks! Hope you get to feeling better soon. At least you didnt pull the car off the lift on top of you though!
    Thanks for pointing out the bright side!!
    Marshall Mosty
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    ST6 #21 Toyota Corolla (being revived)...

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