So what's the holdup?

[bull]

Sorry if I missed any obvious options but I think I hit most of the big ones. What's the biggest reason you haven't moved faster on your poject? For me it's a combination of things but mostly it's a money issue. I also have a problem with space and (I hate to admit) motivation. I can work 80 hrs a week to earn lots of overtime money but I just have a hard time working on a car at home after working on buses all night.

What's your story?

[TeeWJay426]

No money to spare at the moment, no space to even move around the cars in the garage, too many other things going on, etc...... the list is long.

[Marck]

For me it's also a combination..

I only got one trip in my charger before the engine blew, so my motivation suffered from this. To ad to this I'm not that god with engines, so it took me a while to figure out what to do and how to do it. While figuring out what to do, I got royally screwed by a danish partsdealer, so that didn't help with anything.
However, now it seems that I will be getting back on the road in the spring, the engine is nearly done, and I only need to replace the torsion bars and front end bushings.. 

[BB1]

Mostly with the economy, my spending cash has dried up.
It will take longer to finish, oh-well

I would, like you Bull, never partake in a full restoration ever again.

[dodgecharger-fan]

It's a combination of things for me, too.

1. Money is just okay for now, but there's no "extra" cash to put in to the project.
2. I was throwing good money after bad because of the screwing I got from the first shop. That makes it more difficult to be enthusiastic about the whole thing. I felt like I was just trying to fight my way to the milestone of getting in to paint. Meanwhile, work on the components removed from the car slowed and now has stopped.
3. The economy has affected the shop that was making it right. That's stalled things but if I can sort out my money, work will continue with the same guy.
4. The above things, and a wait for OEM quarter panels (I'm not starting a rant, so don't take it that way) really took the wind out of my sails.

[bull]

To ad to this I'm not that god with engines.

You mean Ron?

[PocketThunder]

I have 3 kids ages 4, 2, and 6 months.... that should answer your question... 

[Marck]

To ad to this I'm not that god with engines.

You mean Ron?

Haha.. My bad, should have been "good", by you got what I meant... 

Ron has actually been very helpfull with my questions, he's a great guy to have on a board like this... 

[The70RT]

Mine is a combination. I have an old foot injury and has been acting up lately but in turn that puts me in the basement to liquidate things to get more money   Time is some of it. When you get up with the chickens it is harder to be as motivated 12 hours later after working 9-10 hours a day. Hopefully I will be ready and have enough money this summer to get some paint on it.

[Marck]

I have 3 kids ages 4, 2, and 6 months.... that should answer your question... 

Wow 2 months apart, that would explain your nickname... /JK 

I only got one kid, a 6 months old girl.. It sure does take up your time...

[69bronzeT5]

Lack of money for sure. That's been the problem since the get-go. If I had money, A LOT more would be getting done on it.

[Mike DC]

   


Almost every other problem on the list disappears if you throw enough money at it.

[squeakfinder]

I hate parting with the money to begin with. Or having to explain to the wife why the car needs parts that are going to cost hundreds of dollars, allthough she is very understanding. And then theres the lack of time and motivation. I don't like the idea of having other people work on my projects, so I would have to say time is the big problem, just not enough of it to go around.

Mines a rolling restoration, so when I do drive, its usually to test something I did. Usually the drive helps motovate me, because the car is in an improved state.

But recently I installed a used third member with a 3.91 suregrip. Suregrip works but there is a slight wine under lite throttle  . Then I just got done installing 3/8 fuel lines from the tank to the carb. I had all kinds of leaks from the pump to the carb. Got the leaks fixed, took it for a drive, now my transmission is slipping . I had hopped it would be something simple, but I sniffed the tranny fluid this mourning and it smells burnt.

I'm back to loosing motovation..

[PocketThunder]

I hate parting with the money to begin with. Or having to explain to the wife why the car needs parts that are going to cost hundreds of dollars, allthough she is very understanding. And then theres the lack of time and motivation. I don't like the idea of having other people work on my projects, so I would have to say time is the big problem, just not enough of it to go around.

Mines a rolling restoration, so when I do drive, its usually to test something I did. Usually the drive helps motovate me, because the car is in an improved state.

But recently I installed a used third member with a 3.91 suregrip. Suregrip works but there is a slight wine under lite throttle  . Then I just got done installing 3/8 fuel lines from the tank to the carb. I had all kinds of leaks from the pump to the carb. Got the leaks fixed, took it for a drive, now my transmission is slipping . I had hopped it would be something simple, but I sniffed the tranny fluid this mourning and it smells burnt.

