Need motivation 1931 Pontiac

[cowboydanny]

Hey y'all, not much going on with the 1931 sedan lately too many family activities lately and lack of funds. The rising fuel costs are also not that encouraging and such a huge push for alternative fuel vehicles has me concerned that we will be pushed out of our gas powered classics. I personally don't feel that an all electric future is sustainable or good for any of us. But what even a balanced electric/ gas /diesel future would mean to gas prices is worrisome. It's nice to see that some companies have thought about bolt up e-crates and all but that seems to only be affordable by the wealthy and will not be a hobbyist type project.

My build is right at that typing point. I have a 350 crate engine in the car on a cross member. With the transmission and a new rear axle. But no drive shaft, cooling system, steering or brakes figured out yet. I don't want to sell it I just am feeling stuck.

Anyways thanks for listening any words of encouragement are welcome. 

Dan

 

[JUSTA6]

Hear ya bro.  Has us all wondering whats next.

[cowboydanny]

It would be cool to have one of the first electric 1930s Pontiac but not within my reach for sure. 

[Frosty]

Don't lose hope. In spite of what tree huggers keep saying, the internal combustion engine is going to be around for awhile longer, despite their objections.

Cars are a labor of love. You will put more time and money into them than they will ever be worth in virtually every case. So do what makes you happiest. If you need the money, selling it will help. If you afford to sit on it, and wait until you can afford the next steps, by all means wait. Be proud of what you've accomplished and keep the dream alive. Like anything else, it takes perseverance. 

 

[64 kiwi boni]

I am with frosty Dan !! 

Middle finger to the tree huggers 

gas is going to be around for long time ! Build your car mate ! And enjoy ! 

While there’s no cash flow , do the things that don’t cost any thing ! 

Make up templates for brackets out of cardboard or simply draw them up and put them aside 

do your internet research on what you want to see go into the car , things like what shifter , wire loom , dash gauges 

sort all that you want and heck ! Price all the parts . 

I have a white board in my workshop 

and on a Friday night I grab a beer stand and look at the car and write on the white board my plan of action for that weekend ! 

If I don’t get it all done the next list starts where I left off , it also helps plan for what parts I need to get during the week .

if I need bolts , paint etc I pop into the supply shop while driving around doing my days work and it’s all there for the weekend🍻🍻🍻🍻