Least favorite part of the build process
 

With all my time spent in the garage recently, I was interested in your least favorite aspect of the build process. Wiring is by far my least favorite. Specifically soldering.

I didn't see "decisions" in the poll. WTF man. :lol:


i'll do your wiring if you just choose a frickin' color for me. :willy:

I agree with that....let me see if I can add it.

for me its a tie between spending all that money, and all the time spent being dirty before rebuilding... breaking rusty bolts... repairing rust, finding messed up wiring and repairing old crap.. installing new/clean stull is the best part

Waiting for it by far.... my life changed for the good, the bad, back to good, and then to bad by the time the car was done. :lol:

Keeping it clean when it's done.

I always feel like it's a waste of time, because I'll just have to do it again, ;) .

added it Todd.

Jody

Bodywork. More specifically, application and blocking/sanding of filler and then the constant cleanup of all the dust. A close 2nd is the stripping/cleaning of all the muck from the underside and engine compartment.

Sorry guys.... I like it all...


Todd -- the factories don't solder anything... what's that tell you?

I don't farm out any work. Paint and body work are the areas I dislike the most.

Cool poll idea Todd.
I don't have a pro-tour beast yet, so I voted paying for it.:willy:

Waiting and these days paying for it is right up there.

Not true sir..... Don't forget I was a GM tech. It's inevitable on these custom builds. There are just applications where I prefer solder and shrink wrap.

Soldering I always thought is a Ok job, 'all most' satisfying, results come quick and it is so much better... the position under dashes, bent into engine bays and such, that can really suck!
I quality gun is nice, I'm sure you have that dialled. We know Greg does.....

I didn't see an option for listening to the wife nag. :lol:

Listening to people talk out their butt about what they know / can do and just smiling politely...:yes:

Otherwise I love it all. Bodywork and fabricating are the most enjoyable since you can actually see the car/part taking shape in front of your eyes.

I don't mind paying for the items that I need. LOL I also can't pay for something I cannot afford. I think the worst part for me was all of the welding,grinding and repeat as needed. The metal work was fun at first but started to get old at the end. My shell is the only thing done as of right now. But the doors,deck lid, and front clip is in pretty good shape.

body work- love - hate relationship- Taking a 40 year old mass produced car and giving it Lexus fit and finish

hate it- when a panel won't smooth out

LOVE IT- when it is flat as can be- :D

My least favorite part is fitment issues, contacting manufactures and having to try several different things to get something to work. Re-doing something several times gets to be old after a while.

I don't mind trying my hand at most anything but front end springs still make me nervous sometimes. lol
I probably like the decision process the most because it's the most creative.

Paying for it.. lol

All the rest is fun.. even when stuff doesn't fit it feels good when you get it to work.

Second place would be delayed parts that are promised and never arrive..

My biggest gripe is all the new stuff that comes out while you're finishing the car and you end up changing direction in the middle of the stream.

If I had Rupp's money it wouldn't be a problem but I don't,lol...:unibrow:

Body work I dont have the eye for it so somebody will get my money to do it.

Have you ever hung a headliner, its brutal. And your neck is destroyed afterwards. Crazy thing is I will probably do it again on my new build, and recruit the wife for more hands and stretching.

Rich

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The part I like the least is the stripping of the old paint and grime... things like that...

Wheels
 

Decisions, I have been trying to decide on wheels for a few years now. I think I am getting close.

bodywork.....ugh...and installing a convertible top.

I actually really enjoyed painting my car, but I still have nightmares of a giant sanding board coming after me.

My favorite part is working the bugs out. Shows what an odd ball I am.

That was awesome Dave---LOL---so true

Doug

I've tried to forget the waiting portion. Now that I think about it, that was a brutal stage. I'm glad to have it in my possession and be capable of most things. In many ways I understand why guys keep building cars. I guess I prefer to dial in the car I have instead of wishing I would've done it that way. I'll just change it and save myself the trouble. Now, if your style changes or you're just trying to keep up with the times, that's different. Rogue would throw me under the bus, but I prefer driving them. I just want a better than average chance of getting to my destination. :rofl:

so true- that is one I think i will NEVER master

There is a quick method to doing it,It also helps to have done more than I care to think of.

:rofl: :rofl: Seems to be a common problem around here.

Paying for it definitely, I'm good on the rest :D

I voted the same way. I don't have the skills for it and not sure I want a good enough eye to do it. If I did every minor flaw would annoy the crap out of me and I drive my cars to much to worry about that. :lol:

I have used some good body shops but even the best run into delays. I may have delays but thats me not getting around to it... and I can make excuses for that ;)

I'm in the middle of hanging the door/quarter windows on my '68 Camaro. Two days for the driver'side to get it tight, well sealed and hopefully free of wind noise.

It's given me an appreciation that the harder it is (and, as compared to body work, this is nothing), the more rewarding it is. For all the body work guys, when you stand back and see that perfectly flat panel, the work to get it there is its own reward.

So, I guess the hardest (least favorite) part is disciplining yourself not to expect instant gratification, but instead wait the months and years it takes to do it right.

After 10 years of driving and enjoying the finished car..I wanted to ''re-do'' some things and basically having it out with my wife about "whats wrong with the way it is right now..why do you want to change it?" Its taken me 3 years to save and sell old stuff to buy my new LS3 for it..I think waiting is the worst part for me.

Funny..when my wife wants a new hand bag for $2200.00 or a $1200.00 pair of ''there just adorable'' shoes..I never tell her ''whats wrong with the ones you got on..why would you need a new pair" lol :P ..Maybe Iam a poor husband,or maybe you guys know what Iam talking about.

:lol:

-Jim

#1 rule --

DON'T ASK

#2 rule --

DON'T TELL


If you were in my shed -- I'd call you P whipped! :rofl: :rofl:

If you do have to ask.....ask for forgiveness AFTER the purchase. Not permission before. :D

I can't stand wiring. My hands are to big and the wires and places they go are to small.

I almost hate waiting as much. I got the Patience iof a 3 year old. I want it NOW damnit! LOL!

BWHAHA..Very true Greg...P whipped for sure!



lol..Next time..I'll just say it was a impulse buy!


-Jim