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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
I hope it works out for you.
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Just imagine the movie.
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Seems pretty simple seems to me. You have to sell it when it's finished. Fine.
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Hang in there Chad... hope you can keep it.
Make momma happy and then see where things stand. It's all about compromise.
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Talked to the wife about the whole truck thing. Here's the plan.
We are both 39, no children. I will be 40 on April 5. It's time for some little ones. As some of you know, I have been into cycling for years, Triathlon, etc. Let's just say I think I may have damaged something. Even as a kid, I was into 'freestyle' and BMX, raced Mtn bikes for a while .. I've spent a lot of time in uncomfortable situations. The problem is me, (confirmed) so we're looking into Invitro. IVF, it's not the cheapest thing in the world so instead of draining the savings and what not.. I am going to finish up the GMC and sell it. It will suck, but .. maybe on the Power Tour or something just hang a sign in the window that it is for sale. I made her a promise. IF things don't happen like they should before June 1, then we will commit to IVF and all costs involved. If for some reason it does happen then .. well.. Bottom line, I have another truck. If the GMC goes to a new home, then the stepper becomes a fleetside, and some new shoes. I will finish up the paint on it and just enjoy that one. Nothing wrong with a 68 SWB, BBC. Possibly 20x12, Aluminum heads, bagged, just a street bruiser. Slick with side trim, etc. (reason to go to fleetside) All is not lost... but I do hate the GMC will likely have to go. Two trucks is a lot to ask from the wife and I am being a little unreasonable about it so, she's cool with one truck and a new baby I can do that. I talked to Stiney the other day and I will be ordering my front wheels next Friday. The weather is clearing up in Chattanooga so I can finish up painting the bedsides (inside) and get the bed back on it. Then it's brake lines, finish up the interior and send it on it's way. It will be a se*y little SWB, no doubt. Later ..
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Sound like a fair compromise to me. Y'all end up with a little one and you still end up with a nice ride.
I hate to hear that the stepper would become a fleet. Back when you were helping me look for mine I originally wanted a fleet but as I looked around I really started to want a step. Well, we know what I ended up with. I kinda wish it woulda been a step. Anywho, congrats on the negotiation. |
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Sounds good Chad, bet make like a rabbit and well, you know.
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
trust me brother one toy is enough when you have kids. i barely have time for my truck cause we are always on the go, i wish you and your wife the best of luck in the near future. oh and you can still make the stepper look good also this guy selling this truck in houston, just to give you an idea
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Keep me in mind when it comes time to sell your GMC,...
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Chad I will pray for you and your wife. It seems like the ppl who will make the best parents have the hardest time having them! Good luck sir!
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Aint that the truth!!
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Sounds like a good plan Chad, I wish you and your wife the best of luck with everything.
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Kids are more fun than these trucks...& way more expensive. But a true blessing!
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Chad, I have three kids and they're now in their 20's and they treat me like the kid now give me a curfew and make me come in the house for dinner, count my drinks etc.... but I love it. Good luck
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Doing what I can, ..
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Good luck chad in all you do. Having Kids is the biggest blessing and the biggest heartache at times but I would not change it for the world.
For me just having the one truck is plenty and because of my lifestyle sometimes the truck sits for months at a time.
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Dude I ask myself the same question. I feel very blessed that my wife and I were able to conceive when we did. Again I will be praying for you guys!!
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
I think in the long run you won't regret your decision.
Keep at it, enjoy the time while you own it and then let her fly.
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Kids truly are a blessing of course I'm only 20 so I don't exactly have the experience but from my outsiders pov from my sister five little ones they sure throw you a curveball but darnit they're cute and say the darnedest things
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Hey man u wont regret it when that kid comes. My daughter turns one later this month and i don't have time for hardly anything but her And work. I've sold my bike And my mud truck, but I don't miss either one now I got her. Kids really are amazing. Good luck!!!!!
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Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop
Chad that is a selfless act. I hope and pray you guys have children. They are better then any truck you or anyone could build.
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