Bad day on the road. Blown motor in Oklahoma
 

My wife and I left Massachusetts a week ago in our roadster. We've been taking as many back roads as possible. Really enjoying the ride. Blue Ridge Parkway, Smokey Mountains, Ozarks, etc. About 100 miles into Oklahoma, on RT 270 the oil pressure went away and she knocked like crazy. Shut her down. Oil on the dipstick looks like metal flake. AAA towed me to McAlester, OK.

We are on our way to AZ for most of the Winter....well, we were. Trying to rent a box truck or a van and tow dolly. May have to ship my fresh rebuild that's sitting on the garage floor, to AZ. Maybe, I'll just sell it all for scrap. Man am I bummed!

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Sorry to hear that Paul. But I'll just bet when the barners and the hambers read the post in the morning you'll have plenty of help.

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Dont give up... Get the box truck with the dolly. Get the roadster to AZ and have the motor shipped from your place. You will be glad that you did!!! Ken

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Oh no!!!

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Hey man I know the feeling. I was lucky in that it was only a washer down the intake. I still remember the sick feeling when it started knocking. Hope things work out for you.

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Paul,
Too bad the motor put a damper on your trip, but you have to admit that the roadster still looks great even on the back of the truck!

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Hate to hear the news Paul. Minor setback. Don't let it ruin your trip!

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nooooooo.....hope you get it sorted out, Paul and it's not major.....see ya sometime when you get here....Mike

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Paul,
When the going gets tough the tough get going....you WILL get 'er
done.
Charlie ny

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That stinks. I sent you a PM

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Paul; WE are about 220 miles south of you.
We plan to leave for Az. thur. Pulling an empty trailer, be glad to carry you out. Fred or sam? 214 803 5895

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Now that is tough. Sure hate to hear the bad news, but hang in there, things will all work out.

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Man that stinks. I think the aid is already coming in. Freddys35 is already offering a ride. Good luck and dont scrap it.

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Paul - Bummer indeed!
Let me know if there's anything you need if you're coming through SLC.
~ Max

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Sorry to hear of your Problems.
Life has a way of turning something BAD in to some thing GREAT.
There is a country song out now" Who your Friends are".
I think you will find out you have many old and some new that you have not even met yet.
Who will all come and offer help.
Keep us posted.
Let us know if we can help afar.

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THATS WHAT THE BUMPER STICKER SAYS XXIT HAPPENS I THINK YOU WILL BE UP TO YOUR EARS IN HELP SOON CHECK THE NSRA FELLOW PAGES IF YOUR A MEMBER HELP IS ON THE WAY I WAS ON THE SIDE OF ROAd ON I80 IN Iowa one time before cell no one ever stoped 5 hours not even a cop ran out of gas forgot to flip to outher tank. batt was doa well i new if it sat long enuff it may crank just enuff if it had gas so i got the overflow hose off the radiator to used as siefon got gas out of the full tank put 5qt in the empty one primed the carb it fired up and away we went. buy the way i was pulling a 30' traler with VT from ND/SD /NE got a new diehard next stop all was well. and we do this all for the love of old fords go FIGURE just think of the storys you get to tell after the trip is over hope all ends well let us know what happed to the flathead good luck

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Hey Paul, you just spoiled my breakfast. let me know if I can do anything. Walt

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Well, this morning, things are looking a little brighter. "Freddys35" called me this morning and it looks like we have a plan to get my roadster to the Phoenix area.

Thanks to all who posted with offers of help and support. Man, this internet, the fordbarn and the hamb in particular, are the best friend we have in the old car hobby.

Paul

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Paul, man am I sorry to read about your engine issues. That's two friends in a week, first Cecil now you....I'm afraid to go out and start the 46 now! Keep us informed as to what you finally decide to do, I know scrapping the whole mess isn't really an option you'll actually consider. LouB

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paul what a bummer but you will have plenty of offers from all barners ect ,you must have a lot of miles on that engine by now,all the best trev nz