dbreese Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 ....do you feel like the car fights you. Seems lately every little thing I do turns into a freaking nightmare! I swear over the weekend I wanted to give up and sell the car!!!! I know it is just me but I'm lacking motivation. Guess it could be the long work hours IDK? Ok I feel better now. Let me get back to the garage and start working!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Gray SS Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 You have no idea how much I can relate!! I swear my car hates me!! I threw a 2.5lb dead blow farther than a wanted to walk to get it back the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I think we all have been there at one point when working on our cars, I know I have a couple times... I even through a cover on it one Summer and would not touch it for like 4 months when it gave me a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I had to take plenty of time off with mine as well. Sometimes its better to walk away for a while, if not, bad things start to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 It helps to vent Davd. When things seem to be going the wrong way I stop and take a break. If I don't it seems like nothing goes right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsin Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 ....do you feel like the car fights you. Seems lately every little thing I do turns into a freaking nightmare! I swear over the weekend I wanted to give up and sell the car!!!! I know it is just me but I'm lacking motivation. Guess it could be the long work hours IDK? Ok I feel better now. Let me get back to the garage and start working!! David Oh man do I know that feeling. Luckily a view of the members that live near me stepped in for a Monte intervention. I know for me it's especially frusterating because I'm not very mechaniclly incined as far as engine work goes. Fight the good fight and don't give up. Lucky for you there are some VERY knowledgeable people on here that love to help a fellow brother out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGD72Monte Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 If anyone cannot relate to having gone through this at least once during a restoration, if not many times, I have to question whether they do their own work or whether the car actually really needed restoration. It is par for the course as far as I am concerned and ultimately makes the end result that much more satisfying. This mixture of frustration, pain and pleasure sets us appart from most other "wimpy fun" hobbies so be proud of your anger ! P.S. For me, every repair has some element of cursing involved; sometimes it's just more audible . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Like Tony said sometimes its better to walk away from it for a while. One night I fought tring to get the alt bolt in and got frustrated I called it a night. Came back in the morning and it slid right in, go figure. Sometimes you get a bit tired and have other things on your mind and it fights ya all the way. Some times you just have to sit back and reflect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWick_70MC Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Cars usually require a few things, and are not limited to tools (thrown as well), patience, and some knuckle meat.. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Gray SS Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 What is it with the requirement to bleed anyway? never fails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I know the feeling! I am glad there is not a cliff next to my garage, it would be far too easy to place it there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yeah, I'm with you David. Also, how about things taking about oh, I don't know, 5 times longer to do than they should? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterdam84 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 What is it with the requirement to bleed anyway? Maybe it has something to do with the car wanting its pound of flesh while we skin it of theirs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I think we've all been there. Sometimes it's an issue we can't seem to resolve becuase our mind isn't working, or it's a simple procedure where the parts just won't cooperate. I've had issues like this when I was rebuilding my front suspension. I followed the instructions given in the chassis manual, but as it turns out, it takes you through the most torturous route. I could clearly see where the bolts needed to go, but couldn't get the parts lined up to make it happen. I agree: step away for a while. Even for a short time while you relax and get something to eat will clear your mind and make the project easier. Often times I wake up with a solution the next morning and wonder how I hadn't thought of that earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I guess I am lucky. Something fights me like a froze control arm bolt or a stripped brake line fitting I get upset, I just delegate it to my shop foreman and head back inside the office to do some posting. Hey, these freaks want to drive my cars, they better learn how to work on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL M Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 David are the headers giving you trouble?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 David are the headers giving you trouble?? Al, That seems to be the only thing going my way. Thanks for all the replies ya'll. I knew last weekend I shouldn't have even attempted to work on the car. It had been a long work week (80+ hours) and my sleep pattern was way screwed up but I felt I needed to do something. I really wanna get the car back on the road by the end of the month. Guess I may be expecting to much. Thanks again!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I think we've all been there. It's good to hear everyone talk about it though. I might have to clip out this post and put it in the garage. One thing I've learned the hardway, is that getting mad usually cost me money. A wrench would slip and wreck something, a thrown hammer would hit something and damage it. I've had similar experiences throwing golf clubs. One very nice thing about growing older for me has been gaining patience, and learning the harder you fight something, the harder it fights back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Oh yes! I always warn my wife to stay away with the kids when I work on the Monte. There could be a questionable word coming up here and there... BUT: There is nothing better than finishing the job and it actually works as intended. These are the moments that keep me sane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I learned all my colourful words while holding the flashlight for my dad as a kid. Ah, good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 One thing I've learned the hardway, is that getting mad usually cost me money. A wrench would slip and wreck something, a thrown hammer would hit something and damage it. I've had similar experiences throwing golf clubs. One very nice thing about growing older for me has been gaining patience, and learning the harder you fight something, the harder it fights back. Couldn't have said it any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 go to SpeedTV.com/Pinks....watch a couple of episodes......not the content of the show....just see some cars race....you'll be cured.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 My own car rarely "fights" me but in the beginning I did have a lot of internal engine issues. Now Al's car is another story!!! Every time I work on that car it insists on hurting me... Things from busted knuckles to flying nuts into my eye to literally popping my back...I swear that car is out to get me Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 My own car rarely "fights" me but in the beginning I did have a lot of internal engine issues. Now Al's car is another story!!! Every time I work on that car it insists on hurting me... Things from busted knuckles to flying nuts into my eye to literally popping my back...I swear that car is out to get me Steve Sounds like Al's car was mad at you for the times at the track. Will this year be different? I guess we have to wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim's 70 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Every one of us walks out the the garage planning to get "xyz" done tonight....I have found that if I cut that "xyz" down to x+1/2... the frustration level drops tremendously.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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