Mick, The problem I think is that he just doesn't "get it" when it comes to what it takes. This is frustrating at a point when you explain it to him and he watches first hand what is involved yet he still just doesn't seem to get it. We have even showed him other projects online and followed the timeline where something like the build Reenmachine did took from painted to finish (reassembly) was 2 1/2 years. I don't know if he just doesn't get it or refuses to let it sink in. I allow him to come to the shop one day a week and get his hands dirty...hoping things sink in but in the end I can't think that it is anymore than just impatience....and I don't think it is intentional but maybe just the way he is. Funny thing is that I have another of his cars in the shop that he bought just getting it roadworthy and I am dying to get it out of here but he just isn't in a rush on that car(which he could be driving...granted it's just a stock Mustang).
We've been over the budget thing with him....originally he wanted a basic Shelby clone but then as was mentioned earlier started changing things. I've explained to him that you can't suddenly put Granite countertops in a house you are building and expect the cost to remain the same as Formica. The cost usually has not been an issue but once before when things were tight he suddenly started in on the cost....I sat down with him and we had a talk and he apologized and said he was that way because things were tight. Communication is key and we keep that door open all the time. I think one of the problems aside from his impatience is just the way he comes across to Jason....rule of thumb is that you don't want to annoy the guy cooking your dinner and you don't want to annoy the guy building your car....enthusiasm for the meal or build is going to be reduced if it is associated with something that annoys you. I think Jason is trying to find a nice way to ask him to just leave him alone and let him build and his asking for input here is because he wants to make sure he isn't out of line with his thinking before talking with him. There is going to be no problem having this project finished for SEMA but trying to finish it for a Mustang show next month is just unreasonable really.
and This year yes, we have to definitely get together again....we had a great time! This time I am booking a hotel that is more convenient!
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