she said how much did you spend on that

[hemikev]

 And some of you have read      I recently bought a somewhat rough 66 hemi charger    . Then my girl pulled into the driveway  and sees for the first time my new baby    me and did I get the look. Yeah you guys you know that look     that look it says have you lost your freaking mind      you spent how much . and I had the nerve to say   dont u lile it. It's a charger  I got a blank stare     then I said it a hemi car   another blank stare   then the big question how much should you spend on that   . Thank you says did you hit your freakin head   then she says look at all the rust    and does it run  I say no it does it run   yeah boys this is gonna cost me   have u heard this before  lol   hemikev

[1974dodgecharger]

In my situation then I divorced!!!! if a woman does not my understand the love I have for cars in general then I cant be with her a woman once tried to strong arm to buy a specific car that I didnt want well long story short she didnt last long. 

[41husk]

Hang in there she will stop reminding you about it in about 20 years  Wait it's only a matter of time, the closer it gets to getting done the more you will here "ho much do you think WE can get out of it?"  Then, "when are you going to sell that car?" Remember that look she gave you.  Every time you tell her you can't afford something that look will re appear  Love to see some pics of the car and hemi.

[41husk]

Just saw pictures of it a few threads down.  Looks like  alot of work but well worth the effort.

[hemikev]

Thanx   u c  we see something women dont  but now gotta  find another way to say cant afford the hot tub   lol   help

[PocketThunder]

Thanx   u c  we see something women dont  but now gotta  find another way to say cant afford the hot tub   lol   help

You will get more enjoyment out of the Charger than you will the hot tub in the course of your lifetime...   

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

You will get more enjoyment out of the Charger than you will the hot tub in the course of your lifetime...   

...depends what he fills the hot tub with 




Of course, if you keep your girl and still need to get her a hot tub, maybe this will work...

[73rallye440magnum]

I'd take a non-running Charger in the driveway over a hot tub.

Did anyone reproduce those bumper stickers from vanishing point?

My Wife Yes. My Dog Maybe. My Dodge... NEVER!

[Old Moparz]

As long as your car hobby doesn't infringe on the finances of the entire family, then it shouldn't be a big deal. She may never understand the concept of a project car, & even when it's done might complain about it. There are a lot of people that see an old car as something that needs to be replaced because, well......it's old. 

Now if your kid needs clothing, food, or you've slip behind on the mortgage & she complained about what you spent, then I'm on her side & you're simply an idiot.   

[Tilar]

That story reminds me of the one on the jeep forum where the girlfriend got on his board talking about how expensive it was for her boyfriend to be spending all HIS money on this old jeep, and the great response she got from one of the forum members... I have a screen capture of his response, I'll have to try and find it.

[RallyeMike]

New girl.

[TruckDriver]

I lost my first 2 Charger's, both 4spd cars cause of my now ex-wife. I will never do that again. One of the first questions I ask now is "are you ok with me having old cars as a hobby?". If they dont like it, I move on.

[404NOTFOUND]

A lot of wives including mine become much more accepting over many years. Pay the bills and be good to her and it will work out....maybe.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Thats what my wife said when she saw my 68 for the first time  but as you can see in my avatar its much different now 

[69finder]

My car money is separate from family money so she doesn't care.  She knows if I she bad mouths it or gives it any negative vibes that it will 'hurt' me.  Why would she do that?

What possible gain would my wife have in inflicting any pain or negativity in my life.  The rest of the world can do that just fine, don't need that in my house

Yes, I have a GOOD one (the wife that is, the cars come and go).

[71ChallengeHer]

Thanx   u c  we see something women dont  but now gotta  find another way to say cant afford the hot tub   lol   help

Don't lump all women in that statement. Some of us women bleed Mopar blue.   

[Indygenerallee]

  I remember the first time my FIRST WIFE saw a 74 Duster I bought and she said "what a piece of crap" She changed her tune pretty quick after it was sitting there all nice and buffed out in Hemi-orange!!!

[charger Downunder]

Even though you got a HEMI I am glad i'm not you right now. 

