Well, I'm back. Made a name change from Bry75229 to Bry58501 to reflect the move from Dallas To Bismarck. Got settled in alright. Miss the temps in Texas, but I'm adjusting to the cold up here. Threw my back out lifting boxes in Dallas - many shots and pills later, I'm fine now. I guess at 42 I can't lift like I'm 22.

Speaking of 42 - had my first eye exam on Monday, since leaving the USMC 10 years ago. Used to have 20/20 - now having to wear glasses for the first time, and they're bifocals to boot!

The vette engine/trans rebuild is done. Drives great , but there's something wrong with the Edelbrock carb, which no one seems to be able to fix - I'm being advised to switch it to a Holley. Any thoughts? Paint and body are next.

By the way, the shop I'm now using is Ressler Chevrolet which is across the river in Mandan, ND. Ressler is the guy who bought the oldest known vette ,1953 #003.   http://www.thefirstcorvette.com/   He's got quite a collection. They sponser the local vette club, and my first meeting is this Saturday night.   

Got ND tags for the vette: 1972 C3 I'll take a pic and send it to Adam soon.

I'm looking forward to the gathering this year. The vette runs, so I have no excuse not to be there.

Later,

Bryan

Hey Bry,

Welcome back, Bryon!

Welcome back Bryan   I know how you feel about the eyes   When I retired from the Army in 2002 I had no problem with them at all, now I need glass to see anything closer then an arms length away cilrah2007-01-11 19:37:33

Welcome again Bryan... and i know  about the back thing and the eyes.. My back goes out sometimes from the craziest things... never know when... oh well that's a product of old age..  Oh yeah... did I say it don't get no better...  2 cruzn2007-01-11 19:52:06

Glad to hear the move is done and you can get back to the forum.

You guys are lucky. I got glasses in 10th grade.
Had Lasik surgery done two years ago for distance correction so I don't need glasses for driving, but now I need them for reading and computer work.

I think back problems are the #1 health problem in the States, especially for guys like me that sit all day and don't do any physical work.
That's why I go to the health club every day.

But remember, you are only as old as you feel.
Stay positive. You still have many good years ahead of you.

I think it was George Burns that said "If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself".

Thanks guys!

I will pass on the word about the site, once I get to know the club members a bit better.

Can't wait to meet everyone this summer. It should be a great trip.

Hey Bryan, we must have some kind of telepathic connection - I'm 42, retired military and hace a C3 with an Edelbrock carb also!!

Hey Bryan!  Ol' Man Winter was taking it easy on you to begin with.  But it looks like he has finally woken up and decided to do a little catching up, at least in the temperature department...!!!