Anyone else lose interest?

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I just got my Duster painted,and still have more plans for it,but has me keeping me from driving it is the DAMN GAS PRICES!.
I heard tomorrow is Collector Car Appreciation Day.I may just drive it to work tomorrow
I have so much more plans for it,but no money.Im far from a rut because Ive been wanting another Duster since I lost my 71 back in 1995
Next,I want to find me a AMC Gremlin,I always wanted to hot rod one ,or sell my GLH and find me a slant six Duster because Im tired of the computer crap on the newer cars.
 
I've been in a slump too, but I have been spending quite a bit of time on this.
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6k miles on my motorcycle last year. Thats why the BeigeFish is on Ebay right now...Someone will have a lot of fun with it...just like I did for many years.
 
Nope,just getting anxious to finish the spare 2 car garage so I can start puling the motor and get busy on my rebuild of the /6 !!:toothy8:
 
Hey 1wild,maybe once you get the 410 in the Valiant and eat up some Ferds and chebby,s,it will rekindle the spark.It,s always good to take a break,the spark will return.Just another phase in life..
 
daredevil said:
I have never lost interest. I was raised at the circle track. Cars is who I am. If I lose interest I lose my identity.
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my ex (thank god) used to say you love that car more than me! after hearing that awhile i replied yeah i can beat the hell out of it and it don't *****,lol she didn't think it was funny...
 
not sure if it would help you or not, but I hit up the local drag strip and watch some test and tune stuff to get me remotivated when I feel down. wander the pits and see what the other average joe's been doin to get down the track. barona's not that far from us (yah 1/8 mi yay ) and is cheap, to watch anyhow.
 
I get that feeling quite a lot also. I pour so much money into my car and still see others that are so much nicer. Kind of makes me feel like what's the use of it all. I wonder where these guys get all the cash to put into their cars and here am I with a family and bringing up 3 grandchildren in addition to my daughter,with TONS of stress, and the money just does not seem to stretch to the car like it used to. But I still keep at it because it's the only thing that keeps my mind off of all the pressures of daily life. And I look at it this way, Someday before I die I will get my car looking as nice as those other ones I see at shows, cruise-in's, etc... and if I die before that happens, at least I tried.
 
having multiple hobbies can sometimes do this. i have my duster in the summer, and i race RC in the winter. right now my mind is no where near RC and i have 0 posts in my RC forums. come october, i will be on there like a fiend again and my duster will be under cover in my garage waiting for winter to pass. thats really how it goes for me the seasons up here in NY are so drastic that its a good 6 months of car driving sometimes less then 6 months of other hobbies...
 
"Keep your eye on the prize" that's what they say. Maintaining focus and motivation on long term goals isn't easy. I bought my 67 vert project over 22 years ago. I took it apart right away. I dont expect to ever see it put back together again. I lost my ability with spinal problems. Just sitting here and looking at unfinished projects was making me crazy. At the same time, if someone asked for help I would jump through flaming hoops for them. Just the way I am. Last back surgery resulted from helping my brother put a clutch in his Ford truck.
My psychiatrist made a suggestion and I ran with it. I bought a decent car that I could just piddle with to occupy my mind and time. I promised my first born grand daughter I would give her the car when she graduates high school. Everything I've done or intend to have done to this car is for her which goes back to just how I am. She wouldn't want me to hurt myself anymore than my brother did and I've learned to politely say no. A few of the things I've done for the grand daughters car has benefited a bunch of other owners out there and occupied my time too. ( Thank you and you're welcome to those. )
What I'm trying to say is if you're like me ( gives blood regularly but puts zero effort in quit smoking ), Give the car to someone you love and do it for them.
 
