No Time To Work On My Truck!

[rwhit57]

Sure it's been hot, but I have had no free time to work on my truck. It's almost ready for primer. I need to pull the fr. bumper and the bed, and while I've got the bed off I'm going to flip the rearend. It's just so close but I can't find time to do it. The wife is going to visit her sister after the 4th, maybe then I can get back on it. Man I want to get it painted. Life keeps getting in the way of my projects. Randy

[Goldfinger]

It's amazing what you can do at night. if you get an hour or 2 of rest you should feel primed for more

[Low84]

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

It's amazing what you can do at night. if you get an hour or 2 of rest you should feel primed for more

Yes sir! Gotta spread out the work

[MadManAndrew]

Well you're sitting on the computer right now!

[rwhit57]

Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

Well you're sitting on the computer right now!

Yeh but my truck is at home. I'm at the 10hr a day lockup. LOL

[Goldfinger]

that means you have 14hours to work

[Hoods69BadBowTie]

Yea man i been trying to get in a couple hours a day on my trucks when it's light outside! Then hop on the computer for a bit when it gets dark out
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[rwhit57]

14 hours? Man, tough crowd. It may not look like it but I have a lot of hours in it already. I have a fireworks stand so this is a very busy time of year for me. Just no time for the truck right now. I'll get it done soon. I appreciate the motivation!

[80chevyshortbox]

the truck looks good! what colour you gona paint it? keep up the good work.

[sumran]

It helps me to have a list of smaller, manageable pieces that leads to the end result. It gives me the satisfaction of accomplishment many times and keeps me moving forward. It is easy to see the hard work you have already done. It will be a fine looking ride when you finish it.

[Low87]

I hear ya. I have parts piling up and no time to do anything. Full time job, side business, side-side job, house remodeling to finish before baby #3 arrives (2 weeks). I had to forewarn SWMBO and block out part of this coming Sunday to devote to some maintenance issues on the K5. I already know though that there will be something more pressing that has to get done.

[meter swinger]

I feel your pain. Ive got 59 swb a 78swb now an 88 duallycrew as of tuesday. A 73 travelall im trying to unload. A 63 Sw almost sold. And trying to lanscape a new yard with five boys that want to ride dirt bikes and throw rocks at my cars. I guess well rest when were dead my friend i just make sure that little icebox in my garage never runs out of cervesa
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[rwhit57]

Sometimes I wish I had the money to just pay someone, but I probably wouldn't be happy. At least when I get done I can say I did it. Don't get me wrong being able to afford to pay someone is fine, but I prefer doing all my work myself. Juggling work, house, family and projects ain't easy. Maybe after this one I'll slow down a bit.........probably not!

The color is going to be 82 Corvette gold, a little darker than the factory gold.

[meter swinger]

I am the same way. Would rather do my own work unless its a tranny rebuild on the other hand i have a friend who buys his rigs done. Has 62 impalla baged on 20s and a 72 factory 2wd blazer dumped on bonspeeds. Im not jealous or anything i just hate him thats all
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[Low87]

I've tried that before, when I had more money than time. Hired out the refacing and trimming on my house exterior wood. Fired the guy about 2/3 into the job. Year and a half later I'm still trying to clean up his mess by redoing it all. Never again. A project will sit unfinished until I can get to it. End of story.

[Palf70Step]

Both my 70 and 83 patiently await me to have some more time. A guy I met at a car show last year stated old cars and trucks are for the old. They seem to be the only ones with the cash and time to work on them. Kids and work seem to drag out all projects.

[rwhit57]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Both my 70 and 83 patiently await me to have some more time. A guy I met at a car show last year stated old cars and trucks are for the old. They seem to be the only ones with the cash and time to work on them. Kids and work seem to drag out all projects.

I'm probably older than most here, but the whole time my kids were growing up I had countless projects. There is no better hobby than cars, trucks, and bikes. Because most of the time you are there, if they need you. You young guys keep it alive, and if your wife ever complains tell her you could be off playing golf, fishing, or barhopping with your buddies.

[xrcr]

I hear you. I got my cab painted the end of may and have yet to fit the doors/fenders. I have done some little things but cannot seem to make the time for the more time consuming task's. Money jobs come along and I don't say no. I want it done yesterday, but the reality is it will happen when it happens. I should have built a bigger shop.....

[lilpoindexter]

Just shoot it with your favorite color of epoxy primer, call it done, and drive the wheels off it.