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Sept 24, 2011 12:49:01 GMT
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help guys ive got to the stage where my 1974 firenza is sat in my garage and ive lost motovation. its a 74 1.8 with a 2.3 inside now. only needs a small amount of work and it would be a great little tidy car. but my mojo has gone for it. do i sit it in the garage and see if i get it back or possibly swap/sell for somthing retro thats on the road. please point me in the right direction as I'm stuck. this car has to be in my top 5 of cars i wanted to own so a decision to sell it would really break my heart. sad but true
cheers in advance....
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`state
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Sept 24, 2011 12:53:32 GMT
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Ive being building my mk1 astra for 3 years now and ive lost and found my mojo afew times.Ive had afew setbacks like having 2 kids,and being in and out of work.But I'm always glad that i havent sold it as i would never get one like that back again.
Try to get out to a show or meet,i find that always gives the mojo a kick in the right direction.
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Look at all the plastic people who live without a care.Try to sit with me around my table,but never bring a chair.
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Sept 24, 2011 12:56:29 GMT
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yeah fair comment but in the time ive owned it ive had 2.5 kids and the odd modernish car and ive currently got a g60 corrado so i don't get time to do anything to the old girl, just a waste, and i know if i sold it id never get another as sound as this one, decisions decisions lol...
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Sept 24, 2011 13:07:56 GMT
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Lets see some pics of the firenza  we might be able to gee you up a bit  |
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craig
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Sept 24, 2011 13:11:28 GMT
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I get like that with mine from time to time. Just walk away and come back to it another time. You'll never find another one.
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tontoe
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Sept 24, 2011 13:11:50 GMT
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Totally agree mojo comes and goes i find a show or some photos of some real nice examples of your car helps try this  |
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life is just a game we play
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Sept 24, 2011 14:26:55 GMT
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U know if I had the money I'll take it off you! Hang in there man, you've been here before but you'll get it done. I've had the Magnum sitting in the garage for 10years but I'm still at it......  |
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Sept 24, 2011 15:43:58 GMT
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Have you lost your mojo because life has overtaken you or because deep down you think its not the car you want to build any more?
The answer to this question tells you whether you leave it a bit or sell it
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Sept 24, 2011 15:49:51 GMT
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Only sell it if you need the cash. I've had to put my hiace up for sale as i need cash. If i didn't i would never sell it and just get it done as and when.
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1999 micra. Puch bike and nirve chopper.
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Sept 24, 2011 16:32:31 GMT
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Have you lost your mojo because life has overtaken you or because deep down you think its not the car you want to build any more? The answer to this question tells you whether you leave it a bit or sell it indeed. i'd like to see some pics of it. how far off is it? |
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MonzaPhil
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Sept 24, 2011 16:37:16 GMT
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Yeah, walk away for a few weeks to gather mojo-ation... I can still remember the sound of the cable crumpling the roof of my E coupe when the scrap man took it away.......... Stick with it. I've been on and off one of mine for about a decade now and come close to getting rid but like you, it's on my list..
Pics please.
Modified to add.... you can always just send it to me..... ;D
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Last Edit: Sept 24, 2011 16:38:02 GMT by MonzaPhil
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Sept 24, 2011 19:28:23 GMT
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If it's one of your top five cars to own then why sell it ? You'll only regret it in months/years to come.
Everybody has mojo loss at some stage ... walk away for a while then get back into it when you want to.
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Sept 24, 2011 19:42:12 GMT
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Keep it mate, leave it for a few weeks and then make a list of the things left to do. Make a plan to have a few hours in the garage one day and get one of the jobs done, the mojo will return big time as soon as you see the crossed of jobs outnumbering the ones left
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I don't WANT TO DIE A GROWN UP!
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Sept 24, 2011 20:20:40 GMT
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Unless you have to sell it then don't. If you need the space or cash ect then fair enough but if your only selling it because its there to sell you will only regret it in the long run.
What would you actually gain from selling it? If its not costing you any thing or not much to keep it in the garage then you might as well leave it there. You will wake up one day and just want to crack on with it but if you've sold it on by then you'll be gutted.
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dungbug
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Sept 25, 2011 10:34:40 GMT
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If it only needs a small amount of work then get on it, maybe get a mob round, have some beer & food on hand and make an afternoon/weekend out of addressing the bits it needs doing. I've been bogged down with projects before, my last bay took so dam long I was ready to flog it on after it was done but that feeling when you're driving back from the MOT station with a pass cert. & knowing that the vehicle you've waiting so long to get to that point is now on the road is a massive high! Getting the ol girl roadworthy would probably get some for the passion back, any other cosmetic/minor stuff can be little weekendd jobs as & when. If I was you I'd list out what needs to be done, prioritise nything that will be flagged for the MOT and go from there. Again try and draft in a bit of help to drive it all forward, good friends will always help out a mate who's stuck with his ride. Get the MOT done and see how you feel then, if the vibes just aren't there then you know you've got no love for the car & you can put it up for sale with an MOT rather than a 'project needing a small amount of work'. Best of luck on whatever you decide to do. |
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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Sept 26, 2011 18:56:52 GMT
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thanks for the comments guys its been good reading the ones that youve had the same dillema as me. ive set up a way to try to do it now and set a goal to try and drive it to the goodwood revival in 2012. little bit of a mojo boost and ill get car thread up and put some more pics on it. anyone got any hc wings kicking about as thats the main repair ive picked on during the weekend. lol i doubt it. just need the bottom back bit....
going to get it out and see what i can put on the to do list .
thanks again guys ...
Paul
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we might be able to gee you up a bit 