I'm back to loosing motovation..

So thats why your handle is "squeekfinder"...     I feel your pain brother.. 

[mikepmcs]

I'm fricken lazy and my garage has no heat.  I bought a bullet heater and had to take it back because it needs a 100 pd tank.  No multi fuel heater for me thanks.  All the stores are out of forced air heaters, just got back from lowes and home depot about an hour ago.  Anyone got a 40-50k btu propane forced air heater(bullet) they want to sell cheap or donate.

All I need to do is put my car together, probably take less than a day with 2 people.  Basically I need more pressure on me.  If I had a deadline I would most likely get it done.  I just finished wet sanding and buffing the hood yesterday, thank geezus my car is a driver. Some bodyman I am, hood was a turd and I tried to polish it, well.... i did it, i now have a polished turd!

[Mopar2Ya]

Mine is a combination. At first $ seems to be the problem, but there are reasons for that beyond income. I, like some others was screwed by a body shop, which has left me saving up $ again for over 3yrs. I think getting screwed should be on the list of reasons.

   


Almost every other problem on the list disappears if you throw enough money at it.

This is very true. I'm so paranoid I'll get screwed by another body man I don't know what to do. That & parts don't fit/work or better stuff becomes available ..... it's a viscous cycle. 

[Brock Samson]

 I'd have to say, I'm over extended on the Auto front... four vehicles are a bit much for a guy with no job as is the case now...
I'd love to dump 20K into the RR and bring her back to vertual perfection and the charger could use a few things,..
But,.. Intill i get back into the positive cash flow these things will just have to wait..
after all they all run and pretty well too, so intill a tranny starts slippin or the tires wear out i'm gonna have to hold on any automotive enhancements..
I've no complaints other then i've gained 20 Lbs. and I ain't at all happy about that.

[General_01]

Motivation is my biggest problem. My cousin has a back injury and rcently it has gotten worse. He was/is my workmate on the car. He would help me with my car and I would help him with his car. I am taking the car to his place in the spring. He may not be able to help with installing anything, but at least he can look at things and give me input and in general just keep me going and keep me company while i work on it. We can also get things done on his car also since I will be at his place more often.

[69bronzeT5]

and my garage has no heat.

I feel your pain....my garage is so cold my car gets frost on it.

[skip68]

    Now I really feel dumb.      I'm the only one that said lack of ability.  

[69bronzeT5]

I'm the only one that said lack of ability.  

You gotta learn as you go...that's what I'm doing

[mikepmcs]

  Now I really feel dumb.      I'm the only one that said lack of ability.  

Yeah, what's up with that, you are the only one of us with no ability. Can't believe you are still allowed on the site.  Sad really, take a class or something would ya.

Love ya man!

[skip68]

    I change my own oil and plugs.    I put a new Demon carb on last night and now I'm out and about trying to dial it in.      No work today means Skip can play.   

[mikepmcs]

ok, I take it back, you already know more than me.
I'm so dumb, I don't even have a job.

[Troy]

Mostly lack of skills. I'd have the money if I could stop buying more projects. When my progress is stalled I start looking for all the things I need and find a bunch of stuff that I don't. Now I have lots of cool stuff but my cars are still waiting for someone with more talent.

Troy

[Charger_Fan]

I voted for distractions. I find myself easily swayed sometimes. Although lack of funds is a very close second.
However, when a Charger part comes along that I have been needing for a long time, I snap it up...so I guess I'm not completely stagnant, where the Charger is concerned.

[The70RT]

   I change my own oil and plugs.    I put a new Demon carb on last night and now I'm out and about trying to dial it in.      No work today means Skip can play.   

Lucky bastard. When are ya gonna tell everyone about all the money you won 

[moparstuart]

   I change my own oil and plugs.    I put a new Demon carb on last night and now I'm out and about trying to dial it in.      No work today means Skip can play.   

picture ?                     here is my demons

[500hp_440]

No money!
And its not for lack of effort, just lack of possible pay checks, I'm always looking for work, any kind!

[Green71R/T]

Lack of motivation.I have lots of excuses.No heat in my garage,working too much(make hay while the sun shines?),bought another project I did not need (67 belvedere),stress on the home front,do not like the nitpicky final details especially interior work. At least my charger is drivable so as soon as the roads are dry (April,May?) I will find the ambition to work on it.

