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> OT NPC: My procrastination thread, Meet my demons - Update: Sold my Lincoln today!
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post May 25 2011, 07:35 AM
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Good job guys and keep at it.

Love the toys!

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post May 27 2011, 10:59 AM
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I've been told many times that it's real important to do some task every day but it's never really sunk in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . I'm now using the chalkboard, which I've had up for years, to remind me of the next step needed for each car. Now i just need to keep updating it.

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This may not look exciting but to me is means the front suspension is back together with disc brake spindles. Major step finished on the way to wheels on the ground.
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Busy weekend coming up. Around the car projects I plan to put on my old Stetson Cav hat from the 'Nam and visit a memorial service. Everyone enjoy.........and thank a vet.
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post Jun 2 2011, 10:41 AM
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Marc , John Walker wants some info and pics of the Lincoln.
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post Jun 2 2011, 11:53 AM
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Marc , John Walker wants some info and pics of the Lincoln.
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Thanks Jeff, I'll get a hold of him. That car might be just his size.
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post Jun 2 2011, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jun 2 2011, 09:41 AM) *

Marc , John Walker wants some info and pics of the Lincoln.
206-789-6800
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Thanks Jeff, I'll get a hold of him. That car might be just his size.

put that todo on the blackboard or you will never get around to it.

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post Jun 2 2011, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jun 2 2011, 09:41 AM) *

Marc , John Walker wants some info and pics of the Lincoln.
206-789-6800
jwworkshop@aol.com


Thanks Jeff, I'll get a hold of him. That car might be just his size.

put that todo on the blackboard or you will never get around to it.

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Now why didn't I think of that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Done
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post Jun 8 2011, 10:02 PM
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Lots of tasks have been added and crossed off the board and today Loocy came off jackstands for the first time in way too many years!

The front suspension has newly powdercoated control arms with new ball joints and bushings. A rebuilt factory power steering rack has also been retro-fitted.
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With the steering and handling enhancements comes a disc brake conversion.
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I put new air in the tires and tried to mount them to the new hubs, only to discover that the center hole on the '54 wheels was too small for the '75 Granada hubs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Made a call to the neighborhood boneyard for some later model wheels and they set me up. When they asked what condition the tires needed to be I said, "hold air." Ultimately a set of wide white radials will be ordered.

It felt great to slide those jackstands out and lower the car to the ground. Tomorrow she leaves the garage for the shop where the rebuilt engine and tranny will be installed.
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Now I can spend some time getting the 914 prepped for WCR. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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post Jun 10 2011, 10:41 PM
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i worked on mine tonight.....


good news - bad news.....


bad news - i can't find my damn feeler gauges (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

good news - i do not have hydraulic lifters, and the lifters look good and the cam looks good. so valve adjustment and get the valve covers back on and then the ssi's and exhaust and then i running! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Oct 13 2011, 02:41 PM
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Well, I thought I had posted Loocy being pushed out of the garage and onto the trailer but I guess I must have put it off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Backtrack to mid-June and off she goes to a friends shop for installation of the engine and tranny plus a myriad of other tasks: rebuild power window regulators & motors, replace vent window frame with restored stainless unit, run new brake lines, restore gas tank, build brake booster bracket, run power steering lines, new carpet, on and on and on.

Here she leaves her resting place for the last ten years.
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Fast forward 4 months - ready to go to the exhaust shop for a set of duals!
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Drove her for the first time in ten years! Granted, it was only onto the trailer, but it was better than hand winching.
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The project has held to the Twice Rule - twice as long, twice as much $$, but we've made great progress and can now start on dialing in the details; which will lead to catching up on some of those other projects I've been putting off....and so, on.
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post Oct 13 2011, 05:58 PM
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post Oct 13 2011, 07:35 PM
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Marc,
That is looking so nice. Sure wish I had my 55 Monclair back. I'll Pm some some info on it.
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post Feb 20 2012, 09:27 PM
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Can you find the 914 in this picture?

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These pics were taken a couple of weeks ago after a quick test drive around the block.
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post Feb 20 2012, 09:37 PM
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Luucy has returned home with a new lease on life! Complete mechanical restoration including power windows, power seat, fuel tank cleaned and sealed, new shocks, later model steel wheels (for disc brakes), restored and retrofitted factory power steering, engine rebuilt (2003), tranny rebuilt (2004), disc brake conversion. instrument panel replaced with upgraded parts, plus a myraid of other details. I've been collecting parts for almost 20 years and they've now been placed where they belong.

Drove her home yesterday and she is smooth and powerful. So nice to have her back in the garage.

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Now I can get on with the Lincoln's issues; the fuel tank is at the radiator shop for cleaning and sealing, Troy rebuilt the carb, I just need to get an oversize drain plug for the oil pan and it will be back on the road...and the sale block.
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post Feb 20 2012, 09:49 PM
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she's a beauty!

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post Feb 22 2012, 08:40 AM
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Glad to see you are taking your time.....wouldn't want to rush things you might be able to do tomorrow.

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post Feb 22 2012, 09:09 AM
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post Feb 22 2012, 10:26 AM
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post Feb 22 2012, 04:25 PM
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Glad to see you are taking your time.....wouldn't want to rush things you might be able to do tomorrow.

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Yeah, it's important not to run out of projects. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post May 19 2012, 06:12 PM
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After running out of excuses not to get the Lincoln ready for sale; I got the tank cleaned and installed, charged up the battery, put a couple hundred miles on in various test runs it was ready to go on the sales process. I was prepared for it to possibly take months to find the right person. So this morning I headed out for an old car swap meet at 6:00am. The car cruised the freeway effortlessly, making me wonder why I wanted to let it go. An hour later I was pulling into a spot in the car corral, unloaded my chair, pulled out the morning paper and settled in for what I thought would be a long day. 10 minutes later a guy comes by and gives it a careful once over and makes a low offer; I counter and he says he'll think about it and heads off to check out a few more cars. Half an hour later he's back, talking about the logistics of a deal and the next thing I know we've got an agreement. All told it took about an hour from when I parked!

I owe this all to my procrastination skills. I could have had it ready for sale a year ago but I would have probably gone through looky loos and tire kickers wasting my time for a myriad of reasons. Instead I timed the market to just the time when a motivated buyer would see the car...piece 'o cake.

I'm excited to send it to a good home but I'll miss that car.

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post May 19 2012, 07:17 PM
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Both cars are gorgeous...
Now.....what to do with the money....hmmm
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