# 55 Pickup Out At Motorfest

[Pickup55]

A very sad sight indeed. I really felt for Tony last weekend.


I felt sorry for myself Hicksy

The engine was brand new and is now scrap - when I removed the sump guard lots of bits fell on the floor

However, in true Pickup style I have been helped out and will be able to make Motorfest

Sonny has pulled a few strings and I have been loaned a new engine from another driver just for Rockingham

Thanks to everyone concerned and also for other crew members that have been helping out when I have been crewless, and Wilky for putting the motor in last night (he might even set it up for me !!)

I need to keep the truck in one piece with Nick spotting and so won't be setting any records,(not that I usually do) but hopefully can help the others in putting on a good show

Tony

[hicksy]

Excellent news Tony. I will try and get some good (happy) pictures for you. Cant really help mechanically so its the least I can offer.

Rob

[deadsquirrel]

I need to keep the truck in one piece with Nick spotting and so won't be setting any records,(not that I usually do) but hopefully can help the others in putting on a good show

Tony
:up:

Hopefully, we'll give you one of these :up: at the beginning of the races and not see you again (in the nicest way of course). :)

[briggs'mechanic]

Good news Tony see at the weekend if you need any help again give me a shout.

[hicksy]

Sean, Have you fixed Dave's truck yet.

[briggs'mechanic]

Nope not yet engine back on thursday so install will be thursday night be leaving at 5 on friday so should be at Rock by 8/830.

[Nick Brad]

I did get your message Tony and yes I shall be spotting for you, but I've run out of cred so couldn't reply, lol. :laugh:

[racing59]

Is that run out of Street Cred?

[Nick Brad]

Is that run out of Street Cred?

Cheeky so and so, what's wrong with my Merc, it's from when Mercedes still knew how to build cars, not cheap poorly build crud they throw out these days. ;)

[racing59]

Did I mention your Mercedes Benz executive saloon car? I do hope you've de-badged it, and fitted an AMG badge (as purchased from eBay).

Like all of those M3's - with single wheelbarrow handle tail pipes, and 1.8 engines.

[fastbob]

Cheeky so and so, what's wrong with my Merc, it's from when Mercedes still knew how to build cars, not cheap poorly build crud they throw out these days. ;)

Oi!!!!!

[Nick Brad]

I most certainly haven't added any ebay AMG Badges, the bonnet stars enough for me thank you.

I take it you've got a new mercedes than Bob. My condolences. :p :laugh:

[Abo]

Good to see you back out Tony, it's not the same without you going round.

[JDPower]

Cheeky so and so, what's wrong with my Merc, it's from when Mercedes still knew how to build cars, not cheap poorly build crud they throw out these days. ;)
What, it's THAT old?!?! :p : Can't say I've seen any spotters with flying goggles and leather cap but I'll keep an eye out next time :D :D :D

[Nick Brad]

What, it's THAT old?!?! :p : Can't say I've seen any spotters with flying goggles and leather cap but I'll keep an eye out next time :D :D :D

You know what, if I had them or could get hold of them in time, I'd wear them this weekend, just for you. ;)

[deadsquirrel]

I take it you've got a new mercedes than Bob. My condolences. :p :laugh:
Let's just hope he remembers to put some oil in this one then! ;)

[motorman]

if deadsquirrel can do better he should offer to help tony

[tambow21]

hi tony thomas here from cheerios gd to c you get back out for motorfest. if u need any help am sure me and the boys will be more than happy to help.

[deadsquirrel]

if deadsquirrel can do better he should offer to help tony

Motorman, you've got it wrong! I was having a friendly dig at Fastbob, not Mr Mumford.

[motorman]

hi deadsquirrel i apologize if i got it wrong ,but the way it reads u were having a dig at at tony as this was a tony/engine thread

[deadsquirrel]

hi deadsquirrel i apologize if i got it wrong ,but the way it reads u were having a dig at at tony as this was a tony/engine thread
No problem - the dedication Tony shows to get his truck out on what I understand is zero budget is not something I would ever have a dig at.

Fastbob and his sorry tales of F150's however, .... :)

[marshal-babe]

Great to see you out Tony x