Joloke Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 And Ball mercedade, D Spares & Tyres, danthecapriman and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Year has gone so fast yet I feel like progress has been slowed...................................................... Yup! I just want it to a stage now that I can take a break from it,right now it feels like a moving line and I cant stop because itll all go belly up unless I stop it at a safe point. I have already made the silly school error of taking it apart and not keeping fixings with the removed items or taking photos of said items togther as I went so have a huge bag of fixings and have no idea what goes where? Yup - as mentioned in the grin thread, I am so wank at this that I have actually had to order a replacement for a bracket which I know I have somewhere but can't find the fucker. If it wasn't for the pics I took and Rimmers parts diagrams I'd be even more fucked trying to put this all back together but I thought I'd have it done in a couple of weeks. I am also trying to do a last push before the worst of Autumn hits us so I can get the fucker out of the garage and put my convertible back in there - but I put the driver's window down before disconnecting all the electrics so I can't put it back outside to finish it. Hoping its not just me and wondering if others feel like this at times? No it isn't - I'll wager most of us feel like this in our continuing existential struggle with chod. Joloke, danthecapriman, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Yup. Had that feeling since er.... May last year when the brakes went. Watched my motor rot in front of me eyes I did. No motivation to lift a screwdriver on it.Got busy with other projects around the house and pretty much gave up on it. I had a little go back sometime around March but only because the new parts I bought for it were taking up valuable space. I instantly stopped again. Cobwebs, moss, that rectangle of shit on the ground underneath... I was residing myself to the fact that owning something so big, old and west German wasn't a rewarding experience. Then I put it up for sale. I had a few days to think about it because there's not many people who want to buy something big, old and west german. For some outrageous reason I felt a bit gutted that I had decided to let it go. So, I decided to keep it which means I have to do it, so I did... And man... It's giving me the same old shit... Every task is a mission but you know what? The other morning I went out to go lose some more skin on it and that smell... That early morning smell from the air, fresh and cool, coupled with leather, fuel and whatever that oily smell is only old cars can have... For a split second the flame ignited once again... And it was gooood! Now there is something making me look for the earliest opportunity to get away and work on it. Once it is on the road again which is so close, I'll be selling my other car and making this one my daily again (although I have use of the landrover for emergencies). I figured, with 2 cars for me solely to use, the broken one stays broken. I can't let that happen again. Joloke and mercedade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hoping its not just me and wondering if others feel like this at times?No it isn't - I'll wager most of us feel like this in our continuing existential struggle with chod. Indeed. One word: DYANE. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Indeed. One word: DYANE. Pull your finger out mr racer (I fully realise this is pot kettle and black territory) chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Totally sympathise, all I have to do is swap a cv boot over and with it being my works car, but no garage (full of firewood) and kids and weather, I never seem to get a decent crack at the car for the hours I’ll need in peace to get it done. Just keep soldiering on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebullet Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I was putting boxes of bits I've bought together in one bigger box. I've got four gearbox gasket sets that I must have thought I needed. AMC Rebel and mercedade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 It's all quite normal. I always have spare bits.I've lost a carb, its in the Shed, Van, Loft or Garage. But it isn't!They are £220. Ah well.Look fine when it's covered in snow. There's always next year. AMC Rebel and Exiled_Tat_Gatherer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I have a nasty habit of the old 'put it in the corner' attitude...... the corner just happens to be fucking massive now! I drag myself into the depths when I list the work needing doing - so I don't bother listing 'everything' anymore.I have remedied the mess - by buying one running tow hack (just blew the head on the usual suspect) and am working out logistics of taking on an AS stalwart that is facing death...... I'm a fucking idiot! Keeps us busy though eh! Chin up! mercedade and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 ETG, I didn't realise you were about to make an offer on Huggy! No seriously, he hasn't moved since being driven off the trailer in April. I have at least got the alternator back now, so I'm waiting for a volunteer to come and help me fit it. (I have the volunteer, don't all have heart attacks!) MoT has run out and although Huggy doesn't really need one, being 45 years old, I'd like to get that seen to for peace of mind. It's all dead money though, because I'm pretty much resigned to the idea that I'll never drive him again, he will be sold before I'm allowed to drive. At least I kind of hope he will because I need the money! So, Jo, don't worry, you are not alone. I understand and it seems many others do too. Good Luck! nigel bickle and mercedade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 If it's any consolation Jo you work at lightning pace compared to me. In the time you have had the shitestang I have changed the driveshafts and rad on the wife's car. That's it. So you're on fire really. AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Yup. Little bit at a time. I've figured I'm not going to make any shows. It's certainly been a taxing year so far, for everybody. Looking forward to updates. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I haven’t driven or worked on the Mercury for at least a month. Done absolutely nothing to the Capri whatsoever in over a month, it’s covered in dust in the garage now. Even the Volvo hasn’t turned a wheel in a few weeks. I just can’t be bothered and I’m not in the mood to do much beside sit on my arse. So, yes, I fully understand! AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I know exactly how you feel! The Stellar sat pretty much untouched for 10 years, as I was daunted by the rust, missing parts, and the fact the engine had lost oil pressure and wouldn't even fire. I'm sure there will be a time when you're raring to go, but this time of year it's generally harder to muster up any kind of motivation anyway! I will look at your Shitestang thread - can't believe I haven't seen it yet (or do I just have a very crap memory?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I stripped my old bike to a bare frame in January, since then I've managed to carry it next door & get Rick to weld it. I really must make some progress on it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I feel like I've been swimming in custard the progress has been slow on the escort im doing over the last 4 weeks because of the weather, I got that pissed off the other day ive put a cover over it to protect my work and I will just get bits done when I get a gap in the weather, it's got to be finished for next august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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