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> OT NPC: My procrastination thread, Meet my demons - Update: Sold my Lincoln today!
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post May 23 2011, 01:31 PM
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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 closet garage. I'm real good at buying stuff and starting projects.....not so good at finishing. I can take stuff apart pretty good, but getting them back together is not a strong point. I can back that statement up with a collection of engines and transmissions on the ground in my shop from the '40s, '50s, '70s & '90s.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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post May 23 2011, 01:42 PM
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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)
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post May 23 2011, 01:51 PM
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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)
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post May 23 2011, 01:59 PM
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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)
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post May 23 2011, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ May 23 2011, 12:42 PM) *

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.
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post May 23 2011, 02:27 PM
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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.
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post May 23 2011, 02:30 PM
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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)
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post May 23 2011, 02:41 PM
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I really like the Lincoln (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 23 2011, 03:10 PM
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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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post May 23 2011, 03:28 PM
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post May 23 2011, 04:34 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 23 2011, 02:10 PM) *

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)
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post May 23 2011, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 23 2011, 02:10 PM) *

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)
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post May 23 2011, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 23 2011, 02:10 PM) *

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.
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post May 23 2011, 09:39 PM
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Are any of those projects for sale (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jester.gif)
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post May 23 2011, 10:04 PM
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Are any of those projects for sale (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jester.gif)


Sure, as a matter of fact I've been thinking about a Creamsicle theme on the Lincoln.
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post May 24 2011, 10:44 PM
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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.
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post May 24 2011, 11:08 PM
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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
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post May 24 2011, 11:13 PM
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post May 24 2011, 11:16 PM
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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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