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**GregWeld** · #31 05-12-2018, 03:25 PM

I'm sitting here (lying actually) on the sofa and spending my days high as a kite treating my new cancer condition (minor hopefully). Reading various posts on here - because I come HERE (Lat G) to take comfort from my friends.... It's that word ------ Friends ------ that brought me back to your thread with a bit of my confused addled weeded out thoughts.

My first bout with cancer was May 2016...... and it was then that I discovered my good friend Bruce Leven was diagnosed with Lung Cancer (smoked about 5 packs a day - I swear). He is a car guy from head to toe.... and was most fortunate to have lived a great life. He would call when he was having a bad day..... it would be 10 PM and I'd have to get out of bed to take his call. We'd talk til midnight..... We were both terminal with cancer. We were both dealing with "estates".... and business dealings.... and we had hours of heart to heart like only two old dying guys could. Sadly Bruce finally succumbed....

My point?? You know what we talked about mostly?? Friends. All the friends we'd made via our "stupid hobby". How much the "hobby" had consumed our waking hours.... would we do it again or would we waste our time on something more noble? We both belonged to the Seattle Yacht Club..... so our "stupid hobbies" crossed over to boating as well..... and it came back to the same conclusion ---- it was all about the friends. Screw the boat.... or the car.... BUT WITHOUT THEM your life would be different in many ways..... some of which are quite subtle. So even if you dump the car....... We'll all still be your friend.

**Matt@BOS** · #32 05-12-2018, 04:17 PM

What Greg said.

I hate cars, Seriously, anything that is going to be a fun, cool, driver's car is going to be frustrating to work on. After my stupid (shall not be named) LS7 broke for the second time in 3000 miles, I pushed it into the corner of the shop. A year later, I still don't have it back together, although I'm working on. I don't think I could ever sell it, even though I hate it most of the time. When its working there isn't anything that is that much more fun to drive.

my two cents, keep the car. Throw a cover on it. Forget about it for a while. Go get a C5, but don't sell your Trans Am, because your car friends will never stop making fun of if you do.

**Spiffav8** · #33 05-12-2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WSSix

I'm just not sure my heart is in building the TA any more. I just want something that I can drive instead of being in the garage working on the car. That was why I was asking about great driving cars a little while ago. The vibration issue that I can't get figured out isn't helping. I also feel like I'm running out of time that I can spare to work on the car. Truth be told, if everything went the way I wish it would I would probably sell the car anyway to get something more civil. As much as I dream about having the TA the way I want, I think it might be best to leave it as a dream instead of making it reality and being disappointed. Any one been in this position before? Suggestions?

Thanks for listening.

Trey...

Take if that's not a passing thing, then move to something you can go out and drive and enjoy. That's the goal after all. Stick around here, shoot the sh!t with us and add to the convo. Like Greg stated, it's all about the people. You can always jump in with one of us and tag along for a ride if nothing else. I'll have an open seat if you're ever in Vegas.

**Tinker** · #34 05-12-2018, 06:34 PM

Trey,
We pontiac guys need to stick together!
Just to add my two cents also. I have owned my car for 29 years now. I have torn it apart twice and working on the third time now. I get overwhelmed some times, but my car had been with me thru two marriages and four moves. I can't get the car together fast enough before things get outdated. That is the one most frustrating thing. Just come to terms it isnt going to be the prettiest, fastest or coolest thing on wheels. If you can't do that you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Many years ago i had my car out and was nearly scolded by a complete stranger for not bringing my car out more often and letting everyone else enjoy it too . Boy did that put things into perspective. It also gave me much pride in my car.
Just reassess your goals and wishes.. REAL ones before you make a move. In my case, where else can I buy a super solid first gen for $2700 now?
Good luck with your decision . I hope it gives you peace however it turns out.

**WSSix** · #35 05-12-2018, 08:32 PM

I appreciate it guys. Fact is, I agree 100%. It's the friends and enjoyment of the hobby that I like the most. That's why I'm not concerned I'll regret it if I chose to sell it and move on. It's just not that important to me any more. I think that may have been the biggest/hardest thing to accept. Feels weird to admit that given how much we put into our projects but it's the truth.

I'll still be around no matter what I decide because I like this place, I like the people, and I like seeing the car builds. I'm definitely going to have to pick up something else though so I can enjoy driving through the mountains. My lifted Tahoe is no corner carver.

Thanks!

Vegas69 · #36 05-12-2018, 08:50 PM

It's just a bucket of bolts. I can't say I've ever been attached to any car or thing for that matter. It's just a bunch of junk that doesn't mean much at the end of the day.

I agree with my friend Greg wholeheartedly, but it's not the only vehicle to relationships. There are much healthier and less parasitic ways to find friends and have a good time.

**Flash68** · #37 05-13-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt@BOS

Go get a C5

**fleetus macmullitz** · #38 05-13-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

#easilywinningdainterwebz

**GregWeld** · #39 05-13-2018, 09:16 PM

5 years ago we moved to a ski town -- my favorite ski town...... I grew up skiing since I was about 7.

3 years in to moving here I realize I'm really just "over" skiing.... saying that out loud in a ski town could get you killed. Saying it out loud was the hard part.

You've done your part - that hard part. The honesty of coming before your car buddies and falling on the sword.

Now.... Sell the POS and let us know what you're in to next!

**WSSix** · #40 05-14-2018, 10:07 AM

lol, I've seriously considered buying an E39 M5 to drive and building an E39 with an LS at the same time. Or, maybe get a CLK320/430 from the same era as the E39 and do an LS swap on it. I love those cars but they're so damn lame with the auto only.