That target date is getting close...

[67HEAVEN]

Some time ago, I abritrarily selected Saturday, June 5th as my target date for completion of the Rebuild of a Legend.

Lately, I've been analyzing progress; comparing to the calendar; considering the amount of work left in wringing out newly-designed components throughout the car; torque-rechecking; etc.

Realistically, the date may be too close.

Thankfully, good neighbours like Doug (our wives have been best friends for years) keep me on the straight and narrow. In fact he devotes an average of 10-12 hours per week to the project, and is skilled at completing tasks that are closer to his personality style than mine. We make a good team and he helps keep me motivated, sometimes on evenings when I really don't want to face it. He drives a final-year Z-28, but loves all performance cars.....a real car guy.

Also, our member Fuelie keeps diggin in with his valuable expertise and is most welcome around here.

These guys are true friends, and a great deal of the credit on this project will go to them. ;worship

 

[studiog]

Do they get unlimited weekend driving privileges? :L

 

[Imachad]

Thats GREAT! 67! We are all anxious for the rebirth of your beauty. Are there any shows your are considering attending once completion?

Chad

 

[67HEAVEN]

Do they get unlimited weekend driving privileges? :L

They'll be getting lots of time behind the wheel.......although knowing that they're both small-block guys, I may have to calm them down somewhat before turning them loose with 567ft. lbs of torque.

 

[tigernut]

.....with 567ft. lbs of torque.

That just sounds too wonderful. You lucky dog!

 

[Fishman]

Lately, I've been analyzing progress; comparing to the calendar; considering the amount of work left in wringing out newly-designed components throughout the car; torque-rechecking; etc.

Realistically, the date may be too close.

Just reset the clock on your web-site (or get rid of it). Get things right, don't use some arbitrary date and kill yourself working towards it. No one here (at least anyone that counts) will chastise you. Enjoy the project. JMHO... Brian

 

[Zixxer]

Yeah, drop the clock. I've been watching that site like I'm expecting delivery of a new born. The addiction to that project is killing me....need more photos

 

[studiog]

They'll be getting lots of time behind the wheel.......although knowing that they're both small-block guys, I may have to calm them down somewhat before turning them loose with 567ft. lbs of torque.

You might want to put a small wood block behind the gas pedal. :L
The end is in sight! Keep up the great work. It is good to have a target date, keeps things moving, but doesn't have to be a "drop dead" date. Lots of little details can set a project back a bit. But I see that you are a quality first kind of person. Vey exciting.

 

[Ronald]

I agree with all the others. Give yourself all the time you need. We don't want you to rush it. It's going to be a long summer. And after that it's going to be a long Fall. We are enjoying every minute of the rebuild. You're doing a fantastic job. Thanks for the updates :BOW

 

[IH2LOSE]

I think your setting a dead line was great.No project should be with out one.It gets you motivated to accomplish stuff instead of a sunday sitting on the couch.

BUT

The dead line should be considered a guide line,and if I were you I would step back, list out what needs to be done give an estimate of the labor to accomplish it, and then reset your dead line to something that matches the hours needed.

I said it before I have always had a project car in my garage since I started driving and one of my biggest problems have been when I get a car in color and the motor in I always get on this "crazy,frenzied,rushed," work schedule to get the car done.And the quaility of the car suffers.I always say to my self "let me just get it together Ill get back to that next week end" After all of the "let me just get it togethers" I end up haveing several week ends of correcting thing's that become more labor intencive because the car is assembled.

The strangest thing is I enjoy wrenching on the car more then showing it or car cruising it,so it just doesnt make sence that I rush the final assembely.

My advice is recalculate what you have to do and then re set your deadline to a realistic one.

And remember this is supposed to be fun.

 

[dennisinmaryland]

As my Grandpop used to say..."If you haven't got the time to do it right, when are you gonna find the time to go back and fix it right?"
I agree with all the others, take more time, don't shortcut and you'll never be sorry you took the time.
And besides, think of all the valuable experience you're getting to share with all us who need your wisdom as we plod along with our own repairs and such. And when you get done, what will we do for vicarious thrills...watch soaps?...lol...good luck..

 

[66427-450]

my advice, to everyone, is: don't compromise, build it exactly the way you want it (the first time)......... how many times have guys went back and upgraded, and ended up spending considerably more than just getting the parts they really wanted the first time ?

 

[JohnZ]

Don't self-impose any deadlines - just do it right, and when it's done, it's done.

 

[66427-450]

.....just do it right, and when it's done, it's done.

so true, my problem is, i'm a perfectionist......and i drive other nuts, ( i usually end up doing/redoing everything myself, true craftsman are hard to find out there)......... even tire mounting/balancing, alignments, paint work, they hate to see me walk in their shops

 

[bossvette]

Don't rush it, deadlines were made to be broken;:L relax and reset

 

[Mac]

Deadlines are guidelines, especially arbitrary ones, but they do serve a purpose... keeping things rolling. When you've invested as much time, effort and $$$$ into a project as you have, don't skimp now to hit a date on the calendar but you know all this.

66427-450, I know what you mean about being perfectionist. I fight that battle daily but, sometimes, you just have to say "enough is enough" and put it all back together. I think the hardest part is that being a perfectionist steals from the pleasure of showing and driving. I'm conscious of the tiny imperfections and I feel they're glaring but no-one else ever notices... :crazy

-Mac

 

[67HEAVEN]

Thanks for the common sense, everyone.


Whenever I look at this photo, I feel better about my progress.

 

[c5vetter]

I remeber when my 1963 frame for LADY looked like yours when we started down the slippery restoration slope in November - hoping to have LADY back next weekend! been a LLLOOOOOOOONG six months!

 

[BarryK]

Rick

LADY will be ready next weekend??
That's great. I know from talking to Keith the other day we was about to get to work on your paint and the detailing. He said BABY should most likely be ready next week so hopefully i'll get to see LADY in all her Glory when I go down to pick BABY up.
I can't wait to get her again - she has been back down in the shop almost as long as I had to enjoy her after I bought her ( 4 weeks having her than 3 weeks back in the shop)

Barry