HiTech

4 hours ago, rails said:

HT

Your a fine American.

EVERYONE    who has helped proves we have some real fine americans left in this country  folks who come together to help anothers dreams come true  who  want to  help make a change  a life long change from  a small jester in the theme of life written  in  part of a story that can  live on  through  generations after we are gone   . the story  this vets two young children  will  carry on and pass it on seeing and knowing  what we all have done  together  will be priceless ....     i can not  or any of us  put  a price tag on the future ..... ALL we can do  is plant a seed and hope she  grows . somewhere in our life someone planted that seed and its wonder is still alive .. . god blessed each and every one .......... THANK U ALL ...

Just now, HiTech said:

 361 .290 .2035.. leave message  or text  if i do not answer   . i am working hard .   STARTED PAINTING THE CAR   weather isnt helping much . but looks like we will get her painted and finished in the next three days ..12 days of none stop working on it .  we are getting just a TAD  worn out . and yes we still need every penney .....i have not been able to get out and sell tickets in that time    to much had to be done and all hands on deck at the shop was needed  though i am not a body man  but  i sure have learned it takes alot  of time to do it right . saturday night racing in corpus was looking good  and we would have done well at the track for the  last time ..  but mother nature put a hurt to that .. il send nick some up date picks tomorow .. one penny  is more than zero and every one counts .. if u cant help that way just send a message  either way .and thanks  nick  ..

 Just checked the mail  RAILS  thank u .. u said it wasnt much  .well what u sent will be spent well  on this running out of time project .. it will help more than u think .....

12 hours ago, NickHolt said:

There is still time to donate to this worthwhile project.  If you need contact info for Mike, message me... 

 361 .290 .2035.. leave message  or text  if i do not answer   . i am working hard .   STARTED PAINTING THE CAR   weather isnt helping much . but looks like we will get her painted and finished in the next three days ..12 days of none stop working on it .  we are getting just a TAD  worn out . and yes we still need every penney .....i have not been able to get out and sell tickets in that time    to much had to be done and all hands on deck at the shop was needed  though i am not a body man  but  i sure have learned it takes alot  of time to do it right . saturday night racing in corpus was looking good  and we would have done well at the track for the  last time ..  but mother nature put a hurt to that .. il send nick some up date picks tomorow .. one penny  is more than zero and every one counts .. if u cant help that way just send a message  either way .and thanks  nick  ..

i will add nick three fine folks have sent donations . from here . ron brown and rails and  someone ill keep silent at this moment  .many of the racers have steped in buying the tickets or donating . many fans  and many military vets have donated or purchased tickets   .Three brothers from port lavaca  let sam and i  go  UP and cut  a section off the roof. the  section  u see being wielded  on in the picture took a year to find someone  who would let us do so .. they have two cameros and one firebird  and we can still go back  if needed  and take what ever we need including loading a whole car up  if so .... anyone who has taken on a  task like this knows even with alot of help and many cases no labor charge  or cut rates  it  still cost and finishing touches  still cost . we didnt expect to go this far  .but it was needed .no different than fixing anythng else with   hiden surprises or restructuring of  what your intent was , like changing a faucet  finding the pipeing is junk .............  7 days from now  which will  only feel like 7 hours  in crunch time  mode  we will present the car .. it  it was only 7 weeks  ago  when we finally  got started on the major project  and it feels like   only  7 hours,,, mother  time goes by that fast . the big minute  arm on the clock moves slow its that little  one second arm  spinning  u have to pay attention too .. it does not slow down . WE ARE JUST SO THANKFULL  FOR WHAT WE HAVE RECIEVED A for  the pat on the backs we recieve  the thank yous  from many vets  and  families  the go for it attitudes  we  recieve  and some looks  when its said  the veteran  still does not know  just how far his dream is heading .....its all about one change we hope will be many more ..... ALL WE CAN DO IS HOPE  , DOING NOTHING WAS UNACCEPTABLE TO ME  .

On 11/9/2022 at 6:53 PM, top_shelf_12 said:

Painting it black adds 50 HP

 DONT  know who told you that lie  MINE SLOWED DOWN ..  or did i use the wrong color black ..

14 hours ago, NickHolt said:

Today is Veteran's Day.  What better day to chip in and help Mike help this worthy veteran?  Please chip in with some much needed funds to help finish this fantastic project.

