"jlmounce" (jlmounce)
10/09/2013 at 14:10 • Filed to: Restoration, Car Repair, Garage
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"jlmounce" (jlmounce)
10/09/2013 at 14:10 • Filed to: Restoration, Car Repair, Garage | 2
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Admittedly, I'm not exactly the most organized person on the earth. By no means am I the worst, but I certainly don't have anal retentive qualities that prohibit me from working in unorganized spaces.
However, as a certified car nut, the garage is sacred ground and should be upheld to the highest standards whenever possible.
My current problem is an ongoing restoration. If you've been contemplating a restoration, even a mild one like I'm doing, I caution you, it's not for the faint at heart. I have car parts and catalogs strewn around every corner of my house. My garage looks like a You-Pick-It super store. I joke with my wife that I'm a shortblock in the living room away from being full redneck!
I'm on a first name basis with Classic Industries at this point. I even look in the car's direction and I'm placing a new order.
Which gets added to the ever-growing pile of parts and boxes.
Which get added to that the parts that don't come in boxes. Many of those parts, you end up with multiples of. In this case...rear axles.
Which obviously point the the fact that the car can't be moved, or easily cleaned up around or under.
This leads to finding other space for what would normally be in and under the car.
At the end of the day it's still cheaper and more rewarding to build or rebuild cars yourself. But boy does it put a strain on your sanity!
FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> jlmounce
10/09/2013 at 14:19 |
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I salute you. Paint job looks nice.
Volvosaurus-Rex
> jlmounce
10/09/2013 at 14:24 |
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I feel you on this one.
I was able to get my project running well enough for the warm season, so my garage has been pretty clean for the summer months. The cold is approaching (no heater) and my E30 will be back under the knife soon enough, which will take with it my sanity and money.
Worth. Every. Penny.
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jlmounce
> Volvosaurus-Rex
10/09/2013 at 15:03 |
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I'm fortunate enough to have a fully insulated garage. It stays pretty decent in there. I also have a propane wall-mount heater if it's really cold. I'm hopeful to have the car on the road for spring.
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jlmounce
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/09/2013 at 15:04 |
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Thanks! It looks good for several years old. It was painted back in 2007. It'll need a thorough cut and buff when the car is put back together.
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Volvosaurus-Rex
> jlmounce
10/09/2013 at 15:12 |
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I meant the car has no heater, therefore I don't drive it in winter. I can assure you I will be out in the garage regardless of temperature.
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jlmounce
> Volvosaurus-Rex
10/09/2013 at 15:17 |
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Ahhh that makes more sense! This car was an original factory AC car. All the parts were removed by the previous owner so I did a heat only conversion. It's never been tested though, so I'm hoping the car has heat. It wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> jlmounce
10/09/2013 at 15:27 |
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I've been looking at mopar muscles all day now in search of my next project.
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jlmounce
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/09/2013 at 15:42 |
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Before I purchased my Firebird here, I was actually looking at a Plymouth GTX. 440 six pack car. It was restored however and I wanted something I could get in to cheaper and customize a little.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> jlmounce
10/09/2013 at 15:45 |
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Yeah I like the GTX and Satellite a lot. They aren't as terribly sought after as the road runners and barracudas either. I'm in the same boat as you in terms of wanting a project- hopefully i can find one with the body work done...
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jlmounce
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
10/09/2013 at 16:05 |
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On occasion I'll see a driver quality Challenger. If you can find one that just needs some TLC and is something like a 340 RT, they can be had relatively inexpensively. Even basket case 440 and 426 cars are stupid money though.