I'm almost at wits end with this car.

[cosgig]

Great advice here and that’s what I have to add to my projects as I do them (a timeline priority)

I gotta tell you, I bought a 413, new build, tunnel ram, dual quad engine on a stand at an auction for $650. That’s something you’d like to know more about the internals instead of opening it up. It came with a 3 ring binder full of all the information about the engine. The guy had things in the book on every page, 3 different cams he researched and their specs, cost, and where he found each one, then he circled the one he installed. All through the binder you could see how he was putting together this engine with like minded part for the purpose he wanted to use the engine for. It came in very handy, I sold the engine because I didn’t need it, but due to the info included, the guy that bought it wanted to use it for its intended purpose.

 

[88cruizer88]

Sometimes a project car can seem overwhelming and things can take longer than planned to complete. Take a deep breath and fix one thing at a time. You'll get there.

I had an engine failure (water jacket split) in my 426 wedge with less than 1500 miles on it. I was totally bummed (like you). But I have my new 440 in it now and life is looking bright. No leaks, and seems like it's running OK after a lot of time and frustrations. Power through it. Relax, take a breath, and slowly get at it one gremlin at a time.

 

[chrger1967]

I had an engine failure (water jacket split) in my 426 wedge with less than 1500 miles on it. I was totally bummed (like you). But I have my new 440 in it now and life is looking bright. No leaks, and seems like it's running OK after a lot of time and frustrations. Power through it. Relax, take a breath, and slowly get at it one gremlin at a time.

Well, I gotta say, I finally fixed the tranny dipstick tube leak by changing the tube. I had to get an aftermarket one with the grommet, solved the problem so far. I also pulled the pitman arm, it was in pretty bad shape. I painted the new one and I'm going to install it tomorrow. I hope that will solve my front-end problems.

 

[CHGRSE74]

Tons of great advice in these posts. I can’t say enough about setting your own pace and sticking to it, breaks included. Find like minded people to give you inspiration and support (even if they are building chevys). Always follow your heart, not your pocket book because you will never come out on top if you do. This passion will ALWAYS cost more than you expect.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Well, I gotta say, I finally fixed the tranny dipstick tube leak by changing the tube. I had to get an aftermarket one with the grommet, solved the problem so far. I also pulled the pitman arm, it was in pretty bad shape. I painted the new one and I'm going to install it tomorrow. I hope that will solve my front-end problems.

There you it’s the little things and big that once tackled is gratifying

 

[T Brashears]

Might need to have a talk with your wife. The car is important to you,if everytime you want to work on it she somehow has something that just has to be done,then she just might be trying to undermine your project. If you have to argue or justify your car time to her,the time you work on it will be full of stress and nothing will go right.There will be no joy in that home.
P.S.don
t take marriage advice from me,this post is intended for entertainment purposes only. Wink Wink

 

[Kern Dog]

Might need to have a talk with your wife.

I have personally seen instances where the wife is always trying to undermine the husband in whatever hobby he has.
This has not been a problem for me but with friends of mine or guys I just knew from the hobby.
The guy just wants something for himself, an outlet to tinker with and enjoy himself and for many reasons, the wife is just a pain in the *** about it.
She finds chores that she wants him to do, she claims the kids need shoes or the porch needs to be restored, the walls need to be repainted, whatever.
The guy pinches pennies and tries to build the car on the cheap but the woman complains that there isn't enough money for it because the kids need braces or a new video game.
The family does need attention but the man needs a hobby, he needs something for himself. If you never do anything that is just for you, you put yourself at risk of building resentment. Who wants to get to 60 and deal with a load of regrets and missed opportunities?
Some women with low self esteem do get jealous of the time that their men spend with cars. I've seen it. The best that you can do with them is to explain that THIS is your form of expression, relaxation, therapy and maybe also a way to stay connected to your past. Old cars can allow us to reminisce about the cars we used to see when we were kids when they were everywhere.