For me, the thing is, I do want people to like what I've done. I build my cars my way, but I still would like people to think I did a good job. That's why we take these cars to cruise ins, and car shows.
Doing a good job in executing your ideas is NOT the same thing as having someone tell you your ideas suck.
Many here are criticizing the decisions, not the execution. The decision to build your car your way is not a matter of their concern.
As I said, it's MY decision if I want to run a cowl hood or paint my bumpers, not someone else's. In that someone else's opinion on my build counts for nothing.
