Well written! Gee -- who knew she's so witty.... LOL
Seriously -- I've been a long time "big" boater. There was always the joke "truism" about boat ownership --- "cubic time or cubic money" was the saying. Building cars is EXPENSIVE (building two right now so ask me how I know). Even if you're doing the work yourself it's expensive... space - time - tools - parts - trips - more parts - custom stuff - OH! WTF - you forgot that paint and upholstery part? Those two items alone might be equal to your annual salary.....
I/We see it daily.... it never ceases to amaze me what some people "start"... and I shake my head knowing the end result will never see the light of day.
You know what though? It's a HOBBY --- and if we weren't building this stuff - we'd be doing something else equally as stupid... LOL
The day I sold mine I was over it, not one regret. It's just a hunk of metal. The best part was the friends and experiences.
I've been around this scene for over a decade now and I see the gotta have it mentality overtake most projects like a disease. It's the biggest killer. Buy something you can afford easily and keep it on the road as much as you can. A good example is Dfresh. He's enjoyed his car for a long time now and only tears it apart to upgrade when he has the parts and $ to do it in reasonable time. When you buy something that is easily affordable, it can sit around for 5 years while greater priorities come along. I have an old fishing boat and hunting jeep that fit this model perfectly. I've had a ton of fun in both for such a small investment. When they sit and sit I don't care because there isn't much money tied up in them.
Bottom line, your fun isn't going to be equated to your $ investment. Get something you can use and keep around through thick and thin if that matters to you.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
Good article by Mary Pozzi...
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