427 engine (part 2) - RHS block - Page 35

RevXtreme 1 · 08-27-2010, 01:25 PM

After all the bad press it would be FAR easier for him to say srew it and quit, so you are correct Rich. Shows alot at this stage of the game.

**Rich Z** · 08-27-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RevXtreme 1

After all the bad press it would be FAR easier for him to say srew it and quit, so you are correct Rich. Shows alot at this stage of the game.

I know. And also, I'm just not inclined to kick someone when they are down. I doubt anyone would ever give him another chance if I don't try to help him turn things around, simply by pushing my patience level to the limits... I've been there every step of the way, so I have seen firsthand the BS he has had to put up with with semi-compatible (or worse) parts and in some cases (World Products) crappy quality.

I'm giving Chris every opportunity to be able to tell people "Yes, I know I screwed up on some things in the past, but look how well Rich's car turned out that I did for him.." And THIS has been no easy task, by any stretch of the imagination. Actually I can't think of a build being more of a nightmare for all involved, yet he kept in there, plugging away, actually being more blase and cool headed about it than I have been.

I believe he knows that a lot of his reputation is riding on completing this build. This has been a VERY public situation that a lot of people are following. This will be the proof that he can do anything if he really sets his mind to it. I know some people are arguing that I SHOULD pull my car out of there, but I think I am handling this in the best possible manner, all things considered.

**Rich Z** · 08-28-2010, 11:48 AM

Friday Chris had to mill off some of the timing chain cover so it would fit. Unfortunately he got his glove caught up in the Bridgeport mill and wound up in the emergency room. Fortunately he didn't have any flesh removed or bones broken, but sounds like he got a pretty nasty sprain in his wrist. Probably scared the beejeesus out of him as well. It could have been a LOT worse... Milling machines can be pretty unforgiving.

He said Justin would be finishing up putting the front of the motor back together while he tried to supervise while on pain pills. He said he might be able to get back to tuning the car later that afternoon, but I suggested that doing so while on pain killers might not be a real good idea.

I didn't hear back from him, so I'm not sure of the status at this point, but I'm guessing tuning will resume maybe on Monday.

It's now officially been 10 months since my car went into the shop.

Bob K · 08-28-2010, 11:54 AM

Damn Rich, I don't even want to think about what could have happened. It's hard to say someone got lucky while at the same time they were injured but that could have really been ugly.

mickeystoysz16 · 08-28-2010, 12:18 PM

Wow he is really lucky. I had the same thing happen with a concrete saw. Didn't lose the finger but really luckey because it cut to the bone.

RevXtreme 1 · 08-28-2010, 02:23 PM

NEVER have gloves, loose clothing, rags, etc anywhere near a mill or lathe!! LUCKY MAN!

Back in the 70's when I schooled for this they showed us video of the injuries....gross.

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Originally Posted by Rich Z

Friday Chris had to mill off some of the timing chain cover so it would fit. Unfortunately he got his glove caught up in the Bridgeport mill and wound up in the emergency room. Fortunately he didn't have any flesh removed or bones broken, but sounds like he got a pretty nasty sprain in his wrist. Probably scared the beejeesus out of him as well. It could have been a LOT worse... Milling machines can be pretty unforgiving.

He said Justin would be finishing up putting the front of the motor back together while he tried to supervise while on pain pills. He said he might be able to get back to tuning the car later that afternoon, but I suggested that doing so while on pain killers might not be a real good idea.

I didn't hear back from him, so I'm not sure of the status at this point, but I'm guessing tuning will resume maybe on Monday.

It's now officially been 10 months since my car went into the shop.

Tampa Tuning · 08-29-2010, 12:46 PM

sometimes I wear a tie when I run my tree branch shreader

fletcher4u · 08-29-2010, 03:11 PM

**Rich Z** · 08-29-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by phils C5 vette

sometimes I wear a tie when I run my tree branch shreader

Don't lose your head, please....

**Rich Z** · 08-31-2010, 04:32 PM

Well, I ran out to the shop today. Got there about 1:45pm. My car was not on the lift, and instead a blue C6 was up there. Chris had someone over helping him out, but obviously the priority for the day was the blue C6, as that is what he started working on. Evidently it had a oil return pump on the turbos go out and they were planning on cleaning out the air intake lines. The apparent owner of that car showed up while I was there, and jumped in to help out. When I got there (and before the owner of the C6 showed up), Chris said the C6 was going to be coming off the lift pretty soon so mine could go back on there. It appeared that this was not going to happen as more and more things got taken off of the C6 (and my car not a higher priority), so I figured there was no reason for me hanging around any longer.

On the bright side (comparatively) the engine was put together, mostly, and the steering rack needed to be re-installed. So at least I didn't feel like puking when I looked under the hood.

I'll be running back there tomorrow......