NEW THREAD-Why we don't finish........

This is a great thread! Thought I'd add a little to my earlier post.

My project actually got me so interested in cars that I became a technician (mechanic for all you older guys). It really became clear to me that working on cars was what I was supposed to be doing with myself, not sitting at a desk in front of a computer.

And because of my training, things I had no idea how to do 10 years ago are now much easier. I've put together differentials, transmissions, built engines and suspensions etc. and probably most importantly become familiar with electrical systems and how they work. Things now go much smoother now and I've accumulated enough tools to do most jobs. I feel like I can 'bang things out' more efficiently now instead of fumbling my way through something without the proper tools or knowledge.

Also, there's been a lot written about people's spouses. I feel very fortunate because my wife is very supportive of my hobby/sickness and actually loves the fact that I work on cars. It's part of the reason she liked me in the first place! There's not many out there like her I suppose but I feel sorry for all you guys out there who struggle with those kinds of issues - it must be a real drag.

Even though I never finished my first one, my dream is to have a resto/muscle car/performance shop open one day in the not-too-distant-future. Having focus, ability and tools will all help to be successful in the future.