Take this how you want. I don't feel divorse is a bad thing. I think you will find someone who will make you feel how you should feel and she will support you no matter what. Your now ex-wife wasn't the one. Time will go bye and you will find a woman that will make you see how good things can be. And it will feel amazing. You will be more motivated and have a great outlook on life. I know things suck right now, but I feel that this sets you up to be way more happy then you have ever been.

I'm not a motivational speaker, I just know how much crap you've been through lately and how you wanted to give up, but you bounced off the ropes and kept swingin'. I'm pulling for you and I think everyone else is on this site. Go get em.

thanks
 

guys

i guess i didnt wait long enough to figure her out .funny how some change when money changes.
thanks for the support. the only part that really sucks is i waited until i was 35 to have my first and only child and now i have to deal with how this will effect her.she is 2 yrs 5 months.im just going to do my best.
ill leave it there.
shoulda,woulda, coulda .
cencal69....i hope your right....

thanks
tom

XXXXXXXX2222222222!!! good luck Tom !! Jim :cool:

Tom, we are here for you! Take care of yourself and your little girl!

Tom, sorry to hear about your situation, not to be an ass, but lately it seems that everyone just wants to throw in a towel,because it's the easiest thing to do,half the time the problem is wrong friends or lack of good friends and God's presence in your life,I'd do my best and try to work things out, remember that "I DO", "for better or worse"?

thanks
 

stefan

im with you .. i have suggested we get help .several times .but sometimes people dont want to do the hard work..being married i work...
you sound like me ...its not easy to give up.it takes two to make it work ..some like the benefits of hard working people but they dont like working hard.

tom

You are absolutely correct here... while any two people can make a marriage work, no one person can!

The best thing you can do for your daughter is to always be her dad. Don't get involved in petty stuff with your ex, and never talk bad about her or her choices.

If you want a great book to help you out on the "next one," pick up a copy of Love and Respect by Eggerichs Emerson. It has a Christian bent to it, but even if you don't practice Christianity, the advice given in the book is fantastic.

Don't give up guy, remember, you cannot control the things that happen to you, but you can control they in which you react to those things.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Hey Bro. I can totally relate. I'm getting divorced as well. I lost my last job 2 years ago and have been trying to build my freelance photo business, which has been going well but even without the layoff and such, we had been having problems for a long time. I have two boys to think about. It sounds like we had the same issues. She didn't want to work on the marriage either. We were fine as long as I did everything. Somehow she wanted me to work less and make more money while trying to build a business. But this was only such a minor part of it. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, i understand. Keep your head up. It'll be a tough road for a while, but believe me, it gets easier.

thanks
bill and robert...thanks for your response....
robert you do great work .i hope your business keeps growing .
i have alot of work to do on this situation. it seems she may have changed her mind about us getting help....im gonna be real cautious..and get help with this situation....i dont wanna get railroaded .....


tom

PM Sent

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Here's where I slowly back outta the room for saying " I never liked her." This always gets me in trouble.

Thanks for the compliment. I have followed this build for a while. It would be a shame to not see it thru. I would definately proceed with much caution. My ex has tried to lay traps for me, I am glad I had the clearity to not fall for it. Just be careful and think about what's best for you and your kids. Taking care of #1 is the most important.

heads up
 

Tom-

I know I don't know ya that well, and we never seem to be able to connect when I'm down there in FL (In a non-gay way you jackasses)...but keep your chin up & let me know if I can help out. Let's see if we can pool some of the Jax talent to get some deals to go the right way. Once my time up here is done, I'll be back down in Jax...as far as I know (damn).

Don't give up- You'll kick yourself down the road. I've come so close to doing the same, seeing as how I haven't been home for more than a month at a time since the fall of 2006. My 'Bird is waiting patiently for me to get back & drop that 4.2 in it.

Jeff

jeff

thanks jeff...when you get back to town leave me a pm...

tom

Don't do it! Your an inspiration to all of us old Rambler guys. No one mods these cars. Hope you pick it back up...I have really dug your project!

where im at in life
 

slamit06

i would love to finish the car . it sucks to get sooo close but
im out of work again.the job market here sucks hind tit.the two industries i have worked in have gone to hell....automotive and construction.
both are dead ....because they fueled each other here. cant sell my housse because values have fallen off bad and ive been in it 2 years .
so the only thing i have left is all my new goodies to sell and keep things afloat.i wont get rid of the car because i wouldnt want to ever see anybody finish it but me .just a hang up i have.
family life is back on track .
working/testing some small business ideas with my wife ..seems to be going pretty good so far..
for all of you out there that have been effected by the economic situation i feel for you big time .....cause it blows trying to make real money without a specailized profession thats in need.

tom

Got A Job !!!!
 

