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addicted2dunes · 01-10-2010, 04:29 PM

I've had this project for about 8 years now and has been sitting for the last 3 years. Should I:

A) Finish it
B) Sell it
C) Junk it

There is no rust, just a lot of body work, oh yeah, I suck at body work. Think'n about fabbing up a new frame for it too.

The concept sketch:

The way it sits right now:

addicted2dunes · 01-10-2010, 04:31 PM

And the most recent pictures:

OARNGESI · 01-10-2010, 05:31 PM

I say finish it that is exactly the look i want is the back trailing arms with 3 in blocks wheres your bags mounted in the back howmuck is the window chopped

bouncytruck · 01-10-2010, 06:10 PM

Finish it and drive it.

72gmcshorty · 01-10-2010, 06:46 PM

Depends on your motivation/financial situation. If you can afford it, get it finished as cheaply to make it a daily driver. That way you have the least money invested and you will recuperate the most if you sell. You might have difficulty selling because of the mods done (you've limited your potential customers base to those who like those mods) plus as everyone know, you never get back what you put into it. If you have no motivation to finish and can handle the financial loss, cut your losses and sell it as/is. If you have time, part it out but be prepared for the hassles of storing, and dealing with guys always looking for a deal.

dirty trucker · 01-11-2010, 10:05 PM

Gotta ask.. Is that a piece of dart board covering up the hole for the blower motor??

dirty trucker · 01-11-2010, 10:07 PM

Oh, Is that a Banshee fender in the background?? Not trying to rob the thread.. sorry

addicted2dunes · 01-11-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty trucker

Gotta ask.. Is that a piece of dart board covering up the hole for the blower motor??

Yeah, that was my cardboard template for the sheetmetal piece to fill the void in the firewall.

addicted2dunes · 01-11-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty trucker

Oh, Is that a Banshee fender in the background?? Not trying to rob the thread.. sorry

Yup, got two of them :P

hgs_notes · 01-12-2010, 12:31 AM

Sounds like you lost your passion for it. If that is not the case, then you have to find a way to rekindle your interest. Sometimes that can be done by just looking it over, see where you left off and picking some smaller projects on it that you are comfortable finishing. If that doesn't go anywhere, you might just have to acknowledge that the fire is out and you've moved on to other things and sell it. It looks like it would be a great start for someone. It doesn't look like any of the mods can't be undone. Just replace the passenger door and replace the windshield frame and it looks pretty standard from there.

cvalcore · 01-12-2010, 02:10 AM

start working on it and you will get back into it and i really like how you did the top of the windshield frame do you have some info on how you did it.

addicted2dunes · 01-12-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvalcore

start working on it and you will get back into it and i really like how you did the top of the windshield frame do you have some info on how you did it.

Just made cardboard templates, cut those out of metal and shaped them in.

Also ground off the drip rail and welded it shut.

Big J · 01-13-2010, 01:01 AM

Finish it best you can. You can do the body work. Just do like I did, over and over and over till its right. Takes awhile but way cheaper then hiring it all out.

01-10-2010, 04:29 PM	#1
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	What should I do? I've had this project for about 8 years now and has been sitting for the last 3 years. Should I: A) Finish it B) Sell it C) Junk it There is no rust, just a lot of body work, oh yeah, I suck at body work. Think'n about fabbing up a new frame for it too. The concept sketch: The way it sits right now:

01-10-2010, 04:31 PM	#2
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: What should I do? And the most recent pictures:

01-10-2010, 05:31 PM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: What should I do? I say finish it that is exactly the look i want is the back trailing arms with 3 in blocks wheres your bags mounted in the back howmuck is the window chopped __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-10-2010, 06:10 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: What should I do? Finish it and drive it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-10-2010, 06:46 PM	#5
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: What should I do? Depends on your motivation/financial situation. If you can afford it, get it finished as cheaply to make it a daily driver. That way you have the least money invested and you will recuperate the most if you sell. You might have difficulty selling because of the mods done (you've limited your potential customers base to those who like those mods) plus as everyone know, you never get back what you put into it. If you have no motivation to finish and can handle the financial loss, cut your losses and sell it as/is. If you have time, part it out but be prepared for the hassles of storing, and dealing with guys always looking for a deal. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

01-11-2010, 10:05 PM	#6
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: What should I do? Gotta ask.. Is that a piece of dart board covering up the hole for the blower motor??

01-11-2010, 10:07 PM	#7
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: What should I do? Oh, Is that a Banshee fender in the background?? Not trying to rob the thread.. sorry

01-12-2010, 12:31 AM	#10
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: What should I do? Sounds like you lost your passion for it. If that is not the case, then you have to find a way to rekindle your interest. Sometimes that can be done by just looking it over, see where you left off and picking some smaller projects on it that you are comfortable finishing. If that doesn't go anywhere, you might just have to acknowledge that the fire is out and you've moved on to other things and sell it. It looks like it would be a great start for someone. It doesn't look like any of the mods can't be undone. Just replace the passenger door and replace the windshield frame and it looks pretty standard from there. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

01-12-2010, 02:10 AM	#11
cvalcore Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monroe IA Posts: 272	Re: What should I do? start working on it and you will get back into it and i really like how you did the top of the windshield frame do you have some info on how you did it.

01-13-2010, 01:01 AM	#13
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: What should I do? Finish it best you can. You can do the body work. Just do like I did, over and over and over till its right. Takes awhile but way cheaper then hiring it all out. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

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