Times have been slow. 10 months of unemployment really slows things up when it comes to building hot rods.
The latest development in my own small Volvo world was the sale of the '72 145. It broke my heart to see it go, but it also has been nice to finally let go it of it and all of it finicky little issues. Anna has a car she loves now ('80 Diesel Rabbit---40+ mpg), and I have a tiny commuter that gets good mileage ('79 Corolla---33-38 mpg); both for less than the sale price of the wagon. And now I only have one 140 to focus my energy on, to dream about and to spend the extra to create the perfect combination of race car and street machine.
I met a fellow Volvo lover at my new workplace with enperience building 140 motors, so once I finally have some car money, I should be in good shape for finishing up the drivetrain for the 142. Stay tuned---I'm thinking summertime...
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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I can relate the the automotive broken heart. Mine broke twice, saying goodbye to my 1953 Willys Jeep (needed money for college) and then my 1980 Volvo 242 (pretty much rusted away here on the east coast. I really like what you've done so far to the 142. The lines of these cars are.....simply pleasing.
Thanks for the compliments, man. I'm still saving money, but I am little ways yet from being able to dive in to the 142...As long as I know it is still sitting out on the garage waiting for me, it's all good.
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