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OT NPC: My procrastination thread, Meet my demons - Update: Sold my Lincoln today! |
KELTY360 |
May 23 2011, 01:31 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi, I'm Marc and I'm a procrastiholic.
They say the first step in addressing your problems is admitting you have a problem. So in an effort to be accountable to myself I'm coming out of the This spring I've become determined to break the cycle, get off my ass and get some jewels back on the road. Because many of you share my affliction I thought I'd share my demons with you to help fortify my resolve. This is Loocy (pronounced Lucy), a 1954 Mercury convertible, last driven 2001. Currently the front suspension is being rebuilt so that she can get wheels on the ground in preparation for transport to a friend's shop where a rebuilt engine and transmission can be installed along with many other details required to get her driving by late July. This is Cloud, a 1947 Lincoln Club Coupe, last driven July 2004. Has original flathead V-12 and was previously owned by Merle Haggard. Currently being readied for the road with the help of Troy (messix) so it can be sold. Meet Tintipi, a 1987 Syncro Westy, last driven November 2009. Getting a Subie conversion to a 3.3L six, regeared transmission with differential lock and drive shaft decoupler. The ultimate wilderness camping rig. Finally there's Ike, a 1950 Willys Jeepster. No idea when last driven...I pulled him out of a boneyard in Colorado in 2004 where he had sat since 1972. A serious case of lost puppy syndrome..."it followed me home, can I keep it?" I'd like to turn Ike into an old school rat rod, but as you can see, there's a long waiting list. That's it. Stay tuned as I attempt to clear the logjams and get some of this old iron on road trips and off guilt trips. I feel so much better now. |
Tom_T |
May 23 2011, 01:42 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 |
Very nice set of vintage wheels Marc! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
I can't show my wife Tintipi or else she'll want that engine in her 88 non-synchro before I get to finish my 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) My good buddy in San Diego had an early 60's Jeepster like that which he refurbed in the late 80's, & eventually sold in the late 90's - Red & White & beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) From a fellow sidetracked by too many other house, car & honey-do projects procatinatiholic - Damn the torpedoes & full speed ahead Cap'n Kelty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
914werke |
May 23 2011, 01:51 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,029 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE This is Cloud, a 1947 Lincoln Club Coupe, last driven July 2004. Has original flathead V-12 and was previously owned by Merle Haggard. Currently being readied for the road with the help of Troy (messix) so it can be sold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Ahem...so let me understand this, Youve enlisted the help of another known Procrastiholic (and confirmed Asshat) to help you out of this automotive hole youve dug yourself... Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
KELTY360 |
May 23 2011, 01:59 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE This is Cloud, a 1947 Lincoln Club Coupe, last driven July 2004. Has original flathead V-12 and was previously owned by Merle Haggard. Currently being readied for the road with the help of Troy (messix) so it can be sold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Ahem...so let me understand this, Youve enlisted the help of another known Procrastiholic (and confirmed Asshat) to help you out of this automotive hole youve dug yourself... Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You have a firm grasp of the problem Rich. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
KELTY360 |
May 23 2011, 02:00 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Very nice set of vintage wheels Marc! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I can't show my wife Tintipi or else she'll want that engine in her 88 non-synchro before I get to finish my 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) My good buddy in San Diego had an early 60's Jeepster like that which he refurbed in the late 80's, & eventually sold in the late 90's - Red & White & beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) From a fellow sidetracked by too many other house, car & honey-do projects procatinatiholic - Damn the torpedoes & full speed ahead Cap'n Kelty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks Tom. Just put a 2.2 Subie in that Westy and she'll let you do anything you want with the 914. |
trojanhorsepower |
May 23 2011, 02:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 861 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
I'm rooting for you. You can count on my worthless advice and encouragement. I am far better at organizing other peoples projects than I am at finishing my own.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) -Peter |
saigon71 |
May 23 2011, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You officially have the support of a man who has had a teener on jackstands for two years now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Good luck with all your projects...on the bright side, my list looks shorter now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
dw914er |
May 23 2011, 02:41 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
I really like the Lincoln (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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r_towle |
May 23 2011, 03:10 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,569 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
if you really are a procrastinator you would have just thought about posting this thread and put if off for another day.
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PeeGreen 914 |
May 23 2011, 03:28 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You can always count on my support (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I don't really know what that means but your can always count on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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7TPorsh |
May 23 2011, 03:29 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
I ...nevermind
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Drums66 |
May 23 2011, 04:34 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
if you really are a procrastinator you would have just thought about posting this thread and put if off for another day. Don't talk to him today.......talk tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
KELTY360 |
May 23 2011, 05:43 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
if you really are a procrastinator you would have just thought about posting this thread and put if off for another day. Actually, I've been thinking about it for a long time and I put off putting it off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
r_towle |
May 23 2011, 06:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,569 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
if you really are a procrastinator you would have just thought about posting this thread and put if off for another day. Actually, I've been thinking about it for a long time and I put off putting it off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) you are already healing. |
JRust |
May 23 2011, 09:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,305 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Are any of those projects for sale (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jester.gif)
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KELTY360 |
May 23 2011, 10:04 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Sure, as a matter of fact I've been thinking about a Creamsicle theme on the Lincoln. |
KELTY360 |
May 24 2011, 10:44 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Baby steps today. The fuel was drained from the Lincoln's tank last week and today new fuel was added with some seafoam. New battery installed and after a little coaxing she fired over and ran. The idle smoothed out after a time and Troy and I took it out for a drive...first time on the road in 7 years. Stumbled a little on acceleration which got worse to the point that it wouldn't accelerate under load. Had to pull it up the hill to my house. Carb rebuild is in it's future and a boil out of the tank. But it's all good.
Troy wrenching on the V12. |
sixnotfour |
May 24 2011, 11:08 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,414 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
What the hell Troy, Youre putting youreself into his shoes,
What about your demons ( white 914 ) although I would love a ride in a 12cyl Lincoln. Son your gonna drive me to drinkin If you dont stop drivin that hotrod Lincoln. (Camander Cody.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QpDvhshOQ |
messix |
May 24 2011, 11:13 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
so smooth
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messix |
May 24 2011, 11:16 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What the hell Troy, Youre putting youreself into his shoes, What about your demons ( white 914 ) although I would love a ride in a 12cyl Lincoln. Son your gonna drive me to drinkin If you dont stop drivin that hotrod Lincoln. (Camander Cody.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QpDvhshOQ see.... there this guy that has a really sweet lift that might come in handy pretty soon.... |
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