Who has the record? UPDATE in the life happens, Rome was built in how many days? 1year and counting |
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Who has the record? UPDATE in the life happens, Rome was built in how many days? 1year and counting |
Gunn1 |
Jun 22 2016, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
Recently just had lower spinal surgery and have had a little more time to read many of the build threads and others like the "Barn find"
And while this spinal surgery (life happens)is hopefully a minor set back for my family life and cars, it makes me want to ask the question "who's has the record for the longest ongoing build?" What kind of "life happens" obstacles caused the build to stop, or rethink your likelihood of ever completing the restoration. Kinda wishing I was Bon Jovi, and had "the power to turn back time" but never mind must be OxyContin talkin...... |
maxwelj |
Nov 21 2016, 01:11 PM
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rebuilt member Group: Benefactors Posts: 278 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Owasso, OK Member No.: 1,532 Region Association: None |
Here is mine in 1970
it was taken out of service for reupholstery in 1980 or so, but then I found that the floors were rusted, so it sat in various shops, garages and driveways for the next 30 years. here it is in 2013 or so, after I raised a son to be a bodyman/Painter <grin> And here last week, the first time it was driven for pleasure since 1980. So now the clock is stopped... but there are still odds and ends to finish up. |
Tom_T |
Nov 21 2016, 01:49 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 |
Jack,
You need to get with Curt in Tulsey Town near-ish to you - he goes by Cabinetmaker on here, who is an old 914er too, & is always trying to put together a Talimina Run with OK teeners! Curt is another crusty old fart, like you & I! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Beautiful Light Ivory `70 914-6 BTW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Oh & I just saw - a 57 Stude Transtar too! (brainfart here!) The 3 of us will have to get together for BBQ next time I'm in Tulsa! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Here is mine in 1970 it was taken out of service for reupholstery in 1980 or so, but then I found that the floors were rusted, so it sat in various shops, garages and driveways for the next 30 years. here it is in 2013 or so, after I raised a son to be a bodyman/Painter <grin> And here last week, the first time it was driven for pleasure since 1980. So now the clock is stopped... but there are still odds and ends to finish up. |
maxwelj |
Nov 22 2016, 10:05 AM
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rebuilt member Group: Benefactors Posts: 278 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Owasso, OK Member No.: 1,532 Region Association: None |
Hi Tom,
I've met Curt, and in fact a little bit of one of his cars is patched into the front trunk seal channel just above the driver's headlight. The Transtar is another project, but it has only been resting since the early 90's. It was a daily driver for a few years in the 80s and 90s after being rescued from life as a chicken coop. Plans are to upgrade the suspension, but keep the drivetrain all Stude, with an 080 over 289, R2 blower and a T10 4 speed. I've had the engine in various forms and cars since the early 60's, so kind of attached. Just making sure the -6 is finished before changing focus. Let me know if you make it up this way. Jack, You need to get with Curt in Tulsey Town near-ish to you - he goes by Cabinetmaker on here, who is an old 914er too, & is always trying to put together a Talimina Run with OK teeners! Curt is another crusty old fart, like you & I! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Beautiful Light Ivory `70 914-6 BTW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Oh & I just saw - a 57 Stude Transtar too! (brainfart here!) The 3 of us will have to get together for BBQ next time I'm in Tulsa! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Here is mine in 1970 it was taken out of service for reupholstery in 1980 or so, but then I found that the floors were rusted, so it sat in various shops, garages and driveways for the next 30 years. here it is in 2013 or so, after I raised a son to be a bodyman/Painter <grin> And here last week, the first time it was driven for pleasure since 1980. So now the clock is stopped... but there are still odds and ends to finish up. |
Tom_T |
Nov 22 2016, 11:12 AM
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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 |
Hi Tom, I've met Curt, and in fact a little bit of one of his cars is patched into the front trunk seal channel just above the driver's headlight. The Transtar is another project, but it has only been resting since the early 90's. It was a daily driver for a few years in the 80s and 90s after being rescued from life as a chicken coop. Plans are to upgrade the suspension, but keep the drivetrain all Stude, with an 080 over 289, R2 blower and a T10 4 speed. I've had the engine in various forms and cars since the early 60's, so kind of attached. Just making sure the -6 is finished before changing focus. Let me know if you make it up this way. Just sent you a PM with my contact info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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