All the comments on money constraints and time are exactly why I got out of project car dreamland and sold everything. I saved all that money and added to it as I could for a couple of years and waited. I then bought the best complete running, driving, decent looking car I could find for my budget... it has been the best car decision I ever made. I now take on small projects with the car as I can, and keep it on the road and enjoy when I can...
 
dustermaniac said:
I get that feeling quite a lot also. I pour so much money into my car and still see others that are so much nicer. Kind of makes me feel like what's the use of it all. I wonder where these guys get all the cash to put into their cars and here am I with a family and bringing up 3 grandchildren in addition to my daughter,with TONS of stress, and the money just does not seem to stretch to the car like it used to. But I still keep at it because it's the only thing that keeps my mind off of all the pressures of daily life. And I look at it this way, Someday before I die I will get my car looking as nice as those other ones I see at shows, cruise-in's, etc... and if I die before that happens, at least I tried.
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DM, I think you are looking at this all wrong. I'd bet my bottom dollar that there are many people out there doing the same thing to your car...looking at it and wishing their's was that nice. Instead of looking at other people's cars, take a step back and look at your own...think about what it was like when you got it...remember some of the trials and tribs you had getting it to where it is today... the nights in the garage with the radio on, finishing up an assembly or even just a small phase that you conquered, all milestones you may have passed along the way. So what if your car isn't as nice as some of the high $$$ cars you may see, it's still yours and you should be proud of what you've accomplished, and maybe try to look forward to the next item on the list, however small it may be!!!

It took me 12 years to get the 66 in my avatar to driveable condition. Many's the night spent just as I described above, the radio on, the kids in bed, the sound of grinding and scraping keeping the wife up!!! All time well spent and fortified the soul of this car. I could have easily lost interest at the bottom of the hill, instead I started climbing back up towards the top, one step at a time. Am I there yet??? Heck no, but I'm still headed for the top!!! You may never be done, but do you really want to be?? I don't!!! I want to be able to be in the garage when Ian is working on his project, whatever it may be!!!

Good luck to everyone here, I hope you all find your motivation, wherever it may lie, we are the future of this hobby, living in the past but always looking towards the future!!! Geof
 
AdamR said:
It happens, I didnt sign on for over 6 months.
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I remember :sad7: and I am glad you are back with us Adam =D>
Me! Well :happy8: That this site is enjoyed by my hole family :love5:
This is my #1 hobby even if I am broke or not feeling good, This site seems to put a big smile on my face watching all the nice builds and projects going on here, Shops being built, Models, and enjoy sharing my daily life :happy8:
I have allot to be thankful for because of this place I call home, My spelling and my mind works hard here and I feel like I am more then just an ol bald headed fart trying to enjoy every day I have left on this big ball we liv on =D>
All my friends here know me well here because I will post most anything that happens in my life and it get's me past the bad times and keeps me looking forward to another day of :smilebox:
Cliff, old tired rebel, I hope a driver comes your way one day so you can get out on the road and get the blood pumping bud =D> I do know the feeling of setting and waiting for a repair to be dun :sad7: We all need a hobby to keep our spirits fired up. I was blest with 2 young guns for sons that make sure the heavy work and wrenching is dun, yet I have dun most of the work on Victoria myself and had to take time to repair just because I enjoy it just one small step at a time, and I mean baby steps so I can stay on my feet when needed. I spent the evening with Creed yesterday handing him wrenches and he has the ramcharger motor ready to come out :toothy8:
It was a hot day and I got tagged by a wasp and you should see my right ear :neutral: It is 2 times bigger then my left this morning :compress:
If I don't log in to FABO I feel I am missing out on a big smile for the day :smilebox:
 
cosgig said:
DM, I think you are looking at this all wrong. I'd bet my bottom dollar that there are many people out there doing the same thing to your car...looking at it and wishing their's was that nice. Instead of looking at other people's cars, take a step back and look at your own...think about what it was like when you got it...remember some of the trials and tribs you had getting it to where it is today... the nights in the garage with the radio on, finishing up an assembly or even just a small phase that you conquered, all milestones you may have passed along the way. So what if your car isn't as nice as some of the high $$$ cars you may see, it's still yours and you should be proud of what you've accomplished, and maybe try to look forward to the next item on the list, however small it may be!!!

