12-02-2012, 10:51 PM | #26 |
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Re: Lost interest
i can agree with this, i have several projects going 67,71, 59 waiting, s-10 blazer trailer, house and couple others cars waiting. I hardly ever lose interest i just get a little job done on this one, jump to another little job on this one etc. Only time that gets me down is winter as i work outside on the dirt hopefully to change in a month or so. The thing that helps me is a board on my wall that i write down little to do projects on and when I'm done and erase it feels great!
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12-02-2012, 11:42 PM | #27 |
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Re: Lost interest
watch anything on speed tv or overhaulin to get motivated. I also just take time to remember how it used to look and what I've done so far. I've had mine for 4 years and just got carpet in it. I'm only able to drive it once a week or so until I get it car seat compatible too so I can't wait to mess with it. Everyday, I look inisde to see all the things I've done to get where it is today. That's inspiration enough for me.
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12-03-2012, 05:47 PM | #28 |
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Re: Lost interest
Stumbling onto this site and joining this board has been a big motivation for me this year. I was kind of stalled out on my truck for a while and even considered selling it. My '71 has been in my family since my Dad bought it in 1977,so to consider selling it was a sad thing for me. But now, I've been working on it a lot due to finding this board and checking out everybody's posts and pics. I've gotten all my questions answered and bought a few parts from other members and most importantly,got excited about my truck again. There's a lot of knowledge on this site and I've learned a few things too. Anyway, just my $.02.
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12-03-2012, 07:44 PM | #29 | |
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12-03-2012, 08:10 PM | #30 |
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Re: Lost interest
I need to get mine running....
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12-03-2012, 10:09 PM | #31 |
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Re: Lost interest
That is exactly what I'm going thru right now. I have an '87 Buick Grand National that I've had for going on 14 years. The car has been a BLAST but I spun a bearing coming home from work 4 years ago, the paint started to turn white and it has sat since then. I finely rebuilt the engine and detailed the engine bay while it was out. It's running now but I haven't driven it yet due to needing tires and front bumper fillers. I guess not having a v-8 for all this time is part of the problem. I've never owned a 67-72 but I have always liked them so I've been looking. I think I have found one, I told the guy it was sold over the phone if nothing major is wrong. I'm hoping that satisfying the v-8 urge will help me get interested in the GN again.
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12-03-2012, 10:33 PM | #32 | |
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12-03-2012, 11:02 PM | #33 | |
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12-03-2012, 11:04 PM | #34 |
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Re: Lost interest
Lot of good input.
I agree sometimes you need to step back and take a break. Attend some car shows. When your hobby becomes work instead of a labor of love...its time to step back and take a break and relax.
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12-03-2012, 11:15 PM | #35 |
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Maybe you've lost interest because deep down the truck isn't really what you want to play with and build.
Ive made a ton of excuses about my panel over the years, been thinking real hard about it lately and that's what Ive come up with. (I think lol) I recently picked up another ride, and I'm constantly planning all the little things I want to do with it. And when I go out in the shop ... it makes me smile =)
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