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70 Suburban · 12-27-2009, 04:00 PM

It sucks when you dont have any motivation.. I need to find some ppl here in Bryan TX that can keep me on track and have a few beers

protrash64 · 12-27-2009, 04:54 PM

Whats in your way? I usually lose it when I have something hard to tackle. If I tackle the issue, then I have a break thru and get stuff done. Wish I could help....

70 Suburban · 12-27-2009, 04:56 PM

motivation is the issue. I just get so hmmm i dont know. I just dont have it in me to do it. I have the ability just no motivation to do so

ol Curt · 12-27-2009, 05:05 PM

I go on this and other sites and look at some of the finished products. They make me want to work on mine. I also find it nice on occasion to just go out in the garage with a cup of coffee, beer or glass of wine and just walk around the truck and take stock. I then make me a list of things I want to do. Sometimes I sort the list by priority. Sometimes it is by funding, making the list to occasionally get subdivided into what takes time and what takes money.

When I get a few of the things crossed off the list it makes me feel better.

Hope this helps you.

bubba327 · 12-27-2009, 05:29 PM

The cold weather/short levels of sunlight is my biggest problem. I have found a indoor sunlamp helps with the winter "hibernation blues " during the short days. It helps with motivation and mood for me.
After working outside in the cold all day, the indoor warmth feels too good to leave.
Spring is on its way again. Was just a few months ago we were all complaining about 100*F days and too hot. Hang in there and make your lists and get your plan of attack for your truck.

Martin64 · 12-27-2009, 05:38 PM

My problem is not having a shop or a garage I can fit my truck into for the big stuff. Everything I do has to be done in no more than a day...maybe a week end so my neighbors won't rat me out since I live in an apt complex. I've done some minor repair work for alot of people here but I don't want to push my luck.

cayoterun · 12-27-2009, 06:56 PM

I think Bubba327 is right. It's the winter blaas. My wife and I were talking about the same thing earlier.

We may take the travel trailer and go south to the Gulf after New Year.

Cayoterun

Slow Build · 12-27-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

I go on this and other sites and look at some of the finished products. They make me want to work on mine. I also find it nice on occasion to just go out in the garage with a cup of coffee, beer or glass of wine and just walk around the truck and take stock. I then make me a list of things I want to do. Sometimes I sort the list by priority. Sometimes it is by funding, making the list to occasionally get subdivided into what takes time and what takes money.

When I get a few of the things crossed off the list it makes me feel better.

Hope this helps you.

x2, well said.

I have a winter motivation problem myself so I'm using this time to figure out a compromise between what I want to do and what I can afford to do. Right now I'm stuck trying to figure out my final color combo. I can't get started on the interior until I figure that out. I have plenty to work on before that becomes a real problem though (suspension, body work, ect...).

**DPowers** · 12-28-2009, 12:19 AM

I start by cleaning the shop up,, that seems to help jump start for some reason.

**ChiefRocka** · 12-28-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

I start by cleaning the shop up,, that seems to help jump start for some reason.

Me too...

70 Suburban · 12-28-2009, 11:02 AM

I TRY THAT BUT i DONT HAVE SPACE TO HIDE STUFF

big_al_71 · 12-28-2009, 11:29 AM

The biggest issue out there is to stay motivated....I feel your pain as I have been there many times.

Lugnut64052 · 12-28-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

I start by cleaning the shop up,, that seems to help jump start for some reason.

Me too. I have a lot of stuff packed into my shop as well, but there's always trash to throw away and things to straight up.

Some Boston pouring forth from the shop tunage (at an appropriate, motivational decibel level) helps me out quite a bit sometimes.

70 Suburban · 12-28-2009, 11:39 AM

I came from a 10k sq ft shot to a 30x30. and still have the hose hold crap too. but its not that.. I just get bored now. every sense i moved here I dont relay know any one that just wants to hang out and work on cars. I cant ask the guys at the shop because its just bad biz to hang out to much with my employees

12-27-2009, 04:00 PM	#1
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	lack of motivation It sucks when you dont have any motivation.. I need to find some ppl here in Bryan TX that can keep me on track and have a few beers __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-27-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: lack of motivation Whats in your way? I usually lose it when I have something hard to tackle. If I tackle the issue, then I have a break thru and get stuff done. Wish I could help.... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-27-2009, 04:56 PM	#3
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: lack of motivation motivation is the issue. I just get so hmmm i dont know. I just dont have it in me to do it. I have the ability just no motivation to do so __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: lack of motivation I go on this and other sites and look at some of the finished products. They make me want to work on mine. I also find it nice on occasion to just go out in the garage with a cup of coffee, beer or glass of wine and just walk around the truck and take stock. I then make me a list of things I want to do. Sometimes I sort the list by priority. Sometimes it is by funding, making the list to occasionally get subdivided into what takes time and what takes money. When I get a few of the things crossed off the list it makes me feel better. Hope this helps you. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

12-27-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: lack of motivation The cold weather/short levels of sunlight is my biggest problem. I have found a indoor sunlamp helps with the winter "hibernation blues " during the short days. It helps with motivation and mood for me. After working outside in the cold all day, the indoor warmth feels too good to leave. Spring is on its way again. Was just a few months ago we were all complaining about 100*F days and too hot. Hang in there and make your lists and get your plan of attack for your truck. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

12-27-2009, 05:38 PM	#6
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: lack of motivation My problem is not having a shop or a garage I can fit my truck into for the big stuff. Everything I do has to be done in no more than a day...maybe a week end so my neighbors won't rat me out since I live in an apt complex. I've done some minor repair work for alot of people here but I don't want to push my luck. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

12-27-2009, 06:56 PM	#7
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: lack of motivation I think Bubba327 is right. It's the winter blaas. My wife and I were talking about the same thing earlier. We may take the travel trailer and go south to the Gulf after New Year. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.

12-28-2009, 12:19 AM	#9
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: lack of motivation I start by cleaning the shop up,, that seems to help jump start for some reason.

12-28-2009, 11:02 AM	#11
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: lack of motivation I TRY THAT BUT i DONT HAVE SPACE TO HIDE STUFF __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-28-2009, 11:29 AM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: lack of motivation The biggest issue out there is to stay motivated....I feel your pain as I have been there many times. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-28-2009, 11:39 AM	#14
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: lack of motivation I came from a 10k sq ft shot to a 30x30. and still have the hose hold crap too. but its not that.. I just get bored now. every sense i moved here I dont relay know any one that just wants to hang out and work on cars. I cant ask the guys at the shop because its just bad biz to hang out to much with my employees __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)



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