WOW
NEVER THOUGHT ID BE POSTING THIS

finally, i found a job..start tommorrow writing service for a toyota dealer.:woot:
not my dream job but it doesnt matter now .i just need a paycheck coming in.
since selling almost everything but the rolling shell and the new exterior goodies for the car im gonna go a different direction. i have had alot of time to look at the car..not good :_paranoid , because i want to rework almost the entire floor of the car .i have to buy a bead roller.
the car has crap for ground clearance i wanna push the motor/trans up and back in the car .i need more room for exhaust and i dont like the way i did the tubs/shock mount /rear floor of the car ... i have learned a ton since starting this project and have picked up many ideas from all of you guys . steel prices are pretty good and i might as well try and go for it..
it wont happen tommorrow but it will happen. maybe give me a month...

tom

New Job!
 

Congrats Tom! Good things happen to good people! :thumbsup:

Good to hear about the new job Tom!! I just went over 21 years in the AF a couple of weeks ago and originally thought I would get out after 20. I think I will try and hang in there for another year or so with the job market the way it is.

ty--thanks
chris--thanks, depends on what career you want after your service...but i can understand staying in for a short time just to see what gonna happen with the economy(my prediction...nothing good based on the new govt).

thanks
tom

Congrats on the job find Tom! In this economy it is really hard to stay motivated but just keep coming back here and we will do our best to cheer ya up!!!:cheers:

Chris, I'll hit 24 in Oct and feel exactly the same way! I thought I was going to retire last May and am now planning on staying until HYT in 2013... unless I screw up and get promoted... then I'll stay for 30! :thumbsup:

Congrats Tom!! Glad to hear you are back in the saddle and life is getting better! :thumbsup:

Great news. Good luck with everything.

Mr. RADRAMBLER: Awesome news!!! Hopefully you can keep your project moving along..... Who cares how long it takes!


--Eric

Just read through the whole thread. You've obviously been through hell and I can only wish you the best of luck in the future!

thanks guys
 

to all that have responded to my thread .....THANKS

the support from all of you makes a difference.:lateral:
never thought id be in this situation...i know most are here to enjoy cars and the hobby but kinda feels like a family of good people that give support no matter whats being talked about...i have no ego, so i probably add more of my life in here than really anybody cares to read .
somehow "life" keeps getting in the way of building cars...:lol:

tom

I was very disappointed when the project came to an end. But am very glad that you have found new employment and the rambler will continue on! I too just found a solution for my lack of employment!

HUGE Congrats on the job, Tom!! I know you have been threw hell this year and really deserved some good to happen....it must have been time!

There's nothing wrong with the job you scored, I know a couple guys that do it. Sometimes long hours...but the pay can be good. And it's easier on the body than your last gig!! Just don't get all fat sitting at your deck....ok? ;) :thumbsup:

hopefully you didn't sell to much of your stuff so you can get right back on track and make some good progress congrats on the job now get to work on that car.:cheers:

Great news about the job and the project :)
Love these Dare to be Different projects :thumbsup:

Tom, glad you found a job,which toyota dealership you'll be working at?

Good for you Tom . Glad your back to work and soon to the project.

2 years since it rolled
 

WOW
kind of an update, after a difficult two years
The rambler body is moving tomorrow for the first time in two years..
I took a camper trailer frame and modified it to mount the rambler body on.(no suspension) , Im wanting to start over.:willy: not that i wanted to end the last time but wont go back into that story.
Im gonna cut it up even more this time . ive learned alot since i started it .I dont look at it the same. Some metal work has to be redone and the suspension has to change but i guess thats why they make cutting weels and welders. i have both..:_paranoid ADD bead roller and some practice and see what i come up with

Tom

Well I am glad to hear that work will continue on this project, I have always kept an eye on it and can't wait to see what else you have planned for it.

Good luck,
Jon

Tom glad to hear you can get back on it. You know we love updates !!

Your Project
 

LOVE WHAT YOUR DOING ... KEEP POSTING..
THANKS
TOM

Tom,I really hope you keep working on this cool project.I love the body style.Also hope we can work out something to get a c6 clip under your car.:thumbsup: Scott

I knew it!! I knew you had too much love for it. I knew when you said it, I was like, "yeah, right." Nonetheless, I'm glad you didn't abandon it and chose to rebuild it even bigger and badder than before. Much luck to you.