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ocbaud · 11-16-2007, 12:26 AM

well, besides some minor rear suspension work, my truck is about 95% finished.

when i look through jegs, summit, classic pickup parts, i honestly have to try hard to find parts i would want to buy.

i need something to work on, but the wife says i cant have another project!

xtreme80 · 11-16-2007, 12:50 AM

Why not get into engine building? You could start off small with a basic 305 or 350. Learn how it works, read alot about it, and start building some good engines.

I don't know what you have in your truck now, but it would give me great satisfaction if I could actually build a motor and put it into the truck I built.

It wouldn't take up much space in the garage, so it might not be hard to convince the wife to let you try it.

Edit: I don't mean that a 305 or 350 isn't a good engine AT ALL. What I meant was that you should try building something stock or slightly modified first, then start getting into performance.

ocbaud · 11-16-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by xtreme80

Why not get into engine building? You could start off small with a basic 305 or 350. Learn how it works, read alot about it, and start building some good engines.

I don't know what you have in your truck now, but it would give me great satisfaction if I could actually build a motor and put it into the truck I built.

It wouldn't take up much space in the garage, so it might not be hard to convince the wife to let you try it.

Edit: I don't mean that a 305 or 350 isn't a good engine AT ALL. What I meant was that you should try building something stock or slightly modified first, then start getting into performance.

i've got a 355 that i built that should be around 400hp at the crank

like i said, truck truck is

95% finished. the only other things i would want to do would be add some caltrac bars on the rear and a set of good drag radials. that is the other 5%

bigblock73 · 11-16-2007, 05:33 AM

Do a body off resto on the truck Eric...that'll keep you busy.

Restrorob · 11-16-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Do a body off resto on the truck Eric...that'll keep you busy.

And that it would........

**N2TRUX** · 11-16-2007, 08:58 AM

Drive it!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-16-2007, 08:59 AM

my wife told me i couldnt have another project id have another wife

redrat · 11-16-2007, 10:17 AM

replace the door glass with the one peace glass.. (Get rid of the vent glass).. Just an Idea

454HO · 11-16-2007, 10:24 AM

You are the first person I have ever heard say they are (almost) finished with a car project.

I agree with Ken.... drive it and enjoy.

C10-Driver · 11-16-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Drive it!

abebummy26 · 11-16-2007, 11:21 AM

Sell it and get another project one that is worse shape. If you do it will hopefully take you longer this time. lol

**N2TRUX** · 11-16-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 454HO

you are the first person I have ever heard say they are (almost) finished with a car project..

They are never finished until it rolls out of the driveway with the new owner behind the wheel.

CLASSIC87' · 11-16-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

my wife told me i couldnt have another project id have another wife

LOL!

killthewabbit · 11-16-2007, 05:16 PM

Take it on the Power Tour?

ocbaud · 11-16-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Take it on the Power Tour?

does the tour pay for the gas used?

thump16 · 11-16-2007, 06:48 PM

cough motorcycle cough cough

Grande Rojo · 11-16-2007, 07:11 PM

Keep it,drive it and look for another one .

knightlife · 11-17-2007, 01:45 AM

Im with rusty..."Oh, I cant have another vehicle to keep me busy? you know where the door is, my money biatch!"

Pyrotechnic · 11-17-2007, 01:53 AM

Just enjoy it. Thats the pay off for all your hard work.

Russell · 11-17-2007, 01:59 AM

I'll trade you!

AceX · 11-17-2007, 05:47 AM

I know what you mean. Luckily I have a tendency to redo stuff that I already finished.

Roper · 11-17-2007, 10:04 AM

Why dont you work at someone elses truck and make a few bucks? No way she will be against that.

Thumpin455 · 11-17-2007, 10:58 AM

Ah to have a project finished.. If they dont need any work around here they get driven until they do need work. Here is how to placate her, do a project in the house. It can be anything, painting the bathroom, or building a deck. I know it gets a little bit cold in Oklahoma, so an indoor project would be nice.

Once that is done, then buy a two door, rear wheel drive, V8 powered car built before 1980. Make that into a small project at first, easing her into the idea. If its something she likes to ride in, all the better. Turn the car into something you can pull around with your truck.

Build a trailer for it if you can weld.

Alternatively you can come up here and work on my projects, I have enough to keep you busy for a lifetime. Problem is I dont pay very well..

ocbaud · 11-17-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumpin455

Ah to have a project finished.. If they dont need any work around here they get driven until they do need work. Here is how to placate her, do a project in the house. It can be anything, painting the bathroom, or building a deck. I know it gets a little bit cold in Oklahoma, so an indoor project would be nice.

Once that is done, then buy a two door, rear wheel drive, V8 powered car built before 1980. Make that into a small project at first, easing her into the idea. If its something she likes to ride in, all the better. Turn the car into something you can pull around with your truck.

Build a trailer for it if you can weld.

Alternatively you can come up here and work on my projects, I have enough to keep you busy for a lifetime. Problem is I dont pay very well..

eh, we're saving up to by a newer car in febuary/march. and my truck cant haul anything. the power band is to high up in the rpms

2002on22s · 11-17-2007, 03:08 PM

Why not get into FI managment & PCM tuning. Go buy EFI Live or HP Tuners....etc That will keep you busy for awhile.

11-16-2007, 12:26 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	ummm.... now what? well, besides some minor rear suspension work, my truck is about 95% finished. when i look through jegs, summit, classic pickup parts, i honestly have to try hard to find parts i would want to buy. i need something to work on, but the wife says i cant have another project!

11-16-2007, 12:50 AM	#2
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: ummm.... now what? Why not get into engine building? You could start off small with a basic 305 or 350. Learn how it works, read alot about it, and start building some good engines. I don't know what you have in your truck now, but it would give me great satisfaction if I could actually build a motor and put it into the truck I built. It wouldn't take up much space in the garage, so it might not be hard to convince the wife to let you try it. Edit: I don't mean that a 305 or 350 isn't a good engine AT ALL. What I meant was that you should try building something stock or slightly modified first, then start getting into performance. Last edited by xtreme80; 11-16-2007 at 12:51 AM.

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11-16-2007, 10:17 AM	#8
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11-16-2007, 10:24 AM	#9
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11-16-2007, 11:21 AM	#11
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: ummm.... now what? Sell it and get another project one that is worse shape. If you do it will hopefully take you longer this time. lol __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

11-16-2007, 05:16 PM	#14
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11-16-2007, 07:11 PM	#17
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11-17-2007, 01:45 AM	#18
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11-17-2007, 01:53 AM	#19
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11-17-2007, 05:47 AM	#21
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11-17-2007, 10:04 AM	#22
Roper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 248	Re: ummm.... now what? Why dont you work at someone elses truck and make a few bucks? No way she will be against that.

11-17-2007, 10:58 AM	#23
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: ummm.... now what? Ah to have a project finished.. If they dont need any work around here they get driven until they do need work. Here is how to placate her, do a project in the house. It can be anything, painting the bathroom, or building a deck. I know it gets a little bit cold in Oklahoma, so an indoor project would be nice. Once that is done, then buy a two door, rear wheel drive, V8 powered car built before 1980. Make that into a small project at first, easing her into the idea. If its something she likes to ride in, all the better. Turn the car into something you can pull around with your truck. Build a trailer for it if you can weld. Alternatively you can come up here and work on my projects, I have enough to keep you busy for a lifetime. Problem is I dont pay very well.. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-17-2007, 03:08 PM	#25
2002on22s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 21	Re: ummm.... now what? Why not get into FI managment & PCM tuning. Go buy EFI Live or HP Tuners....etc That will keep you busy for awhile.

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