'69 Fury III Convertible Build Thread- Project IVY

sorry for your loss,nick. take a break from thinking about the car for a while. cover it up until spring. it's not costing you to keep it,but once it's gone, it's gone.things will turn around and ivy will be waiting.
 

Nick, Sorry for your loss........... I agree with "1970cat" take a break from the car for a bit until all of the negative dust settles and your in a better mind set. The car is not going anywhere and when you do go back to it you will find it very therapeutic working on it and that alone will help relieve some of life's stress. Keep going forward don't look back (except to see if the cops are after you :giggle:) and most importantly ........


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'69FuryIIIConvertible said:
It's been rough lately on the home front, My grandmother passed away here at my home on Friday, my grandfather is in a rehabilitation hospital here in town and between the two I seem to have lost all motivation to finish my car, it bothers me I never got a chance to take Grandma out in the car, bothers me more that I don't have the means to be able to finish the car at this time the way it should be done, and it bothers me that it's getting worse by the day in it's current surroundings,

I've considered selling it multiple times in the last few days, Then the realization of what I have to show so far in my life set in, at 18, I have a now rusty 21 year old high mileage truck that needs a lot of TLC, I have a VERY Rusty 45 year old car that needs even more TLC and I have 3 years before I can even attempt to write a test that may or may not better myself, I've got good friends but so far I always seem to come out on the bad end of things, I've worked in my current position for 3 years (the last year and half full time) and I'm starting to loath going into work everyday, With my lack of motivation on the car at this point it would only do harm for me to touch it,

At this point I have a lot of tough decisions to make.

And I think my hair line is retracting.

Nick
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You've blown every one of us here away, Nick. I see a bright future for you. I guaranty it.

You have to get away from that car for a while and have zero regrets. Every decision was the best decision at the time. NO regrets, kid...
 
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandma Nick.

Things will sometimes seem overwelming, but thats part of life for those of us who have to make out own way. Most everyone here has been where you are now, We learn from it and as life goes on it will roll off.
Choose your prioritys and set the rest aside. There will be time for it later. Nothing stays the same ..... Life is a cycle of up's and down's, but always changing.

You've shown yourself to be a very talented and motivated guy and I'm confident you'll get ahead of the diversitys your facing.
 
ya life sucks. people suck. some people trudge thru it. some people cash it in early. im about trudging thru it on the hope that something goes my way someday. giving up is weak.

whatever you do, dont sell your car.

you will be sad.

says the guy that has sold 2 cougars and 2 mustangs.

i miss every one of those cars :)
 
Sorry about your lose Nick. I agree with everyone else just step away from the car for a while you will regret it if you sell it. Life gives you crap sometime, but trust me you are motivated talented young man. If you are feeling unappreciated at your current job there will be other jobs if this one doesn't get better. As business owner I would be overwhelmed to have a guy like you. I can see you excel at anything you do, keep up the good fight it will get better for you.
 
Sorry to hear about your loss. Don't sell, a job is a job nobody is appreciated until someone cost the boss money, then the rest look good.
 
Sorry, Nick. All of my grandparents are gone now but they were some really cool people.

As long as there's no deadline for finishing the car (why would there be?) then you aint selling that car.
 
DO NOT sell that Plymouth. You will regret it later on, no doubt. Just walk away from it for awhile. Give yourself a break, then come back at it swinging.
 
Talked to a few people I really care about today, My Grandpa and another person, Grandpa is doing a bit better considering he lost his wife of 69 years, we talked for a while about the usual stuff, we talked about grandma, we talked about the future, then he asked me about Angel, how he was coming, what I had done............it got the wheels turning in my head.

Then I talked to the other person and we talked for a long while about everything, including about what I talked to grandpa about and thats when she made the final connection my mind was unable to.

I realized what I HAVE to do, I HAVE to get my Grandfather out in this car, I HAVE to take him and the Fury to it's first show, I have to make memories while I have the chance, I'm never going to be able to change what's already happened but I'm damn well not going to let it happen again in the future.

Once we got my wheels turning I started calculating, figuring and doing some math, I get my tax return around the same time I get my bonus from the Provincial government for completion of level 1 last year, by the time I get both I should be able to have the Fury body worked and ready for paint, the tax return and bonus will cover the final body, paint, and buff.

I can do it, now there's only a few things that I HAVE to set up before I can get started on my mission, my goal.

Sometimes you just gotta talk things out with someone who cares, and who you trust.

Life's a *****, but sometimes you just gotta grab that ***** by the horns and hold on.

Nick

Edit: the thing that sealed the deal with keeping my turd of a car was finding a box of pictures incedentally this morning of old family members cars, showed some to my dad, my mom and my grandpa, all of which wished they could have those cars back.

My unnamed individual told me that the Fury and I have too much in common to ever be separated, she said were both stubborn, hardworking, stop for nothing survivors, her exact word's "that car was meant to have your *** parked in it's seat, are going to let it go and have another regret the rest of your life, besides I want a ride in it with the top down"
 
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Really sorry to hear about your Grandmother. It sounds like you were close. I hope you are able to get the Fury on the road for your Grandfather. I agree that this is not the time to make any big decisions or changes. Let things settle down a bit, so you can think things through rationally. It sounds like your Grandfather wants a ride in the Fury, but in the end he would probably support you whatever you decide. Only you can tell if the Fury can be done to the level you want in the time and with the budget you have to work with. I'm sure now isn't the time to be selling any convertible in Canada.
 
So sorry for your loss Nick. Wether or not your grandpa ever gets to take a ride in the Fury remains to be seen. I know we're all pulling for that to happen and your grandma will be there in spirit when you do take the maiden voyage. I think its most important that your family and especially your grandpa to not see you give up on any of your dreams. Keep at it brother!
 
Keep pecking away. As others have said, sometimes its better to walk away for a little bit. Patience is sometimes a hard thing to learn,I still have to work on it at times. Keep us informed.
 
Nick, I truly feel for you. I am glad you are moving along. Yes, it will be difficult, but I am sure someone as young and motivated as you are will succeed. Take it one day at a time. Work on those days when you are motivated, and take a breather on the other days and get together with grandpa. Best of luck. And remember, you are also doing this for everyone on here too. We are all rooting for you.
 
Nick, you jumped back in. Even if you decide to walk away from this car in the future, you have now earned my respect forever.
 
'69FuryIIIConvertible said:
It's been rough lately on the home front, My grandmother passed away here at my home on Friday, my grandfather is in a rehabilitation hospital here in town and between the two I seem to have lost all motivation to finish my car, it bothers me I never got a chance to take Grandma out in the car, bothers me more that I don't have the means to be able to finish the car at this time the way it should be done, and it bothers me that it's getting worse by the day in it's current surroundings,

I've considered selling it multiple times in the last few days, Then the realization of what I have to show so far in my life set in, at 18, I have a now rusty 21 year old high mileage truck that needs a lot of TLC, I have a VERY Rusty 45 year old car that needs even more TLC and I have 3 years before I can even attempt to write a test that may or may not better myself, I've got good friends but so far I always seem to come out on the bad end of things, I've worked in my current position for 3 years (the last year and half full time) and I'm starting to loath going into work everyday, With my lack of motivation on the car at this point it would only do harm for me to touch it,

At this point I have a lot of tough decisions to make.

And I think my hair line is retracting.

Nick
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Nick I'm sorry for your loss. Recognize that the loss of loved ones is inevitable and never easy but always think what they would want you to do. They would not want you to give up on your dreams. 3 years may seem like an eternity from your 18 year old perspective but it is really nothing if your are working towards a life long career plan.
 
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