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05-27-2010, 10:15 AM
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Addicted to projects/Show me yours
I find myself buying projects and working hard on them. Then I see another one that I have to have. I then sell the ones in the garage to make room for the next. Am I addicted to Projects? Can this cycle be broken? Anyone else have the same problem?
See some I have bought and sold. Last edited by ready2go69; 05-27-2010 at 12:46 PM. |
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05-27-2010, 10:19 AM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
All of the above projects are sold except the Golf Cart.
My current project list is as follows: X-44 1969 camaro my car when I was 16 (NOT FOR SALE) Non X code 1969 Camaro (OLD Rusty) See Pics Below 1970 GMC Short bed Two old Gilbarco Gas pumps 1998 Harley 11k miles Pond I had built (expensive Project) Am I addicted to Projects? Can this cycle be broken? Anyone else have the same problem? Last edited by ready2go69; 05-27-2010 at 10:37 AM. |
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05-27-2010, 10:34 AM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
Looks like some nice ones! I have the same problem, not enough time or money to do anything to all of them! Here's one i picked up about a year ago. Needless to say its on craigslist now. Sometimes you have to cut loose of some to fix up what you really want to keep. Joseph
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1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed  1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]
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05-27-2010, 01:32 PM
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Location: North Louisiana
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
I'm in the same boat, but after years of finding projects, but never finding time to finish them, I'm done buying them for a while. The '70 is the only one that I have "finished" so far, and I've owned the Camaro for 23 years! And my HONDA CT-70, my '48 John Deere, and the '72 4x4 that I'm doing for a friend aren't pictured!
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Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 05-27-2010 at 01:33 PM. |
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05-27-2010, 01:54 PM
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Its a Truck Thing......
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
It is a viscious cycle that can only be broken if you give all your projects to ME and ME only...I have the Voodoo Dust that is required to take this pain away
 .......I think its a good problem to have, unless it takes food off the table, then you need to seek professional help.... Smitty
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05-27-2010, 01:59 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
Lol, I have the same problem. Except that I just can't bring myself to sell any of my old ones
  
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05-27-2010, 02:02 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
Dude, A golf cart??? get some help my friend, get some help.
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05-27-2010, 02:04 PM
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Its always something!
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
I have the same problem. Sometimes its hard to say no.
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05-27-2010, 02:07 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
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but it is a general lee golf cart  on the other hand....you made a Lake thats a bit much Last edited by tasian; 05-27-2010 at 02:07 PM. |
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05-27-2010, 02:09 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
That's a nice pond. I'll bet you could some big fish in there.
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05-27-2010, 02:38 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
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05-27-2010, 03:20 PM
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Never Ending Projects
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
If you ever find the cure... let me know.... for me, every car/truck is a project, even if brand new and at this point I am at 38 and counting, for projects over the years...
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05-27-2010, 05:12 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
I buy one and finish it then go on to the next one is how I used to do it now I am done building I buy use and sell.
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05-27-2010, 06:22 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
Guilty......
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05-27-2010, 07:04 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
Heres just a few we have.
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05-27-2010, 07:25 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
I started down that path with a '68 C15, '72 C10, and '78 Z/28....all out of a 2 car garage with no project parking outside the garage....made 2 trucks from one and sold the parts, along with the Z/28.
The Z/28  The rusty '72 C10 before it sacrificied its chassis for the'68:  and my current project, the '68 GMC:  and its new '08 LY6: 
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05-27-2010, 10:36 PM
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"Hooked on Quack"
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
It is called being a gearhead and there is no cure.
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05-28-2010, 12:59 AM
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Big Red - Now its a SWB!
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
Why do you need a cure? To me it seems better than blowing money playing golf or some other hobby, but to them our hobby is a waste. I say do what makes you happy and relieves your stress. Like stated above as long as it's not hurting your family or your budget, then why not? One thing to consider is that if you finish them before you sell you end up being more cost effective than dumping them in pieces.
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05-28-2010, 08:00 AM
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I am a Referee of life.
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
My thoughts are
"Somebody has to do it!" And if you don't your wife will and I doubt she will find as fun of projects as you do.Speaking of which I need to find that "Honey Do list" if i can just move enough stuff to get to it......
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05-28-2010, 09:28 AM
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6>8 Plugless........
 
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
I have the same problem and the only one that wants a cure for it is my wife!
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05-28-2010, 09:29 AM
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
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That black camaro would look freat in my driveway!
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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05-28-2010, 09:58 AM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
I'm also guilty but I try not to start a new project until I finish with the one I'm presently working on.
              
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05-28-2010, 11:24 AM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
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05-28-2010, 03:02 PM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
I would love to have that red JT1. Heck....just about any of those bikes!
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Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken |
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06-02-2010, 11:49 AM
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Re: Addicted to projects/Completed Projects
Sound like there is no cure. I will have to build another shop for storage.
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