Posted by Jim Glover (204.215.200.89) on February 25, 2001 at 09:22:08:
In Reply to: Re: Pics; Thanks Jim! posted by John B. on February 24, 2001 at 19:30:40:
: You have no idea how much of an encouragement it is to look at the pics of your car "evolving". Mine is still at the "gutted shell on blocks" stage after a year and a half. Progress is slow due to drains on time and finances for family-type considerations. My project will be a bit more modest in scope (using a Versailles diff and pretty much stock or heavy duty type suspension and steering stuff with urethane type bushings) but the car is getting the total "going over", with a six point cage, fresh and souped up 302 4 speed. In any case, my reason for posting was to say that sometimes when I have opened that garage door, it has seemed like not much has happened, and I've wondered if I'll ever drive that car out under its own considerable power. But now that I've seen your pics, I know it will, and I'm going to try a lot harder to get the lead out of my butt and get to work on this car on a regular basis again, even if it's means just for a few minutes at a time. Thanks again. John B.
: : I was just scannning these in and my scanner went belly up. Got to figure out if its worth fixing. Will post more later.
I've been where you are now and I know how you feel. I thought I'd never finish it. I purchased the car in 1995 and drove it stock until '97 and here it is '01 and it still isn't running. What did it for me as far as inspiration goes was a trip to the Round-up in Columbus, Ohio last year. I saw a lot of nice Mavs(running and driven I might add). If it wasn't for some sacrifice on the part of my wife and son and some no-nonsense long term investing, who knows how far I'd be. Just keep the focus(Ford of course-pun intended) and take small steps. Good luck and may the car gods be with you!