View Full Version : Thinking about giving up.....
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I am currently stuck with what to do.....
i have my nova, totally stripped to just a shell, it was going to be getting rebuilt for track use only, but i honestly cant be arsed with it anymore, i am thinking about just selling all the parts i have,and being done with it.
so if anyones interested, i have:
safety devices cage
poly windows
chris astley strengthening kit
new front wings
new rear quarters
new complete front panel
xe engine & box
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/115.jpg
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/133-3.jpg
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/134-3.jpg
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/146.jpg
current shape of car
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/140-2.jpg
interior is all repainted
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/141-2.jpg
front ends cut out
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/138-1.jpg
bulkhead cut off
http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww70/K3VMU/151.jpg
i just feel that the car needs so much to get finished, I DONT THINK I CAN GO ON...........
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
man the f*ck up and finish it.
give me 1st dibs on the windows should u break it lol
man the f*ck up and finish it.
give me 1st dibs on the windows should u break it lol
lol lol lol
well if its a nice day i will be out on my bike, if the weathers not so nice i will be out on racing my quad,so i dont know if i will ever have time to use it ?
If this was a forsale thread id ask about that arch repair panel
paul james
08-08-09, 03:45 PM
Look at all that space you have to work on a car in comfort! Looks like you have all the parts too, get it done to state so that you can drive it (i.e doesn't have to be fully painted) take it for a spin and then you'll be able to make an informed decision. Its easy to get disheartened when all you have is a shell and bits, and you've lost sight of how fun it is to drive.
Think of it this way, when its finished, you can take it on a track and not worry that a bit of a slip on water or oil will mean instant death - the way they would on a bike or quad.
brainsnova
08-08-09, 04:00 PM
read through other project threads and this will will make you continue :thumb:
I was about to say this isnt forsale section...
Bye.
brake-dust
08-08-09, 04:53 PM
but its not forsale? i believe the guys come on here in a hope of a 'pick me up' bit of enthusiasm needed, get on youtube and watch nova turbo's, allways gets the blood going again :d
its not a for sale thread, just saying how i feel and if anyone else feels/felt the same and what helped them continue?
I've been doing my astra up for about 16 months and I've felt like giving it up every so often and I've just soldiered on and the past few weeks its really been transformed from a wreck to nice looking albeit multi-coloured car, my mate came round last night and was full of praise for it, and knowing you've done it all yourself will be the reward as well, just keep plugging away!
sparkie1401
08-08-09, 09:47 PM
6 years into mine and still going strong, chin up, right a job list down and tackle one thing at once
About a year and a half ago i stripped my nova, get fed up and look at newer cars that dont need work. Then think about how much fun it will be once its done, so crack on. Even if its only a few hours until i want to scrap it again lol
If i had a workshop like that i definatly would get on with it alot easier! Everything i do is on my drivway!
as said nice work area, get it done, I have to go to a mates or my nan and granddads to use their drives and that's no fun,
Just imagine the look on your passengers faces!!
Get off here and get on with it.
I built mine wile it was -6 and no ellectric.
You will miss it if you get rid.
Good luck.
calibra-keith
09-08-09, 10:04 AM
wish i had a spot were yours is some ofus have to do it on driveway in all weathers. just keep at it bud, get a WIP on go if haven't already do bit by bit, if its for track then there no rush anyway :thumb:
Every week I used to get hacked off with mine, then Lee fitted the XE and we got it on the road, muchos happy. Til I realised standard XE Novas really aren't that fast, and got bored of it.
So we fitted a V6. Now I love it again lol
L33 LEG
09-08-09, 11:58 AM
everybody looses interest when building cars. i havnt touched mine for a few months now, im really wanting to get it started again but just dont have the enthusiasm.
dont give up, ul want to get stuck into it again!
i havent touched mine in ages lol its there for when i feel i need to scratch an itch :thumb: lol
twistysnovagte
09-08-09, 12:12 PM
Every week I used to get hacked off with mine, then Lee fitted the V6 and we got it on the road, muchos happy. Til I realised standard V6 Novas really aren't that fast, and ill got bored of it.
So were thinking about fitting a V8. Now were going to do it all over again lol
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/11/Top-Gear-Corvette-Blender.jpghehe
ive finally finished mine and so glad i did i got so close to giving up like i had done on previous nova projects but the finshed motor is awsome :) crack on
16v Nova Kev
09-08-09, 12:32 PM
keep going if your fed up just store the stuff and come back to it later
Best thing I ever did was decided enough was enough & break mine (currently ongoing lol)
Pistol Pete
09-08-09, 02:23 PM
everybody looses interest when building cars. i havnt touched mine for a few months now, im really wanting to get it started again but just dont have the enthusiasm.
dont give up, ul want to get stuck into it again!
What he said TBH. Have a look at my build thread...been at it for years (6 at the last count :eek: )....i too have thought about giving up, especially after the garage it was in caught fire.
You have it all there and a workshop! What more could you want??
cheers for the comments guys, wish i hadnt gone out on the piss last nite and actually done something with the nova today!!
i am going offshore on tuesday,once i get back i am gonna get torn into it, because theres a lot of welding and repair work to be done!!!
dont give up , mine took me 12 years to do and most of the work was done in the last 6 months, was my first car when i was 17 :) and im now 30 :cry: but as of 2 weeks ago im now the proud owner of a nova turbo and loving it :thumb: i spent years just looking at all the body work i had to do and kept putting it off but stick with it and you'll be glad you didnt break it !!!
craig green
09-08-09, 02:49 PM
I'd say you are in too deep to chuck in the towel now.
Finish it & be proud of it. Get the use out of what it owes you.
£$ ch ching etc $$£ lol
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/11/Top-Gear-Corvette-Blender.jpghehe
If there was a V8 that would go in relatively easy without too much fagging around I'd be buying one
twistysnovagte
09-08-09, 07:24 PM
If there was a V8 that would go in relatively easy without too much fagging around I'd be buying onei know you would fella,and wouldnt put it past you in the future(being a lover of american muscle type cars etc;) ).im sure you could squease one in behind the front seats with a few breeze block under the bonnet and in the boot,just to gain some traction.:d you know you want too:p
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