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> Time has caught up to me
shoguneagle
post Aug 22 2017, 03:18 PM
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I am in need of advice. At this stage of life I find it very difficult to ask since this involves something I have really enjoyed but have to give consideration to the real world realities.

I am considering selling my Porsche 914-Sixer which I have had as a hobby for the last 12-15 years. We have been through a lot together in building, parts location, and conversion to a 3.2 Carrera 1987 engine, a lot of new/rebuit parts, some differences in heating and cooling systems, etc. In sum it is a rolling chassis which has been brought to line, painted, and currently licensed in Oregon. It has numerous changes, additions, and improvements over the years which are to many to mention at this stage. We have even been through a theft of the car and all the parts (new and used) to complete a 916-GT. Car was recovered but the entire stock parts stockpile was stolen.

The problem is that I no longer have the deep interest in finishing the car; WHY?

Time has caught up to me in attitude, interest, health and physical aspects.

My concern is whether to sell the entire car, part it out, or just let it set in the garage. I could continue to work on it but this seems to be a little self-defeating. This dilemma requires me to seek advice. So here I am !!

What are your thoughts?

Please be open and practical; I have not said too much on this forum since I have enjoyed every aspect and gained knowledge from all the members. Frankly, I do need advice on this problem

Thanks
Steve
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post Aug 22 2017, 08:33 PM
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Steve, man, live the rest of your life the way that makes you happiest. If that includes the 914, great. If it doesn't, well it still does because we are a family here.

As Keanu Reeves said:

“My friend’s mom has eaten healthy all her life. Never ever consumed alcohol or any “bad” food, exercised every day, very limber, very active, took all supplements suggested by her doctor, never went in the sun without sunscreen and when she did it was for as short a period as possible- so pretty much she protected her health with the utmost that anyone could. She is now 76 and has skin cancer, bone marrow cancer and extreme osteoporosis.
My friend’s father eats bacon on top of bacon, butter on top of butter, fat on top of fat, never and I mean never exercised, was out in the sun burnt to a crisp every summer, he basically took the approach to live life to his fullest and not as others suggest. He is 81 and the doctors says his health is that of a young person.
People you cannot hide from your poison. It’s out there and it will find you so in the words of my friend’s still living mother: “If I would have known my life would end this way I would have lived it more to the fullest enjoying everything I was told not to!”
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean. Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There’s no time for anything else.”
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shoguneagle   Time has caught up to me   Aug 22 2017, 03:18 PM
GeorgeRud   Boy, I feel your pain. I suffered a medical event...   Aug 22 2017, 03:33 PM
r_towle   Time sucks! Getting old is not for wimps. Sell...   Aug 22 2017, 03:57 PM
arne   Parting it out can often be the most profitable, b...   Aug 22 2017, 04:16 PM
somd914   Agree, growing older poses many lifestyle changes ...   Aug 22 2017, 04:24 PM
tygaboy   Steve - So sorry to hear about your situation. Pa...   Aug 22 2017, 04:40 PM
markhoward   Not to mention that your contributions over the la...   Aug 22 2017, 04:41 PM
Mark Henry   Like the song "Know when to hold them, know w...   Aug 22 2017, 04:49 PM
TJB/914   Wow, this really hits me hard as I get older, I am...   Aug 22 2017, 05:01 PM
db9146   Steve, it's not entirely clear whether the ca...   Aug 22 2017, 05:16 PM
db9146   .   Aug 22 2017, 05:19 PM
mb911   My father got polio as a child and as a result of ...   Aug 22 2017, 05:26 PM
JOEPROPER   I know it's hard to justify spending more mone...   Aug 22 2017, 05:29 PM
worn   Man I am not that far behind you. Especially the d...   Aug 22 2017, 05:37 PM
Cairo94507   Hi Steve: Very sorry to hear that news. I gues...   Aug 22 2017, 05:45 PM
bandjoey   If it's possible: Gather enough parts to tur...   Aug 22 2017, 05:46 PM
arne   If you'd like to see the car completed but are...   Aug 22 2017, 06:20 PM
rstover   Before I would do anything I would just take a br...   Aug 22 2017, 06:36 PM
My 914   :agree: Sometimes, with a little distance and pe...   Aug 22 2017, 06:43 PM
iamchappy   Sometimes all it takes is a little motivation from...   Aug 22 2017, 06:48 PM
rick 918-S   Sometimes all it takes is a little motivation fro...   Aug 22 2017, 10:54 PM
porschetub   sad to hear of this kind of thing,when you are you...   Aug 22 2017, 07:24 PM
Rand   Steve, man, live the rest of your life the way tha...   Aug 22 2017, 08:33 PM
SchwarzHorse   Upload a photo or two of the car - I don't kno...   Aug 22 2017, 08:38 PM
Jeff Hail   I am in need of advice. At this stage of life I ...   Aug 22 2017, 08:55 PM
76-914   Steve, what do you need to get back on track? Is t...   Aug 22 2017, 09:14 PM
Rand   Steve, what do you need to get back on track? Is ...   Aug 22 2017, 09:21 PM
csdilligaf   Life and things you enjoy change that's for su...   Aug 22 2017, 09:33 PM
Mueller   Hey Steve, As you know I just got fed up one day ...   Aug 22 2017, 10:17 PM
Edward Blume   Keep it. Get healthy. Stay positive. You have back...   Aug 22 2017, 10:33 PM
shoguneagle   Thank you for all the honest pieces of advice. I ...   Aug 22 2017, 11:39 PM
whitetwinturbo   Steve, I'm pushing 6.5 decades and my energy l...   Aug 23 2017, 12:00 AM
euro911   Steve, I'm pushing 6.5 decades and my energy l...   Aug 23 2017, 01:03 AM
matthepcat   Isn't your car running and driving? I thought ...   Aug 23 2017, 01:40 AM
shoguneagle   The car is the blue one and it does not require mu...   Aug 23 2017, 09:16 AM
mepstein   The car is the blue one and it does not require m...   Aug 23 2017, 09:41 AM
Mueller   The car is the blue one and it does not require m...   Aug 23 2017, 11:13 AM
Andyrew   Steve, You have been a good friend over the year...   Aug 23 2017, 09:24 AM
burton73   I had a 2007 Boxster. I bought it so I had somethi...   Aug 23 2017, 09:41 AM
Larmo63   What a great forum and topic. Only 914 people re...   Aug 23 2017, 10:17 AM
shoguneagle   Thanks for everything. I WILL NEVER LEAVE THIS BO...   Aug 23 2017, 03:19 PM
shoguneagle   I should correct something; we no longer live in G...   Aug 23 2017, 03:40 PM


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