Where has Big been?

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 08:48 PM

Hello all. I've noticed some comments questioning where I've been, as I've been missing in action for a few days. I consider this place home so figured I would offer an explanation.
One of my hobbies is tinkering with old Corvettes. My present project is a 1979 L82 that I'm making into a street rod. I've just replace the rear end, I'm rebuilding the front end and installing a very healthy 496 cubic inch stroker and beefy 700R4 transmission. Anywho a few nights ago I was at the shop working on it, and was in the process of separating the old ball joints. I was holding the tool in place and using a small sledge-hammer to drive the parts apart. I was hot and sweaty and in the process of pounding I slipped and hit myself in the wrist right above my left hand that was holding the tool. As soon as the hammer contacted my wrist a piece of bone jutted out through the skin about 6 inches from where the hammer hit, I hit it with substantial force to splinter the bone. An easily avoidable accident, I just wasn't paying close enough attention to what I was doing and what's done is done.

**warchild** · 07-22-2008, 08:49 PM

ouch

**N*E*R*D** · 07-22-2008, 08:52 PM

Ouch Ouch, well my question has been answered, welcome back

**audis4** · 07-22-2008, 08:52 PM

sorry to hear, hope you heal soon!

How much time are you looking to be out of the gym?

**getpaid** · 07-22-2008, 08:52 PM

Its that old saying "$hit happens" ..good thing the body is made to heal, good luck on your recovery bro!!

**bodybuilder1107** · 07-22-2008, 08:54 PM

wow that sucks i have an 81 vette l82 still debating on what type of engine to put in but just redidit he entire interior

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by audis4

sorry to hear, hope you heal soon!

How much time are you looking to be out of the gym?

Thanks, I've been avoiding asking that question, I'm still in denial that it even happened.

**G4R** · 07-22-2008, 08:58 PM

Wow, that hurts I am sure. The cool thing is that you tinker with Corvettes, as do I. My current, and delayed project is my 1960 Corvette. After I am done with it, I have to go help my dad work on his 67 and 54 vettes, (although I am not the most knowledgeable about cars, I usually get the job done.

Good luck on yours, and welcome back

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by bodybuilder1107

wow that sucks i have an 81 vette l82 still debating on what type of engine to put in but just redidit he entire interior

Nice. Whatever you do, save the original parts, it will be worth much more down the road if the numbers still match. I'm saving everything from mine in case I ever decide to sell it, although I doubt I would.

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by going4ripped

Wow, that hurts I am sure. The cool thing is that you tinker with Corvettes, as do I. My current, and delayed project is my 1960 Corvette. After I am done with it, I have to go help my dad work on his 67 and 54 vettes, (although I am not the most knowledgeable about cars, I usually get the job done.

Good luck on yours, and welcome back

I love the lines of the 60. We have a 64 numbers matching convertible that is on the back burner for now.

**RuhlFreak55** · 07-22-2008, 09:02 PM

wow that sucks.....get betta soon man

**bodybuilder1107** · 07-22-2008, 09:02 PM

yeah hard to sell something so nice its not near done and turns heads like crazy but anyway good luck at docs i missed a whole wrestling season and 6 months of no gym time for a torn shoulder but anyway i hope you get luckier than i did

**Nitro29** · 07-22-2008, 09:04 PM

Damn that sucks Big, but it's part of being a gearhead . I am a fellow gearhead, though I dabble mostly in Grand Nationals and Cobras. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope you get back to lifting ASAP...Nitro

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by bodybuilder1107

yeah hard to sell something so nice its not near done and turns heads like crazy but anyway good luck at docs i missed a whole wrestling season and 6 months of no gym time for a torn shoulder but anyway i hope you get luckier than i did

I put the 80-82 style front and rear bumper on mine as well, my lines match yours. I didn't care for the lines of the 79 as much.

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by Nitro29

Damn that sucks Big, but it's part of being a gearhead . I am a fellow gearhead, though I dabble mostly in Grand Nationals and Cobras. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope you get back to lifting ASAP...Nitro

Thanks bro, I've always wanted to mod a GNX.

**Nitro29** · 07-22-2008, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by Big

Thanks bro, I've always wanted to mod a GNX.

Who hasn't

What kind of times are you expecting out of the Vette?

**RangersLTW** · 07-22-2008, 09:13 PM

Good luck Big. I can't have you messed up, you give me good advice. I will come up there, don't be playing with my emotions LOL I got a 69 c-10 chevy different vehicle but I run the 700r4 great choose.

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Nitro29

Who hasn't

What kind of times are you expecting out of the Vette?

Later I'll upgrade to carbon fiber half-shafts so I can run some sticky tires, right now if I ran slicks I would break something. Times will be limited by wheelspin, so it won't be as quick as it could be. I'd be happy with a high 12 for now.

**Nitro29** · 07-22-2008, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Big

Later I'll upgrade to carbon fiber half-shafts so I can run some sticky tires, right now if I ran slicks I would break something. Times will be limited by wheelspin, so it won't be as quick as it could be. I'd be happy with a high 12 for now.

Thats funny.

