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

[spacemanspiff@juno.com (Ben R Lowry)]

I thought the same thing when Isabella ('71 Square) started breaking down
after spending numerous hours working on her.  I was so furious I wanted
to sell her for scrap.  She made me walk a few miles on a few occasions. 
Enough to really piss a guy off.  I guess the satisfaction of repairing
correctly, and the admiring stares of pedestrians and fellow drivers is
enough.  All I can say is hang in there.

By the way, did anyone go to the Farmington NC VW show today.  A bunch of
my buds went, but I didn't.  I really wanted to though.   Oh well....

Ben Lowry.


On Mon, 17 Nov 1997 07:06:49 +1300 "vernon chand" <vychand@ihug.co.nz>
writes:
>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.
>