No this isn’t a about purchasing a junker car.
This is just an update.
I’ve been preoccupied the last few days I haven’t kept up with my articles. Since this is the Average Guy’s..etc., then you’ll get this next part.
Thing’s happen in life (a.k.a. – Lemons) and you just have to deal with them. The goal is always make the best of the circumstances (a.k.a. – Lemonade).
Earlier this week I lost my job with the company I worked in for the past six years. This is not uncommon in these economic times and there are many average car guys and car gals in the same boat. Many of those people have project cars and these end up being put on the back burner or sadly end up being sold. As car people we all know this happens and hopefully the car goes to good home. Hold on before anyone drags out their savings and offers to purchase my Mustang – I’m not there yet. But it will put my major plans for it on hold for a bit, which is a darn shame, because now I seem to have extra time on my hands to accomplish all those mod, not true a week ago.
So for the better part of the past week I’ve been setting up my job hunting network and getting it in motion. Now it time to wait it out and see what pops up. In the meantime I’ll have more time for writing and doing the little left over projects on the Mustang. I still have the passenger’s seat to re-upholster and the front air dam to put on (I’ve had that in the box for years). I can install the polished aluminum alternator bracket I worked so hard on and have yet to install.
And……. I am project managing the restoration of a 1975 Standard VW beetle – pro bono. Here she is:
1975 VW Standard Bug - New Project.
More to come on that.
So unless you are Jay Leno (I hate that guy!!! – not really, I’m just jealous – I want him to hire me to keep his cars driven and shiny and search out more cars for him..hey..there’s an idea!!!! “Dear Mr. Leno, I’m a car guy and I currently find myself with some free time so I’m applying for…..”) you dealt with circumstances like job loss or lack of funds to finish or keep that project collector car. But remember you can take it slow on projects – it’s OK to slow down and if you have to give up that beautiful machine, keep the memories and there is always tomorrow and another car in your future – you have to believe that and work toward it.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
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Well the 92 Tbird is great except I can’t make up my mind on what I’m doing. Mechanically the Tbird is done but cosmetically it needs work both in the interior and the exterior. The headliner and visors need to be redone along with the front seat leather. Then there’s the Ranger. It’s basically done but hte a/c died again. So, I’m crippled by indecision. Ha Ha. Besides it still to stinking hot!
Terrible news about the job. Searching is a job in itself. Very, very good luck.
Steve
Dang it I mean luck. Sorry, I don’t see an edit function.
Thanks Steve. How’s that Thunderbird coming along?
Tim, I,m saddened on your job loss, however, I’m sure your next employer will be very happy!
Thanks Roy.
I’m keeping my ears open, Timster. Of course I too am unemployed so it’s not as if I’m on the fast track to employment heaven. Hey, aren’t you the one who fired me??? Noooooooooo, not really. Chin up, old buddy, you were way too good for that place.
cheers ..
PDawg
Hang in there Tim, you have a lot of talents and I don’t think you’ll be looking long for a job. As good as you are with your writting I think you shoul get involved with speed channel and send Adam Corolla (or who e er produces the car show) a res. Represent Arizona car guys. Just an idea. Best of luck to you.
John.
Thanks John. I’ll have my people get with Adam’s people and he and I’ll do lunch.