I'm loseing hope!!

One thing you gotta tell yourself is that these cars are replaceable hunks of metal.
Priorities come first and life is more important than a pretty painted piece of metal.
There is always something to fix on these cars so don't feel bad.

I attempted the same thing when I first got married and realized quickly I had to put my 74 valiant up for sale becasue I just could not afford to fix it up so I had to wait 20 years before I could get another project.

This project took 8 years to get it to the point it it is now.

It runs and drives but I gotta pull the "professionally built motor with no guarantee" out and fix a leaking rear main seal, and my transmission is still leaking.

Nothing ever goes smooth, that's life, get used to it.

I love my cuda but I would sell it in a heartbeat for the right price just if it meant keeping my Wife happy and my family secure.

Just like a new bike, the exitement wears off after reality sets in.