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I've been taken to the woodshed!, Apparently, I'm a procrastinator. |
Pat Garvey |
Jun 27 2010, 07:41 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Yesterday afternoon I recieved a call from my buddy Jasfmith (James, the Swiss six guy).
We spent about 20 minutes bantering bach & forth. Then, he hit me in the gut! Apparently, I spend too much time on perfection (gas tank) and not enough time on getting the 14 on the road. Probably so. I was told, in no uncertain terms, that I need to set hard & fast goal and timelines for getting things completed. Basically, I was told to sh_t or get off the pot! Think that James may have a point. Here's what I need to do to get Fritz running again: 1. Tank - nearly ready for insertion. One week to meet my specs. 2. FI - all lines , injectors, fuel pump (probably), rails replaced. ?, maybe 2 additional weeks. 3. Startup & test - who knows? After living in SE PA for 15 years I've yet to find a local to trust with the engine mechanical, as well as brakes & suspension (I welcome referrals here!), so my plan is to ship it to Stoddard for this work after it fires up. They can have it for as long as needed to make it roadworthy. Needs no restoration, just a pro hand on the mechanicals. Will consider all other offers (Scotty?). This car MUST be roadworthy by Spring of 2011, or earlier. I plan on entering it in the Vermont Parade if I still live in the area. Those are my goals James. Now shut up! Pat |
Tom_T |
Jun 27 2010, 11:43 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Yeah, but Pat - "The devil's in the details!" .... & you're the most "devilish detailer"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Keep up the good work, & it'll be purr-fect whenever you're done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Maybe get it running & drivable first, then attend to the details of perfection (other than the necesary tank of course)?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Pat Garvey |
Jun 28 2010, 06:38 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Yeah, but Pat - "The devil's in the details!" .... & you're the most "devilish detailer"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Keep up the good work, & it'll be purr-fect whenever you're done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Maybe get it running & drivable first, then attend to the details of perfection (other than the necesary tank of course)?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// No. no, no Tom - James was right. I'm dragging my ass on the 914. It's too easy to come home from work & find other things to do. 914 comes first for the rest of this year - if only the heat would go away. Phew!! Pat |
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