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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jeff Norwell on 2026-05-02 06:30

Title: State of the Union.... or... How things are going.
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2026-05-02 06:30
Haven't posted anything.... but life is plodding along.
Glad to say.... the Black 57 is running like a champ and the OG Custom 300 as well.
Life is and has been always very busy..... My new shop has run thru the first winter and no issues....
Work is busy and hectic.
Unfortunately, with Fuel prices here..... any long distance happy travels in my 57's just will not happen.
I wanted to make a trip to Texas to visit friends... but... travel costs are now at a ridiculous point.

We are content  to hang locally.... I hope everyone has a great summer.... if it ever arrives.

Keep the 57 Ford Flame alive.



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Title: Re: State of the Union.... or... How things are going.
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2026-05-02 06:42
With you on summer getting here and staying for more than a day!  Had the heat on yesterday, day before that the air was on, my HVAC unit is very confused!  Two racks of shop clothes....you guys need to stop sending that cold stuff down here....:<)
Title: Re: State of the Union.... or... How things are going.
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2026-05-02 07:59
Pretty much the same here, spent 200 plus for gas LAST WEEK! Driving is still cheaper than psychiatrist (sp?). I'm doing a car show this morning, but at 8 am, it's only 41*.
Title: Re: State of the Union.... or... How things are going.
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2026-05-04 12:16
I am still plugging away on the floor pans. They are all in for the first time in 40+ years! Although I will have to replace the drivers pan due to the way the car was constructed.

Right now I am more focused on the A as our national meet is in Pendleton, OR in three weeks. So getting her ready for a road trip!!! Then back for other stuff and back to the wagon.
Title: Re: State of the Union.... or... How things are going.
Post by: mustang6984 on 2026-05-04 22:46
Progress...however slow...is still progress!  :006:
Title: Re: State of the Union.... or... How things are going.
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2026-05-05 06:55
Agreed!  Some days picking up and putting away some tools is considered a great day in the shop.....just how this 20 year old brain and 79 year old body work.
Title: Re: State of the Union.... or... How things are going.
Post by: lalessi1 on 2026-05-05 07:22
AMEN!