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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: AQUAHOLIC on February 26, 2010, 10:56:39 AM

Title: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on February 26, 2010, 10:56:39 AM: i spend every day after work trying to build, create, fix, or break one of my toys. i have cars that have not run since the 80s and cars that just take up room behind my house. I have a motor home a f5th wheel. jet boat jet ski, 2 porsches, and that just touches the serface. I have a street bike i have not even started in probalby 4 years a banshee i dont even like a drz that i never ride anymore and there is still more.

i am just wondering if i am the only dumb ass that has too many projects and not enough time. these things are kicking my ass.

i have been working on my new dune buggy for close to 2 years now and i stil lhave not taken it on a real ride. it is all done now but these dam weber carbs just do not want to tune right. it runs great when in higher rpms but it loads up real bad at idle.

i keep fouling plugs and i cant figure out what the deal is.

frustrated!!!
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: Tio Pancho on February 26, 2010, 11:11:25 AM: I feel your pain! Not in exactly the same way though. Motorcyles we don't have time to ride, family boat that seems to be allergic to water, 63 Skylark convertible project sitting for about 6 years with almost no work done. Add to that Bebo's Crusader project, 4 kids, boys are in multiple sports, religious ed and Boy Scouts. I am also an Assistant Scoutmaster. Girls are in multiple sports, religous ed and now starting girl scouts.
Been unemployed for a year and trying to make ends meet while my awesome wife works her ass off. Thank god she has a good job!
Still trying to keep everyone happy.

Sorry for the novel. Felt good to vent though.

Frank
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: Donjuan on February 26, 2010, 12:10:22 PM: I feel I have just enough toys. One for every season. Boat=summertime, dirt bike=rain/flat track season, harley=anytime I don't have to drive my truck, truck=anytime i cant ride my harley or i need to take the boat out, guns=whenever I can, somtimes when I can't. LOL
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: crewchief22 on February 26, 2010, 12:24:00 PM: Projects:
-1968 Jeep CJ5
-1971 Kawasaki A7
-1961 Ford F100 Big Window Short bed
-1971 Chevy truck (thanks Nordie) ;)
-1971 Chevy 1-ton flat bed
-Classic single seat fiberglass dune buggy
-misc. mini bikes and scooters
Usable stuff
-Warrier trailer
-1977 Hondo
-Honda 90 quad
-Suzuki 250 quad

Why is it I have more projects than usable stuff :banghead:

I just need more space and more money to get the projects done :screwy:
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: beerjet on February 26, 2010, 12:25:21 PM: Yes it is too much if you dont use them.
I did a cut back years ago and I now have one chiney boat that seems to run amazingon the trailer.

-beerjet-
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on February 26, 2010, 01:23:20 PM: ya feel free to vent on this post that is what its fore

workable stuff
crf450x
crf250x
drz400s
banshee twin 350
f350 super duty
toyoat solara
crusader jet boat
34 ft diesel pusher
Dune buggy
500hp 3000gt VR4
river house (5th wheel) not sure what size

stuff that dont work
porsche 917 kit car (laser 917)
porsche 944 converted to a 968
k5 blazer (the beast)
GSXR 600
myres manx dune buggy. (almost got all the parts to start assmebly)

i am probably leaving some shit out. lol
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: just squirtin on February 26, 2010, 02:06:44 PM: projects==

56 studebaker powerhawk 33ft motorhome
27ft travel trailer=my home
1940 ford standard coupe
1976 jeep j-10 4x4 2003 f150 harley truck
79 bronco
boats== 88 1 ton chevy truck

91 placecraft tunnel 03 v-rod
81 swtd 2-07 king quads
2-18ft sw

76 haskell a thing for every purpose/purpose for everything
75 daytona elim
76 bubbledeck elim
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: pw_Tony on February 26, 2010, 05:42:47 PM: I've come to the relization that I can only work on one project at a time. For about 3 years I found all my money and time stretched across all this stuff I'm excited about, and it appeared nothing was ever getting done :screwy: For about the last 6 months I've been focusing 100% of my extra time on a single project, then move on to the next, so far so good... and I'm still poor to boot ;D
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: challenger on February 26, 2010, 09:29:12 PM: yeah ...will i dont own shit not even the truck i drive so maybe when i grow up i can have all this shit laying around so i can go f*** it up when the wife is bugging me >:D but i have 3 wonderful kids 1 more in 2 months and a great wife so im ok for now
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: IRRebel on February 26, 2010, 09:56:59 PM: WOW! ;D

Everyone was giving me chit about my "boatyard", seems I been beat many times over with some of this list!

Personally, down to 4 boats and one trailer!