[myk]

In one ear, out the other is how I handle any sort of judgement, especially when it comes from a woman.  You should try it, especially when women will blow trillions on shoes, makeup, underwear and handbags all day long; certainly more than enough money to rebuild 10 Heeeee-mi Chargers...

[Indygenerallee]

You married MYK??? 

[myk]

You married MYK??? 

I will never EVER make that mistake.  Of course with an attitude like mine I guess I don't really have a choice in the matter lol. 

[Indygenerallee]

Just checkin' I figured maybe you had not made that mistake!! YET!! 

[hemikev]

O   i,m married    just not to her   lol   my girls coming round    just gonna take some time   just catchin onto the project concept    ... 

[Cooter]

I like my grandpappy's advice when i was around 14 Y/O...


"Son. lemme tell ya'...Get you a woman that don't give 'ya no sh*t...You'll be happy for the rest of your life".

I did. She's great. She owns "Christine"..
Loves old cars cause at least she knows my mistresses come with big block engines and twice pipes.

[Tilar]

You're a lucky man Cooter! 

[TruckDriver]

Thanx   u c  we see something women dont  but now gotta  find another way to say cant afford the hot tub   lol   help

Don't lump all women in that statement. Some of us women bleed Mopar blue.   

But your single too, so that doesnt count 

[Kern Dog]

I SAY: How much did you spend on those 56 pair of shoes that ALL look the same to me?
I SAY: How much did you spend on those dresses in the closet that you never wear?
I SAY: How is it possible to have a full closet and still have NOTHING to wear?
I SAY: Why do you need to have your nails done once a week?
I SAY: Why do you need to pay every time you and your broke friends do anything?
I SAY: How is it that you have bought every exercise gimmick on TV yet are STILL a fat pig?
I SAY: What twisted logic legitimizes drinking a diet soda to counteract a double cheeseburger and fries?
I SAY: Low fat does NOT mean low CALORIES.

This is all hypothetical of course. I'm VERY happy with my wife. I heard stories about OTHER wives though.....

[Tilar]

I heard stories about OTHER wives though.....

They were probably all about my second wife. 

[HOTROD]

Mine is the reason I have my Charger and still have it ,I have said I am going to sell it and she says sell your other cars !!
I have been busy working on other peoples cars,vans and etc. and not my own because I am in need of parts !

[71ChallengeHer]

Thanx   u c  we see something women dont  but now gotta  find another way to say cant afford the hot tub   lol   help

Don't lump all women in that statement. Some of us women bleed Mopar blue.   

But your single too, so that doesnt count 

Yes, I do count. 

[Patronus]

^ prob has a better idea than most

[hatersaurusrex]

I SAY: How much did you spend on those 56 pair of shoes that ALL look the same to me?
I SAY: How much did you spend on those dresses in the closet that you never wear?
I SAY: How is it possible to have a full closet and still have NOTHING to wear?
I SAY: Why do you need to have your nails done once a week?
I SAY: Why do you need to pay every time you and your broke friends do anything?
I SAY: How is it that you have bought every exercise gimmick on TV yet are STILL a fat pig?
I SAY: What twisted logic legitimizes drinking a diet soda to counteract a double cheeseburger and fries?
I SAY: Low fat does NOT mean low CALORIES.

This is all hypothetical of course. I'm VERY happy with my wife. I heard stories about OTHER wives though.....

Ouch.  Just ouch.

I get married for the first time at the end of next month.   Separate Bank accounts?  Check.   Prenup signed?  Check.   

Is all that necessary?   Probably not, the only thing she said when I showed her the 68 project was 'can I do pinup photos on it when it's done?'

Yeah I reckon I'm blessed.

[69finder]

I SAY: How much did you spend on those 56 pair of shoes that ALL look the same to me?
I SAY: How much did you spend on those dresses in the closet that you never wear?
I SAY: How is it possible to have a full closet and still have NOTHING to wear?
I SAY: Why do you need to have your nails done once a week?
I SAY: Why do you need to pay every time you and your broke friends do anything?
I SAY: How is it that you have bought every exercise gimmick on TV yet are STILL a fat pig?
I SAY: What twisted logic legitimizes drinking a diet soda to counteract a double cheeseburger and fries?
I SAY: Low fat does NOT mean low CALORIES.

