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Blue '66 · 01-26-2010, 05:41 PM

I'm sorry to hear that Phil,I will still be praying for you.

fyrffytr1 · 01-31-2010, 03:53 PM

It has been a bad week for me. I just didn't feel like doing anything. We started a renovation Wednesday that required a lot of heavy labor and that is something I can't do much of anymore. But, I can use the money.
Don't give up on me, I will get back on the car soon.

michaelroy · 02-02-2010, 05:00 PM

Hey man just saw your post about your brother. I am sorry for your loss.
michaelroy

vamman1 · 02-02-2010, 10:21 PM

My condolences Phil.

Chris

fyrffytr1 · 02-07-2010, 10:33 PM

I am sorry but I just don't feel like doing anything right now. I am not losing interest in the car, I'm just down.
I rode to the Moultrie swap meet with a friend last Thursday. The show didn't open until Friday but we walked in while folks were setting up.
I bought a 2 speed wiper motor and pump for $40.00.
Here are my new totals

My labor at 386 hours...........$7,720.00
Parts.................................$8,049.24
Outside Labor......................$6,221.00
Gifts..................................$1,159.52

Total................................$23,149.76

Blue '66 · 02-08-2010, 11:32 AM

I know the feeling Phil.I'm getting little pieces of things done but I still have good ways to go.I want to get the car done by the end of summer in case we move,my wife finds a job.

graycav56 · 02-08-2010, 12:50 PM

Phil,

We obviously have never met, yet I have followed your posts.

Add my condolences to those of the others on the forum.

nodwyer · 02-11-2010, 07:04 PM

Phil, I to have been following your posts, you have done a comendable job so far, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I have a big family but I dont know if I could bare the loss of one of my brothers. I also symathize with your aches and pains, I am a builder/carpenter here in Mi. and I know what you are taliking about. Im guessing were about the same age. I have a younger brother near Marriot Georgiia, ODwyer Const. co. Good luck Neil

fyrffytr1 · 02-14-2010, 11:58 AM

Man, time is flying by! It seems like I just posted yesterday. That being said, I have nothing new to report.
The weather is miserable. Also, I don't want to turn loose any money until I get my taxes filled out on the 24th of this month. I don't know what to expect this year.
It looks like another week of poor weather ahead. Hopefully, it will warm up after that.

Greg Reid · 02-14-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

Man, time is flying by! It seems like I just posted yesterday. That being said, I have nothing new to report.
The weather is miserable. Also, I don't want to turn loose any money until I get my taxes filled out on the 24th of this month. I don't know what to expect this year.
It looks like another week of poor weather ahead. Hopefully, it will warm up after that.

I know what you mean Phil. I took this week off thinking I could get some painting done. My engine has been home three weeks and still in plastic wrap.

fyrffytr1 · 02-20-2010, 11:05 PM

I had to move the car out of my shop and put it in my garage to make room for a woodworking project. I ahve to build 4 8" tall columns for my Florist friend. So, nothing new to report on the car except that it sure felt good to drive it, even if it was only 100 feet! I still managed to get a wheel with it!

Greg Reid · 02-21-2010, 07:20 AM

You sure missed some good car working weather yesterday. Beautiful...Of course, that means I was at work. Oh well, at least I got the plastic off my engine and got the water pump installed in the evening..

fyrffytr1 · 02-21-2010, 03:25 PM

I just re-read my post and noticed an error. It should have read "4 8' columns" not 4 8" ones".

fyrffytr1 · 02-27-2010, 11:01 PM

Well, the columns are finished and I got the car moved back to the shop. Now, the customer has to come pick them up. I have a few small jobs to do next week. Hopefully the weather will warm up and I can do something to the old goat.
Maybe the warm weather will lift my spirits too. I am still relly bummed out about my brother. He is the third one I have lost but, I was closer to him than the others. Now, I have one brother left, no sisters, so I will try to keep in touch with him on a regular basis.
Sorry to run on about my problem but Y'all are my second family and it helps to get it out.

fyrffytr1 · 03-07-2010, 01:37 PM

Another week and nothing new to report. Darn cold weather! I just can't get motivated to get out there and work!

Blue '66 · 03-07-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

Another week and nothing new to report. Darn cold weather! I just can't get motivated to get out there and work!

You just need one of these!

Been in the 60s here and will be 70 a couple days this week.

fyrffytr1 · 03-14-2010, 11:47 AM

Y'all won't believe this but I actually did something to the car last week. I rehung the front fenders and the hood. That was after spending a whole day cleaning my shop up!
And, I got to meet another PYer when he picked up a passenger side door for his GTO. It was a pleasure to do business with 67droptop. and, it sounds like he is going to have an awesome ride!
So, I spent $5.00 on some plastic nuts for the inner fenders and worked 4 hours hanging the metal. By the way, installing a hood is not a one man job but with a ton of towels and rags I was able to get it on without any damage.
Here are the latest totals:

My labor at 390 hrs..........$7,800.00
Parts ............................$8,054.24
Outside labor .................$6,221.00
Gifts ............................$1,159.52

Total ..........................$23,234.76

Greg Reid · 03-14-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

By the way, installing a hood is not a one man job but with a ton of towels and rags I was able to get it on without any damage.
Here are the latest totals:

I know that for a fact. I've done it three or four times on my car and every time, I'm afraid I'll wrench my back. We ain't gettin' any younger you know and it's NOT easy.

67droptop · 03-15-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

Y'all won't believe this but I actually did something to the car last week. I rehung the front fenders and the hood. That was after spending a whole day cleaning my shop up!
And, I got to meet another PYer when he picked up a passenger side door for his GTO. It was a pleasure to do business with 67droptop. and, it sounds like he is going to have an awesome ride!
So, I spent $5.00 on some plastic nuts for the inner fenders and worked 4 hours hanging the metal. By the way, installing a hood is not a one man job but with a ton of towels and rags I was able to get it on without any damage.
Here are the latest totals:

My labor at 390 hrs..........$7,800.00
Parts ............................$8,054.24
Outside labor .................$6,221.00
Gifts ............................$1,159.52

Total ..........................$23,234.76

Hello Phil....Just want to say it was a pleasure meeting you and your wife friday evening, Crystal and I really enjoyed ourselves!! We stopped by the body shop on Saturday and we hung the door for a test fit...looks good.

Thanks again, Paul

fyrffytr1 · 03-21-2010, 09:20 PM

Well I polished a few pieces of trim and worked on lining up the front clip. I also bought a some buffing suppplies and a part from a fellow PYer. Hoping work will pick up some so I can get some more parts. All total, I spent 4 hrs labor and $83.79 for parts and supplies.

My Labor @ 394 hrs..................$7,880.00
Parts......................................$8,138. 03
Outside Labor..........................$6,221.00
Gifts......................................$1,159. 52

Total....................................$23,398.5 5

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