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the chargers are gone

So, this guy wins?
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With the exception of the super high-end, highly sought-after, rare cars, the sale price of everything else will continue to decline, IMO. Generally speaking, Those that have the cars are the same age as those that want the cars. My plan is simple. Enjoy the cars. When I can no longer enjoy them, get rid of them if I have the time and health to do so. I’m presuming I’ll essentially give them away. I don’t really care how much they are worth, or who gets them.
 
Hey-O said:
It's a car and for all the feelings you have for it, it doesn't even know who you are. It's not about the money, it's dealing with it when you're gone. I get it, I like my car, but I love my wife. Money means little to me at this stage in my life. I changed my priorities as I aged.
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Fair enough, but I'll do you one better my friend.
"The car" actually means a lot to my wife - because she's witnessed all of the surviving all I've
been through medically and how working on Fred kept me going - and as a result, has specifically forbade me ever selling it.

Ironically, she's never driven Fred. Doesn't want to - says he looks like a handful (which he is). :)
 
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chargervert said:
His toys take up a lot less space than mine!

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I've seen that pic many times now. I'd love to see one from the outside looking in. It's hard to tell what's going on there. Is that a series of racks or series of lifts? How did you pack them in like that? Curious minds want to know.....
 
SlingLow said:
I've seen that pic many times now. I'd love to see one from the outside looking in. It's hard to tell what's going on there. Is that a series of racks or series of lifts? How did you pack them in like that? Curious minds want to know.....
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I wonder how long it takes to get the White R/T out for a Sunday morning drive.
 
BSB67 said:
I wonder how long it takes to get the White R/T out for a Sunday morning drive.
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About 15 minutes, if the transmission was back in the car. Just back out two cars,lower the lift and back out the door. As I found out after listing on here in the lost and found section, the transmission that was in my car belongs to a 70 Hemicuda,so I removed it so it would be reunited with the car.

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SlingLow said:
I've seen that pic many times now. I'd love to see one from the outside looking in. It's hard to tell what's going on there. Is that a series of racks or series of lifts? How did you pack them in like that? Curious minds want to know.....
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You asked for it! There are 5 lifts and 10 cars in the back section of the garage.

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moparedtn said:
Fair enough, but I'll do you one better my friend.
"The car" actually means a lot to my wife - because she's witnessed all of the surviving all I've
been through medically and how working on Fred kept me going - and as a result, has specifically forbade me ever selling it.

Ironically, she's never driven Fred. Doesn't want to - says he looks like a handful (which he is). :)
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Ed,
I can well appreciate what you've been through and everything in life can remind us of a good or bad time. I didn't buy my car, my wife did. She felt sorry for me, why, because my life took a turn and I needed a change, desperately. Everyone looks at life differently and that's a good thing. A friend of ours lost a son, she has never been to the cemetery to see his grave, but has pictures hanging all over the house of him. My wife, goes to the cemetery often, but can't look at pictures of our son, it makes her think of the things that will never be, who's right and who's wrong. I've spent a lot of time with people, for my wife, that have tried to explain how the human mind works and they will tell you to live forward, not back. I don't live in the past, it's not healthy, according to that person that has brought my wife from zero to 75 percent. My therapy, I gave everything away to those that needed it or truly mean something to me. I won't bore you on what that means, you wouldn't believe me anyway and I have nothing to prove here.

My car, yes my wife gave it to me, I love her for it and I really like it. I'll do you one better my friend, it's just a F**king car. My cars not a hand full, I am. My thoughts run deeper than that. That's just me and I'm pretty screwed up. The great thing here is, your story works for you and that's all that really counts, I'm truly glad for you............ Give Fred and the wife a hug for me!! Best wishes... Ulli.
 
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Hey-O said:
Ed,
I can well appreciate what you've been through and everything in life can remind us of a good or bad time. I didn't buy my car, my wife did. She felt sorry for me, why, because my life took a turn and I needed a change, desperately. Everyone looks at life differently and that's a good thing. A friend of ours lost a son, she has never been to the cemetery to see his grave, but has pictures hanging all over the house of him. My wife, goes to the cemetery often, but can't look at pictures of our son, it makes her think of the things that will never be, who's right and who's wrong. I've spent a lot of time with people, for my wife, that have tried to explain how the human mind works and they will tell you to live forward, not back. I don't live in the past, it's not healthy, according to that person that has brought my wife from zero to 75 percent. My therapy, I gave everything away to those that needed it or truly mean something to me. I won't bore you on what that means, you wouldn't believe me anyway and I have nothing to prove here.

My car, yes my wife gave it to me, I love her for it and I really like it. I'll do you one better my friend, it's just a F**king car. My cars not a hand full, I am. My thoughts run deeper than that. That's just me and I'm pretty screwed up. The great thing here is, your story works for you and that's all that really counts, I'm truly glad for you............ Give Fred and the wife a hug for me!! Best wishes... Ulli.
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Hard to explain - but I do run deeper than "it's just a car". If you've read just what I've written on this forum, you know that.
Yes, I've done all the "for others" thing. Yes, only reason I'm still here is because my wife needs me.
Also yes - most of anyone important in my life has actually preceded me in shuffling off this ol' mortal coil; they're all gone.
(Apologies to Shakespeare).

Wife says it best - she says Fred IS me. He's not restored (neither money nor expertise available) but he is alive and well
because I chose to live again myself, rather than roll over and die when I was supposed to.
Far from perfect, full of personality, could use an upgrade here and there, never quite finished....
He was just as dead and forgotten as I was when we got together and now she's hellbent on keeping him after I'm
gone because so much of me is in him.

Despite my urging to sell him - if not before I'm gone certainly after I am - she swears she won't.
So no - in this case, all perceived or unintended condescending judgements from outside aside - it's not "just a car".
 
moparedtn said:
Hard to explain - but I do run deeper than "it's just a car". If you've read just what I've written on this forum, you know that.
Yes, I've done all the "for others" thing. Yes, only reason I'm still here is because my wife needs me.
Also yes - most of anyone important in my life has actually preceded me in shuffling off this ol' mortal coil; they're all gone.
(Apologies to Shakespeare).

Wife says it best - she says Fred IS me. He's not restored (neither money nor expertise available) but he is alive and well
because I chose to live again myself, rather than roll over and die when I was supposed to.
Far from perfect, full of personality, could use an upgrade here and there, never quite finished....
He was just as dead and forgotten as I was when we got together and now she's hellbent on keeping him after I'm
gone because so much of me is in him.

Despite my urging to sell him - if not before I'm gone certainly after I am - she swears she won't.
So no - in this case, all perceived or unintended condescending judgements from outside aside - it's not "just a car".
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There you have it, how could I not be happy for you!! That's why it's called therapy.
 
Hey-O said:
There you have it, how could I not be happy for you!! That's why it's called therapy.
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Therapy would have been cheaper. :)
Oh well. Either way this works out, won't be much longer.
 
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