Trials and Trubutations
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Trials and Trubutations
Ok several weeks of not working on the 64, I suppose I have to get back to it. This is the 1st time I have ever worked on truck like this and I find it a challange to say the least. Even being stripped and blasted, 4all 4 wheels with disk, M2 front end and all I still:
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- I have to put the new 302 in, unsure of mounting it right
- Have to weld the rear axle spring mounts to axle, can't convince myself I'm ready with the angle for the drive shaft
- Have to cut the top off cab and weld the new one on
- Have to weld new corner patches
- And more things to do than I can count
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Dadwood
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Just keep pushing forward. Every hour you put in is another hours work done. Besides, you can't possibly expect your wife to get it. Just explain the this fine project keeps you out of the bar! that should make her happier.
Best of luck on your project,
Jim
Best of luck on your project,
Jim
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People look at these projects from all different views. And people do these projects for different reasons. I do them to take my mind off troubles and stresses. But in the long run I do it because it is fun to me to get greasy, grimy and dirty beyond all belief. Use my skills talent and knowledge to repair ,rebuild and modify to perfection. But no matter what, family and friends come first. Trucks and cars will be there for a long time I have read some posts here that people have taken years on there projects. My encouraging words to you are keep your chin up , things will get done when they get done. Probably not the words you wanted to hear but take your time have fun with it . Maybe try to include your family and friends in the project and show them how much you enjoy it and how it makes you happy. Then maybe your encouragement will come from a closer circle.
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Hey Dadwood,
Any project can seem overwhelming went you look at the big picture...I find it helps to
break the task down into components-gives you a sense of progress. I understand the
wife aspect too...I'm juggling the "honey-do" list and work on the truck constantly...
and as for teens...well, at this stage in their lives, they don't even know who they are,
and I often think mine is an alien. Really, an alien. Not kidding. Don't get discouraged,
enjoy the time when you're working on it...I've been involving my son a bit, (like pulling
teeth),and my wife helped me put in my front and back windows, the headliner and
bleeding the brakes.
Best,
Jason
Any project can seem overwhelming went you look at the big picture...I find it helps to
break the task down into components-gives you a sense of progress. I understand the
wife aspect too...I'm juggling the "honey-do" list and work on the truck constantly...
and as for teens...well, at this stage in their lives, they don't even know who they are,
and I often think mine is an alien. Really, an alien. Not kidding. Don't get discouraged,
enjoy the time when you're working on it...I've been involving my son a bit, (like pulling
teeth),and my wife helped me put in my front and back windows, the headliner and
bleeding the brakes.
Best,
Jason
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To me - part of the joy of being a Slick owner with a project is the journey!
Try and meet some of the other Slick owners in Houston. I have meet several at lunch gatherings and you'll be surprised how motivated/excited you get after talking trucks/mods/repairs etc...for a hour or so.
Try and meet some of the other Slick owners in Houston. I have meet several at lunch gatherings and you'll be surprised how motivated/excited you get after talking trucks/mods/repairs etc...for a hour or so.
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Thanks men for the words of encouragement. Didn't mean to come of like I was whining, suppose I just needed to vent some. I guess part of the deal is I am a woodworker and not a gearhead. ALthough I have doing my best to be make the transition, it just isn't going as fast I wanted or expected. Isn't that the way it always goes!
Anyway thanks.
Dadwood
Anyway thanks.
Dadwood
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Think that's bad...try being a pilot and turbine aircraft mechanic and not knowing
your way around a 302 and such...I got more than my share of ribbing from "engine
guys" until I learned that engine inside and out.
your way around a 302 and such...I got more than my share of ribbing from "engine
guys" until I learned that engine inside and out.
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