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Classifieds => Engines / Engine Parts For Sale => Topic started by: Rodbender on May 08, 2009, 09:46:17 AM
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I ran across this post today on Craigs list and I know this guys pain. PLEASE take a few minutes to read this and see if we can band together and help out a brother in need. If in doubt if this is real, I believe it is. I believe it so much that i am going to try to help because i have felt his pain.
Follow my lead!
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/1160656483.html
The Rod Bender
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I have a set of C-9 heads that are ready to bolt on. They are in great shape and would bring a stock 460 to life with the right cam. i have been selling them for $300.00, but if you can get your hands on a short block, i will give them to you as I feel your pain. Only thing i ask is that you be real with me. I can use the 300 my self, so if you score a complete motor and the heads are just an option, I would as soon sell them.
I too am only here by the grace of God. I have 3 boys and they were always happiest when we were on the water going 100mph with our hair on fire.
If the years I have spent in AA have taught me anything, is in recovery the children take the hit the hardest. It is all we can do to keep our head up and push forward, but they dont know how to do that. They just know that decisions and changes happen without their consent, and it hurts.
I am going to post your link on So Cal Jet Boats, it is a forum for jet boaters just like us. Maybe they can help.
My name is Charley, and my cell # is 760-578-9623. You can write to me at charleyk@avir.com , I dont normally check this e-mail.
My God bless you & keep you as your trudge the road to Happy destiny!
Charley
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I can feel the guys pain. Went through the same thing 11 years ago. Custody of 2 young kids is a HUGE undertaking. Recent events in my life have compounded that (JUST a BIT). I'm more than happy to help. Got a garage half full of parts I thought I'd need but didn't.
Find out if it's real Charley, first of all. Then we'll see where we're at. We're already trying to get Chromey goin, I think, I dunno, last I knew I had an interior for $500 somewhere, lol. I think we can help the guy out. Get him to sign on and we'll see what happens.
Ray
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Charley-
If this guy is on the up and up, I'd be willing to help him out with a little dough. very little but its what I can do right now.
Skip
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last I knew I had an interior for $500 somewhere, lol. I think we can help the guy out. Get him to sign on and we'll see what happens.
Ray
Not an interior Ray, just a set of fiberglass buckets and a bench seat, I'll happily forego my add on & set you up with my upholstery shop @ my cost.
Thanks for bidding. Now let's see if this CL guy is on the level.
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I just got off the phone with him and he was in tears when i told him I was giving him my heads. I believe he is real. I told him to sign in and list the parts he needs and the help he needs and maybe we can help.
I am here in Palm Springs area and i go to riverside once a week. I will be happy to help deliver anything I can to him.
He has a guy that will do a build, so it should be a matter of parts. he said he had a block, but wasnt sure if it is buildable. It was swamped at Catherines landing (go figure), and thru a rod and lunched his old block.
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You guys are great!
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f**cking awesome man. Ray, you got any parts for this guy? Brad? Ralph? Any other Ford guys?
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i got a headache 1/2 way into reading it.
what does he need exactly? tell him about this thread and make him a member ;)
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Aiight Charley, just sent you a PM, I'll buy the c9's, we'll give the guy my brand new d3's (Don't want to kill his kids). Bolt on as well. I have a block I kinda reserved for Chromey, but he doesn't want to take his apart for some reason, so oh well. I'll get it machined and see where we're at with it.
Out of the former Moo engine I know I have 6 good rods and pistons, probably 7 pistons, and MAYBE the crankshaft can be saved. I'll see if I can pull myself away from the yardwork to day and get it ripped down to see what we got. All this stuff has a hafl hour run time on it. The block may be OK as well, which would be a bonus and easy.
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I just talked to IRRebel and we got this thing narrowed down.
i am gonna give him my C9's and he is going to donate his shortblock with two lunched rods. I am going to meet him in Blythe and pick up the motor and I can deliver it.
What we need is a machine shop local to riverside San Berdo area that is willing to take it down and repair the two rods for this guy.
We need two rods for sure
Main & rod bearings
Gaskets (I will briong what i have)
What we may need
two pistons w/ rings
hopefully the crank is savable
With a little time and very little money our goal is to give this cat a turn key motor long block. He can use his intake, carb, dist, and the other goodies.
Thank you all so much for your concideration, we have the ability to help a brother in need, Lets do this!
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Werd!
Ray
Edit: But get him on the site charley! ;D I think we all need to meet this guy.
enginedcotor, you're in so cal, no?
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My oldest boy lives in riverside and he has lots 460 motors and heads he wint through the same thing with two girls
hes going to get him on the phone I am shure he and my other boy will help to when I go back to riverside I will check in to this
my self I go to riverside all the time to see the Doctor and if he come to the river I will help down here .
