That is some real truth. Well stated! 
Lost Interest in Build
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Lost Interest in Build
Hello all, I have recently lost all ambition to work on fixing up my 77/78 f150 project. This is the first time I have ever tried to do a automotive related project and is kind of a learn as I go thing. I honestly just believe that I bit off more than I can chew and keep thinking that it will never get done.
That is why I have come to the decision to try to sell it and buy something a little different and not in need of as much work as this. I want to at least sell the 77 rolling chassis/motor/trans combo, but wouldn't mind seeing it all go.
Not sure if this is really allowed in this forum area (not really a classified ad), but mods feel free to move/delete if it doesn't follow the rules.
What does everyone think I could get for the rolling chassis/engine/trans combo? A little info on it: 1977 f150 frame with a 1971 400 that has a brand new (about a week old) weiand intake. C6 trans, d44 and 9" with 3.50 gears. Here are some pics of it to get a better idea.
Heads casting #
Block casting # (kind of hard to read)
Again, this is more of a checking interest thread rather than a for sale ad. If you are interested, please PM me and we can talk about it that way.
Thanks
That is why I have come to the decision to try to sell it and buy something a little different and not in need of as much work as this. I want to at least sell the 77 rolling chassis/motor/trans combo, but wouldn't mind seeing it all go.
Not sure if this is really allowed in this forum area (not really a classified ad), but mods feel free to move/delete if it doesn't follow the rules.
What does everyone think I could get for the rolling chassis/engine/trans combo? A little info on it: 1977 f150 frame with a 1971 400 that has a brand new (about a week old) weiand intake. C6 trans, d44 and 9" with 3.50 gears. Here are some pics of it to get a better idea.
Heads casting #
Block casting # (kind of hard to read)
Again, this is more of a checking interest thread rather than a for sale ad. If you are interested, please PM me and we can talk about it that way.
Thanks
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Would love to, however, I am a college student who still lives at home and 2 trucks sitting in the garage kind of pisses of the parents when I don't work on them constantly.
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Keep the one that needs the least work. Spend some time doing an inventory of what your best pieces are, then just pull them and make a pile. Mom and dad would probably not be too happy about that in the beginning, but I think they would understand your motives...plus, if they see you are making an effort to slim down the scale of what you are doing in a rational and analytical manner, they may even begin to look at you and your project in a new way.
When you have all of your best stuff laid aside, put the remaining stuff in the other truck and sell it. Does your other truck have a 351M/400 like you have in the rolling chassis? Swap the new motor and trans setup in that.
By the end of the summer, you could at least have it scaled down to one truck that has all the pieces and just needs reassembly...if you are really industrious, you could have a whole truck put together and perhaps only needing a few minor things to make it driveable.
Just think about it. Like Diesel_Brad said, walk away for a few days then come back. Spend some time looking at your favorite dents in mags or online or whatever. Get some inspiration and then get going again.
I think the most important thing to do here is to think about why you are really wanting to get rid of them.
Is it because it's going to be a financial burden for you? If so, I say find a loving home for both of your projects.
Is it because you are frustrated because it seems like they will never get done? Welcome to the club. Your true grit comes out when you stay with something and get it done. Besides, if you work on a project with your eye constantly on the clock, that doesn't bode well for life after college.
Is it because you simply don't like what you are doing anymore? If so, then maybe it's time. Projects like this should be fun. Not easy or quick or painless, mind you...but fun. If you constantly grumble about what you have to go out and do to it, it ain't fun anymore. Stuff will get rushed...things will be overlooked...the quality and potentially safety of the final product will be compromised... and because your heart isn't in it, you will never be happy with the end result.
Is it because of your parents getting aggravated? Try what I said about consolidating your best parts and lightening your load (and freeing up the garage space).
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I dont think I could have said it any better!
Ive got 5 projects in the works... Two I work on every weekend and the other 3 are running/driving projects!!! I love working on my projects, its is what has kept me out of trouble for many years, and now its a thing me and my wife get to do together.
It can be overwhelming, it can be a burden, but if you enjoy doing it... DO IT!!!!
People have asked me numberious time if I have bitten off more than I can chew... I think about it for a second... "NOPE... I enjoy it so no project is too big" I reply!!
You have to do what you love...
Walk away for a week or so... go to some local cruises.. check out how many other dents are at the shows... IDK about your area, but not too many by me. I see the same 5 or 6 trucks every week. I cant wait to bring my 56 f100, or the 78 supercab to the shows.
Good luck and remember ... have fun!
Ive got 5 projects in the works... Two I work on every weekend and the other 3 are running/driving projects!!! I love working on my projects, its is what has kept me out of trouble for many years, and now its a thing me and my wife get to do together.
It can be overwhelming, it can be a burden, but if you enjoy doing it... DO IT!!!!
People have asked me numberious time if I have bitten off more than I can chew... I think about it for a second... "NOPE... I enjoy it so no project is too big" I reply!!
You have to do what you love...
Walk away for a week or so... go to some local cruises.. check out how many other dents are at the shows... IDK about your area, but not too many by me. I see the same 5 or 6 trucks every week. I cant wait to bring my 56 f100, or the 78 supercab to the shows.
Good luck and remember ... have fun!
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That was well said! I know how it is. I have been working on my 73 thunderbird for 5 years now and am almost done. While doing it, everytime I thought about the whole project it was depressing and seemed like way too much. I just broke it down into little projects and was happy at each sucess at that little project. I also took breaks and worked on something else for a while and then came back to it. No one realizes how much time it takes to do a project that big till you do it yourself. I know I didn't. I built a few race cars but when you want it nice it takes a lot more. I am sure you won't get what you have in it if you sell. I think you should take a break and think about it first.
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I took sometime away from it last week then put in some work on it over the weekend. Got lots done and it has started to be somewhat fun again, just cant wait for it to be finished though.
Still a lot of work to do, next big project is to pull the front clip and cab, transfer the np205 then swap cabs. Any tips/hints on swapping the cab to make it easier/faster...plan on lifting it off the frame with a cherry picker.
Still a lot of work to do, next big project is to pull the front clip and cab, transfer the np205 then swap cabs. Any tips/hints on swapping the cab to make it easier/faster...plan on lifting it off the frame with a cherry picker.
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Well its kind a like me the guy helping me comes out once 1 week on Sundays for bout 5 hours or so I am wanting to get it done ASAP. We have been working on it since bout late Jan this year an still not done yet an I am still driving my mom's car till its done. But when it is done I plan on picking up a Mustang an doing it by myself an putting the truck in car shows an just having fun with it. I just want it done now but know if I do it will be a rush job an something will get screwed up some were an then it will just be another headache. But yea just take some time off from it an just scale it down to 1 project an finish it an sell the rest of it what you get out of the other parts will just get you closer to finishing that project.
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One thing i learned by restoring 5 1978 ford dent sides from the ground up is that you need to break the project down into small areas like engine trans rear end. etc etc. It helps keep your mind focused and it stays fun. When you let you mind wonder and you think of every thing as a whole it can be overwealming to say the least.