I had both shoulders operated on years ago. I was amazed how the surgery instantly made my arm near useless for a while. The physical therapy made all the difference. Now, I'm in my 60's and work out without any limitations or pain. Stronger than I've been since I was 20. You'll get better Jerry if you get physical therapy and don't overdo things.
Thanks for the encouragement, Paul. Doc sent me to PT one week after surgery and I have been going twice a week since. Glad to hear you healed well and are strong again. Keeps me motivated to keep pushing knowing better days are ahead.
Yeah Jerry always told me when I get my 55.. I was like yeah right.. dream on… then that sucker got it. And showed me up again. Lol. I’m super happy for him🙏🏻. Thanks Clay👍🏻
I hear a 55 will eat a 49er alive! Guess we will have to see, lol. You are The Man, lil bro. Tell pretty blue eyes not to worry. Her "robust" little brother will be on the next video. 🤣
I have a thing for '55 Chevys. My first car in 1975 at age 16 was a bright yellow '55 Chevy 210 2 door with a 350 and a TH350 transmission. It wasn't perfect, but it was straight and absolutely rust free. It was an AZ car from new. My dad knew the owner well, and he bought it for me. I paid him back. I drove that car for 14+ years. Went through 3 engines and 4 transmissions. Replaced the rear end with a 12 bolt Posi. Last engine was a 383 I built, and a TH400 I had built for drag racing, with a B&M ratchet shifter. I put Cragar S/S wheels on it, with Mickey Thompson tires on the rear. As much as I loved that car, I finally gave up driving it in 120 degree heat with no A/C, sold it and bought a 1979 Camaro Z28. The small block Chevy (the real one, not an LS) is by far my favorite engine, I have built at least a couple dozen of them. I am 64, and also have shoulder problems, but my big issue is my knees. They are both totally shot. Lots of pain and a serious loss of mobility. Doctor says knee replacements are my only option, but I keep putting it off because of what others have told me. Nearly 20 years ago I built a '93 S-10 for drag racing, with a 383/5 speed. Because of my knees, I had to give up racing. I am now converting it back into a street drivable truck. Basically just changing the cam, putting a stock clutch back in, that I can operate (for now anyway) and a few other things to make it a little more practical on the street. It should still be a nice hot rod. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Awesome stories, Gerald! I love it when people share their car stories with us. Your 55 must have been cool. I understand about the heat being in SC. What did the 12 bolt come out of? Cragar's are still the best looking wheel ever made. Losing mobility is the pits. Hope you are able to convert the S-10 so you can drive it. I have a round body S-10 in the yard. My plan is to put a 383 stroker in it too. Just need to get well and back to work. Thanks for stopping in and sharing your stories with us!
Glad to see you back, I was beginning to worry about you and the Queen. I can relate to your shoulder, I got my left shoulder blown out in an industrial accident years ago and now it hurts all the time and if I try to do much with it the pain increases for several days. I can't do much of anything over my head anymore. The only course of treatment for mine is a complete replacement and at my age I don't think it will ever happen. I look forward to the 55 series, like you the tri fives have always been one of my favorites, as a matter of fact I took my drivers license test in a 55 four door. Give my regards to the Queen and Vern and keep the videos coming.
I knew Jerry Polk was lurking out there somewhere and had a 55 story to share! Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Not fun, huh? Hope you and Jackie are well and thanks for stopping in. Always like to hear your stories about cars. Queen and Vern say "hey" lol.
@@indyme2 Well to be honest Jackie and I are still hanging in there but I don't know about well. We have been fighting the problem with Jackie's blood pressure taking wild swings for over a year. Lot's of doctors but no solutions. I got my colon taken care of last year and then about four months ago I found out that my kidneys are failing and I have completely changed my diet to try and keep them from sliding further. Oh well, none of us are getting out of this alive.
What a coincidence. I slipped on a patch of ice and injured my right shoulder. It happened 14 weeks ago. I am slowly getting better but it will probably be a year before I am fully recovered if I ever am. Nice chevy!
Ouch! Hope you recover faster than I am. Shoulder pain is not fun. Looking forward to playing with the 55. Been waiting since high school, lol. Thanks for stopping in.
