HiTech Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 I SPOKE ABOUT HELPING A VET .. .. for the last few weeks the repairs have been in motion on his car 2000 camero .. .... owen has helped my wife and i alot letting us sell raffle tickets at his tracks . PIT BOSS TAILGATE PELLET SMOKER my wife and i DONATED as first place . and second place is a 52 quart rtic ice chest and third place and sames ford donated yeti ice chest .. .... we have not done bad at all but not as good as we need . this weekend will be the last race for us to attend , .. we have had some great racers step up with fans aswell .. but still just a alittle short of the goal we needed .... .. the one thing setting our tables near the stands is getting to alot of racers .. makes it hard to get into the pits where we can visit ... so i asking any one who will attend this weekends races in corpus .. look us up get some tickets or donate nothing is to small ..or just say hello .. . there is to much to type about what is going on . .. .. .. SO ILL SAY THIS . for those who have been in combat know what self isolation is..... 1000 yard stare .. i. am a cilvilian i can only imagine and that could be way off ,. if i never burned my finger i cant tell u it does not hurt .. i never question a vet i never judge a vet i was not there ..but if i can do one thing that may help i will . and this is why i took this on . along with my wife and a few others .. its been alot of sleepless nights and stress to make this happen .. ONE catch is the vet does not know at what extent this car is being repaired . that is where the cost comes in .. ANOTHER THING he does not know on NOVEMEBR THE 19TH AT SAMES FORD in corpus starting at 1 pm we will be having our drawing for the prizes .. and he will then see why he is at sames .. the car will be there for his to take home along with his two young children and wife .. .we will have many veterans there along with civilians all are invited ... i hope . i stood in front of 45 vets from all the wars three ww2 vets .very humbling to speak to all of them , . ill send nick some phottos .. to put on here if he wlll if u want my number just ask here and ill get it to u . ... .. I WANT HIM TO REALIZE he has brothers and sisters outside that care .. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rails Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 HT, I am offshore working right now. But when I get home I will get with you and drop a small check in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 4 hours ago, rails said: HT, I am offshore working right now. But when I get home I will get with you and drop a small check in the mail. THANK U .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 6:24 AM, HiTech said: THANK U .. my wife and i would love to say thanks to those racers and fans at the last race at texana ... and last night at south texas race ranch . the drivers really stepped up last night .along with many fans at both tracks .. ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 HiTech asked me to post these pics for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Going port lavaca in the morning . sam and i have a doner helping us with the roof parts ...... sam can then fix that rusted area . the only rust we really found ,, i am going to ask the person donating that part if i can announce his name .i am sure alot of racers knows who he is .. i will have a list of names when this is over with WHOM played a major part .. NOT TO UNDER CUT everyone else i hope .. rhe car will be at sames ford on the 19th for sure one way or another .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.brown11 Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 HiTech, I couldn't find your number, but Superman Nick Holt came to the rescue. I'll be contacting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 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 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.brown11 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 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 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.brown11 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 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 . 😏. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 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.... .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Mike asked me to post these pics for him: "Sam hard at work. Hope to paint it in the next three days." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.brown11 Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 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 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.brown11 Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 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 ,.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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 //// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron.brown11 Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Again Mike, God Bless You for doing this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 There is still time to donate to this worthwhile project. If you need contact info for Mike, message me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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