So Many Rabbit Holes...

Jesus Chrysler said
Lately it's been hard to think of a direction for my 67 Barracuda that doesn't turn into a several thousand dollar endeavor.

Example:

I would like to purchase some new wheels and tires for the car. Problem is, it's a SBP car. So now I'm into new rear axles and brakes all the way around. I'm in it for close to $3k before I even buy wheels. While I'm tearing everything apart, I might as well do suspension, right? Blamo, there goes another $2k+.

All said and done, I'll be pushing $10k on tires, wheels, suspension and brakes. This is actually the cheapest rabbit hole I have, the engine/drivetrain and bodywork rabbit holes are both a down payment on a house. I used to think guns were an expensive hobby, LOL!

Sometimes I have to dial back the daydreaming and just focus on the little things that I need to do to make it driveable and just enjoy the car for what it is. I ought to be happy just driving a big block a body with a 4 speed! :steering:

I think stage 1 should be just do the minimum it takes to make it drivable, with whatever engine/trans it came with, sbp steel wheels (blasted/painted with chrome lugs looks good and is cheap), stock axle and suspension. Then just save up and do one area at a time as you can afford it.

When you're doing the suspension, buy a setup from another car and rebuild that, swap it on when the time comes. That way you can take your time, blast all the pieces, paint or powdercoat, carefully get it all pre-assembled so you can just slide it under the car and do the swap over a weekend.

Try to keep it running/driving as much as possible. Nothing kills motivation faster than a non-running car that's been sitting for a long time.