Where are our race reports! C'mon, youre slacking.
MMB617 where are you!!!!
Where are our race reports! C'mon, youre slacking.
1983 Mustang G.T. No-option stripper- I like strippers.
5.0, GT40P heads, Comp Cams XE270HR-12 on 1.6 rockers, TFI spring kit, Weiand 174 blower, Holley 750 mechanical secondarys, Mishimoto radiator, Edelbrock street performer mechanical pump, BBK shortys, T-5 conversion, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, carbon fiber clutches, SS Machine lowers, Maximum Motorsport XL subframes, "B" springs.
I'm touched that my fans have noticed that I've not posted a race report for a while. I have a very good reason though. Due to an unexpected health issue I've not been able to race and may not be back at it for quite a while.
The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind of blood tests, X-rays and CT scans. I have a partially collapsed right lung and because the effusion (fluid) obscures the scan pictures the doctors are having a hard time determining the exact cause. I go for a biopsy this coming week as there is a strong possibility that the collapse is caused by some type of tumor in the lung. Hopefully the biopsy will tell us just what's going on and a course of treatment can be set out.
If any of you have ever had a lung collapse that was not caused by trauma I'd like to hear your experience. PM me if you're willing to talk about it. It's pretty scary at this point as the doctor has said the odds are that it's cancer.
408/T5/3.73's
We're not fast racers, we're more what's known as half fast racers.
Crap. I was just trying to be humorous. No idea what to even say. Hoping for the best. If you can keep us updated, that would be appreciated, but I know you have more on your mind than a car forum. Although I am not a highly religious man, thoughts and prayers go to you anyway.
1983 Mustang G.T. No-option stripper- I like strippers.
5.0, GT40P heads, Comp Cams XE270HR-12 on 1.6 rockers, TFI spring kit, Weiand 174 blower, Holley 750 mechanical secondarys, Mishimoto radiator, Edelbrock street performer mechanical pump, BBK shortys, T-5 conversion, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, carbon fiber clutches, SS Machine lowers, Maximum Motorsport XL subframes, "B" springs.
Get better and prayers sent your way! Not hat it matters, but how old are you anyway? If you don't mind me asking.
Keith formerly STLPONDS
'79 V8 coupe in the works!
Build thread http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=89153
Thanks guys. I know that nobody knows what to say in this type situation, but I also know you all mean well. I will update when I have more information as sometimes it helps just to talk about it rather than holding everything in.
I am 62 years old, a non-smoker, and have enjoyed relatively good health my whole life. My primary care doctor says I have very low risk factors for lung cancer so perhaps it will turn out to be something less threatening. I'm hoping for the best while trying to prepare for the worst.
It's hard to believe how quickly one's life can be turned upside down.
408/T5/3.73's
We're not fast racers, we're more what's known as half fast racers.
Thoughts and prayers go out to you. Hoping for the best and a quick recovery.
Wow. I'm sorry to hear your health headed into the pits. I wish you and your wife the best and hope you get better soon. We miss living our armchair racer lives through you.
Dave
If common sense was common wouldn't it just be sense?
1983 Capri L T top 5.0 efi aod
1983 Capri RS Turbo
1981 Black Magic 400 c6
93 F-250 351 5sp 4x4
Hope you get well soon. your health is more important then racing. You will be racing again soon!
85 G.T. All motor
337 c.i.d 11.44-120 mph
1984 1/2 G.T. 350 (13.01-106 mph)
1984 G.T. (Daughters car)
1986 G.T. (Son's car) (12.99-105 mph)
hang in there, stay positive, lots of things in life that matter to help keep a positive outlook. we've never met but I consider you a friend, I'll have a talk with the man for ya
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85 T Top coupe 5.0 2R red, E7's, rpm intake, 4180 carb, 7.4 1/8
83 CC capri 5.0 5 speed,black mesh wheels
76 cobra II 302 auto black/gold, big cam 3 inch dumps- sold to a good friend
92 coupe 5.0 5 speed -red
92 Lx hatch 5.0 5 speed -black, 66 coupe 5.0 4 spd (project)
87 Vert 5.0 AOD red stock as a rock
" Are you sure you know what you're talking about? It kinda sounds like you know what you're talking about"
Prayers sent!!
