Ever regret building a car?

[ZLP955]

Never regretted afterwards, but like so many, I've suffered the restoration blues at some point during the build, and considered selling up. Have to go and focus elsewhere, then come back to it when the mojo returns!

[Chazman]

Several years ago I was moaning to a couple of good friends about how much money I was putting into a project, beyond what I'd get back if I sold it.

They gave me words of wisdomw. They said: "Charlie it's a hobby not a business. You're doing it to have fun".

[earntaz]

Amen!!!

[427TJ]

Originally Posted by Chazman

"Charlie it's a hobby not a business. You're doing it to have fun".

This.

[BJCHEV396]

Never,ever add up your invoices!File them away and enjoy your ride!

[earntaz]

"File them away and enjoy your ride!" For sure!! Do not let the wife/mate know where they are!@#$ ... TAZ

[The Boss]

Saving something so that one or many may enjoy it in the future is never a bad thing. Even cars that are modified have their appreciation on different levels.

Cars are a collection of stories - never lose sight of the fact that although we may own them, we are only custodians of them for a given period of time. How we treat them during that time reflects more on us than it does them, and becomes part of their story.

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by The Boss

Saving something so that one or many may enjoy it in the future is never a bad thing. Even cars that are modified have their appreciation on different levels.

Cars are a collection of stories - never lose sight of the fact that although we may own them, we are only custodians of them for a given period of time. How we treat them during that time reflects more on us than it does them, and becomes part of their story.

Very well said Chris.....

[Billohio]

I am at the stage of i wish i never bought this. Parts are tough to find, and i tore the labrum in my hip during mid restoration so not much happening. One guy makes all the interior parts and he's had health issues, so at least I ordered all of that at once and have it ready to go in.

The interesting thing with this car it was delivered to the factory so it has some odd history but we will never know. A guy told me that used to work there said the cars went into a pool when they could use them whenever they want. But he said this car was too nice for that to be its case. It was at the end of the model year so that rules it out as a magazine test car.

It is a rare car but that also makes it hard to find parts. They built around 320 and there's 130 in the registry. 32 of them are black, and this car has a white convertible top which is really unusual. It might end up being one of 10 left. So I just wish someone had done it beside me it's not like working on a Camaro. 1961 Chrysler 300G

[70-SS/RS-L78]

Bill that is a Sweet Ride!! I always liked them old Chrysler Letter cars.
Your chrome guy will be real busy thats for sure.
Mark

Originally Posted by Billohio

I am at the stage of i wish i never bought this. Parts are tough to find, and i tore the labrum in my hip during mid restoration so not much happening. One guy makes all the interior parts and he's had health issues, so at least I ordered all of that at once and have it ready to go in.

The interesting thing with this car it was delivered to the factory so it has some odd history but we will never know. A guy told me that used to work there said the cars went into a pool when they could use them whenever they want. But he said this car was too nice for that to be its case. It was at the end of the model year so that rules it out as a magazine test car.

It is a rare car but that also makes it hard to find parts. They built around 320 and there's 130 in the registry. 32 of them are black, and this car has a white convertible top which is really unusual. It might end up being one of 10 left. So I just wish someone had done it beside me it's not like working on a Camaro. 1961 Chrysler 300G