This is all hypothetical of course. I'm VERY happy with my wife. I heard stories about OTHER wives though.....

Ouch.  Just ouch.

I get married for the first time at the end of next month.   Separate Bank accounts?  Check.   Prenup signed?  Check.   

Is all that necessary?   Probably not, the only thing she said when I showed her the 68 project was 'can I do pinup photos on it when it's done?'

Yeah I reckon I'm blessed.

Ahh, 'love' in 2012!   

[ACUDANUT]

That hot tub scene..Looks like a scene from broke back mountain .

[71ChallengeHer]

^ prob has a better idea than most

Thank you.      I don't have to be single, I choose to be single. I was married to a controlling, abusive a-hole.  I went thru the same crap as some guys do in the divorce. I lost my home, my 90 Daytona, a 70 Satellite conv and a 69 Charger. He put me in debt, that took me 3 years to get out from under. Plus cost me a small fortune for the divorce. And never got a dime in child support. So,  I can do what I want, when I want to. And keep my own stuff.

[ACUDANUT]

Ain't marrage a beautiful thing.

[Fred]

^ prob has a better idea than most

Thank you.      I don't have to be single, I choose to be single. I was married to a controlling, abusive a-hole.  I went thru the same crap as some guys do in the divorce. I lost my home, my 90 Daytona, a 70 Satellite conv and a 69 Charger. He put me in debt, that took me 3 years to get out from under. Plus cost me a small fortune for the divorce. And never got a dime in child support. So,  I can do what I want, when I want to. And keep my own stuff.

More power to you 

[Fred]

Ain't marrage a beautiful thing.

It is for me...................I struck it rich. 

[Tilar]

Ain't marrage a beautiful thing.

From a distance.   

[Wheels of Terror]

I agree as long as you can afford it. That being said, gearhead women go through this too. I have the same issue. My husband loves cars but I live and breathe them. He calls me narrow minded which I'm not. He says I can sniff out a Mopower a mile away. There is nothing wrong with me. It's normal for a guy to live and breathe cars and collect them like crazy buy if your a woman its not and your butchy. If you had taken one look at me I'm 100% woman. I can get greasy all day then dress up to go out for the night. Please. You have a woman with natural 40 DDs and a car addiction. Where are all the real gearhead men at??

[moparstuart]

I agree as long as you can afford it. That being said, gearhead women go through this too. I have the same issue. My husband loves cars but I live and breathe them. He calls me narrow minded which I'm not. He says I can sniff out a Mopower a mile away. There is nothing wrong with me. It's normal for a guy to live and breathe cars and collect them like crazy buy if your a woman its not and your butchy. If you had taken one look at me I'm 100% woman. I can get greasy all day then dress up to go out for the night. Please. You have a woman with natural 40 DDs and a car addiction. Where are all the real gearhead men at??

Thats awesome , my wife hates my cars it would be great if she likes them or loved them like you . 

[jdiesel33]

Mine couldnt care less about mine if she tried. 

[Wheels of Terror]

I'm trying to be the first female Jay Leno.... LOL Not in looks in car accumulation. 

[Fred]

More power to you.
How many cars do you have? and what's in your collection?
I for one don't find anything wrong with women loving or collecting cars. As you say, men do it so why not women. My wife is as enthusiastic as I am. 

[Todd Wilson]

Tell her to STFU and go fix supper!


Todd

[TheGhost]

Tell her to STFU and go fix supper!


Todd

...barefoot.  And don't forget to clean the house afterwards.

[Fred]

You are your own best judge.

[Daytona R/T SE]

a woman with natural 40 DDs and a car addiction.

Uhh....

Pics? 

[six-tee-nine]

the only thing she said when I showed her the 68 project was 'can I do pinup photos on it when it's done?'

Dude hang on to that gal'

[41husk]

a woman with natural 40 DDs and a car addiction.

Uhh....

Pics? 

I agree!!!  you could also have some car pics to but don't get carried away with those

[Brightyellow69rtse]

i agree with cooter. having been there im divorced and my fiance is totally different lol. live and learn fellas live and learn