Thread: '37 Ford Rod

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Originally Posted by hotrodtrux

Okay,You spent your weekend at a Goodguys event. You want a hotrod more than ever. Your mind is racing. Your heart is pumping.It's a huge task that will consume your life and your checkbook. Should I do it or not? Do it and join the rest of us. Some days are fun and rewarding and some days suck, nothing fits or works. Looking forward to pics if you do it. Good Luck, you will get lots of help here

OK, how did you get into my head???? Why do I get the feeling you have been down this road before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for your thoughts.


IC2,
Thanks for your response. What you say is so true, which is why I have not pulled the trigger YET. The older I get, the more I do my homework to minimize the downside of whatever project I have in mind. SOMETIMES it works. This bug has bitten me big time, but I still have issues to deal with (no, not mental issues, "well maybe", space and $$$$$$ issues). One of the biggest heardles (sp) I have crossed is the wife. After 2yrs + of talking about this and countless books and magazines left on the kitchen counter, she is ready to cave in. I tried selling the our dog for some extra cash, but she won't buy it!!!!!!!!!!!! This will be awhile down the road even when I lose my sanity and actually do something.
Again, I appreciate any and all input. THANKS

Go for it!!!! About 7 years ago I built a 34 Ford kit. I was hesitant at first, but once I started building it and realizing I'm actually BUILDING my own car, enthusiasm and joy really set in fast! That helped me out through the "What the heck was I thinking?" moments that came up all over the place. And yeah, they came up a LOT. But when family and friends would come over to check on the progress and always walked away amazed, you look past the small stuff. Unless it's not small stuff. Then you just don't tell them about it. My kit was complete, or so they told me. But being flexible, creative, and having a lot of patience (even though I'm half Irish) really helped. Remember, you're building a hotrod. There's really no construction manual except the one in your head. With your son by your side, it'll be a great experience for you both. One thing you'll figure out quite quick is you really have NO idea exactly how many parts make up an entire car until you build one yourself from scratch. I've always wanted to build another hotrod. Either a 32 full fendered roadster, a 37 convert like you're doing, or a 55-57 Chevy touring car, but been too occupied with muscle cars as of late. Keep us posted and ENJOY!!!!

Do it, Do it, Do it.......
Honest to god, the first time you drive a hot rod you built, PRICELESS....

It seems some folks get a little ahead of themselves, worry to much about color, rim styles and interior color. Or hurry the build so they can drive it. It's easy to burn yourself out, pace, an hour a day is what keeps me going, sure some days are more, but I don't let it consume my every being. I want to get done, but done right for many years of trouble free driving. I'm coming up to 3years now, almost done, took 4 years on the last one. Good luck!!!!!!!