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11-30-2010, 08:34 PM
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a Year ago
Its a silly question but. its coming up on a year since I started my project. I wanted to have it done on or before the one year anniversary. the question is: when I bought my project it was just a frame. so do I count the year on the day I started disassembly of the frame, it only took a day and 1/2 or do I count it on the day I got it back from the sandblaster and started putting it together a few weeks later.
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11-30-2010, 08:55 PM
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Re: a Year ago
Stop counting and get moving. You got work to do before the years up. Seriously, get to work.
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11-30-2010, 08:57 PM
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Re: a Year ago
yea... i just passed my 1 year on nov 13th..... another month!!!!
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11-30-2010, 09:15 PM
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11-30-2010, 09:17 PM
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Re: a Year ago
Eh... one thing I've learned, never have a "finish date" because in most instances, they come and go.
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11-30-2010, 09:30 PM
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Re: a Year ago
I would say the date you walked out there and turned a wrench intending to build it.
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11-30-2010, 10:36 PM
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12-01-2010, 12:51 AM
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Re: a Year ago
Damn, it's been nearly 10 years for me, had a wife come and go, bought houses, travelled over hell's half acre...still working on this truck. Some might find I'm complaining but I'm not sure how I'll feel when I'm done, I've been doing it so long.
Let me say this, she will be one fine vehicle. Now back to you, start from when you sent it off, deal with the fact it ain't going to happen as planned and stretch her out a little longer...just enjoy it.
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12-01-2010, 10:18 AM
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Re: a Year ago
The one thing you don't want to do is rush to get things done by an artificial deadline, and regret that later, if something doesn't get done as well as it might have.
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12-01-2010, 10:45 AM
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Re: a Year ago
I agree with previous posts. Don't put pressure on yourself by setting "due dates".
Have fun, go at a pace that keeps it fun, and... well... have fun! It's all about the build! |
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12-03-2010, 10:35 AM
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Re: a Year ago
Thanks for everyones input, for me I work better with a deadlines. if theres no time frame for me to get something done, or no end goal. It dosen't get done. Iv already missed a few deadlines I have set for myself. before the deadline, a lot would get done, but as soon as it passed. no drive. So I set another. My project doesn't have to get done. its just something I do to help me move forward. I agree with the two people that said. I should count the year on the day I first turned a wrench. Im almost done, and if I dont make it so what, I'll just make another one.
Someone somewhere said. "If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time." |
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12-03-2010, 11:41 AM
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Re: a Year ago
you're building a truck, not curing cancer ... look at it as setting a goal and NOT a deadline.
relax and enjoy it. |
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12-03-2010, 11:54 AM
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12-03-2010, 12:27 PM
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Re: a Year ago
What I've found successful when accomplishing a vehicle project is to set goals for various portions of the project. For example, I paint outside in a temporary paint booth. Obviously the best times for painting are in the late spring and early fall. So I adjust goals to meet expected weather conditions. Engine/trans building are best during winter. Final assembly occurs during the summer. Good luck on your project and don't get overwhelmed by self-imposed deadlines. Steady progress will get a project finished within your budget.
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12-03-2010, 12:41 PM
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Re: a Year ago
So when is your one year up? I wish mine was close to a year. My body has been at the painters for 3 years. But in all fairness he did tell me he would need about six weeks to do it.
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12-03-2010, 12:52 PM
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Year was up last month. All I had to do was the transmission and timing but I've NEVER worked on a truck before and since I can't keep it at my apartment I have to drive 30 min to my inlaws to work on it and Ive had to take the trani out 3 times because things keep going wrong.
I've learned a TON this last year (and bought and sold an 83 for profit half-way through, so can I take 4 months off the year?)
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12-03-2010, 01:17 PM
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12-03-2010, 02:02 PM
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Re: a Year ago
I started my project this past July.I wanted my truck done by Jan, but I guess after reading some of these posts i am just gonna take my time and get it all done the way I have my project pictured.
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12-03-2010, 02:07 PM
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Re: a Year ago
Been working on mine for 14 years now!!
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12-03-2010, 04:19 PM
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My first goal was 6 months. Its a goal that, at the the time I thought was doable. My build had a few changes along the way from the conception, I was going to put in a small block but a LSX came my way. Which certailnly cost me more time. tring to figuring out my own harness, along with other modification . plus I think I was sick damn near the whole month of march. looking back I still think I could have done it in 7-8 months if I really pushed myself. I am having fun, this is the most fun I think iv ever had. its a blast, cant wait to do it again. and Trust me, the truck is pretty much they way Iv wanted. |
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12-03-2010, 04:40 PM
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Re: a Year ago
The cool thing about it,it that it's your project so you get to make the rules.You can count a year back from the date you finish(Has anyone ever had a finished one?seems like there's always something else you want to do)and make that your start date if you want.
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12-03-2010, 04:43 PM
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Re: a Year ago
 sorry had to do it
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12-03-2010, 04:50 PM
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12-03-2010, 04:56 PM
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Re: a Year ago
here are few pictures.
         
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12-03-2010, 09:26 PM
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Re: a Year ago
Looking good! If this is your first build and you've made it this far in a year, you're doing great! So far I've had mine since 99, and it has a long way to go. Maybe I'll be done in another 10 years
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