Thu 17 Apr 2008
Bell Restoration!
Posted by admin under Main
I am happy to report that we have been able to repair all the damage to the Bell and it is once again ringing. Below are some pictures of the repair process. I want to thank everyone who has sent us donations, cards, website posts and letters. It has meant the world to David and our family.
I would like say a special thank you to the Patriot Guard and the American Legion; we would not have been able to get the Bell in shape so quickly without the support of your outstanding members.
Above -> David and Caleb start to inspect and clean the Bell.
Above -> Starting to disassemble the Bell
Above -> David continues to meticulousy check the Bell for damage
Above -> Jonathon works on the new bearing replacements, thanks agian to Purvis Bearings.
Above -> Preparing to remove the Yoke from the Bell.
Above -> Working to adjust the bearing pins
Above -> Removing the Yoke
Above -> David works to repair some of the yoke damage
Above -> A rare site, the top view of the Bell without the yoke
Above -> Caleb works on the support frame for the Bell
Above -> Working on the clapper
Above -> Another rare site, the yoke and various parts
Above -> The Bell has been reassmbled and about to be mounted back on the frame
Above -> Finally mounted once again
Above -> The clapper is being reinstalled
Above -> David rings the Bell for the first time since the accident
Above -> The Bell has been restored, we are now focusing on a trailer and truck.
We have several events scheduled very soon, and are dedicated to makeing sure the Bell is ready and able.
Thanks again for your support!
April 18th, 2008 at 10:39 am
It still amazes me how fast you can recover David! God definately watches over you and your guardian angel must put in alot of overtime. I’m glad to see you and the Bell are doing much better. I hope you continue to support the troops like you do. I know it means alot to them and their families, especially mine.
April 24th, 2008 at 12:24 am
David,
When I left Bedford to rendezvous with you, Ken and Steven Z in Arlington for the first “mission” for the Bell following the restoration, I expected to see a very slow-moving person, considering what you’d just been through.
I was shocked!
It was just about impossible for me to tell you’d even been injured! Your enthusiasm, your wit, your personality were unchanged - and your patriotism? Well, I think it’s clear to EVERYONE who knows you or learns about you here that your patriotism will NEVER be dimmed!
I’m always proud to be able to stand with you at the bell, or nearby during a PGR Mission. But I was especially honored to be allowed to tag along to Waco with the born-again Bell! I know Mr. Johnson, our host in Robinson, as well as all those troops and their families appreciated the effort it took for you and ALL those who helped you to get the Bell out there on the road again.
We NEED more Americans like you, David Hall. Thank you! And I thank God for watching over you!
M. B. Ingersoll
Executive Officer,
American Legion Riders Post 135
Greater Fort Worth, Texas
July 13th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Have a chance to buy a bell just like yours trying to find out history foundry?date cast?