Thanks

 THANK U NICK  we are almost  there almost done   .still incuring some cost  and running low   but wil not keep the car from being finished on time .. sam and  i have put on 7 days of long hours  very long hours  in a roll and starting to see the  fruits of our labor  .when u change the color of a car  from red to blue i forgot u have  to also  paint the inside  to match .. . so its stripped down .oh joy the fun of finding every bolt for every panel  and body parts .  the painting will be finished  by sunday  i hope  least the main part we have a person coming over to free hand air brushing  some things on the car   we want , then  new tinted window film  going on ..  then graphics  all at lower cost if not free ... and the final  part  THE TRANS MISSION  will finish it off by ffriday the 18th if not sooner .just waiting  for some parts  to repair it.........  i hope the weather is good  next saturday we want everyone to show up  for the drawing and giving the car back to the vet and his family ..and  i know many vets will be there  ..   the vets wife saw the car today   it was all over the shop lol .. first time she has seen anything  done to it i do not send her photos and we do not talk much .. something can slip up  ..  THIS CAR IS SMALL TO MANY   its just a car  ...that car can be the gateway  he needs to carry on and move forward ..  JUST a smile that wont turn into a frown when the lights are out and he is alone ////

8 hours ago, NickHolt said:

Thanks for your acknowledging both the Day and those of us who served and are presently serving.

Nick

 i spent my day sanding body parts  all day   just got home   aint o wax on wax off  ,, its paint the fence . i never sanded that much in my life even  during home contruction  .. sams brother wanted to fire sam and hire me lol.. i said not enough money  and do not get used to me doing it .. the life of a body man will not fit me well.. got a call  from  the vets wife today  she got to see all the mess we have left to do  it was her  husband birthday ....... . than u all hwo served .. .. .. 

THANK YOU RAILS FOR  STEPPING UP ... I  SAID  i can not thank  you enough . with both u and ron  ...... and ill have many many others to thank as we move forward to victory  . 

8 hours ago, ron.brown11 said:

I do have an iPhone Mike. Please don't worry about sending me anything as it's going on. That young family deserves all of the attention that day. Just know that I am grateful that you want to do that for me. That in its self is more than enough for me. But this day will be about them, and what you have undertaken to make this happen. Thank You Mike McCain!!

THANK U AND YOU ARE WELCOMED ... FINALLY   sprayed some paint on it  .. hope to have the base on before the weather gets bad ,.. 

5 hours ago, ron.brown11 said:

Mike, I know that it wasn't as much as I wish I could have sent, but that's life on a fixed income. But I am still grateful that I can help. Please let me know how the reveal goes. You are helping change a young man's life. I'm praying that this will help him work through the things that his has been through, during his time "down range". You never unsee the things you've seen, you just hope to learn how to navigate them to keep your sanity. Thank You for doing this for him!! 

i am going to ask the wife  if she could record some of it . so i can send  it to u .. .do u have an iphone ..if so i can let  u  watch some of it live .. when he sees the car for the first time or so ..  IT ISNT ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU CAN AFFORD  1 penny or thousands .. its THE  thought and attemp  that makes the differents that means alot ...  U SENTway more than expected and every penny of  it helped alot . even if u did not send anything  would not matter knowing  u are backing our quest with best wishes   does not have to take alot  to move a mountain .. and a mountian i want to move .. just takes some time  an we may never know just   how much it helped  him and his family  .just like i cant say enough thanks  to all our vets  . . those who have read  all of this and not spoke up . i hear u .. but know  someone is out there who can help .. who cares to do so .. 

 GOT Home    late last night  from working on the car all day  .FOUND A GIFT IN THE MAIL   . from u ron  THANK U  u dont know  how much that helps .. big hearted friend.... ..

 A GOOD PARENT will teach  their children  the ground rules and stick  with  those rules and penalties that come with them ..  teach the child  respect others but do not ever do anything that will get u in trouble .. again ground rules and paying the penalty   for doing so .. 

4 hours ago, top_shelf_12 said:

Oh I'm sure they do. That's probably why the phrase, "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying." Is so well known and accepted. Days of Thunder had a bunch of exaggerations but one line in it is true, "There's nothing Stock about a Stock Car."

 HECK MY TRUCK ISNT EVEN STOCK ..I   i cheated and painted it black .. and changed the factory  sterio for mo power and sound .. 

 THUMBS UP

4 hours ago, top_shelf_12 said:

They were caught several times. Wonder how many championships he would have if he was penalized with no points every time like they do at most Friday and Saturday night tracks.

well i would add harvicks team   gibbs teams . and others ... who knows just  how much  that made the difference  ..i dont like cheaters  and 48 was not one of favorites  ... i built a car for me that was questioned by many before i even had it half built  . took the track owner and pit boss to come  to the shop  seeing i was on hold in the area questioned ....they found it would  not     play any part in how the car handled ...  that car won some races ALL OVER  TEXAS  maybe six owners and finaly made it back down here 11 years later .. jesse was run over in  san antonio and  was wreck  enough we had to take her apart and rebuilt it as another  car ..

