Dilemma - Which Project Would You Sell?

[Bravoaloha]

Originally Posted by ItzaMe

You hit it on the head. I was considering pulling the 3.0 since the new wheels for the 77 are WIDE. However, it would take a lot to separate a matching # cars : ' )

I assume you mean the 2.7 being matching numbers? Or the slantnose?

If the 2.7 is matching numbers, I guess it depends on your goals. If I was going to build a car and keep long term, swapping the motor out wouldn’t bother me. If you’re a constant buy/build/sell kinda guy I think it does make sense to keep matching numbers.

In a way, it’s already bastardized with the flares (in a good way, imo) and getting a better motor in it increases value of a car like that as opposed to devaluing.

Sorry, I have the sickness right now, longing for a project, so I’m living vicariously through you.

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by Bravoaloha

I assume you mean the 2.7 being matching numbers? Or the slantnose?

If the 2.7 is matching numbers, I guess it depends on your goals. If I was going to build a car and keep long term, swapping the motor out wouldn’t bother me. If you’re a constant buy/build/sell kinda guy I think it does make sense to keep matching numbers.

In a way, it’s already bastardized with the flares (in a good way, imo) and getting a better motor in it increases value of a car like that as opposed to devaluing.

Sorry, I have the sickness right now, longing for a project, so I’m living vicariously through you.

Haha it's all good! All valid points.

Both cars have their original motor to the best of my knowledge.

I will definitely think this one over!

[Matt Monson]

Not bad problems to have.

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Not bad problems to have.

Agreed. I'm blessed to be able to still have any of the toys after this remodel

[ItzaMe]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV0HqyQD62o

Update

[Bravoaloha]

Originally Posted by ItzaMe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV0HqyQD62o

Update

Nice vid!

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by Bravoaloha

Nice vid!

Thanks!!

Need to get back into the swing of things

[Bravoaloha]

Originally Posted by ItzaMe

Thanks!!

Need to get back into the swing of things

Yeah same, I was going one a week for a while, but out of content now. Its a grind!

https://www.youtube.com/@wingsaircooled

[zztot]

You can probably get as many opinions as responses……but we all have learned cars sitting for a long time is not a good thing.
My opinion for the 2 cents it’s worth would be to establish your end game….which ones would you find most appealing then dump the others. The amount of $$ and time to achieve should probably factor into decision.
My thinking is slope not so popular these days……..so that would probably top the list unless restoring it to standard coupe could make it a nice ride. Before I am done I could make a case for all but how many do you want in the end.
Time for house means no time for cars…..and house trumps cars.
Good luck with fun decision.

[sugarwood]

Seen this many times before
Anyone with 4 project cars is an undisciplined impulsive hoarder
Stop buying half baked junk until you can actually finish something you start.
Sell all 4 and get an SUV

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by ItzaMe

I also have a YT channel where I document some of the builds, so I would argue my garage is full of content

And how much is that content paying you?
Probably less than renting out the garage for storage space!
For most, Social media is not a side hustle, but a cringey delusion.

Stop justifying your hoarder issues with your pretend social media profits

[Matt Monson]

Seems Suga is starting 2024 off his meds.

[NYNick]

Such a frickin' angry dude yelling at an upbeat guy.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by NYNick

Such a frickin' angry dude yelling at an upbeat guy.

He’s still bitter that even though his 915 shifting video went viral, He didn’t get paid.

[Dan J]

He is angry and rude However his point is valid

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by zztot

You can probably get as many opinions as responses……but we all have learned cars sitting for a long time is not a good thing.
My opinion for the 2 cents it’s worth would be to establish your end game….which ones would you find most appealing then dump the others. The amount of $$ and time to achieve should probably factor into decision.
My thinking is slope not so popular these days……..so that would probably top the list unless restoring it to standard coupe could make it a nice ride. Before I am done I could make a case for all but how many do you want in the end.
Time for house means no time for cars…..and house trumps cars.
Good luck with fun decision.

Agreed, I've since decided on my end goal over the last few weeks I've had off.

I got the slant nose running and that's as far as I'm taking the car.

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Seen this many times before
Anyone with 4 project cars is an undisciplined impulsive hoarder
Stop buying half baked junk until you can actually finish something you start.
Sell all 4 and get an SUV

"Seen this many times before" same here.. 😂


House has been fully remodeled and moved into since.

912 went bye bye to get into the better driver quality '82 Targa.

Oh wait and I got the '82 Slantnose also.. so it must have been a 2 for 1 deal?

New year, same old ignorant Shugie! Making assumption without knowing any details what's so ever.

Originally Posted by sugarwood

And how much is that content paying you?
Probably less than renting out the garage for storage space!
For most, Social media is not a side hustle, but a cringey delusion.

Stop justifying your hoarder issues with your pretend social media profits

I'd rather be entertained by your delusionality so feel free to let your imagination run wild! Lol

I don't rent any garage space haha

Shugie is the kingpin of the older generation social media haters 😂
That now sit on their phones longer and more distracted than the younger generation.

Can't stand the thought of people making a living from their cell phone posting videos online because they actually have a personality that people like instead of being an old prick that trolls others having fun.

Hey Shugiewoogie try to stay positive this year and spend time where it counts. Hopefully none of your family or great grand kids post on social media Wouldn't want to disown them!

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by Dan J

He is angry and rude However his point is valid

His point can't be valid when he knows zero details.

"Social media wah wah I'm mad at world"

I agree there are millions of cringe social media people and videos but I don't spend my time trolling them due to my own insecurities. Get it how ya live! Can't be mad that someone found a way to make money, even if it might look stupid online. They can laugh there way to the bank.

"Finish one project start to finish before you buy/start the next"

That is the stupidest advice I've heard from anyone.

Imagine any business actually doing that... no chance it would go anywhere.

My full time position I currently manage 10+ custom equipment build projects we are working on while keeping tabs on completed projects already in the field. I should probably tell my boss we need to STOP and focus all time, resources, and $ on one till we are done and thennn start number two... LOL good one.

Anyway, I got the slantnose started and it will be up for grabs, already have several potential buyers lined up.

You can't make angry and rude people happy. They will just latch onto the next negative thing they can roll with. "Wah wah your'e a flipper, why did you sell the slantnose so fast, don't buy a car you can't restore with your own two feet" blah blah nothing new.

Happy New Year

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Seen this many times before
Anyone with 4 project cars is an undisciplined impulsive hoarder
Stop buying half baked junk until you can actually finish something you start.
Sell all 4 and get an SUV

Oh yea - sorry to burst your bubble Shugie but the SUV has already been acquired.. started.. and finished.. while still hoarding the 4 projects.. and starting ..and finishing the house.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-rELUkY2wY

I'm sorry I couldn't get you an update video, I got this one finished too quick :/





This past weekend at cabins! Cute

[dwelle]

epic rant, mario. love your positivity in the face of, um, shug and his incessant piss and vinegar. wish more folks online would conduct themselves accordingly.

can someone please give shug a hug? he needs some lovin'...