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By Jim - 11 Years Ago
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Due to work, it didn't even register that yesterday was the 10th birthday of the website. As you all know, there are problems with the forums reliability but I have discovered that the software manufacturer does offer a service where they will do the upgrade. I am looking into having that done. This site was never intended to go this long, never really gave it a thought. But over the years, I have met so many great people because of it. Special thanks to Bob Martin who really helped in the beginning with pictures, profiles, etc. And of course, our "sages" that hit the forums several times a day for assisting our less technical folks (myself included). Very special thanks to my wizard near Waco, Ted Eaton. Besides being an awesome resource to everyone on the site, Ted has been so helpful to me in being a co-admin of the forums as well as building my 429hp Y. Because of my present job (retiring again in August), there are times when I may not get to the forums for two or three days at a time, but Ted lets me know of any issues. Given the instability of the forum, that is most valuable. Another round of thanks go to a couple of guys here locally, Wayne Gillin, besides being a very close friend, is the one that sparked my interest in keeping a "Y" in my 56 instead of dropping a 351 into it. Without him, this site would never have even been a thought. I drove his '55 one evening and was hooked. And Michael Loftis, who has been SO helpful in pulling and putting engines in. This guy is VERY good and super fast. Another Y-Block nut! One of the reasons that I am retiring on August 23 instead of in October when I actually hit 62 is that I want to come to Columbus this year, maybe even bring my '56. The engine is back in the car and just need to hang things like headers, alternator, etc before it is ready for the street once again. We have had a great run over the last ten years, and I will continue this thing as long as I am capable of doing it. Thanks to all of you, it works!
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By pintoplumber - 11 Years Ago
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Many thanks, Jim. We missed you at Columbus the last couple of years.
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By 57FordPU - 11 Years Ago
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Congrats Jim on a great 10 years, and thanks for making it happen. This web site is a daily ritual for me and adds great value and entertainment to my day. Thanks also go to the moderators who help keep things straight and just like Y-Block Magazine, thanks to the contributors who ask the right questions and provide the best answers.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 11 Years Ago
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Jim: You probably have no idea how much we love and appreciate this site. Thank you very much. As to your rertirement, enjoy it. I highly recommend retirement.
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By MoonShadow - 11 Years Ago
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Man who would of thought! 10 years and still growing. Thanks for all your efforts to keep the dream alive. Chuck
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By MarkMontereyBay - 11 Years Ago
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10 years. Thanks from me too. This site has become a daily thing for me and also thanks to Ted Eaton along with others who have guided me through the Y block world.
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By texasmark1 - 11 Years Ago
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"Thanks" does not seem to be adequate enough!! The tone set in this forum is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise hostile internet world of car guys... Thanks also to all already mentioned for great support, ideas, suggestions and, yes, even friendship, though most will never meet face to face. Here's to 10 more years! Mark
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By glrbird - 11 Years Ago
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Thanks Jim, Even with some small problems it is still the best site. Most other site don't offer the kind of help that the people offer here. You have given us Y-blockers a great place to talk and find we are not alone, that is a great 10 year present to us.
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By pegleg - 11 Years Ago
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Hoosier Hurricane (2/1/2013)
Jim: You probably have no idea how much we love and appreciate this site. Thank you very much. As to your rertirement, enjoy it. I highly recommend retirement. I find that hard to believe, I can't figure out how you had time to work.
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By lowrider - 11 Years Ago
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Looks like the site will last longer than the engine was in production. Best site out there. Great people & any information is passed on without any drama.
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By mctim64 - 11 Years Ago
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Happy Birthday y-blocksforever.com! Congrats Jim on a job well done, I personally want thank you for bringing this site to us. When Charlie Burns told me about this place five years ago I had no idea how important a role this place would play in my life. I've made a bunch of new friends and gained more knowledge than I ever thought I would from the darned old interweb. Thanks also to Ted! he has been a great help to me and all on this site.
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By miker - 11 Years Ago
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Congratulations, Jim. I have to wonder if so many of the parts we have available, like the heads, headers, etc. would have happened without this site. And even though I've never made it from Seattle to the mid west meets, I've had the pleasure to meet and talk with others up and down the West Coast. Thanks.
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By Johnny Mainline - 11 Years Ago
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Thank you for this site! I read the threads every morning before I go to work; the information assembled here is truly priceless! Not only has this site answered tons of questions that I've had as I put together my motors, it fuels my interest daily and is an amazing community of people!
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By Ted - 11 Years Ago
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Hard to believe it’s been ten years already. Thanks Jim !!!!!!
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By Carson - 11 Years Ago
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CONGRATS to Jim and all who contribute to Y Blocks Forever here's to the next 10 years giddy up , Carson
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By lyonroad - 11 Years Ago
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Congratulations from me too. I was on the site a few nights ago and I think I saw that there was about1400 visitors. Pretty good!
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By speedpro56 - 11 Years Ago
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Happy Birthday yblock site! I've enjoyed this site since it started and will continue. Thanks again Jim and to everyone who contributes.
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By LON - 11 Years Ago
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Can you believe 10 Years???? .Have met some great people through this site .Sadly we have also lost a few great ones as well .This website has bought many people together from all corners of the world.I hope that some young guns step up to the plate to carry the torch into the future. There is still a lot of potential left in those motors .I wonder what it will be like in 50 years from now ??? Jim,I am sure you will be remembered fondly into the future for all of the great effort & time you have given to us all. Happy Birthday & God Bless Lon & Lynne
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By Moz - 11 Years Ago
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thanks jim this really is the best site, everyone gets along well, we have the odd joke & share lots of information. its one of the first places i come too when i turn the computer on every night & has helped me with a few y related problems & ive made some good friends as well.
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By MoonShadow - 11 Years Ago
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Ditto on Lons comments although I can't help but think that without this great site we would have never met some of our now departed friends. This site is creating friendships and memories every day. Thanks again Jim and all the other moderators and members. Chuck
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By Frankenstein57 - 11 Years Ago
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Thanks Jim for your work and dedication, this site and others that I visit are as valuable as any tool in the shop
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By jonnireb - 11 Years Ago
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Mighty right, It's been worth it's weight in gold.
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