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Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: sleepyhead416] #158230
02/06/11 03:13 PM
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Dude, resist the urge to sell and put it on the back burner for a while. You'll regret it for years to come. Take it from a person who knows....
Good Luck


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Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: rocksmopar] #158231
02/06/11 04:26 PM
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Dude, resist the urge to sell and put it on the back burner for a while. You'll regret it for years to come. Take it from a person who knows....
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100%, you have put so much of everything into this car selling would be a shame and sad. I hope you change your mind.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: ] #158232
02/07/11 11:20 PM
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Don't sell that car unless you absolutely are forced to. Slap a car cover on it and let it sit. As long as its inside don't worry about how long it sits. If its years who cares. When life allows later you can get back to it. All the hard work is done. Don't let go of the dream now. You have to keep the vision of what it would be like having it all done crusing down the road. That vision can become reality later on.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: 69Cuda340S] #158233
02/07/11 11:46 PM
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Don't sell that car unless you absolutely are forced to. Slap a car cover on it and let it sit. As long as its inside don't worry about how long it sits. If its years who cares. When life allows later you can get back to it. All the hard work is done. Don't let go of the dream now. You have to keep the vision of what it would be like having it all done crusing down the road. That vision can become reality later on.




I have had my 1968 Dodge Dart project for 1 year and still haven't started it. I am currently planning and know about 90% of what I want to do with it. The only problem is that I barely have anything (from tools, parts, money, or skills). But I am going to keep it and work on it till it is finished. If it takes 6 years, so be it. But it will be my own because I built it and it is something I designed and created. One of a kind. You already have a great history with this car. Don't let it go.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: MuuMuu101] #158234
02/08/11 12:27 PM
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Mechanic from work wrote me a check for the car and came to pick it up last night.

I ended up handing him the check back.

He just smiled and said "Good, now just chill out and finish it as you can and if you need help with something let me know. Dont let it get you down, the hard part is done, you may not think so but it is".

This is coming from a Mopar guy who has done 2 Roadrunners from the ground up and is now working on a 68 GTX thats sitting on a rotisserie. Guess he should know.

It just seems like I have so much to do yet that my head almost exploded.
Fuel line, brake lines, suspension, interior, all the wiring, figuring out what $%#&@%& screw goes where from the all the boxes

I guess what I will do is just work on it as I have time and cash and when its done its done.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Billy B Bad] #158235
02/08/11 12:38 PM
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I guess what I will do is just work on it as I have time and cash and when its done its done.




Exactly!

I'm glad you kept it. Don't look at it as one big pile of parts. Just focus on one subassembly at a time. It doesn't seem like such a big job if you think of it that way.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: burdar] #158236
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It just seems like I have so much to do yet that my head almost exploded.




I thought that a 2 years ago but my heap is coming right along. You'll be driving yours before you know it!

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story #158237
02/08/11 03:48 PM
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Glad to hear that !!!!

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Billy B Bad] #158238
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Mechanic from work wrote me a check for the car and came to pick it up last night.

I ended up handing him the check back.

He just smiled and said "Good, now just chill out and finish it as you can and if you need help with something let me know. Dont let it get you down, the hard part is done, you may not think so but it is".

This is coming from a Mopar guy who has done 2 Roadrunners from the ground up and is now working on a 68 GTX thats sitting on a rotisserie. Guess he should know.

It just seems like I have so much to do yet that my head almost exploded.
Fuel line, brake lines, suspension, interior, all the wiring, figuring out what $%#&@%& screw goes where from the all the boxes

I guess what I will do is just work on it as I have time and cash and when its done its done.




Woooooooo!!!

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: MuuMuu101] #158239
02/08/11 09:06 PM
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Thank goodness I thought all of us were gonna have to come over and have a slap fest on you.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Billy B Bad] #158240
02/08/11 10:06 PM
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I'm real happy for you that you kept it. Getting nice body and paint work is by far the worst part of getting a project done. It's a ton of frustrating work if you do it yourself and can be a big disappointment if you pay someone else to do it. Everything else you do on the car will be fun and super easy to keep motivated.

Sheldon

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: burdar] #158241
02/08/11 11:50 PM
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Just focus on one subassembly at a time. It doesn't seem like such a big job if you think of it that way.




What he said. Don't think about the whole project. Just focus on one thing, get that one thing done, then focus on another small achievable goal. Take some time off too. One can get burned out bad restoring a car. Given the history you have with this car coupled with the fact the worst is over you gotta keep it. Walk away for a while and come back.

If you are patient the dream will come true. Turning the key, hearing it fire up, cruising down the road on a warm summer day listening to the rumble of the engine. Getting out and saying wow, look at that car, watching the heads turn as you drive by, having folks come up to you at the gas stations. Its all worth it. I have been through a lot of tough projects and you gotta just keep on visioning what it will be like when its done.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Billy B Bad] #158242
02/09/11 12:29 AM
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I guess what I will do is just work on it as I have time and cash and when its done its done.





Right on good decision. Just take your time do it at your pace... I know way to many people who have sold cars they wish they had back..myself included.

Dennis


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1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Billy B Bad] #158243
02/09/11 08:23 AM
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Glad you didn't wuss out on finishing your ride, your so far along now, basically over the "hump"(body/paint) others are stalled at, that it would be a shame to had thrown in the towel,...keep on trucking

Mike

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Billy B Bad] #158244
02/09/11 09:11 AM
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It just seems like I have so much to do yet that my head almost exploded.
Fuel line, brake lines, suspension, interior, all the wiring, figuring out what $%#&@%& screw goes where from the all the boxes

I guess what I will do is just work on it as I have time and cash and when its done its done.




The car is going to be beautiful and I'm glad you ended up keeping it. I've never done a Rot. resto until my current project and it can be overwhelming. But if you try to do one thing at a time as money and time allow then it will get done. Worst thing you can do is look at it and not do anything. Just try to do 1 thing when you have time and it's one thing less to do. As for the box of screws and things, I bagged and tagged most everything but I have some loose things also due to the previous owner removing some things as well as the media blaster. I just look at the box and go... I'm sure your buddy whom you almost sold the car too will have some idea as to where some of it goes. Don't sweat it. Just hang in there and do your best as you can. It WILL get done.



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Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: jrwoodjoe] #158245
02/09/11 05:48 PM
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Glad you came to your senses


It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!

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Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: BloFish] #158246
02/11/11 10:41 PM
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Good thing we didnt have to straighten you out, buddy



Thats one nice lookin cuda!

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Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Birdturd] #158247
02/13/11 10:05 PM
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Glad you decided to keep it.If you were closer I would volunteer to come help,almost done with my dad's car. I wish we could travel in a group and just finish up everybody's car. Hang on I'm still playing the mega millions!When I win it's on!

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: BEEQUIK] #158248
04/06/11 03:01 PM
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Well the weather is warming up here finally.
Headed out this week to get the SS springs, rearend and k frame.
K frame has been powder coated

Once I get that installed I can at least start on the suspension.

Re: Billy B. Bad's Fish Story [Re: Billy B Bad] #158249
05/29/11 01:39 PM
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Lets here some more!!
Love that Cuda!


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