Fitzgerald
Hey! Where'd the mountians go?!?!?
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Fitzgerald
Hey! Where'd the mountians go?!?!?
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Well, after MUCH consideration, I've decided to cash it in. My childhood 55 is just going to take too much time, cost too much $$$, and require much more skill and craftsmanship that currently have.
It's just too far gone.
If anyone needs anything , I'll be cleaning out the garage soon (except for a few bits of memorabilia that I'm going to hang on to).
I also have a full set of BobM's kit (rockers, floor pans, body mounts, etc.). I'll take care of all of that in the classifieds section.
I felt sick to my stomach when I made the decision and called my dad (who bought it back in '72). He was supportive and was happy to hear I was going to spend that time with the kids instead of old rusty. Still not easy, had lots of hopes / plans for that old girl.
As I said in another forum, I feel like I'm in mourning over the loss of a loved one. Seriously, it's sorta crazy.
It's just too far gone.
If anyone needs anything , I'll be cleaning out the garage soon (except for a few bits of memorabilia that I'm going to hang on to).
I also have a full set of BobM's kit (rockers, floor pans, body mounts, etc.). I'll take care of all of that in the classifieds section.
I felt sick to my stomach when I made the decision and called my dad (who bought it back in '72). He was supportive and was happy to hear I was going to spend that time with the kids instead of old rusty. Still not easy, had lots of hopes / plans for that old girl.
As I said in another forum, I feel like I'm in mourning over the loss of a loved one. Seriously, it's sorta crazy.
Travis,
Sometimes, it's for the best. Doesn't make it easier, just more understandable.
Life's not over, why do think I'm building another one now. Kids are gone and I have the time.
Something good will come of this! In days to come, you just might feel a heavy load leave your back.
Best Regards,
Sometimes, it's for the best. Doesn't make it easier, just more understandable.
Life's not over, why do think I'm building another one now. Kids are gone and I have the time.
Something good will come of this! In days to come, you just might feel a heavy load leave your back.
Best Regards,
Fitzgerald
Hey! Where'd the mountians go?!?!?
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Thanks Ron.
That's what I'm thinkin'.
I know that without a doubt, I'll own a 55 again. That's why I'm keeping certain "artifacts" from my pig. They'll be transplanted onto my new pig, whether that be 5, 10, 15 years down the road.
Funny that you mention the heavy load leaving. As soon as my dad said he was cool with me calling it quits, I felt "better". I was working on the 55 thinking I should be doing something else around the house/with the kids/ etc. and when I was doing one of those things, I was thinking... if I don't get out there and work on her, it'll never get done.
I think in the end, she was just TOO far gone. It was starting to feel like I was building a SUV from scratch.
Still bummed though.
That's what I'm thinkin'.
I know that without a doubt, I'll own a 55 again. That's why I'm keeping certain "artifacts" from my pig. They'll be transplanted onto my new pig, whether that be 5, 10, 15 years down the road.
Funny that you mention the heavy load leaving. As soon as my dad said he was cool with me calling it quits, I felt "better". I was working on the 55 thinking I should be doing something else around the house/with the kids/ etc. and when I was doing one of those things, I was thinking... if I don't get out there and work on her, it'll never get done.
I think in the end, she was just TOO far gone. It was starting to feel like I was building a SUV from scratch.
Still bummed though.
Fitzgerald
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I'll be going through my parts here shortly and posting them up, but if there's anything anyone needs immediately, let me know and I''ll hunt for it.
I'm not looking to make a bundle here (as a lot of you know, I gave away my drivetrain), just recoup some of the $$ I've spent and cover the cost of shipping.
I'm not looking to make a bundle here (as a lot of you know, I gave away my drivetrain), just recoup some of the $$ I've spent and cover the cost of shipping.
Fitzgerald
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OK.... some jerk hacked my account this weekend and had the audacity to say I was getting rid of my 55. 
You all know that would never happen. (People, this 55 thing really is a sickness, one that I can't control).
Some of you emailed me about parts and since I don't plan on using some of those, I'll still try to get them to you. Davegonz... your inbox is full.
I was going to write some sentimental, philosophical BS here, but instead, I'm just going to shut up and work on her.
You all know that would never happen. (People, this 55 thing really is a sickness, one that I can't control).Some of you emailed me about parts and since I don't plan on using some of those, I'll still try to get them to you. Davegonz... your inbox is full.
I was going to write some sentimental, philosophical BS here, but instead, I'm just going to shut up and work on her.
PabloCruise
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So you are keeping her?
Great! Everything is Awesome (sorry if you ahve not seen the Lego movie...)!
Great! Everything is Awesome (sorry if you ahve not seen the Lego movie...)!
Fitzgerald
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Yep. No choice really, she won't let me give in.
Heard it was good. Planning on taking the kiddos soon.
PabloCruise
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Glad to hear it man. Everytime I see a Classified for a Piggy that is in boxes I cry a little...
I haev been working on my Piggy since 2008!
I haev been working on my Piggy since 2008!
We like philosophical BS.....
Fitzgerald
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HA! Yeah, but I can lay it down thick!
Basically, I just began focusing too much on the destination rather than enjoying the journey (how's that for some philosophical BS
).
PabloCruise
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That is like the sound of one hand clapping...
Glad you're back Travis!
Every time I start thinking philosophically, it costs me money.
Every time I start thinking philosophically, it costs me money.
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Travis, glad you hung in there. Your Dad must be proud. If you need any help PM me.
Thanks Bob.
Thanks Bob.
he's got the swine flu
good to hear...it can be tough, just gotta try to keep seeing the light...it is ALWAYS about the process/journey(but having something tangible helps too)
good to hear...it can be tough, just gotta try to keep seeing the light...it is ALWAYS about the process/journey
(but having something tangible helps too)
Fitzgerald
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Well... after life put all garage related activities on hold for a while, I finally got time to play a bit. Still just cutting rust away to find out what I'll have left.
Here's a little before and after.
Here's a little before and after.
Fitzgerald
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My youngest turns 1 year old this week... hope to have the 55 ready in time for him to learn to drive, since it's what I learned to drive in.
Best case scenario... It's ready when my 6 year old decides she wants to start driving.
Best case scenario... It's ready when my 6 year old decides she wants to start driving.
right on man! I can understand exactly how you feel...just keep your eye on the ring
Fitzgerald
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RIP Old Buddy... 
And on to a less trying project...
Hope to have a less rusty 55 be a part of the family a couple of years down the line.
Until then, I'll be checking in from time to time to watch what you guys and gals are doing to keep these rigs up and running.
And on to a less trying project...
Hope to have a less rusty 55 be a part of the family a couple of years down the line.
Until then, I'll be checking in from time to time to watch what you guys and gals are doing to keep these rigs up and running.