Get your supporting mods done, then get you some meat down there, and then I would love to see a vid. I can only assume you will be running juice

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 09:25 PM

Yeah the whole schedule got set back, I went to the shop today and was cleaning the control arms and prepping them for paint, working one-handed sucks.

**spywizard** · 07-22-2008, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Big

Thanks, I've been avoiding asking that question, I'm still in denial that it even happened.

8-12 weeks, then another 4 months to get back to heavy weights..

looks like it's time to do a serious leg routine for the next 4 months..

sorry to hear, drink lots of water..

Good story by the way.. but ummmm

pics??

**Nitro29** · 07-22-2008, 09:29 PM

No doubt. Again, I feel your pain. GN's are nothing if not high maintenance so I have been through all of that. Take care of that arm and get back in the game soon my man. At least it was for a good cause

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 09:32 PM

I wish I had taken pics right when it happened, my camera was right there too because I take pics of each step of the car work for a log.

**DSM4Life** · 07-22-2008, 10:51 PM

So are you pecking away at the keyboard with your one good hand ?

BTW
We just got back from taking my buddys ZR1 vette to the track, good times.

**Big** · 07-22-2008, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

So are you pecking away at the keyboard with your one good hand ?

BTW
We just got back from taking my buddys ZR1 vette to the track, good times.

yep, at least I still have my good arm.
How did the ZR1 run?

**Amorphic** · 07-23-2008, 12:44 AM

damn Big, very sorry to hear this, especially with how your physique was coming along.

best of luck in recovery.

**Skully44420** · 07-23-2008, 01:46 AM

damn man sorry to hear that...hope you have a speedy recovery

PT · 07-23-2008, 02:07 AM

hey big i say we start a "were is joker99" thread after getting him banned. your not here for 2 days and this board goes nuts, i took 10 days off and nobody knew i was gone. do you know which bone was fractured? the next month is going to suck not being able to workout or work on the cars. good luck bro and hope you heal fast

**DSM4Life** · 07-23-2008, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by Big

yep, at least I still have my good arm.
How did the ZR1 run?

First time he was ever on a track, ran 13.4 in the 1/4 mile. Traction (needs new tires) and drive error were a pretty big factor but still banging out decent numbers.

**pump.joe** · 07-23-2008, 05:04 AM

Bummer, man. Get well soon, Big.

**CeeLo** · 07-23-2008, 05:31 AM

Take your time and let it heal properly dude. Glad that you still can come on here and chicken peck with one hand. We were lost w/o you.

**calgarian** · 07-23-2008, 07:13 AM

ouch good luck big...u big meanie

**Narkissos** · 07-23-2008, 07:32 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your mishap buddy.

On a sidenote though, I had to re-read what you typed like 10 times before it got tru to me.

Here's what i saw... highlighted in bold:

Originally Posted by Big

Hello all. I've noticed some comments questioning where I've been, as I've been missing in action for a few days. I consider this place home so figured I would offer an explanation.
One of my hobbies is tinkering with old Corvettes. My present project is a 1979 L82 that I'm making into a street rod. I've just replace the rear end, I'm rebuilding the front end andinstalling a very healthy 496 cubic inch stroker and beefy 700R4 transmission. Anywho a few nights ago I was at the shop working on it, and was in the process of separating the old ball joints. I was holding the tool in place and using a small sledge-hammer to drive the parts apart. I was hot and sweaty and in the process of pounding I slipped and hit myself in the wrist right above my left hand that was holding the tool. As soon as the hammer contacted my wrist a piece of bone jutted out through the skin about 6 inches from where the hammer hit, I hit it with substantial force to splinter the bone. An easily avoidable accident, I just wasn't paying close enough attention to what I was doing and what's done is done.

^^i.e. "I'm into the rear end, installing a healthy 9-inch stroker. I was holding the tool. I was hot and sweaty, and in the process of pounding I slipped. I hit it with substantial force"

I was thinking: How the hell did Big get hurt tapping some booty?

Sorry mate... I have been laid in a day and a half.. My mind's not in the right place

Here's wishing you a very smooth recovery.

-C

**Dukkit** · 07-23-2008, 07:54 AM

damn man. sorry to hear that. glad your back and i wish you a fast recovery time!

**TJM7275** · 07-23-2008, 09:07 AM

Damm brother that licks balls... Aren't you on a new cycle???? Didn't you wreck your bike while on a cycle last time???? I don't know brother maybe when you cycle you should just go to the gym and sit at home.....LOL
Really do hope your OK though man... I kid cause i care... you need anything let us know ok

**smokeyd** · 07-23-2008, 09:14 AM

sorry to hear that bro, hope for a speedy recovery for sure!!! bet it hurt like a bitch didnt it lol

**Emilio_Rebenga** · 07-23-2008, 10:27 AM

Hope you get better brother..if you need anything you know i got your back..so hesitate to ask....oh and i got a 68 Camaro and a 69 Camaro..those are my two project cars

**inky-e** · 07-23-2008, 11:29 AM

Sorry about the injury Big.I hope you have a relatively quick and smooth recovery. I've built a few Chevy motors, I can easily see that 496 inch motor puttin out 600 hp with 10-1 pistons and decent heads. What size cam you runnin in it?