It took me 12 years to get the 66 in my avatar to driveable condition. Many's the night spent just as I described above, the radio on, the kids in bed, the sound of grinding and scraping keeping the wife up!!! All time well spent and fortified the soul of this car. I could have easily lost interest at the bottom of the hill, instead I started climbing back up towards the top, one step at a time. Am I there yet??? Heck no, but I'm still headed for the top!!! You may never be done, but do you really want to be?? I don't!!! I want to be able to be in the garage when Ian is working on his project, whatever it may be!!!

Good luck to everyone here, I hope you all find your motivation, wherever it may lie, we are the future of this hobby, living in the past but always looking towards the future!!! Geof
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some great words there bud =D>
 
We have lost quite a few colorful people. Or they don't post as much. Most things in life are better when they are not overdone.
 
I think we have to make sure we all keep in mind that this is a HOBBY and should be fun and enjoyable. Whenever I get frustrated with something on my car I remind myself that it's all part of the hobby and to look at it as a learning experience. The day I stop having fun, get bored, lose interest, with the Dodge is the day I back off and quit for awhile. It's ALWAYS good to have more then one hobby. That way when one gets a little stale you have another to focus on and vise versa.
 
Guess I'm not the only one, sold my 72 Dart today, only had it out three times this year, not even sure why.
 
What keeps it interesting & fun for me is having a drag strip 4 miles away and a great bracket race series that is not so serious. If I couldn't drag race my car I would sell it.
It makes it fun searching for better et's and mph's. I also belong to a great Mopar club and I enjoy the comraderie at the drag strip.
 
memike said:
I remember :sad7: and I am glad you are back with us Adam =D>
Me! Well :happy8: That this site is enjoyed by my hole family :love5:
This is my #1 hobby even if I am broke or not feeling good, This site seems to put a big smile on my face watching all the nice builds and projects going on here, Shops being built, Models, and enjoy sharing my daily life :happy8:
I have allot to be thankful for because of this place I call home, My spelling and my mind works hard here and I feel like I am more then just an ol bald headed fart trying to enjoy every day I have left on this big ball we liv on =D>
All my friends here know me well here because I will post most anything that happens in my life and it get's me past the bad times and keeps me looking forward to another day of :smilebox:
Cliff, old tired rebel, I hope a driver comes your way one day so you can get out on the road and get the blood pumping bud =D> I do know the feeling of setting and waiting for a repair to be dun :sad7: We all need a hobby to keep our spirits fired up. I was blest with 2 young guns for sons that make sure the heavy work and wrenching is dun, yet I have dun most of the work on Victoria myself and had to take time to repair just because I enjoy it just one small step at a time, and I mean baby steps so I can stay on my feet when needed. I spent the evening with Creed yesterday handing him wrenches and he has the ramcharger motor ready to come out :toothy8:
It was a hot day and I got tagged by a wasp and you should see my right ear :neutral: It is 2 times bigger then my left this morning :compress:
If I don't log in to FABO I feel I am missing out on a big smile for the day :smilebox:
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well said mike and dont worie bout cliff im going to help him out
 
looks like attendance at the Chicago area cruise spots are down this year, i know so far i have put 5 blocks on the 68RR and maybe 25 miles on the demon, but i have a 5 and 7 year old an there idea of fun is not sitting at a cruise, got to admit they are right a lot more fun at a water park :) !!
 

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buy a daily driver a-body in decent shape that is not a project: Perhaps it will then motivate you to work on other projects.
 
My duster has been up on jack-stands for 4 years now for a lack of time and $ to get her running again.

I sure would like her back and seeing her like that is mighty despiriting. - LY
 
Go to the Doctor, ya probably have "low T".

LMAO
 
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