Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
True, but this way I can play with the layout and not worry about where I put holes in the walls hanging them and then know exactly where I want to put them after I paint!
Stop in for a cup of coffee
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Had a busy day...
It didn't start to rain this morning, so I checked the forcast and it wasn't supposed to start until tonight... So I cut the grass so it wouldn't be too long after the next nine days of rain...
Then got the kid's 71 Valiant of the jack stands and out of the garage so we can get Eddie's car in...
Then Eddie arrived and we cleaned the garage...
Then got the engine off the stand and Bolted to the trans (Yes we made sure to torque the flex plate bolts and double checked them..)
As soon as the trans lines get here, we can drop it in...
Eddie's GTS is in the garage and we are going to start pulling the teen tomorrow....
Then drop in the forty....
It didn't start to rain this morning, so I checked the forcast and it wasn't supposed to start until tonight... So I cut the grass so it wouldn't be too long after the next nine days of rain...
Then got the kid's 71 Valiant of the jack stands and out of the garage so we can get Eddie's car in...
Then Eddie arrived and we cleaned the garage...
Then got the engine off the stand and Bolted to the trans (Yes we made sure to torque the flex plate bolts and double checked them..)
As soon as the trans lines get here, we can drop it in...
Eddie's GTS is in the garage and we are going to start pulling the teen tomorrow....
Then drop in the forty....
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Oh yeah, and my crazy day got even crazier after I got home.
It's raining buckets in Memphis and the new roof for my house there was scheduled for install on Saturday but they weren't even sure that would happen.
Suddenly, they called me and said the rain was moving off and they want to do it tomorrow. They needed the go ahead in an hour or I was going to be put further back in line and might miss the June 10 deadline my Insurance company imposed and risk getting cancelled again. There are literally thousands of roofs being replaced down there due to all the Spring storm damage.
I had to drop everything and scramble to get ahold of my tenant and make sure he could be available for it and then get back to them (multiple parties involved) with a definite answer. Half a dozen texts and a few phone calls and I got it all confirmed with 7 minutes to spare.
Then I got a call from my BIL's neighbor saying he wasn't answering their knocks on his door. Crap.
I ran over there and found him sleeping on the floor in the living room. I checked his blood sugar and it was 136. He was just so worn out from the day that he had stretched out in front of the TV and went into a deep sleep.
I got him into bed, fed the cat and locked the place up and came home. I'm finishing the rest of those beers now.
It's raining buckets in Memphis and the new roof for my house there was scheduled for install on Saturday but they weren't even sure that would happen.
Suddenly, they called me and said the rain was moving off and they want to do it tomorrow. They needed the go ahead in an hour or I was going to be put further back in line and might miss the June 10 deadline my Insurance company imposed and risk getting cancelled again. There are literally thousands of roofs being replaced down there due to all the Spring storm damage.
I had to drop everything and scramble to get ahold of my tenant and make sure he could be available for it and then get back to them (multiple parties involved) with a definite answer. Half a dozen texts and a few phone calls and I got it all confirmed with 7 minutes to spare.
Then I got a call from my BIL's neighbor saying he wasn't answering their knocks on his door. Crap.
I ran over there and found him sleeping on the floor in the living room. I checked his blood sugar and it was 136. He was just so worn out from the day that he had stretched out in front of the TV and went into a deep sleep.
I got him into bed, fed the cat and locked the place up and came home. I'm finishing the rest of those beers now.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Wow, that looks very nice!
Thanks...
Eddie is doing it the way he wants it... It does look good... We're trying to clean everything and paint it so it looks nice....
really makes me wonder if the economy is slipping hard again or if it's just a summer thing to suddenly find a gaggle of cars for sale and for really good prices.
Talked to a friend of a friend of a guy I know today and it seems there is a small collection of 5 cars outside of town and they are all for sale because the seller is skipping town this summer to Seatle or some odd place.
Mostly Early Stuff and a 70 dart 4 door.
I wonder why so many people are bailing on old cars right now.
Talked to a friend of a friend of a guy I know today and it seems there is a small collection of 5 cars outside of town and they are all for sale because the seller is skipping town this summer to Seatle or some odd place.
Mostly Early Stuff and a 70 dart 4 door.
I wonder why so many people are bailing on old cars right now.
Well got the 3.55 in and the first try the wear pattern was awesome! That never happens at least to me. And the x pipe kit came in fits perfect! Tomorrow nights quest..... Pretty good day/night
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Perfectly normal for this time of year, it's not economy related. Hard to sell an old car for a decent price before the warm weather makes folks yearn to buy one. There really isn't much more to it.