Glad for a video from the Rust Ranch. Hope that shoulder falls in line. Those cars won’t build themselves. I’d love to have a black 55 Chevy 283 with a 3 spd like my Dad had when he met my Mom.
Thanks. Tri-five prices are crazy. 55's are really crazy. Glad to snag this one very reasonable. Working on the 67 Nova right now but will get back on the 55 and 57 soon. Building a 427 big block right now for one of the two. Hope you find one soon.
Sam! Always great to hear from you. Yep, gotta get this shoulder well soon. Need to work on cars and especially need to get back into a creek. I can hear gold calling me. Hope all is well with you.
Thanks, Dave. We are already behind. The work at my day job just exploded and all the time I hoped to spend on this car vanished. You are right. Small goals will get us there.
RQ is always on my case about not trying to do too muck until I am better. It's tough being down but we will get better if it kills me, lol. Thanks, Howard.
@@indyme2 I have a reputation of pushing myself too hard for too long. Bad back and all, I overdue it. Back in my youth, well, I was a borderline alcoholic. We need to take care of our bodies, we only get one. My brother only lived 3 months, and I never got over it. He was cheated, so if your Mrs. keeps after you, it's because she wants you around a bit longer, and you are blessed to have a wife like this. I picked poorly, so I divorced mine... So, please mind your Mrs and give yourself time to mend. If you will..... A Long Islander, who cares,,, Howie
@@howardkoster4026 Sorry to hear about your brother. He may have been your best friend. Life comes at us hard sometimes. Will take your advise. Thanks.
@@indyme2 sometimes in life, we meet people that are like family. I worked with a guy for 30 years that was like a brother. Please take time to heal....
Glad your mobile. Ya need the shoulders. My elbow is shot before it was my shoulder. Something with the tendon at least it’s my left. You make them I’ll watch them. So slow with CAA this year. On call 12 hours and two calls. Need money to spend on cars.
@@indyme2 I’m going to have to focus on the house foundation. Once that done I can start to finish my house. In frame with vapour barrier. Then business and cars which are the same. Hope your shoulder gets better. Physio helps a lot
@@cannednolan8194 Hope the weather cooperates with you on the house. Sometimes it gets in the way of progress. You have your priorities right and thanks for the encouragement. Need it. I have PT with the "torture lady" tomorrow, lol.
I can pan with one hand but it is not too easy, lol. Anxious to get on the gold. This blown shoulder is screwing up my life. Will continue with the PT. Thanks!
I had both shoulders operated on years ago. I was amazed how the surgery instantly made my arm near useless for a while. The physical therapy made all the difference. Now, I'm in my 60's and work out without any limitations or pain. Stronger than I've been since I was 20. You'll get better Jerry if you get physical therapy and don't overdo things.
Thanks for the encouragement, Paul. Doc sent me to PT one week after surgery and I have been going twice a week since. Glad to hear you healed well and are strong again. Keeps me motivated to keep pushing knowing better days are ahead.
Yeah Jerry always told me when I get my 55.. I was like yeah right.. dream on… then that sucker got it. And showed me up again. Lol. I’m super happy for him🙏🏻. Thanks Clay👍🏻
I hear a 55 will eat a 49er alive! Guess we will have to see, lol. You are The Man, lil bro. Tell pretty blue eyes not to worry. Her "robust" little brother will be on the next video. 🤣
Vern, you know that Jerry is always trying to be one step ahead of you. Don't worry you'll catch up with him.
Can't wait to see more on the 55 Jerry, looking forward to it. Sure hope that shoulder heals up well for you Brother. Take care
Thanks, John. Hope the weather has turned good for you and you can get back on the treasure!
Wishing you a speedy recovery, missed all you guys, my best regards to yall.😊
Thank you, Chris. We have missed our You Tube family. We are down but not out. Will keep kicking and gouging, lol.
Nice to see you guys again!! God Bless
Thank you, Ted. Happy to be back if only in a limited form, lol. We appreciate you stopping in.
Glad you're on the mend Jerry, 55 will be lots of fun! Hope your recovery continues well.
Thanks, Wendell. I'm broken so now is the time for you to move down, lol. We need your awesome body and paint skills. Hope all is well up there.
Glad to know you're doing better, I still wish you a very speedy recovery
Thanks, Leonard. Hope to fully recover soon.
