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03-07-2014, 10:23 PM
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no motivation shes been sitting like this for 4+ years. I have most everything I need for the v6 to v8 swap to commence but no motivation. somebody please come smack me. 
03-08-2014, 07:13 AM
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Been there, still going through that. Just to change valve springs (on car) it took me almost 11 months to get motivated. I did some small things here and there during that time, but nothing that took more than a few minutes. I can totally understand what you're going through. If my car were like that in the mindset I am in anymore it'd probably be sold for scrap.
03-08-2014, 08:46 AM
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Been there, still going through that. Just to change valve springs (on car) it took me almost 11 months to get motivated. I did some small things here and there during that time, but nothing that took more than a few minutes. I can totally understand what you're going through. If my car were like that in the mindset I am in anymore it'd probably be sold for scrap.
03-08-2014, 09:45 AM
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Sit down make a detailed list of what you want (being realistic on what you can afford) make a second list of jobs that can be done in a couple of days and finally a third list of jobs that will be more time and or labor intensive. Start knocking the small stuff off and before you know it you will underway and priming that motaved feeling that got the car to where it is now. The whole time remembering what it's like to drive, race or show what you built.
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03-10-2014, 08:45 AM
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Mine goes on Craigslist at least once a year when this happens, usually someone comes, says they'll take it, but I turn them away at the last minute. Then fall or a track day happens and bam motivation. It's all cyclical, I think what I've learned is never take the car so far apart that the list of "to do" gets so big you get intimidated. Even if you just hang the fenders and front cover and hood on there so to the eye it looks closer, it helps. It's important to get to enjoy the car each month, even if its a blast around town or a test n tune. Don't give up!
03-10-2014, 09:30 AM
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What I always do when I'm feeling lack of motivation to work on my pile is going and finding huge build threads of SWEET cars. Usually after a hour or so of staring at someone else's major work and seeing how pristine the car looks after is enough to get me back.
SO, when the hell are the progress pics coming?
03-10-2014, 10:12 AM
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I'm 7 years into my 3 year project, motivation comes and goes. Life
also has a way of stealing time, money and motivation to keep going
on a project. I just keep looking at what the end result will be, and try to
get something done big or small.
also has a way of stealing time, money and motivation to keep going
on a project. I just keep looking at what the end result will be, and try to
get something done big or small.
03-10-2014, 12:46 PM
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I feel the same way. I took all last year off from racing to save for a house and still don't have one. I got my new engine running last year and only put 112 miles on it! Even though the car will be much faster this year and I got a rv and trailer to take it to the track it just seems like so much time and money.
I did just get back in from staring at her in the garage though, does that count??
I did just get back in from staring at her in the garage though, does that count??
03-10-2014, 07:55 PM
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My car just moved today for the first time after 8 years. You really gotta dig deep and say, I am going to finish this project. It really helps to have someone who is highly motivated working with you.
Trust me I know. Life happens. College, Joining the Military, buying a home, getting engaged... Just gotta keep on tacking away at this until you get to where you want it to be. If you want it to happen, it will. Stay positive and good luck man.
Trust me I know. Life happens. College, Joining the Military, buying a home, getting engaged... Just gotta keep on tacking away at this until you get to where you want it to be. If you want it to happen, it will. Stay positive and good luck man.
03-12-2014, 10:56 AM
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And I thought I was the only one feeling this way lol. What is getting me motivated again is seeing other people driving their F-bodies now that the polar vortex has receded. Makes me remember how awesome it feels to drive a badass muscle car that I modified instead of some fwd POS! Mine has been sitting for 2 years getting ready for a cam swap/rebuild and to repair everything that doesn't work (including the opti). Also the scope of my project was so big that it felt impossible to finish. Break it down step by step. For example I decided to just focus on what's in the engine bay. I will get it running first and worry about my body work later.
03-12-2014, 01:16 PM
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uuuum, OP didn't even have the motivation to come back and look for the motivation he asked for in the first place. My guess? That swaps not gonna happen.
S, he should have just left the V6 in it. After 4 years it might have sprouted an extra 2 cyclinders on its own.
S, he should have just left the V6 in it. After 4 years it might have sprouted an extra 2 cyclinders on its own.
03-13-2014, 06:05 AM
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Easiest way to get motivated? Get a sampler pack of a nice spring beer, like blue moon or Sam Adams, get the radio playing some classic rock or whatever your into, and get a friend over to work with you. Where are you located? I'm sure there are guys on this board who would come help. If your in the nova, DC or md area I would.
03-13-2014, 08:54 AM
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My car just moved today for the first time after 8 years. You really gotta dig deep and say, I am going to finish this project. It really helps to have someone who is highly motivated working with you.
Trust me I know. Life happens. College, Joining the Military, buying a home, getting engaged... Just gotta keep on tacking away at this until you get to where you want it to be. If you want it to happen, it will. Stay positive and good luck man.
Trust me I know. Life happens. College, Joining the Military, buying a home, getting engaged... Just gotta keep on tacking away at this until you get to where you want it to be. If you want it to happen, it will. Stay positive and good luck man.
For some insane reason, I've been fooling with my various cars for well over 40 years, and still haven't learned to leave "well enough alone"!!! But in highlighting part of your post, I'll say that having interested friends helps a lot. Sadly, for me, most of my car enthusiast friends were 3-5 years older than I am (I'm turning 62 in 6-7 weeks), and they A) stopped wrenching 10-15 years ago, and B) retired 6-8 years ago, moved south, and do nothing but play golf!
The real bummer for me, however, is the cold weather. This year, winter just won't quit!! I just came in from running the snowblower around for about 45 minutes. It's 7* right now, and we got over a foot of snow overnight!
03-13-2014, 09:56 AM
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Same thing here, however most of those I knew around me were younger and became responsible adults, and the interest went out the window once they were seriously dating/married. No car scene around here anymore unless you go to the local Sat/Sun shindig, sit in a lawn chair, talk about back in the day six hundred years ago, pack up and leave before sundown. Only time my car gets driven any more is to on the occasional weekend and maybe to the track twice a year...