Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop

[CC69Rat]

Not sure how to say this .. but I'm going to try. I thought most of the people I usually talk to on the forum would be reachable using this thread.

After a lot of consideration and deliberation in my mind I have to make a decision.

After a couple of bad deals and just general day-to-day I have decided I'm going to respectfully bow out of the forum. I am likely going to move over to the 'other' forum just to hit the reset button and try again meet some new friends and possibly reconnect with some old ones. I am a member of several other forums too (Jeeps and 1st Gen Camaros)

I have met a lot of good friends on the forum and those of you who have met me / know me will know why I have decided to make the move. Those who don't I'd like to personally say Thank You for everything.

I'm keeping both my trucks and just enjoying the time with my old man. I have a friend whom I have been buying parts from for the last 20+ years so I'm not really loosing my parts connections .. it's just overall commentary and the fact is you really can't express tone or 'emotion' on the things you type. Yes, some things have happened and I really just have a bad taste in my mouth over it. Not upset, .. and you've probably noticed I don't comment as much as I used to.

If I owe anyone an apology I am truly sorry. I'm stepping out. Good luck to you guys, it's been fun.

Take Care
Chad

[raull]

sorry to hear that , ill pm you my cell so you can tell me where you end up so i can follow your builds where ever you go !!!

[Leroy-B1]

Going to miss your input and great taste with your build...lmk where you land
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[bigguy69]

I love this build. If you don't mind let me know where you end up. I wish you the best
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[cericd]

Hey man. Say it ain't so. Stay in touch.

[lolife99]

What?
Don't leave.
Just give this place a break.
I really hope you reconsider.

[BB72CHEVKT]

Not sure what the problem was but they say time heals all wounds. Just give it a break. I enjoy watching your thread and would like to see the finished products of both builds.

[Pro Performance]

Bummed to hear that, as I did enjoy this build thread.

[shawno72]

I am gonna miss you Chad....

[gringoloco]

Compared to the other forums I frequent, this one is definitely the friendliest. Sorry you got a bad taste. Sometimes, it's just a few bad apples...

[C/10 King]

Wow Chad, hope you reconsider, remember everywhere in life there's are idiots, don't let them ruin your life here forum or anywhere else.
Take care, Rene

[LEX]

You should just put the ones who sweat you on your ignore list. Good luck. I'll keep an eye out for ya on the other board.

[Bennett68C10]

Sorry to hear that Chad, I enjoyed talking to you on this forum about our projects. Hopefully someday you will come back to this forum after taking a break from it. Wish you all the best of luck with everything.

[original-71]

pm sent..

[67cheby]

WHAT......no way !

[LOCKEdown72]

Well then! I just joined the other day and was looking through this good thread and BOOM! Brick wall! Hope you return to show us the finished product.

[superflysteiny]

Man that sucks I hope it all works out keep up the great work were ever you build and enjoy the time with your father.
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[CC69Rat]

Thanks for the replies and pms, it really means a lot to me. I have finalized my purchases I had commited to, etc. I'm out.

All my best..
Chad
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[67cheby]

did anyone try to say PLEASE stay ?? i am trying !

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Thanks for the replies and pms, it really means a lot to me. I have finalized my purchases I had commited to, etc. I'm out.

All my best..
Chad
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Good luck brother !!!!!!

All the best to you as well!!!

[CC69Rat]

With a few days to think about it and trying to steer myself away from something I truly enjoy, guys I can't do it. This stuff is in my blood. This site is my stress release and I have a ton of friends on here, whom I respect like my 'family'. I removed all my tread subscriptions, etc. .. now it's like something is missing. My cell phone is silent. My wife even asked me what was up.

The constant beeps from Losh's thread .. Laughing at posts from Shawn and others too .. I miss it already. I can't keep my battery charged from all the 67Cheby updates. .. but I really do miss it.

My initial decision to just go away was intended for damage control, not because I wanted to go. I'm just not one to dwell on things for very long. I have over $20k wrapped up in my trucks and the fact is, this hobby is not the same without friends to share it with.

I'm over it, I have made ammends with the people that lead me to feel I needed to leave. I have my refund and an incredible respect for the Executive Staff on this forum. The other forum is sloooooowww.. Nowhere near the posts or excitement that goes on here.

Another thing is my Dad is on here. This is our line of communication sometimes. It sucks not hearing from my Pop.

I can't stay off this site. I can't .. It's like a disease.

More updates to come. My bed fenders and back panel are done and really look nice. I'll post some pictures in a little while.

Thanks for understanding. I will sacrifice myself before I sacrifice a friendship. It's that simple.

[N2TRUX]

Welcome home bro...

[shawno72]

You just made my Monday Chad!!! Glad to hear your home

[BB72CHEVKT]

Glad you got it worked out. I don't seem to get much done on my trucks due to other obligations but I live to look at updates here.

[lolife99]

Made my day.
Can't wait for more updates!!!