How long did your build take?

[srh3trinity]

I have owned mine for about 2.5 years and I haven't even started yet. I knew I wouldn't be able to start for a few years so I have been planning, buying parts here and there and waiting patiently. Looking forward to getting the ball rolling in the coming months. I am not sure at what point I will start the clock though.

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Ron told me when putting together a project to by two of everything.

Gives you options, right?

Originally Posted by mpozziCPL

It's still going on ... ask me again when it gets back from a Southern California resort vacation for some "reverse liposuction."

Mary Pozzi

Come on now Mary. You can't just show up and throw that out there. I mean, Jenny Craig and all...

[analyte]

My 66 has been with me for the last 15 years. So far 3 engines, 5 tranny's, 2 axles, and 3 driveshafts (finally got smart and went Denny's!!).

Around 18 months ago I finally got serious. I started a frame off of the pro-touring kind so as to have a ride that my daughter and I could spend time attending events and having fun. She's helped pick the wheels, seats, color, etc. I probably have another 2 years to go and so far it's been a blast.

Even after this phase is done, I doubt it will be the last.....

Kerry

[John510]

My car has been in the shop since 2007 and is just now starting to look like it may be done soon.

[73CPCAMARO]

They are never really "done". My Camaro took 3 1/2 years with a lot of hard work by some really good people.

[Mkelcy]

I bought my current project '68 Camaro in November 2002; built and sold another '68 Camaro (the so-called "practice car") in the meantime; probably got started seriously in 2006 or so; hope to get it on the road by mid-September of this year.

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Done? Yours hasn't started until you install at least one of those parts you've been collecting for what seems like years.

You're soon going to be a prime candidate for a new Hoarders episode.

Car parts Hoarder---if you are going to be a hoarder, it's the one I reccomend.

I think the gathering of parts for the next phase of the car gets all the attention, but it really has made progress. As you know, in keeping with the theme of not bringing the car all the way down to a shell so that it becomes a massive project--causing me to miss events, not be able to drive, etc--I've continued to do one thing at a time while minimizing the down time and trying to keep it from turning into a massive project with all of the scope creep that I know would happen. That's part of the reason I can say it's an on going project--probably like most of the rest of the group. I was just thinking last night of what's been done in the past couple of years with it-- It got a new rear suspension, the T56 Magnum (after having swapped to the gear vendors and the turbo 400), new Rick's tank, new console, new aluminum radiator and 2 speed Lincoln fan, sub frame connectors, exhaust, stereo and lots of little things of course. In between I watch for deals on parts as you know; DSE complete front sub, new LS3, DSE headers, ECM for the LS3, Speedtech Chicanye Floater Rearend with their Torque Arm, Moser 3rd member, DSE minitubs and Brake Booster, etc. I can see why the parts take precedent--and get asked a lot "So when are finally going to put that stuff in the car?" ---And honestly, only when I know I have all of the parts necessary to do it--but I won't do it all at the same time---the motor and subframe, yes--for sure--that will be the big project since I will rewire the car, add new guages, etc. I'm not in any rush--I don't have to be--and that's what I love about this car--and it's continuious project state. For me, I am enjoying this approach--it's been great to acquire things as I go and can afford--knowing that I have the next improvement on the car to look forward too. I think later in my life--as the kidos are more grown up, I would like to strip another one down to the shell and start from scratch--as long as I have this one to drive. Sooner or later, I will have some power in this thing--

Dub E Fresh

[Flash68]

Dub, you know I like your plan. It's painful to watch but it's sound and continues to be executed according to plan.

I'm just impatient to see you turn a corner with all that new power and go fast goodies.

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by Flash68

It's painful to watch

I know. It's not easy to do either----my impulse buy tendency would put me into a 5 year project if I let it.

Just got off the phone with Rich--he said he picked up your new suspension. I may beat you in getting my rear setup in the car---I only have brakes left to purchase--then the whole install thing--new exhaust as a result, new plumbing for the brakes, etc, etc----geez. Have to do it though--can't take the rear drum brake abuse any longer--it's worse than no posi.

D

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Dub, you know I like your plan. It's painful to watch but it's sound and continues to be executed according to plan.

I'm just impatient to see you turn a corner with all that new power and go fast goodies.

Dave I thought he was collecting all those parts to update the decor upstairs in the TV/Bar room at his house.