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MY oldest boy talked to him on his break and hes going to call my boy after 4 my boy said he going to give him a runing motor
460 FORD and knowing him he will help put it in even ;D ;D ;D
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MY oldest boy talked to him on his break and hes going to call my boy after 4 my boy said he going to give him a runing motor
460 FORD and knowing him he will help put it in even ;D ;D ;D
That will work!
I sent him all the links to the site and told him to sign in, hopefully he can do that tonite. Lets keep progress on this site and PLEASE PM me if there is any way IO can jump in there. Rebel & I will hold off on our side to see if your boy can help him out. We are willing & able to jump in where needed!
Note to all who is jumping in here...
This is frickin huge! Just the willingness alone is worth more than words can say. Take a minute out of your day and smile, you all deserve that!
;D
You all definately have my respect and admoration!
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i wont be much help for the 'majors' in this build (ie heads, block, rotaing assy, etc)....but when you guys get down to the nitty gritty, dont be shy to chime in with what you need like gaskets n stuff....ill help out by drop shipping stuff out there via summit.
have you told this guy about the site/thread yet?
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I have a mild cam, lifters, pushrods, and stock rocker arms I can give up.
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Wow! Elwood brought out the big guns, lol!
Wonderful!
Ray
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you ford guys aren't that bad :P
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i guess i will be the dick here >:D if he sold the quad he could buy his own damn motor.
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Hi Ralph!
;D
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Hi Ralph!
;D
hi skip ;)
just and fyi i traded my cr 250 to lilrick for my hornet
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i guess i will be the dick here >:D if he sold the quad he could buy his own damn motor.
Hi Ralph
maybe it isn`t his but a friends. maybe at a friends house who owns one. but maybe his also. we dont know and not good to jump to conclussions based on a pic. i have some pics of me on a horse but don`t own it. just saying.
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I kinda wondered why no pics of the boat. Luv what this site is doing for the guy, just hope it don't blow up on y'all.
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I kinda wondered why no pics of the boat. Luv what this site is doing for the guy, just hope it don't blow up on y'all.
Very true, had shit blow up on me b4, wanna see the divorce papers? ;)
Ray
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Hi Ralph
maybe it isn`t his but a friends. maybe at a friends house who owns one. but maybe his also. we dont know and not good to jump to conclussions based on a pic. i have some pics of me on a horse but don`t own it. just saying.
you are correct in my ass umption :-[
i tell you what, you get those two boys and dad out to buena vista on memorial day and i'll make sure they have a great time on mine as well as others boats. then I/We can see who are parts are going to.
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When I talked to the dude, before I got SCJB involved, and I offered my heads to the guy, he was in tears. Better than that, when I got off the phone my day & serenity level went thru the roof. If he is running a hustle, that is between him & God and I have no part of that. But if he isnt, a great thing is taking place right here right now! In my opinion, he isnt running a hustle and i think what we are doing is pretty frickin great. If not for him, for us. Take a step back and see how great it was to say, "I'll help this guy, I feel his pain".
I have 3 boys and motorcycles across the board. I have been put in situations (or put my self there) and was in need of money fast for mortgage, utilities etc... and not ONCE did I think to try to explain to any of my sons why I am selling THEIR motorcycle to pay for my stuff. I believe that God will provide, and he always did.
Dont look now, maybe he is providing as we speak!
Sorry for the PTL lecture, it is just how I feel about it.
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rodbender im glad you feel good about what you are doing and your belief in god, however, i am an agnostic.
my offer still stands, bring them to buena vista.......
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You guys are the coolest cats ever, the last time I helped someone out with boat parts (BBC short block) not only did they kick our ass in the river race but they blew it up too :mad: LOL...Still had fun and was glad to help.
I do not have ANY Ford stuff, when you get down to the wire lemmeknow what's needed to get her running, maybe a set of spark plugs or something???
I would do more, but have two non-running rides right now :banghead:
GT
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rodbender im glad you feel good about what you are doing and your belief in god, however, i am an agnostic.
my offer still stands, bring them to buena vista.......
Ralph, I'm an agnostic too, as was my wife, for the most part. I still beleive in doing what I can, much as Cindy did (She did a better job of it, dealing with and teaching kids with autism and severe handicaps, and loved it), for the less fortunate. I wouldn't be in a financial position to do any of what I've done were it not for her death. (Kinda morose huh?)
That isn't religion, that's Karma, to my thinking.
And yes, if I'm being scammed, well, my own fault, but there's gonna be more trying that that, already has been.
