Re: Rebuilding Dodges and eyes

[Paul Hamaday <phamaday@xxxxxxxxx>]

I can imagine what you're going through. I just had my right eye rebuilt. They popped it out of the socket, opened it up & rolled my retina back in place like wallpaper. There's a silicone band around it now that stays there the rest of my life. I sure hope all goes well with your repairs. It's amazing what they can do for your sight these days. Keep yer chin up & I'll include you in my prayers.

Regards, Hammer
 

--- On Tue, 7/13/10, MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Rebuilding Dodges and eyes
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 1:26 AM
> 
> I have been slowly working on my Dodge which is a real
> challenge , as I have about 25% vision for the past year..
> Hopefully that will change after Wednesday the 14 th. 
> The Docs will re- open my partialy sewn shut eyelids( one
> eye) Do a forth corneal transplant , Lay a self dissolving
> membrane  over that( dissolves in about a week), and
> then sew my eyelids partially shut again( for protection
> from the environment) If all goes according to the plan, I
> will start seeing better in about a week or 10
> days.   I will be confined to the house , but
> with my magnifying glass, should be able to read the mail
> list. Please send me your best power my way!
>    Recently on the Dodge:  I torqued
> down all the bolts and nuts in the fron suspension  and
> put the cotter pins in them.  Front suspension now is
> totally rebuilt  and detail painted.. I installed my "
> Scarebird" disc brake conversion brackets . new Dodge Ram
> 1500 front calipers  and pads, And new 70-72 Ford
> Galaxie 11"  front rotors . Altho brakes are heavy in
> weight, this thing ought to stop on a dime and leave 9 cents
> change!, Seeing Dave 64's front 5 spoke aluminum whees
> convinced ne thats what I need instead of the planned chrome
> wheels on the front.  After much searching at swap
> meets and e-pay, I found a pair of era correct  mid
> 1960's   Ansen "Hustlers" In excellent
> condion The swap meet vendor even threw in a set of
> new  lugnuts and washers. 15X 6 in the Mopar bolt
> pattern--exactly what I wanted. Another bonus, they clear
> the calipers. Scarebird said I might have to grind a little
> if I used stock steel wheels.
>   Got my floors patched and the 4 speed tunnel welded
> in.  and the 1965 rear axel housing bolted in. 
> Rear wheels are salvage yard Mopar 15X 7 cop wheels painted
> white.  I have the 3: 55 rebuilt sure- grip
> differential sitting , waiting to be installed.  A
> friend painted my firewall and inner fenders a BRIGHT
> red.  The color that the Dodge will eventually
> be.  I wooda done that myself, but thought I better
> stay out of the fumes.  The complete dash is out, and
> whenever I can get back to it, I will  paint and detail
> that
> Wish me good luck!..............................MO
> 
> {Steve Mick}
> http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mick64.html
> 
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