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

I just sat here and read this entire thread. THIS IS A GREAT THREAD!
When I got my car I told my self be realistic, buy something, someone else, has put all the time and money into restoring and then do a few things to make it my own. I've been the route of starting from almost junk to show back in the 80's and the only one who came out ahead was the guy that bought my car, a 67 formula S 383 fastback, lifes circumstances changed and I was forced to cell ( the wife needed a car) I lost my a$$ on that deal, but we do what we have to do. But back to the present, I have learned, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!
I bought a car knowing there were a few things that needed attention and I was fine with that. I budgeted a couple K for those and that was fine.
Wish I had x-ray vision and could have see into an engine. Two blown head gaskets, 1K worth of head repair, 2K worth of new cooling system, and the budget was gone! I'm now in for almost 8K and the can finally drive it with no issues and I love my car. All the changes I want to make are on hold, which is ok, but it just agrees with what many other here have said, your going to spend way more than you think!
But you know, It is so worth the time and money we put into our cars. I agree its like therapy!
I have to thank God that my lovely wife of 35 years puts up with my being in the garage and enjoys putting her foot into it as much as I do.
Thank you Deb!!