Today's lack of appreciation for hard work.

[narly1]

I know I'm preaching to the choir by posting this here but I thought it would be a great read for you all anyway:


https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/leno-appreciation-for-hard-work-is-fading-and-old-cars-arent-easy/?fbclid=IwAR2SE7FD35oc0W7EbiXXWQm8E6I4OgxIVG_vvYbP ImicfKXCwSiUQq11vy4

[PointmanUSMC]

Great article and good read. Thanks for sharing

I agree 100% Sick of this disposable age we live in. Only thing you can do is hope you instill a better character and appreciation for hard work in your children/grand children.

[jeremustang]

Great article. Thanks for sharing! Couldn't agree more. Also - the Sunbeam Tiger pictures in the article are a bonus

[UpNorth]

Yes, good read.
Thanks for posting.

[narly1]

From my seat I think people would have a lot more appreciation for quality and craftsmanship if they had some first-hand experience gained from trying to do it for themselves.

[j33ptj]

Very true indeed, but I have also experienced the getting a bill with no solution or other damage to my car and being told that it was not their fault and/or it was already there....

[AC Bill]

What slays me, is just how low a price the antique/vintage cars, that are beautifully restored, are selling for the last few years. Unless it is a extremely rare car, they certainly aren't getting back what the cost was to restore them. It's a different generation of buyers, who are simply not interested in buying an all original vintage car, from the 1920's or 30's.

My older brother has been a fanatic for vintage cars for 40+ years, and has a nice little collection. He only takes them for a drive a few time a year, usually for a Vintage Car Club event, or perhaps a sunny summer day, and only for short trips. It wouldn't surprise me a bit if he sells them, that the new younger owners will hot rod them.

[Jetfuel]

Cool read and like with everything in life and before you judge walk a mile in their shoes

Jet

[CaptB]

I know a few young folks that are willing to put some hard work in, I also know a lot more who are individuals that expect everything should be given to them and that it's anyone over 45 years old fault that there's anything wrong with their world. But it's their future, their country, their taxes and their debt. I've done my best while I was in the working world and now it's their time. Good luck, you'll need it.

[narly1]

The article referenced in this thread just came across my desktop again this morning so bumping this up.

I believe that it also offers some perspective to the prospective FFR builder as they plan or start their journey.

These cars are our own personal Mt. Everests.

Earl

[facultyofmusic]

On a more positive note, I've personally never seen anyone at a car meet intentionally belittle another's hard work. Perhaps I simply haven't been to enough of them?

At the end of the day if someone asks me if it's something easy to do I see it as a fantastic opportunity to engage someone into the world of classic cars.

[lance corsi]

While building my car, I’ve taken a couple detours to help me with my project. On was to improve my fit and finishing capabilities by building some pocket knives. I’ve built several tools to move the project along. Sometimes when I read others progress, I think I’m a slacker, but in reality, I’m making/modifying nearly everything. That takes much longer. There’s lots nobody will ever see or know about, and I’m sure in a couple years, I’ll forget some of the difficult parts, or how difficult it seemed. My years as a machinist helped, but the ability to think in abstract has sometimes baffled me. Small things like pedal placement/shifter placement, seating position, all things I’ve never before had to bother with. It’s all so important.
During the project, I’ve lost my momentum several times, been sidetracked many times, but I’ve learned more than I ever imagined.

[Russwood]

Thanks for refreshing that article. I'm experiencing just how difficult some phases of the restoration are, and this article is perfectly timed. I'm a good fabricator and mechanic, but the fiberglass is another story. I'm trying to do as much as I can (short of building a paint booth), but I'm finding my limitations. It's making my early complaining about the potential paint and body cost seem silly, and the price is seemingly less now that I have a better understanding of the amount of patience and skill required to get a high-quality finish product.

Good read.

[narly1]

I'm experiencing just how difficult some phases of the restoration are, and this article is perfectly timed.

At work we often say "If it was easy everybody would do it." I try to carry this thinking over into my personal life as well.

I guess that's why you don't see far more FFR's on the road and why so many kits (of all stripes) end up unfinished.

Earl