Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together?

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 08:35 PM

Just venting.

I have a car. I have the motivation.

I just can't get anything to go my way when it comes to racing.

I have the potential to win at any race. The luck I have built up over the last 5 years should guarantee me a win (ok, that's a stretch).

So, to all you Fathers with priorties (that put Drag Racing at the bottom of the list), I salute you and feel your pain!

I know what the right thing to do is.....I just am feeling sorry for myself as I just can't get it together.

Sorry for the rant, but I can't be the only one...right?

Haha!

Bob Gullett · 08-25-2011, 08:44 PM

Hang in there Jeff. Are you getting close to getting out with your car? Talk at you soon and hope to see you at the races.

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 08:47 PM

Hi Bob!

So close to running it hurts. Even the last few things to do are a huge obstacle.

I have called in way too many favors to even get this close.

I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I'll get it together for next year (but I have said that for the past few years (hahaha!)

Thanks for responding! Makes me feel a little better....

Bob Gullett · 08-25-2011, 08:59 PM

What parts are you missing?

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 09:05 PM

I have to get my (Gary Rouse's) heads to Rod Stults to have the rocker stud bosses repaired. Rod has helped me so much already I feel bad.

My last race (Seattle '09) Tech hit me hard with a bunch of little fixes. Again, I have to ask people to help me get it done. I really hate asking for any help, but the reality is that if I want it done right, I have to have the right person do the job.

Just a bummer for me, which is why the old Wagon sits....

david christy · 08-25-2011, 09:05 PM

My son's are out of the house now and i havent race stock since 95! There will be a time when it all comes together lol hang in there!

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 09:07 PM

Thanks David!

I know it'll work out, it's just been a really long time for me!

david christy · 08-25-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Goss

Thanks David!

I know it'll work out, it's just been a really long time for me!

I know what you mean bracket racing just doesn't cut it. I am tires and a tranny away from cleaning of my cob webs! Nice wagon by the way very cool.

Jeff Goss · 08-25-2011, 09:13 PM

P.S. When I said I have the potential to win any race, that sounded cocky.

I retract that statement. LOL!

I meant to say that just getting to the track gives me an opportunity to win.

It's been far too long since I have raced!

Robert Swartz · 08-25-2011, 09:49 PM

I feel your pain brother. I have my Chevy II bracket car that is actually "pretty close" to being ready to run. Maybe next spring?

My stocker, I dunno? The actual car, is still setting on jackstands, partially disassembled. I have various pieces, the roll bar, subframe connectors, the Cal-tracs and springs, wheels, ect, setting in piles. I have many engine pieces. Some still in boxes, others in piles, a few in the cleaning tanks. All waiting to be used.

If only work and life didn't stand in the way, maybe I could find extra time to work on these cars, LOL! As to making passes down the drag strip, my partner and I last raced our bracket car in 1988. I personally, haven't driven a competitive pass since, I believe, 1977!

Sounds like you're close. Keep working, you'll get there. So will most of us, for me, just don't know when?

08-25-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Just venting. I have a car. I have the motivation. I just can't get anything to go my way when it comes to racing. I have the potential to win at any race. The luck I have built up over the last 5 years should guarantee me a win (ok, that's a stretch). So, to all you Fathers with priorties (that put Drag Racing at the bottom of the list), I salute you and feel your pain! I know what the right thing to do is.....I just am feeling sorry for myself as I just can't get it together. Sorry for the rant, but I can't be the only one...right? Haha!

08-25-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,103 Likes: 56 Liked 464 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Hang in there Jeff. Are you getting close to getting out with your car? Talk at you soon and hope to see you at the races. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

08-25-2011, 08:47 PM	#3
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Hi Bob! So close to running it hurts. Even the last few things to do are a huge obstacle. I have called in way too many favors to even get this close. I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I'll get it together for next year (but I have said that for the past few years (hahaha!) Thanks for responding! Makes me feel a little better....

08-25-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,103 Likes: 56 Liked 464 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? What parts are you missing? __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

08-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#5
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? I have to get my (Gary Rouse's) heads to Rod Stults to have the rocker stud bosses repaired. Rod has helped me so much already I feel bad. My last race (Seattle '09) Tech hit me hard with a bunch of little fixes. Again, I have to ask people to help me get it done. I really hate asking for any help, but the reality is that if I want it done right, I have to have the right person do the job. Just a bummer for me, which is why the old Wagon sits....

08-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#6
david christy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? My son's are out of the house now and i havent race stock since 95! There will be a time when it all comes together lol hang in there!

08-25-2011, 09:07 PM	#7
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? Thanks David! I know it'll work out, it's just been a really long time for me!

08-25-2011, 09:13 PM	#9
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? P.S. When I said I have the potential to win any race, that sounded cocky. I retract that statement. LOL! I meant to say that just getting to the track gives me an opportunity to win. It's been far too long since I have raced!

08-25-2011, 09:49 PM	#10
Robert Swartz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nineveh, Indiana Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Anyone else bummed that you just can't get it together? I feel your pain brother. I have my Chevy II bracket car that is actually "pretty close" to being ready to run. Maybe next spring? My stocker, I dunno? The actual car, is still setting on jackstands, partially disassembled. I have various pieces, the roll bar, subframe connectors, the Cal-tracs and springs, wheels, ect, setting in piles. I have many engine pieces. Some still in boxes, others in piles, a few in the cleaning tanks. All waiting to be used. If only work and life didn't stand in the way, maybe I could find extra time to work on these cars, LOL! As to making passes down the drag strip, my partner and I last raced our bracket car in 1988. I personally, haven't driven a competitive pass since, I believe, 1977! Sounds like you're close. Keep working, you'll get there. So will most of us, for me, just don't know when? __________________ Robert Swartz - Swartz & Lane 66 Chevy II Pro 95 Achieva EF/SA, 78 Mustang II U/SA (work in progress) #354 stock