SHO-Z Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I really do not know if I am burnout or burned up on my convertible Z project. I did the original conversion in Washington but now live in Arizona. I really do not feel like working on a car in 100° ++ temperatures so I try to do a little here and there on the car. I installed and molded in a ground effects kit. The building contractor doing some work in the back yard somehow backed into the Z. it was over in the corner where I put it completely out of the way while I was out of town on business and put a 4†crack in the bumper and broke it loose all the way around. So had to spend around 8 hrs repairing the glass on the bumper and remolding it in, in 100° ++ temperatures. Installed a modified spoiler off of a 70s Trans Am and side vents. The last project was filling in the side marker lights. Molding in plastic parts to metal is a real pain with the differential expansion between the metal and plastic. It will look great for a few days and then just start cracking between the two, never had this problem in Washington. I have yet to find glue that will hold the upholstery around the windshield in the Arizona temperatures, fine it the winter and fall off in the summer. Started a SHO V6 conversion, but had to give it up due to the wrecking yard not able to locate all of the parts needed. But did get a full refund after I took back the engine. I think I am burned out on the project, where I used to enjoy spending endless hours planning and working on the Z. Of course it is not fun sweating your ass off working on it. Now I dread working on it. I really only have the final prep and paint to finish the body, but have no enthusiasm to finish it. Now the big decision should I sell the Z and find another interest or keep plunking away and finish it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Just leave it alone for a while...your enthusiasm will return....been there...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Also try and find an air conditioned space to work on it!! That will make all the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Also try and find an air conditioned space to work on it!! That will make all the difference! yes it will.... summer heat has definitely slowed my project down. advice above is good. dont give up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 If you don't have a garage, build one! I know exactly what you mean - even at night here, it is now like 90 degrees with insanely high humidity. When I walk out of the air conditioned area, I just start choking. So what I am doing is going to bed early and waking up at 4-5am so I can work when it is cool. When I have my own house, though, it will be AC in the garage for sure! Don't sell your Z, it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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