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  1. 05-26-2021, 12:59 PM #1
    dmaddox
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    Does anyone else suffer from "All fixed, now what?" syndrome?

    Over the years, I have restored some 20 cars from the ground up, some just repaired/rebuilt to a standard. Today, I only have two of those. It sometimes feels as if I fix - n - flip. However, I never intend to in the beginning of ownership. It is always love at first sight, and anytime I buy with intent to sell, its a major drag.

    Once I get everything dialed in/restored and fixed....the car screaming consistently....I then think, "Now what?"

    I'm sure I'd make a lot of heads spin if I said, I'd sure like to sell/trade my car for a 67S complete project now that the 68L is 100% ironed out. I feel the need to constantly research, fix, hunt for parts, use these forums, document, etc... and when I am done....its as if the shows over!

    Anyone else go through this?
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  2. 05-26-2021, 02:42 PM #2
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    I'd say yes. I did it with all the cars I bought new. And all the motorcycles I bought new or built. Always moved on.

    But I have the feeling that the work is never done on a longhood. Between little details and maintenance, I don't get the feeling I'll ever be done on my 911, so that's solved the problem of what to move on to next!!

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  3. 05-26-2021, 03:55 PM #3
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    For sure, I'm them there all the time. So, go drive it and break something so you can fix it! Broke a windshield a few days ago driving with the boys. Something to fix again.
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    Yup, me too. Since I retired I've been restoring other cars to keep me occupied when my Porsche(s) have been essentially complete. The last non-Porsches were a '64 FJ40 and my current '81 Rabbit Pickup 16v hot rod.

    But the flip side is that I have intentionally left a few things undone on the '72T, so I can continue poke away at stuff over time.
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    Start racing, there's always something to fix/improve
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  6. 05-26-2021, 06:39 PM #6
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    I have two Lotuses. Never happens.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fubawu View Post
    Start racing, there's always something to fix/improve
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    or Trackdays for a start
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    Um --- How 'Bout . . .

    Quote Originally Posted by dmaddox View Post
    . . . Once I get everything dialed in/restored and fixed . . . I then think, "Now what?" . . .
    . . . driving it?


    . . . like, on a road?






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  9. 05-27-2021, 01:17 PM #9
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    I would be frustrated if I was a "keep it stock guy". For me the car will never be done. When I've gone through all the parts just start over and upgrade. I think I've done it 2 times and now have a huge list of upgrades to do. I just love to tinker on this car. For me the Porsche experience requires that I can work on the car. My window seals and headliner need replacing. That would be a good time for a paint job. Longballa would be over the top, then either a Dark Green or Tabaco Brown leather interior and like color square weave carpet. All new (Rebel/Elephant) coil over suspension and other bits will be added next winter. The fun never stops.
    And I have a Ultra Blau 69 POLO I get to build for Doug DePew. Life is Good.
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  10. 05-27-2021, 02:09 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by LongRanger View Post
    . . . driving it?
    LOL. I do think if one restores to #1 and then drives it for a while, the urge to take one's now #2 car back to #1 will keep one busy for the rest of one's life!
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