1986 GT
347 n/a 11:1 comp
AOD Lentech
4.56 gears
11.27@119.1
Praying for you and your family.
Holy cow Mike. Thoughts for you, hope everything works out positive for you.
Bob Myers ©
84 Capri RS Turbo - Only a 4 banger - 1/8th 6.29@110, 1/4 9.87@137
Holy crap Mike. I'm sending lots of prayers to you that it's not Cancer and that it's something that the doctor's can "fix". Stay strong and try not to worry too much. Let us know how things are progressing.
Pete Slaney
1979 Mustang Cobra
347/T-5/4.30's
420 rwhp/380 rwt (New Motor)
11.49 @ 121.86
306/T-5/4.30's (Old Motor)
307 rwhp/278 rwt
12.38 @ 111.38
Prayers sent brother.
Yep my **** is coming apart again... Isnt life great!
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I really appreciate that my FEP friends are all thinking of me during this rough period.
There was a slight change of plans as instead of having the lung biopsy yesterday the doctor decided to drain some of the fluid from my lung and send it to the lab to check for malignancy. He's trying to alleviate the pressure brought by the fluid to see if the lung will re-inflate. I was shocked to learn how much fluid was present as they told me there was about 2 liters! They couldn't take it all out at once because they said that could cause the entire lung to collapse so they drained 1 liter yesterday. In a couple days we'll get the lab results and see where we go from here.
408/T5/3.73's
We're not fast racers, we're more what's known as half fast racers.
Be well my friend. Will be thinking about you.
1982 Dominator GT
*1st Dominator ever sold and
autographed by Jackie Stewart *
1993 Corvette
2005 Roush Mustang
2008 Escape (DD)
Man, I don't know what to say.
Take it slow, get well.
The lab results from the fluid they drained are in and it's good news. The doctor just called to tell me they found no sign of malignancy in the fluid. He cautioned me that this doesn't mean we are completely out of the woods, but said it is definitely encouraging news. I'm going today for more blood work (I feel like a pin cushion), and we'll see where we go from there. I will say I'm feeling a little more optimistic than I've been since they first mentioned the "C" word.
Wish me luck!
408/T5/3.73's
We're not fast racers, we're more what's known as half fast racers.
That's good news. I hope more good news is coming your way. Stay strong!
Pete Slaney
1979 Mustang Cobra
347/T-5/4.30's
420 rwhp/380 rwt (New Motor)
11.49 @ 121.86
306/T-5/4.30's (Old Motor)
307 rwhp/278 rwt
12.38 @ 111.38
Cool! Definitely keep your spirits high!
Keith formerly STLPONDS
'79 V8 coupe in the works!
Build thread http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=89153
Keep the good news coming! Good Luck coming your way from Missouri!
1982 Dominator GT
*1st Dominator ever sold and
autographed by Jackie Stewart *
1993 Corvette
2005 Roush Mustang
2008 Escape (DD)
Great news! I know they are not 100% yet, but still great news. I cannot imagine walking around with more liters of fluid in my lungs than most Hondas have under the hood.
1983 Mustang G.T. No-option stripper- I like strippers.
5.0, GT40P heads, Comp Cams XE270HR-12 on 1.6 rockers, TFI spring kit, Weiand 174 blower, Holley 750 mechanical secondarys, Mishimoto radiator, Edelbrock street performer mechanical pump, BBK shortys, T-5 conversion, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, carbon fiber clutches, SS Machine lowers, Maximum Motorsport XL subframes, "B" springs.
Thoughts and prayers from Idaho coming to you and yours, Mike. We're here if you need us.
Craig "IDMooseMan" Peters
1979 Mustang Ghia Notchback, 2.3L, Holley 5200, 4-spd, 3.08:1 7.5" diff, A/C, PS, PB, AM/FM/8-Track, Sunroof, Rear Defroster
USAF SSgt 63170 1983 - 1992; Co-Founder, Vice President, Omega Delta Sigma, ID-A 2/2015
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Very good news!
Glad to hear the good news , prayers go out to you .
1993 Mustang GT ,393w TKO600 .
2015 Ford F150 FX4 3.5L Ecoboost.
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