Well, for a lot of us the cruizin' and racing season is drawing to a close and all too soon it will be time to hibernated in the garage!!!!:CRY::CRY:
What are you planning on building new, or upgrading on your current ride this winter??
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Well, for a lot of us the cruizin' and racing season is drawing to a close and all too soon it will be time to hibernated in the garage!!!!:CRY::CRY:
What are you planning on building new, or upgrading on your current ride this winter??
Mama's 57 I hope to complete the interior this winter. I put it on the back burner to finish the Nova, in fact I put it on the back burner to finish a few cars. If I intend to continue living here I better get on that car. :eek::LOL::LOL::LOL: If I can keep other peoples cars out.. But then thats what pays for parts
I'm toying with doing a minor teardown on mine, working down the mold parting lines on the body and closing some gaps on the hood that will take some glass work, and get it ready for paint. I haven't totally ruled out making my paint area more permanent with some rolling wall panels so I can shoot it myself. Also a couple of interior tweaks to do too. Probably going to pick up a servo motor for the sewing machine this winter, to slow the beast down, too.
Edit - Oh yeah, thinking about cutting the old red wagon apart and dropping it down in the weeds with an extended handle! All of these grand kids are going to need something for the car shows for a year or so yet! Edit 2 - Oh and get the roof on the tree house! And decide on windows & a door or open air. Dang, I need to get to work!! :eek:
".....Well, for a lot of us the cruizin' and racing season is drawing to a close and all too soon it will be time to hibernated in the garage!!!!
What are you planning on building new, or upgrading on your current ride this winter??......"
Winter???????? I have heard of this winter thing :LOL::LOL:
Sorry just couldn't resist
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I'm taking the small block to the machine shop tomorrow, want a 347 so I'll do it over the winter. Need to do some small trim items in the interior still so hopefully that'll get done too. And I still have some orange peel to get out of the paint.. Oh and then theres the..... and then ...... 8-)
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Originally Posted by Mike P
That's alright, we'll forgive you again this year, Mike~!!!!!!!!!!!!:LOL::LOL:
well I've gotten the running boards, front inner fender panels, and hood and hood sides primed for Robin's 33 so maybe I'll get them bolted on---also, just got my extra argon bottle filled so I can work on the headers for it--------------
Finally get started on the dragster chassis
i'll just keep driving and tinkring with the 27
i'd like to change some minor things and upholster the interior.
but since i installed that 28000 BTU heater last year.
i dont stop driving it unless the snow gets too deep.
it dont snow much here in ABQ NM ;)
Next?...........Next?.................. I don't even have the last one done yet..........:eek:
I hope things slow down enough for me to get the front end hinged to the "Z".
We may be putting a roll bar in Jeff's Camaro. We have yet to get a full pass on the new Trans/Nitrous upgrade (Hope to do that Oct. 6th).
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Originally Posted by pro70z28
I just want to be able to enjoy the one we have.
Problem is every time I get heal up enough to work on it, I end up back in the horsepital for more surgery.
I guess the kid will most likely have to finish it up some day.
after loosing a whole summer of work i have plenty to do. i'd like to finish the shop truck and then get back on Inderweed .
I know that feeling..:DTrying to fit a few hours even day or two into Lynda's Customline,,and doing small repairs and modifications to the roadster body at the same time..Then there's the Galaxie....**)**)Quote:
Originally Posted by pro70z28
Good to see you are Ford-ging aheadQuote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
If I'm lucky (or weak minded enuff) to get another Rod then it will be a "finished Driver" and probably a late 20's or mid 30's Coupe of some kind. Then I will try to wear it out before I'm called to that Big Cruise in the Sky at which time my kids and grandkids can argue over who gets it.
Heck,our summer is rapidly coming upon us down under here and I haven't been out in the workshop for several weeks and I'm getting hassles from my friend to have the bucket back on the road. I have one door done and the drivers side half done then I want to make up a new seat lower in the car so lots to do yet. My excuse is Mum is at the stage with her dementia where if she is alone for too long, she breaks down crying believing she has been deserted. For example,the other day I was hanging washing out on the line and got talking to the neighbour across the fence and when I returned inside here was mum in tears all upset so I am learning now to not be away too long. The car will just have to wait until she gets past this stage.
Not good,Whip..I think,maybe,you need to have a quiet word with your sister,,to come and spread the load,just a little bit,so you can do a bit of your own thing occasionally..:( I seem to remember you saying that she wasn't too far away from home..I think it's time for her to step up to the plate,and give you some assistance..(Sorry for butting in,mate)Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiplash23T
hey dave,
slingshot front engine dragsters kits this is the place i have been searching into for a chassis kit
Whip,Quote:
Originally Posted by lamin8r
Robin's being a true friend here, and I hope that you listen and allow him to get in the mix a bit. Too often the primary caregiver refuses to admit that things are progressing beyond their ability to respond 24/7, often until something happens to shock them into reality. Dementia is an ugly monster that loosen's it's grip occasionally, but only for short bursts, when the patient responds "normally" making us think, "It's not so bad. See, she's really OK.", but then the monster yanks them back into the fog. Sure, the car is not nearly as important as Mum, but you not having a minute to yourself other than the brief times Mum's sleeping can ruin your life. Having lived with the dementia monster in my parents lives, I'd say Robin is the strong clear voice of reason here. I hope things can get better for you in ways that give you some comfort. I'm saddened by your note, and hope things turn for you soon.
i had to deal with that with my mom.Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
it was terrible.
she couldnt be left alone period.
it was just too dangerous. (leaving stoves on ,iron pots in microwaves etc.)
we finally got her in a home.
and at fisrt she HATED it.
now she doesnt want to come to our homes for a visit.
i dunno what that means either.
First, allow me to apologize to you Dave for taking your thread off topic. Thanks guys for your input, very much appreciated. Billy don't get too upset with your Mum not wanting to go out and visit. I have attended a month long course for care givers of Dementia/ Alzheimers patients and that is one thing that they taught, the patient will get to the stage where they fell secure in their familiar surroundings so don't like going anywhere. I have a battle to get Mum up to her Doctor when she needs to go. I managed to attend the support group meeting last Friday for an hour and half which is always enjoyable break talking with others in the same situation. I continue to have my two Bible studies here at home on Monday and Thursday with an elder from Church which helps me stay in a good mental space.
Cheers Everybody,
Mark, Whip.