Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together?

[Bob Gullett]

Hang in there Jeff. Are you getting close to getting out with your car? Talk at you soon and hope to see you at the races.

[Jeff Goss]

Hi Bob!

So close to running it hurts. Even the last few things to do are a huge obstacle.

I have called in way too many favors to even get this close.

I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I'll get it together for next year (but I have said that for the past few years (hahaha!)

Thanks for responding! Makes me feel a little better....

[Bob Gullett]

What parts are you missing?

[Jeff Goss]

I have to get my (Gary Rouse's) heads to Rod Stults to have the rocker stud bosses repaired. Rod has helped me so much already I feel bad.

My last race (Seattle '09) Tech hit me hard with a bunch of little fixes. Again, I have to ask people to help me get it done. I really hate asking for any help, but the reality is that if I want it done right, I have to have the right person do the job.

Just a bummer for me, which is why the old Wagon sits....

[david christy]

My son's are out of the house now and i havent race stock since 95! There will be a time when it all comes together lol hang in there!

[Jeff Goss]

Thanks David!

I know it'll work out, it's just been a really long time for me!

[david christy]

Originally Posted by Jeff Goss

Thanks David!

I know it'll work out, it's just been a really long time for me!

I know what you mean bracket racing just doesn't cut it. I am tires and a tranny away from cleaning of my cob webs! Nice wagon by the way very cool.

[Jeff Goss]

P.S. When I said I have the potential to win any race, that sounded cocky.

I retract that statement. LOL!

I meant to say that just getting to the track gives me an opportunity to win.

It's been far too long since I have raced!

[Robert Swartz]

I feel your pain brother. I have my Chevy II bracket car that is actually "pretty close" to being ready to run. Maybe next spring?

My stocker, I dunno? The actual car, is still setting on jackstands, partially disassembled. I have various pieces, the roll bar, subframe connectors, the Cal-tracs and springs, wheels, ect, setting in piles. I have many engine pieces. Some still in boxes, others in piles, a few in the cleaning tanks. All waiting to be used.

If only work and life didn't stand in the way, maybe I could find extra time to work on these cars, LOL! As to making passes down the drag strip, my partner and I last raced our bracket car in 1988. I personally, haven't driven a competitive pass since, I believe, 1977!

Sounds like you're close. Keep working, you'll get there. So will most of us, for me, just don't know when?

[Lew Silverman]

Jeff, just remember that you can only do your best, nothing more. Everything happens for a reason, whether it makes any sense to you at the time or not.

I've had my wagon out three disappointing times this season, so I can understand how you must be feeling! I'll step back for a while, the motor has to come out, AGAIN, due to a problem with my low oil pressure (the car's not mine!) I'm not a happy camper, but this is the mission I've given myself. Indy will have to wait another year, but I'm not upset, not yet anyway. I just pray that G-d gives me enough time to do everything I've planned to do.

Hang in there!

Lew