Back on the road after 21 years.

[David D Schnelker]

A huge thanks to all the people who help make this possible. I know it would've taken longer if not for a lot of thoughtful people sharing their experience and knowledge. It sat in a junk yard for 18 years and another 3-1/2 here at my home while I slowly built it into something I can drive regularly. I'm not sure if was because I'm so old now - but I've never struggled so much while building a car. I'm just gonna cruise/enjoy it for the summer - then finish it up when it cools off this fall. I'm very proud of it -even though it's really nothing special. It's a stock motor, but it sounds/runs good. So, here's a link to a short video if anyone's interested. It's less than 30 seconds. Not the best quality video, but good enough to see how it turned out.

 

[Icetech]

That's awesome, another one save and it doesn't look too bad

I have been working on my car for 3-4 years myself, barely drivable now.. no rush, everytime i thought "man this is taking too long" i remember there are guys on this forum with 10 years in a car and not near done still.. it is what it is

 

[Icetech]

P.S.the shackles gotta go

 

[pauly]

That's awesome, another one save and it doesn't look too bad

I have been working on my car for 3-4 years myself, barely drivable now.. no rush, everytime i thought "man this is taking too long" i remember there are guys on this forum with 10 years in a car and not near done still.. it is what it is

I’m one of those guys! LOL! I have been working on mine a bit this year. Duster looks great! Congrats for your hard work!!

 

[Icetech]

I’m one of those guys! LOL! I have been working on mine a bit this year. Duster looks great! Congrats for your hard work!!

Yeah, when i got mine i made a rule that i would only work on it when i felt like it, if i forced myself i would have hated it and it would be worse than it is (and it's pretty bad)

 

[pauly]

My jalopy after 12 years!!

 

[Icetech]

My jalopy after 12 years!!

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K.. well at some point you just have to admit defeat get to work on that beauty!

 

[Darter6]

Time fly's by.Even faster the older you get. Nice job !!

 

[missing linc]

It runs, it drives, it looks good, and I bet it puts a big smile on your face getting behind the wheel, what's not to like?
3 1/2 years is actually a great accomplishment for the progress you've made, well done!

 

[A56]

Nice, you did it your way and you're actually driving it. .

 

[mygasser]

My jalopy after 12 years!!

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