Since I started coming to this forum I have seen a lot of old tin come and go with an even greater amount of comradary from the members. I don't always jump in and and add my two cents worth even though I look at most of the posts. Many have been there and done that and are able to assist in areas that are being covered. I still have the 50 F-1 panel and will get going on it within the year. I had to complete the 89 T-bird SC to determine if that is what I want under the hood of the truck. It is working out to be a good unit and I will transplant it once I have the conversion from a unibody subframe to the old truck frame. What I want to share is that I have seen many posts about having the patience to see a project through. I obtained a Larson fiberglass boat in 98 after it had been totaled. I got it for little of nothing and brought it home. I had to rebuild the keel and the port side ot the boat as well as the back left corner. It has taken all this time to get it brought back from the dead but during the first weekend of August the family and I are going camping and the boat is going with. It took a long time and it was worth all of it. Remember guys to take your time and get it done right. You can't make money doing it twice. Thanks for your time.

Gear Up

 

Very sound advice......not always easy to follow, but very good advice none the less. Too many times in my past I have jumped in over my head and then let a lack of patience ruin a project. The older I get the more patience I seem to have (unless you ask my wife)

Good luck with the boat!! Don't forget the plug (just kidding)

Bobby

 

In some cases (mine), it takes more time that others.

I figure the work is most of the fun for me, so the fact that it takes time just adds to the fun ... I think.

 

It's already in. If it holds water in it should hold water out.
I work on many projects for other people that has taught me to look at the project as a whole picture but also as one step at a time and pick things off one at a time until the project is done.

Gear Up

 

Gear,
LOL on the plug thing. I helped a buddy at the lake last weekend bail out his boat after his bilge pump failed and the afternoon storm filled it up as it sat there on the beach. Nothing a few frosty beverages and a bucket couldnt fix

Yep, sometimes I need bifocals.......one lens to see the big picture and one lens to pick out the next small step I need to tackle. I'm trying to keep the big picture in focus, in my case I'm not trying to build and award winning show truck I'm more trying to build a nice occasional driver while learning and refining my skill set. This truck is basically a test bed for alot of ideas. I like to think of it as practice, not only for myself but for my boys also.
My truck is a 49 F1 with Cadillac power

Bobby

 

How much would it cost if you went to a shrink for as many hours as you put into these Ol' Trucks (Or Boats)

 

Not quite as much as the parts cost. BWAA HAA HAA HAA

 

At least with the trucks you have something to show for your time and energy. In my case its a cluttered garage with an occasional piece of fresh paint shining through

Bobby

 

Bobby

Wish you wouldn't mention "Paint" and "Garage" in the same sentence, that on a list also.

 

Ah yes, the dreaded list. I feel for you, I've been painting the trim on the house (instead of making truck progress) and it seems to be a never ending process..........ugh.

If all goes right I migth be able to at least touch my truck next week (I say this with my fingers crossed---which makes typing difficult) I'm hoping to get the radiator support and front clip back on so I can fabricate upper and lower radiator hoses and trans cooler lines.


Bobby

 

It's a matter of priorities. Yours or hers. Been there a few times myself. Either way when you get done what you worked on does look nicer. It can become overwhelming when the honey does are greater the I want to list. The plan is to get Joey's 68 F-250 running and then work on the 50 F-1. Somewhere in there I have to work on the basement and finish off the southeast corner for the second time. Water came in the window of egress. After all that I will be working on the 442 the family will drive in memory of Joey. It was his favorite car and I had located it before he passed away and I was getting it for his graduation. We will all get to drive it and enjoy it during the summer months only.Take care .

Gear Up