Wishing you good health and healing. That's one cool '55!
Thanks, Benny. Hoping all is well with you!
I have a thing for '55 Chevys. My first car in 1975 at age 16 was a bright yellow '55 Chevy 210 2 door with a 350 and a TH350 transmission. It wasn't perfect, but it was straight and absolutely rust free. It was an AZ car from new. My dad knew the owner well, and he bought it for me. I paid him back. I drove that car for 14+ years. Went through 3 engines and 4 transmissions. Replaced the rear end with a 12 bolt Posi. Last engine was a 383 I built, and a TH400 I had built for drag racing, with a B&M ratchet shifter. I put Cragar S/S wheels on it, with Mickey Thompson tires on the rear. As much as I loved that car, I finally gave up driving it in 120 degree heat with no A/C, sold it and bought a 1979 Camaro Z28. The small block Chevy (the real one, not an LS) is by far my favorite engine, I have built at least a couple dozen of them.
I am 64, and also have shoulder problems, but my big issue is my knees. They are both totally shot. Lots of pain and a serious loss of mobility. Doctor says knee replacements are my only option, but I keep putting it off because of what others have told me. Nearly 20 years ago I built a '93 S-10 for drag racing, with a 383/5 speed. Because of my knees, I had to give up racing. I am now converting it back into a street drivable truck. Basically just changing the cam, putting a stock clutch back in, that I can operate (for now anyway) and a few other things to make it a little more practical on the street. It should still be a nice hot rod. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Awesome stories, Gerald! I love it when people share their car stories with us. Your 55 must have been cool. I understand about the heat being in SC. What did the 12 bolt come out of? Cragar's are still the best looking wheel ever made. Losing mobility is the pits. Hope you are able to convert the S-10 so you can drive it. I have a round body S-10 in the yard. My plan is to put a 383 stroker in it too. Just need to get well and back to work. Thanks for stopping in and sharing your stories with us!
Thanks for sharing.. Returning Support with Full View and Like.. Cool that you guys can bring some of these oldies back to life..
We are trying to do so, Allen. Thank you for stopping in.
Glad to see you back, I was beginning to worry about you and the Queen. I can relate to your shoulder, I got my left shoulder blown out in an industrial accident years ago and now it hurts all the time and if I try to do much with it the pain increases for several days. I can't do much of anything over my head anymore. The only course of treatment for mine is a complete replacement and at my age I don't think it will ever happen. I look forward to the 55 series, like you the tri fives have always been one of my favorites, as a matter of fact I took my drivers license test in a 55 four door. Give my regards to the Queen and Vern and keep the videos coming.
I knew Jerry Polk was lurking out there somewhere and had a 55 story to share! Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Not fun, huh? Hope you and Jackie are well and thanks for stopping in. Always like to hear your stories about cars. Queen and Vern say "hey" lol.
@@indyme2 Well to be honest Jackie and I are still hanging in there but I don't know about well. We have been fighting the problem with Jackie's blood pressure taking wild swings for over a year. Lot's of doctors but no solutions. I got my colon taken care of last year and then about four months ago I found out that my kidneys are failing and I have completely changed my diet to try and keep them from sliding further. Oh well, none of us are getting out of this alive.
@@jerrypolk5909 Sorry to hear this, Jerry. Getting old just sux. No other way to say it. You two hang in there!
What a coincidence. I slipped on a patch of ice and injured my right shoulder. It happened 14 weeks ago. I am slowly getting better but it will probably be a year before I am fully recovered if I ever am. Nice chevy!
Ouch! Hope you recover faster than I am. Shoulder pain is not fun. Looking forward to playing with the 55. Been waiting since high school, lol. Thanks for stopping in.
Glad for a video from the Rust Ranch. Hope that shoulder falls in line. Those cars won’t build themselves. I’d love to have a black 55 Chevy 283 with a 3 spd like my Dad had when he met my Mom.
Sounds like he had an awesome car. Bet he wishes he had it back too. Have a 440 lurking out there. It is going to be a ba!! buster!
That 55 is nice, gotta start somewhere . Been wanting a 55 for years but people want a arm & leg .