The onset of Summer is the time for implementation of life changes so that they can be completed and enjoyed before the Summer ends. It's why I was able to get my GTS last Summer. The Classic car dealer I got it from doubles their sales every Summer vs. other months consistently.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
That's a good day right there!
Now to get the gear oil off of me. That is always the worst putting 90w in a small plug.
I am starting to think I should go into business. I am really against flipping because cars mean more to me than a dollar sign but I have people approaching me to buy whole lots out. So now I am thinking of buying the whole farm and then selling off what I don't want which is most of it and let the chips fall where they may and maybe get some more cars into the driveways of younger guys who don't have the contacts I have.
I am at a advantage and I never realized it because people seem to remember me real easy and they know what I do so it's easy for them to find a car and think " I should go tell that weird chick who buys car about this" lol
I am at a advantage and I never realized it because people seem to remember me real easy and they know what I do so it's easy for them to find a car and think " I should go tell that weird chick who buys car about this" lol
I guess you got my PM today? LOL
oh yea, that is a sweet truck but that is clear over the mountain from me. Usually they are priced real good when they are in an odd mountain town that sees two cars a week through LOL and no one is willing to ship from there.
Good to know about stuff like that, because you never know who is looking for what. And then on top of that, it's a real nice deal.
Thanks
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
There
There is big money in flipping old cars that people want. They often don't know how to find them nor know enough to tell if they are any good.
The Classic Car dealer I bought mine from specializes in that and they flip 60 cars per month at an average profit of $10k per vehicle. They specialize in 70-90% good vehicles.
Specialize in 30-50% good and you can make 50% on each car you flip. Buy them at 30%, make them 50% and the margin goes higher.
There is big money in flipping old cars that people want. They often don't know how to find them nor know enough to tell if they are any good.
The Classic Car dealer I bought mine from specializes in that and they flip 60 cars per month at an average profit of $10k per vehicle. They specialize in 70-90% good vehicles.
Specialize in 30-50% good and you can make 50% on each car you flip. Buy them at 30%, make them 50% and the margin goes higher.
I am only thinking about flipping now because I think I finally reached the ropes end. The marginal utility is wearing down and I am not even excited to go hunt anything down anymore. I either have or have had everything I ever wanted and now I am getting to where I hear about more and I am like "MEH" "been there done that"
I would like to turn to getting younger people into it. Those kids who are looking at retail ebay prices and getting blown out of the water. Good deals are still out there but some people just are not seeing them and too many people are getting over with asinine ebay prices, even on CL.
I would like to turn to getting younger people into it. Those kids who are looking at retail ebay prices and getting blown out of the water. Good deals are still out there but some people just are not seeing them and too many people are getting over with asinine ebay prices, even on CL.
Dwarf shortage....
Cut a piece of hose and put it on the nipple of the gear lube to help fill it easier without spilling much...
If you fix them right, you can't get the money back...
If you make money flipping, then you're not fixing them right...
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
The real trick to flipping cars is to understand that everyone thinks they can do (or get done) mechanical work...but paint and upholstery is a complete mystery to them.
Take an marginally running car and slap a paint job on it and dress up the interior and they will pay you handsomely.
To be honest, most folks who want to own a vintage car just want it to look good (shinny paint and fresh seat covers and carpet) They couldn't really care less about the mechanical part.
When I had my Upholstery business, I would buy up old cars, slap on a cheap paint job (Maaco was my friend), replace the vinyl top and put in seat covers and carpet and double or triple my money. I did it dozens of times and made thousands in the process.
Here are a few...
Take an marginally running car and slap a paint job on it and dress up the interior and they will pay you handsomely.
To be honest, most folks who want to own a vintage car just want it to look good (shinny paint and fresh seat covers and carpet) They couldn't really care less about the mechanical part.
When I had my Upholstery business, I would buy up old cars, slap on a cheap paint job (Maaco was my friend), replace the vinyl top and put in seat covers and carpet and double or triple my money. I did it dozens of times and made thousands in the process.
Here are a few...
I wasn't expecting that Opel, Dave.
Good morning, everyone! Beautiful weather here today. A welcome change after the cold and windy weather of the last couple of days.
Good morning, everyone! Beautiful weather here today. A welcome change after the cold and windy weather of the last couple of days.
Need to get my sh*t together. Going out for a run!
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