Ray
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Well my boy talked to him and he is going get the motor on Sunday . The guy works 12hr days for $900.00 hour making bags . HE was a carpenter tell all this shit come down to brake the middle class, His trans is on its way in his truck Chev my boy told if ford he would give him one my boy will be here in Fortmohave AZ on Saturday to pick up a boat trailer and back in Riverside on Sunday to meet him with motor, The good thing is my boy is carpenter and knows some of the contractors he has work for he knows all most all the contractors in CA. Just hold on to you stuff and let them work it out ;D ;D ;D
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I might be able to help him out with trans parts. Lemme know....
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Ellwood, do you , by chance, own a halo?
Ray
Also want to see this guy and his kids at Echo Bay fathers day, Terry's got the minibikes, and we can all boat all weekend!
Ray
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for us dumb river rats, where is echo bay?
I will be boatless, but sure would like to meet some of the folks in these posts. Maybe I can get Mike to come with. (Mike is the dude of the hour here)
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Its a Marina at Lake Mead. On the North Side of the lake.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=echo+bay+resort+and+marina&sll=36.30253,-115.007152&sspn=1.128874,2.460938&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=117740625091486020233.00000113864370de27ed6&ll=36.305857,-114.417286&spn=0.017638,0.038452&z=15 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=echo+bay+resort+and+marina&sll=36.30253,-115.007152&sspn=1.128874,2.460938&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=117740625091486020233.00000113864370de27ed6&ll=36.305857,-114.417286&spn=0.017638,0.038452&z=15)
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Does this mean you're in Jeremy? Talked to Nordie and I'm pretty sure he's coming, Terry and I, and Nordies new toy, lol.
Gotta reserve a room, forgot about that part, :banghead:
Ray
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Well my boy talked to him and he is going get the motor on Sunday . The guy works 12hr days for $900.00 hour making bags
damn 429 need to find out where this guys works. i could use a job paying that much an hour. lol. i know mistake on the dollar amount. just had to give ya some grief on it. and hell if he was making that much an hour hell he should help me put my boat together. lol.
seriously though, it is great to see how much this board is willing to help him and his kids out. i wish i was able to do something to help out but not able to.
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I don't have any Ferd stuff, but if I can help out with transportation let me know. ;D
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Its a Marina at Lake Mead. On the North Side of the lake.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=echo+bay+resort+and+marina&sll=36.30253,-115.007152&sspn=1.128874,2.460938&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=117740625091486020233.00000113864370de27ed6&ll=36.305857,-114.417286&spn=0.017638,0.038452&z=15 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=echo+bay+resort+and+marina&sll=36.30253,-115.007152&sspn=1.128874,2.460938&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=117740625091486020233.00000113864370de27ed6&ll=36.305857,-114.417286&spn=0.017638,0.038452&z=15)
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That didn't work out so well ;D
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Welcome Mike TAHAITI ;D, My boy talked to him to day and is going to get motor on Monday now his computer is upside down and more news to come, Like I all way's say one step forward and two backward YOU never move forward it seams. :banghead:
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i know i live a hop skip and a short plane ride away but if ya need any little shit let me know...i have tons of random do dads that i have sitting on the shelves. if i dont need it its yours for shipping cost and thats it. my zip is 97062... think of what you might need and estimate cost to ship. if it would be worth it then ask. its a 21 mile drive to my shop to look around and i would hate to have to go out there if its too $$ to ship. i feel your pain. be strong and pull through. welcome to the boards.
mike
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OK, got some pics emailed to me of the boat, we'll see if I can post them or not. (Anyone, sound familiar, Glenn, be quiet!!!)
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Ray
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aiti &I'm gettin to work on her. I'm pickin up the motor tomarrow. I'll be going thru her & makeing that list up , should have something up here tomarrow on that. I just want you all to know that River, Joshua, and I areso very thankful too all of you !!!!!! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY 2009, GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU Thank you all so very much. I uncoverd my favorate girl(the tahthankyou
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Well I got this Email from mike on 460 Ford it is on it way to his boat. ;D
Hey There,
This is Michael & I met with your son Richard today & I got that 460 I also talked with him a bit about work & told him I could email him my reseme but his internet isn't up so he asked me to send it to you.
I just want to thankyou so much for all the help . I'll be keepin in touch Let me know the best address that I could send my reseme to wen you can.. Thanx again
Michael, River, & Josh
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Way to go Elwood. Sounds like things came together.
Ray
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Hey there everybody think I got most of the glich taken care of here I just cant see what I'm typing till I post it for some reason LOL. anyhow I've been worken on my truck the last couple days so not much done with the boat yet once again thankyou so much, I work today from 4 till 10, then thurs, fri, sat, from 10 till 10. won't be able to do much with the tahiti till sunday. I'll talk to you all soon, thankyou
Way to go Elwood. Sounds like things came together.
Ray