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I know that it can be VERY frustrating when building a project truck or keeping a daily driver running; however, I truly love the Problem Solving aspect of a 45 year old truck either coming back to life or operating as it should!!!
My build has been very informative (You guys are a wealth of knowledge and guidance as well). My truck started off as a "running/driving" (yeah right, they always say that!!) farm truck. Since then I have gone through almost ever nut and bolt on the mechanical side of things. The cosmetics can wait!! I just spent the past two weeks rebuilding the entire fuel system, for the second time, and think that I have that issue resolved. Currently, I'm trying to narrow down a vacuum leak; so, the Brake Booster is coming out this morning. I'll run it to Dallas and get it rebuilt. Then, MAYBE it will get my vacuum up from 7.5" to 10" like it needs to be... And then, maybe she will run a little better so the EFI can finally start to learn and correct itself without any more concerns.... And them, Ive got to replace the leaky windshield rubber.... And then, door rubber.... Ohhh... I have no power to the inside of the cab ?!?!?!? so that's another issue as well. Luckily I have a new wiring harness sitting on the shelf but planned on installing that this upcoming winter.
Happy Wednesday Everyone. Your mindset controls your end result!!!
I tend to have 2 frustrating parts to every build.
Frustration because I spend the first few years working hard, trying to get the project further down the road and end up getting burned out.
Frustration because I'm over being burned out, dying to work on it but now do not have the time to work on it.
That's why it's taken over 9 years to get to where I'm at currently. Still have 1/3 of the truck to complete but at least it can drive around the block and to HomeDepot if needed.
Another Chef and KWE 45919,
Concur W/both of you. Very important to keep things in perspective and remember it's a hobby along knowing our hobby is a money pit... Suppose if my 77 F-150 was my daily driver, it could make me stressed out W/limited time to work on it during weekends, having to button things up to use it the following Monday for work, could create stress. Stress makes people old. So whatever you engage in try to enjoy it and I tell myself every now and then, "if you don't mind, it don't matter", seems to help me keep things in perspective.
Another Chef,
Presumably because of your aviator, Thank you for your service.
Is this ever true. I've been dying to tear into my 61, but what was supposed to be my daily driver (92 Mustang w/ bolt-ons) has been giving me fits for over a year (I rage quit/cried in my beer about it a lot in that year) but never gave up. Luckily I had another ride in the mean time. Considered taking it to a mechanic, but vehicle diagnostics are something I'm keen to learn more about for myself as a hobbyist. Changing parts isn't that hard, learning how everything works so you can identify what isn't working is.... Finally solving a problem gives me an immense amount of satisfaction. Better yet, now I can start on the 61 .
And if you're wondering why I'm in this section at all, I had a 75 but sold it to make room in the driveway and take pressure off my wallet. Would have loved to have kept it but my driveway is full. Hope ya'll don't mind that I stuck around this section.
My build thread is the secret to keeping me going. It's good to look back and remind yourself if all the stuff you had to do to get to the point you're at right now. Plus if you don't update for a while a member may give you a little shout out for an update, reminding you that people are watching your progress.
my build was therapy through a rough divorce,being awarded my children (daughters) raising them and giving them secure family roots,,,despite junk life sometimes throws,,,they are adults now and all over the world,my oldest is striving to be a PA,my middle, her and husband just recently out of the United States Navy and now a Police officer.and youngest a missionary in Peru.Im still working on my truck,,,,,,I cant wait to be some what done,Im trying to do my best with ya'll help Good title "Problem Solving" still trying
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