Als914, it's back on the ground Options

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A quick update on Al. Wendy let me go to Al's to play, today. I think the chemo has done a number on his head because he is letting me wrench on it. We'll get some things done as time allows. It was a slow start in that I had to go back home and grab a few more tools. Al is converting his 1 owner 914 over to 5 lug. When I arrived, Al was just finishing up the R front wheel hub and here is the finished product. That is Shirlee in the background. We barely got the Hooter Girls out of there before she came back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)



BTW, this is what kept Al from attending the Dawn Patrol run Saturday. He thought he could get this one little thing done in time for a run. And guess what? Murphy got his ass. It's happened to all of us. Anyway, Al hasn't lost all of his mental capabilities. He's doing the front and I'm doing the rear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) This is where I left it for today. The right wheel well is an Andy like photo. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)



Here's a shot of Al. I took his skinny little butt some homemade strawberry ice cream. Berries just picked from my garden. (BTW Al, I'm missing some shrooms from my garden so let me know if that ice cream is a little dreamy.) I used Heavy Whipping Cream and whole milk 50/50 w/ enough sugar to make rock candy. I cautioned Shirlee that she could possible gain 3-4 pounds just by handling it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Funny thing about the left side. There were no shims. Anyone got a few they could give Al?

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Ethan showed up this morning to help (read 90% of the work) me place Al's car back on the ground. Thanks a million Ethan. I'm just a 61 yr old with nothing better to do anyway. But your not even 20 yet and I KNOW that you have more important things to do. I did at that age. Your a better man than me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) And thanks to everyone else that donated their time. No pic's today. We were scrambling to beat the desert heat. The new tires rub in the rear so I'll either roll his fenders or swap out his tires or swap wheels/tires w/ Ethan.
Shirlee made us pizza when we finished. As we were leaving she began to thank us and we told here how this stuff goes on in the teener community on a regular basis. We went on to tell her some stories such as "Butter Cup". She was floored when we told of how guys had traveled cross country for this project. I wonder if our temperamental cars have created this group who are so thankful for the help they've received with their 914 that they gladly help others when the opportunity presents itself? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Keep Al and Shirlee in your prayers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hands.gif)