A BIG thanks to Don Coatney

[blueskies]

I think my ARCH RACE RIVAL Don Coatney deserves a big recognition and thanks for his participation on this forum.

He is a constant contributor to this site, with his unending wit, vast reserve of mechanical knowledge, and endless supply of photobucket images to back up his words.

In the early days of this forum, he was a great motivator for my '50 project, knowing that the inevitable BIG RACE was on the horizon and that I'd better get my sh!t together to keep up the pace.

Last year, the big day finally came to be, the show down in Tulsa, '07.

This was the first time Don and I met face to face, after about six years of bantering back and forth on the P15-D24 forum. I thoroughly enjoyed the short time we spent together in Tulsa. It was great to meet Don, see his car, and of course kick his butt in the BIG RACE .

Thanks Don, for all you do and for being who you are. This place wouldn't be the same without you.

And that's no bull.

Until we meet again...

Your ARCH RACE RIVAL,

Pete

[Johnny S]

Coatney rocks !!!!

So when can we expect "THE BIG RACE - NUMERO DOS" ??

[blueskies]

Coatney rocks !!!!

So when can we expect "THE BIG RACE - NUMERO DOS" ??

When Don get's his car ready, maybe he'll drive it out to the Salt...

Not sure if he has enough time though...

Speed Week '08 starts August 18. hint hint

Pete

[Don Coatney]

Pete;

Thanks for your kind words. Your contributions to this forum equal or exceed what I have done. However you have the story wrong. I WON the BIG RACE! We have had a lot of fun over the years. I recall calling you on the phone the day I first started my RACE WINNING ENGINE so you could hear it run. Of course this was eaons before you got your second place jalopy running. The bantering we did was great motivation for both of us. Thanks for the memories:D

[PatS....]

Have to agree, Pete...Don's one of the rocks of this forum. When I first discoverd this great place he was doing his disc conversion and rear end swap and the detailed posts and great pics have helped alot

Glad you two got to at least have both cars in one place...that in itself is an amazing feat

Thanks Don!!

and you too, Pete!

[48Dodger]

I first read Don's post on the HAMB.....then I found him here....then I read his family website.... then he complimented my RACE CAR...how can you not respect a guy who makes friends where ever he goes.

48D

[40P10touring sedan]

Dang, it's like alter egos there...salt and pepper....father/son almost!

So, what were the times fo this here drag...I need a target to shoot for!

[blueskies]

Dang, it's like alter egos there...salt and pepper....father/son almost!

So, what were the times fo this here drag...I need a target to shoot for!

Wow, this thread was dredged up from the bottom...

All anyone remembers is that the Blueskies Team kicked-a$$.

Pete

[Don Coatney]

Wow, this thread was dredged up from the bottom...

All anyone remembers is that the Blueskies Team kicked-a$$.

Pete

Here is the true story. Still makes me laugh

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=4090

[blueskies]

Here is the true story. Still makes me laugh

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=4090

Sad that I no longer own my Plymouth for a rematch... maybe I'll get it back one day-

Pete

[Don Coatney]

Sad that I no longer own my Plymouth for a rematch... maybe I'll get it back one day-

Pete

Pete;

A wise old friend once told me you cannot turn back the hands of time. But you and I had a lot of fun and I will always fondly remember it. We both won the BIG RACE!

[blueskies]

Pete;

A wise old friend once told me you cannot turn back the hands of time. But you and I had a lot of fun and I will always fondly remember it. We both won the BIG RACE!

Yes, you are right. What's done is done. Here's what the boys and I have been up to since...

My wagon-

and

The willys rally I helped organize-

I can still hear my old Plymouth flatty, hoping to do something similar with the 6-226 flathead 6 in my '60 Willys wagon at some point.

Pete

[Don Coatney]

My old IH Scout could woop your wimpy willies:D

[blueskies]

My old IH Scout could woop your wimpy willies:D

Maybe, but you'd have to sport a Mullet to drive one of those, which just wouldn't be worth it...

Pete Edited July 9, 2014 by blueskies

[Plymouthy Adams]

mullets..don't tell me they alive in your area...I had hope these could only be found swimming around...guess I am giving away my generation affiliation.

[Don Coatney]

Matybe, but you'd have to sport a Mullet to drive one of those, which just wouldn't be worth it...

Pete

I did back when I owned the Scout.

[BeBop138]

Are you retired now or could there be another Big Race in your future? I have heard there is a formidable opponent in Cold Country Minnesota---is there any truth to these rumors?

[40P10touring sedan]

I heard that they're going trail riding...that will be interesting!

Toss me another year and there could be another hat tossed in the ring from mid state Illinois, though round these parts races are usually done in the 1340 or point to point...I'll have to remember to bring my own flag I guess.