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uhoh
Mar 19, 2008 19:52:42 GMT -5
Post by csrieker on Mar 19, 2008 19:52:42 GMT -5
well guys, i cant believe im saying this , but i had a guy offer to buy my 74 charger and parts car a week or so ago, i turned him down, But now i cant get the idea of selling my charger out of my head . I just dont have the time to mess with it like it deserves, plus what time i get i usually get side tracked by a more pressing issue and never get back to what i was doing. i love my charger but im beginning to feel that ill never be able to give it the attention it deserves plus im trying to save every penny for another vehicle and a house soon so its rare that i actually buy parts for th car anyway. Part of me wants to keep it (a big part) but the other part tells me to let someone who has more time and money restore it to its full potential. guess im at a loss in deciding what to do I dont need the money or anything so is this a normal phase in the restoration time frame or am i just plain stupid
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uhoh
Mar 19, 2008 21:00:29 GMT -5
Post by superduperbee on Mar 19, 2008 21:00:29 GMT -5
Mine sat in storage for 13 years before I had time or money to get things going. It's normal to get frustrated by the lack of progress. Life finally slowed down enough where I could catch my breath. After financial woes, marriage, kids and buying a house, it's finally getting there. Don't give up, or you'll probably be kicking yourself later. Ray
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uhoh
Mar 19, 2008 21:08:18 GMT -5
Post by Jer on Mar 19, 2008 21:08:18 GMT -5
Chris, Everyone has to make their own choices in life, but you sure have a lot of hard work and sweat into that car...I'd think really hard before selling it, bro. If you need the money it would bring in, that's one thing...if you can't afford the money or spare the time for it right now... that's entirely a horse of a different color...just don't put any more money or time in it until you CAN spare it. As far as a normal phase of restoration (or ANY project) for that matter, yeah, it is normal for a "lull" to hit... In the literary world, if you were an author, you would be having what is commonly called a "writer's block."....you can't spare the time, you find all kinds of things to do except work on it, you get frustrated and disgruntled... just like a writer, painter, sculptor, wookworker, and a thousand other "trades" that experience the same thing...it WILL pass! If this were a poll, Chris, I would vote NO, don't sell it... ... unless you need the money or can't spare the room anymore. Call me and I'll build a motivational fire back under your Indiana A@%!!
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uhoh
Mar 20, 2008 8:30:45 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2008 8:30:45 GMT -5
I know the feeling Chris. There are times when I think why not sell. There is a better one out there with less work or at least the options I like. It's your car, do what you like. I don't think you will ever get yanked from anybody here for selling. Who knows you might find one at a great price that needs little or no work. If it's one of those offers that you can't just pass up, go for it. If he is low balling just to get a deal, tell him to keep walking. Anyway, good luck with your decision Chris.
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uhoh
Mar 20, 2008 10:03:13 GMT -5
Post by Nacho-RT74 on Mar 20, 2008 10:03:13 GMT -5
Everytime I have added a new part on mine, makes the sale wish WAY TO FAR from me.
but I can undesrtand that feeling when you are in the middle or beging of the proccess
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uhoh
Mar 20, 2008 11:09:29 GMT -5
Post by draftingmonkey on Mar 20, 2008 11:09:29 GMT -5
I have been longer than most when it comes to my '74 Charger. Lost the vinyl top in '90 to a bad wind storm coupled to a tear in the top. The car went in the garage as I was in school at the time and my VW diesel made better mileage (back home in Spokane, WA). Fast forward to '98 when we bought our home (in Southern California by this time). Pappy trailered the Charger down for me and it went into the garage. Fast forward to today. Been 18 years now. the car is finally up on jack stands starting to undergo a steering/suspension restoration. Due to too many years of computer drafting for too many long days and battliing to not get carpel tunnel, it is a slow process. The last month of long hours have again stalled me for the time being. But, I look forward to the day when she is running again. with the others that in the long run you would regret selling her. So unless you need the money, don't let yourself in for a future personal (bottom) whipping, keep her and work on her as you can. That's my #Twocents# .
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uhoh
Mar 20, 2008 11:51:37 GMT -5
Post by Nacho-RT74 on Mar 20, 2008 11:51:37 GMT -5
with the others that in the long run you would regret selling her. I would it be if was some special car or already finished... but as stated is simply on project. I think is good if he wants to sell, but as far is pointing out on a new one, better conditions to begin AND pretty soon.
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Doright
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uhoh
Mar 20, 2008 12:02:35 GMT -5
Post by Doright on Mar 20, 2008 12:02:35 GMT -5
You have had the car a long time, You know how much ya need to do too it you also know how long its going to take you even when you get the time, Somtimes finding anouther isnt so bad. BUT it ONLY took me 18 YEARS to find anouther one like my old one
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uhoh
Mar 20, 2008 14:27:55 GMT -5
Post by Jer on Mar 20, 2008 14:27:55 GMT -5
It took me 31 years, Chris!!
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uhoh
Mar 20, 2008 20:04:53 GMT -5
Post by csrieker on Mar 20, 2008 20:04:53 GMT -5
yeah, im gonna keep it, i looked for almost 3 yrs to find a mopar, and im not gonna go down that path again. THe guy was making decent offers, enough to make me think about it, but that thought has passed. Im defientely gonna keep it now, money is not an issue luckily with my job and the guard, plus job security so the only way id sale it if if id find either my grandfathers 66 charger(383/4spd) or a really decent and cheap 70 cuda witha 340/4spd but otherwise im keeping this car(cars) thanks guys
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