My truck has been apart 20 months now but who is counting.
I have 2 builds going on right now and both are happening painfully slowly.
These things take a lot of time unless you have a NASCAR or NHRA sized budget. (I don't)
Then the folks that build parts underestimate the time it takes to build them.
And the folks that ship the parts lose a few them.
Then when the parts finally get here they don't resemble what was ordered.
The only thing that is not underestimated is what they charge for the wrong unusable trash that is sent out.
A few things have gone off without a hitch, I just don't remember when it was so long ago.
If you are planning to build a Hot Rod remember FSTJACK's rule of thumb with regards to build ups.
1. It takes as least 3 times as long to get it done as was planned.
2. It takes at least 4 times as much money as planned to get finished and running corectly.
Think about what it takes to get one of these projects finished before you start. And do not let any one fast talk you into thinking you are going to beat the odds on these statistics.
Major go fast builds and bolt on's are not the same.
Be aware that sometimes a bolt on can turn into a major build if and when things go bad.
Will that ever stop me from modding and building Hot Rods. I don't think so, it is just to much fun.
