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Re: Frustration (was: Squareback for sale must sell)


hi john

hang in there buddy!!!think preservation,preservation,preservation..well ok
think enjoyment as well!!

although i havent restored a car myself,numerous reports from people who
have show  that it apparently is worth it.

you are not crazy dude.you just wont be bought out.

love maggie and she will love you back.

peace man..........let the brothers speak.....john muir would not be bought
out...we are lucky enough to understand his philosophy.

by the way i havent named the notch yet.
any suggestions?the notch is a she.

regards
vern
 

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> From: John T. Croteau <jt@geekopolis.com>
> To: type-3@umich.edu
> Subject: Frustration (was: Squareback for sale must sell)
> Date: Monday, 17 November 1997 05:53
> 
> Ok, help me understand something here because I must be crazy.
> 
> As of today, I have $2800 invested in Maggies cleanup restoration and,
> after pulling the fenders off yesterday, I find that I have more work to
> do than originally planned to fix the quarter sections on the body.
> 
> As frustration and impatience sets in on a cold winters day, a nice
> looking Squareback pops up for sale at the same price as the amount I
have
> already shelled out on my car. 
> 
> Am I crazy for doing this project?  Shouldn't I just save up my money and
> buy a nice Type-3 in great condition and be done with it? 
> 
> Ugh, ok.. I will stop venting now.  BTW, where is everybody.. am I the
> only one without a life this weekend?  The list is dead. ;-P
> 
> ---
>   \/   John T. Croteau  {jt@geekopolis.com}  {Minneapolis, MN}
>  \/\/  Founder, geekopolis.com     {http://www.geekopolis.com}
> 
> On Sun, 16 Nov 1997 MHarrisFJ4@aol.com wrote:
> 
> > 1969 SB New paint (Cobalt blue) , New Rubber seals, new interior
sewfine
> > carpet kit and panel kit (grey and black), stock 1600 FI , new tires on
> > aluminum rims, 4speed new clutch, New shocks lowered 1 notch. Extra
engine
> > and trans  I must sell this car! over $3900 invested 3000 or best offer.


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