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Sal_NV

(603 posts) Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:27 PM Dec 2023

An update on my condition and what's going on in my life.

Things are getting better, not as much pain anymore, able to sneeze, cough, yawn without dropping to the floor in pain, so that's a good thing.

Now, on to my Harley, sold it to a friend for $6,000.00 and in the process of buying my dream car, a 1957 Chevy Nomad that's had a frame off restoration, its not stock, it has a modern LS 4 engine with a modern 6 speed manual transmission, Ford 9" Detroit locker rear end, digital gauges, and a whole lot of other modern upgrades but it still retains that 1957 look.

I'm going to take a sabbatical for a few months and concentrate on life.
Everyone, Happy New Years and I'll see you on the flip side.

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An update on my condition and what's going on in my life. (Original Post) Sal_NV Dec 2023 OP

Sounds like... 2naSalit Dec 2023 #1

Thank you. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #2

I tend to agree. 2naSalit Dec 2023 #3

1957 Dear_Prudence Dec 2023 #4

Thank you. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #6

You have 1 of 6,534 Nomads made that year dweller Dec 2023 #5

$2,857.00. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #8

Happy New Year! lapucelle Dec 2023 #7

Here's a picture of a 1957 Nomad, not the one I'm buying, but its a beautiful car. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #10

Best of luck with your vintage beauty. lapucelle Dec 2023 #14

So glad you are recovering, Sal. sheshe2 Dec 2023 #9

Thank you and ditto. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #11

I'm so glad you are better, Sal. I hope your time off will be spent resting and healing, so brer cat Dec 2023 #12

Thank you and that is my plan. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #13

Is this the car? sheshe2 Dec 2023 #15

Not the one I'm buying , but, yes, Sal_NV Dec 2023 #16

Love it!💙 sheshe2 Dec 2023 #19

Too funny on the dropping to the floor!!! MOMFUDSKI Dec 2023 #17

Thank you and a Happy New Year to you also. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #18

Back in the late 70s my dad rewired a 57 Chevy for my brother. The body was already in good shape. MLAA Dec 2023 #20

Thank you and Happy New Year. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #22

May you have a happy & robustly healthy New Year. Happy trails (and safe transportation) !! Hekate Dec 2023 #21

Thank you and I'll be a lot safer in my new car as opposed to riding a bike. Sal_NV Dec 2023 #23

Good to hear that all is well. Paz RestoreAmerica2020 Dec 2023 #24

Glad to hear that you are getting better, and that you have a great new toy! niyad Dec 2023 #25

Happy to hear 2024 will be better for you. Polly Hennessey Dec 2023 #26

Aww... We'll Miss You! But Cha Dec 2023 #27

2naSalit

(87,507 posts)

1. Sounds like...

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:34 PM

Dec 2023

A wise move.

Good to hear you're doing better!

Sal_NV

(603 posts)

2. Thank you.

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:37 PM

Dec 2023

I'm one of the lucky ones that had a motorcycle crash without dying or in critical condition.
The car I'm buying is so much safer that an bike.

2naSalit

(87,507 posts)

3. I tend to agree.

Reply to Sal_NV (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:42 PM

Dec 2023

I gave up driving motorcycles in my twenties and gave up riding in my late fifties, I like my cars, they're not new but they run great and look pretty good for their age, get me where I need to go. In snow country it's just not practical to have anything too fancy if they are your regular transportation.

Dear_Prudence

(467 posts)

4. 1957

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:45 PM

Dec 2023

When I got married in '79, my husband had a '57 Ford station wagon with a bench front seat. Those bench seats were great for being close. I miss that car and I wish you happy times in your new ride.

Sal_NV

(603 posts)

6. Thank you.

Reply to Dear_Prudence (Reply #4)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:47 PM

Dec 2023

The 57 Ford Ranch Wagon was a pretty cool car also, but I'm a Chevy guy to the heart.

dweller

(23,825 posts)

5. You have 1 of 6,534 Nomads made that year

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:47 PM

Dec 2023

Original price under $3k now selling for $27k-$108k and you know you have to post a pic … just saying

✌🏻

Sal_NV

(603 posts)

8. $2,857.00.

Reply to dweller (Reply #5)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:50 PM

Dec 2023

You can't even buy one for that amount out of a wrecking yard.
Mine is costing me just north of $30,000.00 but for me, its well worth it.

lapucelle

(18,468 posts)

7. Happy New Year!

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:49 PM

Dec 2023

I didn't really understand anything about the car, but it sounds wonderful.

Sal_NV

(603 posts)

10. Here's a picture of a 1957 Nomad, not the one I'm buying, but its a beautiful car.

Reply to lapucelle (Reply #7)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:55 PM

Dec 2023

LS 4 engine is one of Chevy's most popular modern fuel injected engines, very, very reliable, and the rear end is a very popular Ford rear end with racers and restorers.

Gear heads here will understand the lingo.

lapucelle

(18,468 posts)

14. Best of luck with your vintage beauty.

Reply to Sal_NV (Reply #10)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 10:08 PM

Dec 2023

Be well.

sheshe2

(84,353 posts)

9. So glad you are recovering, Sal.

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:52 PM

Dec 2023

Enjoy your sabbatical and wishing you and yours a Happy New Year.
See you soon.

Sal_NV

(603 posts)

11. Thank you and ditto.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #9)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:56 PM

Dec 2023

brer cat

(24,783 posts)

12. I'm so glad you are better, Sal. I hope your time off will be spent resting and healing, so

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 09:57 PM

Dec 2023

you can come back raring to get Democrats elected in 2024. But first, heal more and get over the stress.

Sal_NV

(603 posts)

13. Thank you and that is my plan.

Reply to brer cat (Reply #12)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 10:00 PM

Dec 2023

sheshe2

(84,353 posts)

15. Is this the car?

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 10:10 PM

Dec 2023

Sal_NV

(603 posts)

16. Not the one I'm buying , but, yes,

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #15)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 10:16 PM

Dec 2023

that is a 1957 Chevy Bel Air Nomad..
Quite the beautiful car.

sheshe2

(84,353 posts)

19. Love it!💙

Reply to Sal_NV (Reply #16)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 10:22 PM

Dec 2023

MOMFUDSKI

(6,093 posts)

17. Too funny on the dropping to the floor!!!

Reply to Sal_NV (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 10:18 PM

Dec 2023

lol. Happy you sold the bike. Had a ‘57 Chev back in ‘66. Bought it for $100 and sold it for $100 couple years later. Great car. Wish I still had it. I am 5’3” and had to put a pillow behind my back just to barely reach the pedals. Allow yourself to heal and have a Happy New Year.