The day the dream died

[RussMS]

At one time I was a frequent poster on these boards. I became a lurker as my car became more and more of an afterthought. Not because I neglected it but because I could no longer afford to repair it. It seems sadder now thinking back on it. I had such plans for that car. I wanted the dream.

Now I sit at my desk with a check in hand and my car is sold. The buyer will be here to pick it up next weekend. The chances I will own another are somewhat slim as the economic circumstances that led me to sell the car are not likely to turn around anytime soon. I never even got to add one performance mod to it.

I just wanted to say thanks to those on these boards that made the car and and that dream so enjoyable. Now I will fade into the background again and wish I never had to sell my car. I may be around again one day.

Get every moment of enjoyment out of those cars guys. Drive it like you stole it.

-Russ

[camcojb]

I totally understand your feeling Russ. I am without a project myself for the first time in many years. It sucks, but you've got to do what's right for yourself and family. Another project will probably happen in the future.

Jody

[skatinjay27]

im another victim of the economy also russ... my project has had to sit in my garage for the last 3 years untouched. I was just telling my wife how when i see other classics on the road even if there in rough condition i get so jealous and bummed that I cant even drive mine. also just yesterday i was driving on a stretch of the freeway during the same time of day I would drive on it when i was helping curtis re-build his car and just for a split second i was transported back in my camaro! lol

[skooli]

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Things are similar for me as far as my Mustang project being on the backburner, but I have the luxury of being able to drive my Camaro. In fact we're selling one of our daily drivers (2004 Tahoe) and the Camaro has become my daily driver. Just gotta keep a tool box in the trunk for any field repairs. Keep your head up and if you really want it, you'll figure out a way to get another project eventually.

[Ron in SoCal]

A little pep talk here...keep you chin up Russ! The dream's not dead, just on hold, right? Did you lose your love for these cars? I think not. You've got what we all have and it's in your blood.

Please don't get me wrong. I'm not without emapthy to your situation. I've been financially knocked down may times myself. Those days will never be forgotten. You on the other hand have your head, your heart and hopefully your health. You made a decision in the best interest of yourself and where you're at today. You got into the car, got out of the car and will one day get into another. Work hard, enjoy each day as best you can and soon enough things will turn around.

I saw a billboard a few months back: 'A funny thing about recessions, sooner or later they end.'

My best to you Bro. Stick around? It'll be good for your soul...:thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Russ,

The beautiful thing about great forums like Lateral G is they create dreams and dreams are free. Dreams give us all something to live for especially in times like this.

Economies rise and fall just like the ocean tides and the latest tsunami we've been through. Hang in there as better times are on the horizon.

If you can rat-hole some of that check make it a goal to build that rat-hole into another car in the future.

:thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Russ,

Dont feel like the Lone Ranger. There are alot of us out here in the same boat in one form or another. Hang in there!!

[Jim Nilsen]

I had a 67 Camaro for 10 years and lost it, I had so many plans and dreams for it and felt the same as you and then.....

You go find another and continue with the DREAM !!!

It's a lot easier to go on when you already have a vision that is far better and stronger.

[Ron Fox]

Hang in there Russ. Things happen for a reason whether good or bad. Have FAITH, follow your heart and that vision will become a reality sooner or later.

[Ummgawa]

Russ

It takes a big man to let his dreams take a back seat to the reality that is this world and the economic effects it has dealt us all. You are a good man and doing the right thing.

Let me relay this truth, I have gotten calls from some rat hole trailer parks where there were young kids starving and parents without jobs. A few had motorcycles with every piece of chrome imaginable to mankind sitting in the living room! Asking the "male role model" about selling it and you'd get met with a "ain't sellin my GD bike, don't care who is hungry". We'd leave the food and call children services on the way out.

You have done the right thing. Hang in there dude and stick around.

[radrambler]

russ
I was so close to having all my parts ,most fab work and had started paint being so pumped to finish and posting the build on here for years and getting all the push from this incredible group of people. then the economy crashed i became jobless.selling almost all my parts to survive and having a shell again. now having had the car 7 years and spending thousand of dollars and hundreds of hours working to make the dream come to life it has sat for almost two years and is rusting because i didnt finish painting it. THROW UP SMILEY GOES HERE. I had to stay of the car sites for months to keep me from being mad.
I still have my love for cars . job doesnt pay but a fraction of what i use to make and im trying to find a way to enjoy the hobby.
I FEEL FOR YOU..I REALLY, REALLY DO.
Tom

[RickM415]

I didnt have a great year last year it started looking good but then boomnothing lol but the dream is still there hopefully 2011 turns out better as we arent getting any younger lol

[MaxHarvard]

I think it's happened to all of us at one point in our lives.

Hang in there. It will get better :)

~Eric

[Chevy Kid]

I feel for you too, Russ. Right after my car was painted, my Wife lost her job and was pregnant with our second child. We couldn't find a tenant for our rental, it was vacant for 6 months. That house and ours is horribly upside down. So, the car has sat for 2 years, a rolling shell.

We tightened up, and made it through. Our 4 year old was none the wiser. I'm now working on the car again. Keep your chin up, it will turn around.

Tim

[R67Chevelle]

At one time I was a frequent poster on these boards. I became a lurker as my car became more and more of an afterthought. Not because I neglected it but because I could no longer afford to repair it. It seems sadder now thinking back on it. I had such plans for that car. I wanted the dream.

Now I sit at my desk with a check in hand and my car is sold. The buyer will be here to pick it up next weekend. The chances I will own another are somewhat slim as the economic circumstances that led me to sell the car are not likely to turn around anytime soon. I never even got to add one performance mod to it.

I just wanted to say thanks to those on these boards that made the car and and that dream so enjoyable. Now I will fade into the background again and wish I never had to sell my car. I may be around again one day.

Get every moment of enjoyment out of those cars guys. Drive it like you stole it.

-Russ

Russ,

I am in the same boat. I sold my 67 chevelle to of forum member on new years day. I had the car just shy of 24 years. I am getting a divorce, filed Bankruptcy, lost job and I had to move in with my parents with my 2 kids. I cried the day David picked it up. I was glad to see that david who bought it was going to do some thing with it.

it can always be worse and I know about your broken heart and the dream that seems to have died. My chevelle out lasted my marriage and never treated me like crap.

I am not trying to make this about me, but don't be ashamed to shed a few tears and know that God has a interesting way of taking broken dreams and making things new again. I know one day that guys like us will have a hot rod again. I'm there with ya. I actually have a dream of one day maybe if the buyer of my chevelle decides to sell it, that I will buy it back....:D Sorry to hear about the broken dream, but be thankful, things could be worse, even thought thats not what you want to hear right now....:thumbsup:

Blessings,
Alan

[door-ajar]

Russ,

The beautiful thing about great forums like Lateral G is they create dreams and dreams are free. Dreams give us all something to live for especially in times like this.:thumbsup:

Well said. When i come to lateral-g it makes me happy, it even gives me motivation to get through the tough times.

[Diognes56]

Sorry to hear Russ. I know where you are coming from. My car has been on the back burner for a while now. My new year's resolution is that if I don't make significant progress on it this year, I am going to put it up for sale :( .

I hope you are able to get another project down the line :yes: .

David

[DIGI-TAILS]

You can dream again Russ... Who knows, an opportunity will come your way. Just keep going. :cheers: :)