First, I want to say thank you for your support and for catching my drift.
It is a source of both pride and humility that so many take inspiration from my build. I am not an inherently proud person and will always show my flaws before I'll even consider bragging on my wins.
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Originally Posted by ADDvanced
I've been following this thread since you started it, and it definitely inspired me to keep pushing and learning new things.
Inspiring people, supporting each other, sharing knowledge, and getting excited about learning new things are what I'm passionate about. Also, I think you missed your calling as a writer. Just sayin'.
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Writing is fun, but IDK that I could write so well about other topics. Maybe I could, but my writing thrives on my passion for the topic. IDK. I'm super young as writers go, so I guess there's still time.
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Originally Posted by Focker
I think the ethos behind this is that "low buck" is all relative. It's not a cheap car, but it definitely punches well above its weight for dollars invested.
I feel like this build can serve as an inspiration to others that it isn't as intimidating to build as some may think.
Get out there, get some hand tools, read along and figure it out. You'll wind up with more than just a car, you'll have memories and pride in ownership.
I know the challenges that I have seen you overcome are an inspiration to me to persevere, even when I wanted to walk away.
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"low budget" is 100% relative and I think a lot of people lose sight of that.
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Originally Posted by LJ851
Yes, 1000% Yes.
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Originally Posted by fanaudical
My favorite threads here on Pelican are those cars that are built and personalized in creative ways (and not just "bought to spec" by checkbook mechanics). I've enjoyed watching your journey here, Chris. Keep it up!
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I absolutely will. I got to spend some time with a racecar engineer over the weekend and use them as a sounding-board for some of my ideas.
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Originally Posted by 1980 SC Targa
I for one get great hope from your thread. And hope that I can restore mine using the same methods - though I will certainly go more stock look, I fully share your driver car ethos. A Porsche that isn't eating up the road is a sad Porsche and I will not let mine be sad.
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I'm never too far should you have questions you can't find in the thread.
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Originally Posted by Joesmallwood
Amen!
This prose is a great start for a "Prologue" for the rest of the story.
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Joe, that's a pretty great idea. IDK if I can edit a 5+ year old post. I may add the prologue if I can. I need to mull it over a bit still.