3 hours ago, arob said:

Those two were tied at the hip. Jimmie knew what was going on especially after it kept happening.

 

WELL    not cheating  until caught 

1 hour ago, rails said:

I’m so thankful mommie didn’t walk me to school everyday. 
 

snyder was in the wrong pits to be the victim. 

Dang i had a mom like that .i thought i was the only one .

21 minutes ago, rails said:

Stay in your own pit stall, or stfu. Or, stand behind what you say and where you say it. 

amen  i tried to practice that  calm down then go make my point ..

53 minutes ago, ron.brown11 said:

Mike, that's the great thing about helping people. If you don't try to keep score about what you did, you get a lot more personal satisfaction out of it. You are that kind of person. Some of the best feelings I've ever had, was helping someone that I knew could never "pay me back". Whether that was because of their financial situation, or what ever, those will always be some really great memories of mine. I hope I never lose that appreciation of those feelings. You are a good man for taking on this project, because most wouldn't think of doing it. But without a doubt, you are about to change someone's life. Thank You for what you are doing!!

  I HAVE  never thought u owe me if i help u ..i do it becuase i want too u need help ..  my wife  has  said to  me many times u have never met a stranger have u  .no i havent ...my neighbors  call me  to help them and i call them the same . we may play around with u owe me  .but really never keep count unless its buying  breakfast  lol ..fact i have to take pete  to breakfast  at 9 am friday  .. i think i owe him or does he owe me  ... nope i owe him .  😏.

1 hour ago, ron.brown11 said:

Mike, you are doing most of the heavy lifting. Those that have volunteered to do work for free or for a reduced fee are also doing the heavy lifting. People that are buying raffle tickets and making donations are just the helpers. But the most important thing, is that it is for a worthy cause. You will get to see some of the results of everyone's contributions, and that will be very rewarding. But here's the deal. Most of us never get to see the scope of any work done, when we try and help others. Think of it like this. Drop a small rock into a calm pond or lake. You get to see the rock disappear, and see a few ripples. Rarely does anybody get to see all of the ripples. What I'm trying to say is, you may never know how many people's lives you may affect with that one good deed. So think of it as the good deed that keeps on going. 

I thank you for what you are doing. I also want you to know just how much it is appreciated too. It's inspiring!

 JUST talking to u has been an insperation . u have so much  knowledge that helped more than u could ever know  ALONG  this journey i have found what i hoped was still out there .poeple who care   many who as u say maynot  get to see the scope of what work is done to make this happen and even the outcome ....  .. but i can tell you rest assure  i think of each and everyone who joined US in the quest to help and those who   just say  good luck ..that counts too .. .. i most likely wll not get everythng  done i would like but in no way shape or form will it be a loss  .. its a win win situation ....  AND EVERYONE  PLAYED A PART  made it happen  ...

4 hours ago, 24nomo said:

The problem is the guy who is so insecure that he has to drop someone for trash talking.   Trash talking never hurt anyone.  Where does the violence stop?  If a small guy gets dropped, does he get a jack handle?  A gun?  Run over him with a car?   The sanctioning body needs to mandate that these guys get help with managing their anger.

  well then i fit the bill needing anger management  . very  very rare when i have to warn someone   up to a point i have to hit them to make my point ..  anger issues isnt the problem  its the person who  is attacking me with the problem  he   has a problem with hearing and understanding this is not the time to speak with me ... thats symple  and looks like this was the issue of not hearing and understanding .

Just now, HiTech said:

yes sir  thanks oh saint nick ..  i suppose i could put my number here ..  361 .290 ,2096

 NICE TALKING TO U RON . both of us are never short on words .. and thanks again for what u are doing .. 

7 hours ago, ron.brown11 said:

HiTech, I couldn't find your number, but Superman Nick Holt came to the rescue. I'll be contacting you.

yes sir  thanks oh saint nick ..  i suppose i could put my number here ..  361 .290 ,2096

3 hours ago, rails said:

There is a problem in this country right now, largely due to social media, where people think they can say anything they want, and there not be any ramifications from it. If you don't want to run the risk of getting dropped, then stfu. Or man up and stand behind what you say, and if that gets you dropped, so be it.

advocating for violence are u .. 🙃

1 minute ago, HiTech said:

Agree 100 percent ..

I DID THAT  for a second place finish  at cc  .but in reality   i got just a tad to close to the wall off turn two   ,climbed  the wall and stayed in the throttle to keep from flipping  and passed the second place car .. the other driver said  that was a crazy move .i said that was a crazy mistake .