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You might want to consider adding a small tab to the frame side rail that would allow you to pick up the lower bolt on the clutch M/C out broad side. Should help reduce deflection of the cantilever mounting bracket.
DaveW

I'm so sorry Guys, after I herniated the disc in my back, my health spiralled downwards somewhat and caused depression, not from a mental point of view, but just feeling like crap and tired everyday, not wanting to get out of bed or do anything etc. - it had actually started earlier than that, but my back triggered it far worse when I really couldn't get out of bed.

Anyway, won't bore you with the long story, but I ended in an out of hospital a few times trying to determine what was wrong with me, then the mild stroke hit and a mad rush to hospital ..... pretty miserable texting your children goodbye messages .

Finally they found what was wrong with me, I had a seriously leaking heart, Mitral Valve to be exact, and it had gotten serious so a few weeks later .... open heart surgery ..



For those who know hearts, your left Ventricle usually pumps 60cc per beat around the body, and retains 30cc, mine was pumping double, 120cc, 60cc around the body, and 60cc straight back past the leaking Mitral valve, and my heart had swollen to accommodate this (what a marvel that part is by itself), but the swelling was brinking on becoming permanent.

... and now 7 weeks later, still damn sore, sternum and ribs still healing, but sleeping best in 30 years, eyesight better, not tired in the day, and best of all, my daily headaches I was living with are all but gone. And I feel energy, and happy!

I have new enthusiasm I haven't felt for a few years, can't wait to get back into building in the next month or 2 when I can lift my damn arms without rib pain!

I'm very glad to see your problem was solved and that you're feeling better. You've heard the saying, "Old age isn't for sissies", and it's so true. But, you're on the mend and that's what counts most. Welcome back, friend! We'll look forward to hearing from you more often as you heal.

Also, I think you now have clearly won the contest for "Longest Abdominal Scar" on LocostUSA even if it isn't self-fabricated [LOL].

Cheers,

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Damn! That front slip angle is way too large and the Ackerman is just a muddle.

Build Log: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5886

Whooa !~!!
Hang in there
You have got to love modern medicine.
Are you going to have any restrictions?
Davew

It's my autopsy scar, I'm sticking with that story because i got the smell to go with it!




Technically dead for an hour while they stopped my heart to repair the Mitral valve. Scary thought.




Only allowed sex 3 times a day.

And twice at night.

Yo, Cheapracer!
That's some scary sh!t right there... Happy to hear it's fixed and you're on the mend.
One hum-dinger of a scar you got there Mate. That's cool, (nearly naked Chinese) chicks dig scars!

Hope you're all healed up and back at it soon!

JDK

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JD, father of Quinn, Son of a... Build Log
Quinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special
"Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom

Holy Sh!t Cheap! That would have scared the begeeziz out of me. Glad they found your problem and could correct it. Ain't modern medicine grand? I can't wait for you to fully recover and to see some of your posts again.

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Chuck.

“Any suspension will work if you don’t let it.” - Colin Chapman

Visit my ongoing MGB Rustoration log: over HERE

Or my Wankel powered Locost log : over HERE

And don't forget my Cushman Truckster resto Locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=17766

Hey, that looks like a nasty paper cut.
Seriously, wishing you all the best. Can't wait for you to start building and posting again.

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Martin


My build log:
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14520&start=0
My build video:
https://vimeo.com/143524140 password "matovid"

So did they install an automatic transmission in you, or manual?

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Geek49203 aka
Tim Wohlford
Louisville, KY
Hayes front, S10 +2 rear, Lalo body.

Glad you're are mending and feeling better. You've been missed.

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Larry in Seattle

Coming out of the other side of a cardiac event is a warm feeling, Keep at the rehabilitation and look forward to normal life again. We look forward to your return to locost rather than health reporting.

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Warren
Isuzu Pickup/SR20DE, +401 COLD frame
Build Log: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=11601

DANG! What are you going to do with all the extra time on your hands because of the sex limitation?

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mobilito ergo sum
I drive therefore I am

I can explain it to you,
but I can't understand it for you.

Maybe most of that 'sex' is in his hands... or imagination... I doubt any of us have forgotten 'that' photo...

But so good to see you on the mend... and so soon, after a terrible few months. I'm sure you're too sensible to be told not to rush it... so I won't tell you. Just wish you good fortune, and hope you're being well looked after.

Best wishes - MangPong.

Very glad to hear the problem was found along with a solution. All the best for your future health.


On a lighter side if the solution only limits you to 3 times a day and twice at night, do you mind giving me the name of your doctor?
I think I need an operation.................

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

Good to see your sex life is up - unfortunately it seems to all be located in your head.

Get well and back to educating us. You have been missed.

Bill