Thanks. Tri-five prices are crazy. 55's are really crazy. Glad to snag this one very reasonable. Working on the 67 Nova right now but will get back on the 55 and 57 soon. Building a 427 big block right now for one of the two. Hope you find one soon.
ya best heal up first then worry about a new project nice to see you again don't rush it so and steady as they say
Thanks, Drew. We'll get there as soon as we can. Appreciate you stopping in.
I hope that shoulder gets healed up soon. Keep working at it bud. Looks like this will be a fun project
Sam! Always great to hear from you. Yep, gotta get this shoulder well soon. Need to work on cars and especially need to get back into a creek. I can hear gold calling me. Hope all is well with you.
take your time set little goals you can reach you will be fine
Thanks, Dave. We are already behind. The work at my day job just exploded and all the time I hoped to spend on this car vanished. You are right. Small goals will get us there.
Hi Jerry, I hope you have a speedy recovery, the '55 has great patina and looks like a good project!
Thanks Dom. We always need another project around the Rust Ranch, lol. Very happy to have it. Going to be a fun project. Thank you for stopping in.
Hey Buddy I'm wishing you a speedy recovery! The 55 Chevy looks like a great builder. I was missing your video. Tell the Rust Queen Hello
Thanks, Don. Being broken sux. Loving the 55! Hope all is well with you.
Was asking my brother where you were! Glad to see you back.
I was just asking your brother where you have been, lol. Glad to see you back!
I hope you get well so !!
Great to hear from you! Healing a little each day and glad for it. Hope all is well with you.
WHOA !! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND DON'T OVERDUE IT !! (If you will.)
RQ is always on my case about not trying to do too muck until I am better. It's tough being down but we will get better if it kills me, lol. Thanks, Howard.
@@indyme2 I have a reputation of pushing myself too hard for too long. Bad back and all, I overdue it. Back in my youth, well, I was a borderline alcoholic. We need to take care of our bodies, we only get one. My brother only lived 3 months, and I never got over it. He was cheated, so if your Mrs. keeps after you, it's because she wants you around a bit longer, and you are blessed to have a wife like this.
I picked poorly, so I divorced mine...
So, please mind your Mrs and give yourself time to mend.
If you will.....
A Long Islander, who cares,,,
Howie
@@howardkoster4026 Sorry to hear about your brother. He may have been your best friend. Life comes at us hard sometimes. Will take your advise. Thanks.
@@indyme2 sometimes in life, we meet people that are like family. I worked with a guy for 30 years that was like a brother. Please take time to heal....
2023 The year of The Weed Hopper........
Do I detect a little jealousy in your comment? Or fear? 2023 could be the year. Tremble Grasshopper. You know I am coming, lol.
Glad your mobile. Ya need the shoulders. My elbow is shot before it was my shoulder. Something with the tendon at least it’s my left. You make them I’ll watch them. So slow with CAA this year. On call 12 hours and two calls. Need money to spend on cars.
Thank you, Sir. I know the need for $$ to work on cars, lol. I am in the same boat. Hope more work heads your way soon.
@@indyme2 I’m going to have to focus on the house foundation. Once that done I can start to finish my house. In frame with vapour barrier. Then business and cars which are the same. Hope your shoulder gets better. Physio helps a lot
@@cannednolan8194 Hope the weather cooperates with you on the house. Sometimes it gets in the way of progress. You have your priorities right and thanks for the encouragement. Need it. I have PT with the "torture lady" tomorrow, lol.
Get better soon Jerry! Can you pan for gold with one arm? Seriously, I hope the PT gets you sorted soon.
I can pan with one hand but it is not too easy, lol. Anxious to get on the gold. This blown shoulder is screwing up my life. Will continue with the PT. Thanks!
Nice score Jerry. Take your time with therapy and it will all work out.
Thanks for the encouragement, Jeff. Being down is weighing on me heavy. Determined to get back though.
Cant go wrong with a 55 chevy and yours is a two door.
Yes Sir. No 4 door conversion makes this job a lot easier and probably less expensive. Glad to get it and anxious to get to work. Thanks.
Wow sorry to here your not doing well
Sux getting old. Still in pain and therapy but will get there, I hope, lol. New shop too small yet? Lol.
@@indyme2 I really hope you get a full recovery .
How cool is that 55!? Get better,man!
Thank you, Sir!