The Honu

[Papi]

Here's where she stands, as of now:



Got the rusty hubs soaked in pine Sol, then in the molasses bath. Forgot to take "after" pics because I got a little excited LOL!

Got the 2X2 welded to the frame:

The hubs were a little sad. Bearings were toast; there were also some grease particles in all the sand.


After welding and drilling, the axle carriage now sits an inch higher and the axle centerline is 7" further back. It no longer scrapes coming up the driveway.

And finally, Fred. Bought it for our youngest when he was a sophomore in high school, but he wanted my Nissan so a swap was made. And two grandkids later, I still have it! But with manual everything, it's not gonna be my tow vehicle.

[Papi]

I have scrapped my plans for the Honu. My wife was diagnosed with lupus, I have to have elbow surgery, and there are just too many things going on. If/when we get back into shape, I plan to build a foamie on the frame I already have. In the interim, Mom has graciously given us her RV (the one with slide outs, washer and dryer, sat tv, and all!) for the rest of the summer. We will make a few local trips (just got back from Mt. Cheaha, AL last night) but not planning on burning up any roads.

Cheers!

[proformance]

Wow, sorry to hear about the Lupus. Diagnosis and Treatment have come along ways over the years since the first girl I knew who had Lupus. Not sure what sort of resources you have local, but there is an excellent facility in Los Angeles that specializes in Lupus.

-And-

I just read where the FDA has approved a new treatment "Benlysta", for Lupus sufferers. This is great knew...........!!!

My wife and I will add her to our prayer list.


God Bless

[pete42]

I too wish you both well.
pete

[Papi]

Thank you for the kind wishes. She is taking it with a dose of denial, but I know she won't let it get her down. This is the woman who jogged 2 - 3 miles a day until the 6th month of pregnancy! She's tough.