How do projects grow ???

[JPR]

Please tell me this happens to some of the rest of you.

To make the i/c install easier, I pulled the battery trays and supports. They needed preservation, so they got sand blasted and repainted.

The passenger side front body mounts is only accessible with the battery tray removed. So it makes sense to replace the body to frame bushings while the battery tray is still out and the front bumper is off.

However, the driver's rear bushing is not accessible due the fuel tank strap. So off comes the skid plate and the front fuel tank strap. So, now is a good time to drop the fuel tank and fix the fuel tank pickup. If the tank is out, it would be a good time to fix the poorly designed tank vent system.

I am trying to remind myself how this started. Oh yeah, I installed the i/c which is directly connected to the fuel tank in an alternate universe.

 

[pafixitman]

The little lady agreed the truck needed a boost when towing. So... I got me a turbo...ATS / factory for a good price...the factory DP is autolite so...I get a new DP, elbow and housing...The E4OD needs upgrading so I get a Factory Tech valve body...I need to keep an eye on her vitals so I get 5 additional gauges, a dash mount and an a-pillar mount...find out my Banks pyro is waaayyy down stream so I get a new Isspro pyro w/ clamp mount thermo coupler...Need to feed the "free" help...so my good turbo bargain cost somewhere around $2k!

...While the help is bringing over the '69 Chevy C-30 pickup turned utility trailer you bought they may as well load up the John Deere 70 lawn mower you have for sale...

My projects tend to expand in the $$ department!

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

I have spent 48 or more hours on many a 30 minute project.

Was tightening a bolt last night and the wrench slipped; of course, it knicked the radiator. As soon as it got warmed up, it started pouring a leak. So tonight I was back under there with the plumber's epoxy stopping the leak.

Maybe I sidestepped having to pull the radiator, maybe not.

I have enough confidence in plumber's epoxy that I carry a stick all the time.

 

[The Warden]

Please tell me this happens to some of the rest of you.

Is that a rhetorical question?

I plan on any project I start on taking at least a full day, because I'll always find SOMETHING...

There's a reason why my head gasket/turbo project last summer took almost a full 4 months to complete

 

[F350camper]

ohh man! You have described my life! I dont even remember why I bought this truck. Prolly cuz I needed to bring home a table or somthing.

 

[Exekiel69]

There is allways something else that need attention and more time.

 

[Hoss6.9]

I usually spend at least two hours before hand working on the tool I'm trying to use before I can ever get started on the project at hand!

Hoss....

 

[ramon f350]

I feel your pain I always find something along the way that needs to be taken care of. I have so many projects like the one you describe I have an account at the parts store so that they can just bring the parts to me. and its only 3 blocks from the shop lol. seems like it is always something

Ramon

 

[wwwabbit]

I usually spend at least two hours before hand working on the tool I'm trying to use before I can ever get started on the project at hand!

At my place that is so close... but more like I spend at least two hours trying to FIND the tool I am trying to use.

 

[Hoss6.9]

The findin' probably comes into play at my place too! More like at least two hours for each!!!!!!

Hoss....

 

[dazedandconfused]

Yes I will definatly agree with this! Usually it takes me an hour to get everything together for a 20 minute job! Then I get started something breaks or I loose parts and I spend another half and hour looking for it! Then I get pissed and walk away for a little bit! Usually turns into an all day affair!

Andy

 

[Michael Fowler]

For me, its often a product of delayed maintenance. On my truck, there are a lot of things I'm going to fix "as soon as I get a round tuit". Then when something breaks--either related, or not, I take the opportunity to fix everything in the area.

 

[Agnem]

Working on your truck is like a microcosim of life itself. Basically a series of cause and effect scenarios that continually domino to a final destination or event. Kinda like when your going to drop a motor in your Bronco, but instead find out it's seized up.