This is why I chose not to go to Salem, and several other events lately.....

Thanks Al,

Actually several prayers have been answered. Steve is doing much, much better. The doctors feel that all the cancer has been removed during the surgery, and now he will be undergoing chemo and radiation, concurrently, 5 days a week, for 5 weeks. After he gets through this, he should feel much better.

Thanks much for all the support guys. I find it hard to leave the garage with this project going.

John

 

Latest update guys. Steve is doing GREAT!! He is getting stronger each and every day. He is able to visit the shop 3-4 times a week now, and has had his hands into this project almost daily now. He said this has really given him a goal to get this car done and enjoy it. His attitude is so positive, and it is great to see him smile. I know he feels much better.

Some photos. The first is the frame out from under the car, awaiting cleaning and detailing. The rest are some parts I installed on the frame today.

John

 

John,

God bless you and Steve. The work the two of you are accomplishing is outstanding! Glad to hear Steve is recovering well.

I checked out the link for the car pix in your sig. Not only is that one beautiful GS, but the photograher did some fantastic composition.:TU:

 

What a beautifull story of two fine men. May God bless and keep you both.

 

John,
You are a true friend ! :TU: This is what I have tried to teach my children as they have grown . You show the meaning of a true Friend and a true car man that has a passion for Family and friends first and Cars second
God Bless the both of you! :TU:

 

Latest update:

 

Looking Good! You Guys do nice work! Keep the picture coming :beer

 

This is where we stand to date.....We will be reinstalling the body within a week or two at most.

 

DROOL........................:TU: :beer LOOKING GOOD!

 

Just a few more shots....By the way. Steve is preparing to start his Chemo and radiation treatments. He has had a severe staff infection and they have been trying to get it under control before his treatments could begin. And yes, we will be replacing that blue distributor cap.....

 

Well,

The body is back on...aligned, and bolted down. Time to start tieing up all the loose ends....

 

That's really very selfless of you. I hope your friend Steve is doing well and can someday enjoy that 'Vette!.

 

Actually, Steve is doing well enough that he has been able to help some during the last 3 weeks or so. He has a serious staff infection that he cannot get cleared up. Once it is clear, they want to start the radiation and chemo treatments.
Thanks

John

 

Beautiful work John & Steve :TU: . Hopefully you will both enjoy the Vette on the road soon. Keep the updates coming.

 

Great restoration, keep the pics coming.

 

Time for an update fella's. Vette is coming along fine....But Steve has endured another setback. He is now bleeding internally and they have been having to give him blood in the hospitol. They haven't been able to control it yet, after about a week or so.

Here are a few photos for you to view...

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Yes, I dislike the blue distributor cap..... He hasn't stepped up to purchase a "correct" cap yet.
John

 

John, Give Steve our best; We're pulling and praying for himray: The car looks fantastic:TU: Tell him to get well soon so he can go out and test it:3gears: Thanks again for all your doing:beers2: Bill

 

It Looks GREAT, I really like the Buick fender protectors .:laugh:
Thanks for keeping us posted and I hope everyone is doing better!
Don

 

What you are doing is great! I've always told grieving or sick people to "call me if you need anything". Since my wife died of cancer the day after valentines day, I've found out that the people that do something instead of just offering are the ones that I want to be like from now on.

 

Steve is going thru his radiation treatments now, and they are wearing him down. I am glad they decided to do the chemo afterwards. Hopefully, these are the right decisions. Here is an update on the vette. We are only a handfull of back-ordered parts from completion.
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