Restoration losing steam, getting frustrated.

[MoparCarGuy]

I agree with using visualization as a motivator. Picturing yourself driving, at shows, etc. after the car is completed.
A restoration picks up steam very quickly after all subassemblies are ready to install. Keep at it.
A war is made up of many small battles and losing is not an option.

 

[sir_veza]

Is it just me or is finding parts (nos or used parts), just not repops really getting hard and ridiculously expensive? Every part seems to be 500 bucks. My 70 Challenger is supposed to have the Rallye cluster, R35 radio, 6way non power seat, AC, vinyl roof, and the bumble bee stripe. oh and the Rallye hood with inserts. I am trying to stay as close to the original build as I can, but paying 700 bucks for a variable speed wiper for a car I would never drive in the rain seems a bit overkill. Add to that the endless stream of scammers it just gets frustrating after a while. Just venting, I would really like to get this plum mopar back where it belongs! If I get the parts, I have a 1970 dated 383 engine 30 over, with forged crank, new rods/forged pistons, all balanced, with Edelbrock E heads 74CC and a 750 carb. Should go pretty good.

Your comment is valid about the scammers. You can't be too careful. I paid mega bucks to get a 408 Stroker built last year by a self proclaimed "Die Hard Mopar Nut" (who I foolishly didn't vet very well) and in reality he only assembled the motor...no testing.

 

[gran coupe john]

That is why this site is so valuable!! The reliable people or businesses are relayed to us ( me ) so we don't get scammed. Wish I knew about this site 7 years ago!! Would probably been driving my car, and saved lots of $$$$. Thanks FEBO members that answer all my questions.