[gtx6970]

All the above

[gtx6970]

Mostly lack of skills. I'd have the money if I could stop buying more projects. When my progress is stalled I start looking for all the things I need and find a bunch of stuff that I don't. Now I have lots of cool stuff but my cars are still waiting for someone with more talent.

Troy

Now now now, you know help is just a phone call away. Just drop it off with an unsigned ( preferabbly blank ) ck and pick it up _________ ?( to be determinded)

[WingCharger]

What about "Lack of Project'?

[dukeboy320]

MONEY MONEY AND MORE MONEY

[bear]

I have a lack of space at the moment because we have to get our 56 Caddy done first before I can start bringing up parts of mine. And for some reason I am not allowed to have it at the house until it is completely finished.

[500hp_440]

I have a lack of space at the moment because we have to get our 56 Caddy done first before I can start bringing up parts of mine. And for some reason I am not allowed to have it at the house until it is completely finished.

That sucks, you can never bring it home then

[bear]

I have a lack of space at the moment because we have to get our 56 Caddy done first before I can start bringing up parts of mine. And for some reason I am not allowed to have it at the house until it is completely finished.

That sucks, you can never bring it home then

I probably will I just have to change my dads mind. I have a feeling it has to do with the fact that my brother would turn a one day job into a one week project and would never clean up the tools and tie up the garage for that whole week. I think he thinks I am going to be the same way with things.

[SFRT]

if anything, I am over-motivated.

no hold up here. the car is running great, so I have been working on my motorcycles last few weeks, giving the Charger a break....finally scored a lift, got it for the cost of a rental truck from seattle to sfca, me and 2 friends
got it set up yesterday and today( basically an unused 9000 lb Rotary lift, just slightly crusty from
a couple of years laying on a shed floor, unassembled) and am going to run the power to it tommorrow. should make messing with the Scow and whatever else a lot more pleasant.

also dragged back most of a 1930 Model A truck.hot rod  that me and a friend are going to finish for a dude, kind of a fun project.

any members in the bay area need to stick their car on a lift for an afternoon, come on by.

Been assembing the parts for a crossram ...may stick a different cam in the car in the spring and try that out...so currently car runs great and I am just piling up the parts for a stab at more HP or something..........

my main dilemma is all my clothes are destroyed. I think I need to invest in a couple of pairs of jumpsuits or coveralls or something.

[mikepmcs]

my main dilemma is all my clothes are destroyed. I think I need to invest in a couple of pairs of jumpsuits or coveralls or something.

I'm pretty sure we can all attest to that statement, I keep saying the same thing about the coveralls, and the kicker is I have them already.

My motivation factor has risen in the last week or so.  Today I'll be in the garage working on my cah.  Finish up the Fabulous fuel line install, put the fuel pump back on(dont' ask), rip the alternator off and prepare for the new brackets/hardware from Megaparts(thanks Brian for the number), get rid off those crappy red wires in prep for the Firecores(thanks Ron) and clean up the engine bay a little and start on the new brake booster I got from Jeff yesterday.  Let's see how far I get.  It's so fricken cold in my garage but I'm punishing myself for not working on it sooner.

[rav440]

Lack of money  leads to Lack of motivation  and makes it Low priority  and thats distracting Lack of time , space & ability are the other  combination of reasons

[Tilar]

I guess my biggest holdup would be "Lack of a plan".

I've been buying parts for this thing for 10+ years. Not alot at any one time until this last year. I have all my heater and A/C parts I need, they just need restored. I have a grille now and am buying parts to repair and restore it. I have most of the interior that I need. Still gotta find another engine and tranny and I'll probably want another rear differential.

I also have 1941 John Deere "H" that I need to finish first. I should have it done sometime this spring or early summer.

[The70RT]

Another reason I overlooked. I spent money on this crap before I started the Charger. If I had only saved instead  .............

[Tilar]

That looks like an old cast iron power glide behind that engine...

[skip68]

   Nice collection Dennis. 

[The70RT]

That looks like an old cast iron power glide behind that engine...

Yep.....heavy suckers.

  Nice collection Dennis. 

Thanks .........I may start to liquidate if it comes down to finishing my car.

[squeakfinder]

  Nice collection Dennis. 

All I can add is "Holly Crap!"

[Khyron]

Cold

[Charger_Fan]

Cold

Cold?

[Khyron]

now.... for some reason i'm warm