Fun with scope creep!
Jan 9, 2025 | 12:16 PM
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Instructor
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Jan 9, 2025 | 12:43 PM
Instructor
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"While you are in there............heh"
Been there, done that.
Jan 9, 2025 | 01:09 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Salt Lake City
I was restoring front suspension, while in there, power steering conversion, electric fan, powdercoat column pieces…..
Jan 9, 2025 | 01:10 PM
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Massachusetts
When does the body come off the frame for the next 10 years?
Jan 9, 2025 | 01:18 PM
Race Director
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From: San Antonio, TX/Mahopac, NY
2026 Restomod of the Year Winner
2024 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
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2023 C7 of the Year Winner - Modified
I call this piece of mind!
Jan 9, 2025 | 08:27 PM
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: Salt Lake City
As I went to sleep the other night, I thought” it wouldn’t be that much more work!
Then said STOP IT DAMMIT!
You do want to drive this thing in the spring.
Jan 9, 2025 | 09:03 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Lucas,Texas
it all has to start somewhere.....
Jan 10, 2025 | 09:05 AM
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Central Maryland
Yep, you're in the quicksand now!
Best wishes for the end result. I'm sure you'll feel it was worth it when it's finished.
Live well,
SJW
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Jan 10, 2025 | 09:08 AM
Team Owner
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From: Middle TN by way of KY, OH, VA, IL, CA, FL, NY, SC, HI
Makes my back hurt just looking at that.
But good luck with it. I'm sure it will look great when you're done!
Jan 10, 2025 | 10:40 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Norcal CA
2018 C1 of Year Finalist
It looks like you are half way there. Just keep working each night on small stuff. You will get there in no time. You know you are almost there when you install the steering wheel.