Talk Me Out Of Quitting

My CJ-6 has been a project of mine for years now. I think I first acquired it in 2008 or so. I have many of the parts that I need. But, I do not have the knowledge or time that I need to work on it. I am seriously considering just selling the whole thing and buying a CJ7 or a Scrambler or a hot rod. Help talk me into keeping it.

 

any project REQUIRES serious garage time . and skill . tools . but if you don't have time for it to sit . hopefully in a garage , then consider the loss you might take . just so you can buy another CJ . CJ7 and scramblers will need work too , unless you buy a turn key

 

Took a look at philsjeep site cool jeep you have there! Early CJ5 does have a classified section happy 4th.

 

I have owned a '76 CJ5 before, so I know that jeep pretty well. That is why I am looking at a CJ7 or CJ8. I also like the aftermarket support. I do have some welding knowledge but I'm not as confident in my fabbing skills as I probably should be.
My wife doesn't want me to get rid of the -6. But, I'm getting tired of having it in the garage with TONS of extra pieces and very little getting done to it. I want something I can drive and enjoy.

 

Actually, I do prefer to work on a jeep more than hit the trails. I don't know why, I just do. But, I don't think I have confidence in myself for the fabrication I need to do. Any my small kids take up nearly all of my free time.

 

And when you get good at that, put them upright, weld uphill and repeat 1000 times.

And when you get good at that, put them overhead and repeat 1000 times.

NOW your a welder.

 

it doesn't take a professional welder to do sheet metal with a mig . just one spot at a time . your going to grind it anyway

 

im not really the person to talk you out of quitting since i think about quitting my project often but i do have a tip to help with fabrication, save your empty cereal boxes and use the cardboard to make templates before cutting metal. it helps you visualize what you are trying to make and is easier, faster and cheaper to work with than metal.

 

The big double-box of Lucky Charms from Costco is my CAD material of choice. They're extra thick and bigger than your average box. And yummy.

 

I just bought a 1967 CJ 6. I have zero knowledge of jeeps. I am wondering if I will be where you are in eight years time. I'm diving in head first!

 

No, you should be better. After getting my jeep, I met my (now) wife, got married, and we now have 2 kids & last year moved. So, life has gotten in the way. That's my story.

 

It's not really the welding part that I'm uncomfortable with. It's the placement of parts. Right now, I'm trying to place the Poison Spyder outboard kit on a Commando frame with a heavy duty steering bracket for a right hand drive power steering box. Then I have to deal with drive train placement, cutting up the tunnel for the NV4500, etc. Sometimes, I only get 15 minutes to work on the Jeep due to my wife's work schedule. I call the project Red Molasses because it's going so slow.

 

I've thought of quitting quite a few times for something more practical. The end result of these thoughts is that i can't and don't really want to give it up. I've had the Jeep for over 20 years, it was my first vehicle that i rebuilt with my dad, and it makes me smile when I drive it.

During the time that it is down for rebuilding/repairs, it doesn't cost me a cent to own, and doesn't take up TOO much space. My big barrier right now is money, but when I get my Jeep back on the road, I know it will have been worth hanging on to.

 

I had to stop progress on my jeep for a year or 2 once. Put a tarp over it or park it in the garage, tub upright and parts stacked on a shelf, hang the frame from the ceiling or wall and wait for a better time. I did and then I got done, decided i needed to do a lot of stuff a lot better an redid everything in like 8 months then. You dont have to walk away permanently, just until you have time. Don't feel guilty about not having time, sometimes other things are more important. When you're able and ready it will be waiting.

 

Hey that looks like the one that was on eBay and called "minty green" on here a while back. Is it?