87 K5 Build...Hmmm, whats that Ryoken up to? stay tuned...

[ryoken]

thanks bro... It was inevitable... I did my best, that's all I can do...

Oh, and boy am I stoked on 2 weeks on the truck....

I'd like to have the cage fully done, including frame tie-ins, floor, tunnel...... get the front axle hung.. just gotta find a way to get the coin for the rear tube...

actually, I do have PRP's original, wrong color seats to sell... apparently they're not worth the return shipping for them....

What do you think of the rear cage design?

 

[lectric80]

For your purposes I really like it. Going to give a bit of style when the soft top is down.

 

[Stomis]

Well if ya want some help I'm here. Especially if its raining since my day is a wash since I'm a driveway warrior

Just let me know I'll shoot you my cell number

 

[Fabrimacator21]

are the oj dots gonna be part of an exo cage?

 

[ryoken]

nah, thats the part of the cage below the bedrail..... x-ray view kinda thing....

 

[udy2554]

Good luck with your job situation. I am lucky enough to work in my "home" town, and I love my job. Hope you are as Blessed!

Oh...great looking truck so far...as usual!!

 

[kgblazerfive]

I would go with a different cage design something that can fit people in the back seat.

 

[ryoken]

no intention of a backseat whatsoever.. heck, there isn't even any mounts anymore...

 

[76zimmer]

Paul, I know you've struggled with the higher powers at your job for a while, and its hard as hell to leave what you know, good or bad, but I'm sure it sounds like you are ready for the change. Good luck with your new job, now get your ass to work on that truck.

 

[ryoken]

I'm not a huge "change" person.. once I commit, I'm golden... But I certainly like familiarity.... Not that I could have ever "won" against the corporate world, but damn if I was gonna let em destroy MY marina if I could help it.. obviously I failed in that, and thats part of what bothers me.. I feel like I let my friends down...

today was a pretty big deal... me giving notice first thing this morn caused quite the ruckus thru the day... you reap what you sow...

anyway, thanks for always being concerned..... and thanks to all for the props...

I'm very pleased with how the rig is going considering the "weekend only" approach I've had to take.. thus the 2 week binge.. I'm sure I wont get all I want done, but if I can get the tub metal done and ready for paint I'll be stoked... I can't even guess what I'm gonna have in the floor/tunnel timewise...

 

[kgblazerfive]

Make a plan and work the plan for the two weeks

 

[ryoken]

Make a plan and work the plan for the two weeks

yup, a list, or even an outline might be in order....

I'm really more concerned about coin... if I had $700 to spend on the truck right now, I'd be set.... I have it, but I'm also taking 2 weeks off with no pay. more tube, clocking ring and some grinding, bodywork supplies and I'd have everything I could need...

 

[kgblazerfive]

Well its been three years almost running on the post so if you don't get it done worst it could do is take longer




Go look at post #4 looks like you got your wish

 

[ryoken]

I did ask for it.... that project paled in comparison to what I'm about to do...

funny how this thread started as a week long multi-mod on my DD over x-mas, now it's a "might as well" thread...... it's only been in the garage a year and a 1/2, but it seems like forever, more motivation to git r dun.......

 

[Stomis]

Get a move on!

I'm gonna get washed out tomorrow... I can feel it. You want some help?

 

[ryoken]

yeah, they are calling for rain again.. I gotta work wed, thur, fri, but thanks for the offer! feel free to stop down anytime the next 2 weeks...

need to call Keystone today and find out if I can get them to deliver DOM to my house...

 

[ryoken]

well, I might as well clusterf*ck my own thread as opposed to making a new one..

Oprah moment...

I just have to type/say how upset I am about having to leave my job.. it's eating me up..... all my friends are having a big "going away" bbq for me tomorrow.. It's been a long time since I've been this miserable...

I feel like such a quitter..

no replies necessary... just something I had to type out...

 

[NEK5]

well, I might as well clusterf*ck my own thread as opposed to making a new one..

Oprah moment...

I just have to type/say how upset I am about having to leave my job.. it's eating me up..... all my friends are having a big "going away" bbq for me tomorrow.. It's been a long time since I've been this miserable...

I feel like such a quitter..

no replies necessary... just something I had to type out...

I know exactly how you feel

 

[lectric80]

No matter how justified something may be, a real man will always feel the way you do about quitting. I'm not saying you are wrong to do what you are doing, but I would be very suprised if you didn't feel this way. Sometimes you just have to do what is best for you, you can't look out for everyone else.

 

[Fabrimacator21]

Guys.... he said no need to reply...


1 1/2 years in the garage? Pfft.... try 2 years in storage and a couple grand in storage bills.... "don't worry, be happy"

Sounds like you got your work cut out for ya mang... get some keystone (beer) and get r done.

When all is said and done this is looking like a future GMOTM.

Wish I had your time/garage/motivation/money. Keep up the good work!