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**Steeveedee** · 01-29-2022, 09:54 PM

Right after I got married, I bought, fixed and sold some cars. At one point, I had 7 fixers in the back yard. The landlord wanted them gone, so I had to thin the herd.

That was 41 years ago. I got an aerospace/defense job after that that I had to commute for and spent years out of state for it, to boot. I have no projects in the queue except for the engine in my truck, which is hopefully only an R&R job.

**special-K** · 01-30-2022, 08:21 AM

At one point I had a '71 Blazer sitting at my house, a '70 Blazer in the next county at my friend's farm, and a '72 Blazer at the far end of the state on the family farm. All projects. Here I also had a '72 K/20, a '71 K/10 SWB, a '72 SWB BBC, a '71 C/30 wrecker, and a '70 C/30, all projects. I didn't want to be bored once retired

. I also had a list of six running and registered classic GM Trucks. I haven't had this few vehicles since the '70s when I was in my teens. Come to think of it, I only had one vehicle for less than a year before buying a parts car and another for the engine swap. I've always driven older stuff at least 20 years old and necessity has it where you need your stash. I didn't know this was a hobby. I thought it was a way of life!

**72gmguy** · 01-30-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I didn't know this was a hobby. I thought it was a way of life!

More like an addiction! Lol

bcfishon · 01-30-2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 72gmguy

More like an addiction! Lol

I tell wife its my 401k, can't say for sure its pencilling out when I figure labor & storage.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-30-2022, 06:14 PM

Pretty proud of myself, everything in my signature is a running/driving licensed and insured vehicle, all except the firebird.

I really need to sell 1 or 2 but I get so attached to them, they all have a different purpose/style. If I was pushed... I think I'd be OK with letting the 11 Mustang and 68 firebird go.

72c20customcamper · 01-30-2022, 07:15 PM

I only have 2 not drivable right now my 68 Stepper and the 69 AMX . I could probably have the AMX running in a weekend bit finding the time is the problem . Not bad for having 9 collector vehicles .

65truckowner · 01-30-2022, 08:27 PM

Im right in the middle of a 1965 c10 build. Just sold a 66 step side I worked on. I have a 66 in the woods with a short frame beside it and the bed for it on my trailer. I also have a 67 impala ss in dry storage waiting for me. I drive a 79 bronco everyday so I am working on it in between times of the chevys

**special-K** · 01-31-2022, 11:11 PM

I wouldn't know how to act without at least one project and another in waiting

**dagnabbitt** · 02-01-2022, 10:43 AM

I have the five in my signature. The 81 is for all intents and purposes, 99% done now, although there is always something I would like to improve on it. I am seriously considering making it a 73 clone, but I have to remind myself that I have other things I should put my time and money into.

I was told by a friend that you will never be happy unless you focus on one at a time, but that's really hard!

01-29-2022, 09:54 PM	#26
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,108	Re: How many car projects? Right after I got married, I bought, fixed and sold some cars. At one point, I had 7 fixers in the back yard. The landlord wanted them gone, so I had to thin the herd. That was 41 years ago. I got an aerospace/defense job after that that I had to commute for and spent years out of state for it, to boot. I have no projects in the queue except for the engine in my truck, which is hopefully only an R&R job. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-30-2022, 08:21 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: How many car projects? At one point I had a '71 Blazer sitting at my house, a '70 Blazer in the next county at my friend's farm, and a '72 Blazer at the far end of the state on the family farm. All projects. Here I also had a '72 K/20, a '71 K/10 SWB, a '72 SWB BBC, a '71 C/30 wrecker, and a '70 C/30, all projects. I didn't want to be bored once retired . I also had a list of six running and registered classic GM Trucks. I haven't had this few vehicles since the '70s when I was in my teens. Come to think of it, I only had one vehicle for less than a year before buying a parts car and another for the engine swap. I've always driven older stuff at least 20 years old and necessity has it where you need your stash. I didn't know this was a hobby. I thought it was a way of life! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-30-2022, 06:14 PM	#30
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How many car projects? Pretty proud of myself, everything in my signature is a running/driving licensed and insured vehicle, all except the firebird. I really need to sell 1 or 2 but I get so attached to them, they all have a different purpose/style. If I was pushed... I think I'd be OK with letting the 11 Mustang and 68 firebird go. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-30-2022, 07:15 PM	#31
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,166	Re: How many car projects? I only have 2 not drivable right now my 68 Stepper and the 69 AMX . I could probably have the AMX running in a weekend bit finding the time is the problem . Not bad for having 9 collector vehicles . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-30-2022, 08:27 PM	#32
65truckowner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,300	Re: How many car projects? Im right in the middle of a 1965 c10 build. Just sold a 66 step side I worked on. I have a 66 in the woods with a short frame beside it and the bed for it on my trailer. I also have a 67 impala ss in dry storage waiting for me. I drive a 79 bronco everyday so I am working on it in between times of the chevys __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

01-31-2022, 11:11 PM	#33
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: How many car projects? I wouldn't know how to act without at least one project and another in waiting __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-01-2022, 10:43 AM	#34
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,304	Re: How many car projects? I have the five in my signature. The 81 is for all intents and purposes, 99% done now, although there is always something I would like to improve on it. I am seriously considering making it a 73 clone, but I have to remind myself that I have other things I should put my time and money into. I was told by a friend that you will never be happy unless you focus on one at a time, but that's really hard! __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10



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