Well, in spite of everything, at one time or another we all will do what normally would be really embarrassing stupid stuff. I was hesitant to even mention it but if you don't screw up every now and then you aren't doing anything.
All is well now, at least for the time being. One engine is complete and the other will be finished today. Then for all the accessories.
My Son wanted a large boat and I found this one and made a deal on it. Then I found that my Son had decided to renovate his condo and could no longer afford the boat. (At what time is life and anyone afford a boat?). Since I had already obligated myself to take the boat, I did, with the idea of when my Son got better situated he could take it.
I felt like I had stolen to boat. It is a beautiful 31' 10" and I got it for $2K. It cost me almost $3K to have it shipped to me and another $3K to rebuild the engines, both drives, alternators, starters and other stuff. So for about $10K and a lot of work I have a $35,000 boat.
My '29 Buick has been sitting begging for attention but it has taken a back seat to everything else. I am building a 1937 Cadillac 70 Series for my neighbor and helping another friend build a '38 Chevy PU street rod and another '46 Chevy PU street rod. My health has gone to crap and I doubt I will ever seem my '29 Buick progress at all.
Well, what the heck? I could have told everyone no but I got a lot of enjoyment out of it all. I have often thought I would like to have a couple friends like me but they would be a lot of punishment to put on anyone. I like helping others with their projects but seems no one likes to help me with mine. Such is life, I guess. Take care, guys.