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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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This seem to happen to me all the time. I get one project finished and start planing the next then something out of the blue breaks and I have to plan for the unexpected project instead. By the time I get it done the original project goes on hold because I just want to drive my car by then. Perfect example is my last planned project and the one I ended up doing.

Planned: Muncie 4 speed rebuild :smash:
Executed: Total front end rebuild including steering components. :smash:
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 11:42 AM
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I hear that! When I got into the motor swap everything started up. Why not do exhaust, paint, motor, trans, fire exinguisher, etc.. I think next I want to do the vacuum lines on the car, and who knows what that will lead to.

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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 12:16 PM
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Certainly...
This year I just wanted to fix my tach, but since I'm in there lets do tunes, since the dash is apart, lets re wire, etc etc. So far I have etetera'd (?) myself to the tune of about 2,500 bucks :crazy:
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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All the F'n time!!! Motor rebuild turned into frame, trans, rear end, front suspension, rear suspension and exhaust upgrade/rebuild. It's fun.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 12:24 PM
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:yesnod: Planned for this summer was the resto of my '70 Roadrunner. I think the Vette got jealous because she decided to spin a rod bearing. Now the vette gets a ZZ4 and the Plymouth gets to collect some more dust. Bad Vette :smash:


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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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I'm with you dude, although it doesn't always happen. I've been trying to fix my window tinting for about 7 months now. Other tings keep comming up. Paint? hah, that's been put off until next year.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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It's an evil spirit that constantly makes these things happen in order for us to fix the vette :D
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