Looking for a reason to keep going

[Steve Chryssos]

Email or call me. Maybe I can help you with your Long Island problem.

[rwhite692]

Payton, I think Jim may have said it best, take a break for a while. Jody also hit the nail right on the head as far as not working on it when there is no "fire" going on in your gut. You will plan better, and build better, when fueled by desire to do a good job, vs. the desire to "just be finished"...Remember that this is a hobby and something you should be enjoying... Big projects like these, where you are rebuilding the entire car can be really daunting at times. And it can be easy to get a little discouraged when every car project featured in the media seems to get built in 4 days and with unlimited resources...When I get in a funk like what you are describing, that's when I usually put down the car hobby and go play with computers or my ATVs, or do some woodworking...It's amazing too, (at least for me) how, after you back away from your project for a little while, when you come back to it, you seem to have some new insights/better ideas. It's like your brain keeps working on it in the background! Anyway...I've rambled enough. As Jim said, we are all pullin' for you! -Rob

[zbugger]

Originally Posted by streetfytr68

Email or call me. Maybe I can help you with your Long Island problem.

OOOooooooohhhhhhhhh....... Someone's gonna get a tire iron to the head, huh?

Payton, all I can say is to not give up hope. I've had a lot worse come up in my life that easily could have ended my project. Well, more than just my project, actually. Anyway, don't let these things get to you. If you have to take legal action against the guy, it's what you gotta do. Even in the condition it's in, my car is my life. It means everything to me. You have a family, a good job, and a great future in your project. Take a break from it. Chill with the family for a while, and you'll get your urge to work on the car back. Everyone will tell you that the sickness that is the hobby comes and goes. Problem is, once you get it, it's in your blood. It will never leave. Don't let this setback bring you down. Just find a better place to do you right.

[BC69]

You are sooo close!!!! I agree with everyone else, and it may become the preaching of the choir to an extend. I can't relate to the extent of doing all the work yourself, because I didn't. But it took four years for my car to see completion, and there were points when I really didn't have anyplace to go but to sell...and yet I didnt, I just kept it around and sat in the half baked interior and got the slightest idea of what it would be like to finally drive. And let me tell you, after I did finally get to drive it...the sensation was even better.

I have been blessed with gentlemen around me that taught me patience, understanding, and the value of the hobby beyond the cars themselves.

I think you know the answer, you just needed us to tell you what you are already thinking. Give it a break for a little, but do not give up.

Tim

[Scotch]

Would name-calling help? We could call you demeaning names until you found your "motivation" again...

...just trying to help....


SP~!

[XcYZ]

I generally keep the name calling to my car, although Trush has been on the recieving end of my name calling a few times.

[spaztikatik]

cars are cheaper than cocaine, look at it that way.

big spenders might toss 30,000 a year into it

you'll pay that much on a car and then never have to worry about legalities


i say build it and enjoy it, show your kid what a real car is like, get him into old cars instead of hondas, and refresh your memory on the enjoyment of having something entirely yours that makes you freeeeeee

[c.schulz]

Payton take it from someone who has been there a couple of times.Ive been down and out youve been there for me with the same comments that the rest of these guys are all saying.Dont give up just take a break for a while.Get life back in order and return to the car when you can.Its hard sometimes but try to look down the road and see that it will get done.
Call me if you need, two four eight 802-6194

Chris

[nvawgn]

i feel your pain brah, this is the way i look at it, lifes short and as far as i know it only comes around once, enjoy every minute of it like it's your prom night with pockets full of cash, gas in the hotrod and your girl is hot to trot and then kiss your wife and tell her how much you love her, give you son a huge hug and never let go of him or your dreams, including your right to set your tires ablaze and send your tach full circle!

[Stuart Adams]

Payton, I've enjoyed all the phone calls, emails over the past couple years, you always had excitement in those conversations about camaro's, I empathize with what you are feeling. Sometimes these car things overwhelm us, as does life in general, but don't make any rash decisions. Take a little time and the answer will come.

I'm kinda at that point now a little myself, just chilling for the time being and enjoying other things also, cars can get overwhelming.

I have had many numbered matching rare Chevelles and Camaros over the past 15 years, which was no fun and too political, then I saw the Mule and I fell in love with the pro-touring setup and have made alot of friends and learned alot recently all because of that. To me that's the real cool part, no bickering political B.S. at shows just everybody supporting one another.

Hang in there and when the car gets done it gets done- no pressure here.

Stuart

P.S. I have State Farm - does that help!!!