2 running, Moo and Pickle, the Saguaro will be VERY soon, the Hallett, haven't even dreamed up what I want to do with it yet. Couple possibilities if I keep it.

No offroad vehicles, despite popular peer pressure.

Ray
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: MADSKILLZ on February 26, 2010, 10:22:17 PM: Hmmm not too much.

Usable :

F350 lifted
24ft enclosed trailer
2x honda trx 450s
trx 90
stand up jetski
seadoo
1/5 scale R/C Baja 5B

Project :

the Scorpion
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on February 26, 2010, 11:03:20 PM: you gotta love a web site that has guys complaining about having too many toys. lol
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: crewchief22 on February 27, 2010, 06:51:48 AM: My only complaint is not having the room or $$$ to do each project justice.

I forgot about the yard tractor I want to repair and use for moving the boat in/out of the back yard O0
I'm thinking rat rod flat black with red wheels ;D
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: Marcsrollin on February 27, 2010, 09:31:56 AM: I've got a F-150 4x4 geared front and rear and limited slip front and rear , TX-19 young blood getting 850hp +400 shot of nos and I just picked up a 1984 Mustang 5.0 with the HO motor and carburated with a 5 speed.

The Mustang will be a FUN daily driver! ;D
Equal length headers , off road H pipe , magnaflows straight out the back with no cats. Should sound GOOD when done.
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: 76NORDIC on February 27, 2010, 12:40:38 PM: Hey Marc what did ya pay for the Stang ??? 84 Stang GT 5.0 was my first brand new car. Had it for about 14 years. Wish the hell I didnt sell it. Couldn't get it smogged anymore :sly: So off to AZ it went :thumbdown: I dont see them anymore either
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: Marcsrollin on February 27, 2010, 12:41:58 PM: $500 , It has 31,000 original miles! It sat covered in a carport since 1994. Had the carb rebuilt and it runs like a champ!
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: 76NORDIC on February 27, 2010, 12:44:03 PM: Damn dude you stole it, when ya get a chance post a pic
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: pw_Tony on February 27, 2010, 07:06:00 PM: Quote from: Marcsrollin on February 27, 2010, 09:31:56 AM
I've got a F-150 4x4 geared front and rear and limited slip front and rear , TX-19 young blood getting 850hp +400 shot of nos and I just picked up a 1984 Mustang 5.0 with the HO motor and carburated with a 5 speed.

The Mustang will be a FUN daily driver! ;D
Equal length headers , off road H pipe , magnaflows straight out the back with no cats. Should sound GOOD when done.

Fox body's are such a blast, and have so much potential!
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on March 01, 2010, 01:44:18 PM: i agree best bang for your bike if you want to hit the drag strip or beat people from light to light
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: 85Kauai on March 07, 2010, 10:41:52 PM: Let's see, 1985 Sleekcraft
1966 Baja Bug
1957 Manx style buggy
Sand rail project
1973 Hodaka 100cc project
1978 Honda XL175 project
Go cart project
2005 CRF450X
John Deere trailer mover/lawnmower
2001 Toyhauler
2005 Duramax
Momma's li'l Lexus
3 Misc. trailers

And a Subscription to Craiglist Annonymous. My wife thnks I have a problem :screwy:
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: IRRebel on March 07, 2010, 11:01:48 PM: Quote from: Bowrider on March 07, 2010, 10:41:52 PM
Let's see, 1985 Sleekcraft
1966 Baja Bug
1957 Manx style buggy
Sand rail project
1973 Hodaka 100cc project
1978 Honda XL175 project
Go cart project
2005 CRF450X
John Deere trailer mover/lawnmower
2001 Toyhauler
2005 Duramax
Momma's li'l Lexus
3 Misc. trailers

And a Subscription to Craiglist Annonymous. My wife thnks I have a problem :screwy:

Go Figure!

That Hodaka had my attention! From back in my MX days! (I raced a Hercules (Right side shift), then a Yamaha a couple years later).

Lord Memories!

I am Sooooooo glad I am the one with the least amount of toys!!!!! (Shaddup Terry......They dun know what they dun know)

Ray
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: GT Jets on March 08, 2010, 12:13:24 AM: Quote from: IRRebel on March 07, 2010, 11:01:48 PM
Go Figure!

That Hodaka had my attention! From back in my MX days! (I raced a Hercules (Right side shift), then a Yamaha a couple years later).

Lord Memories!

I am Sooooooo glad I am the one with the least amount of toys!!!!! (Shaddup Terry......They dun know what they dun know)

Ray

Two words; Combat Wombat... :thumbup: Raced it for a year then graduated to a Cee Zee :thumbup: :thumbup:, No MX, just short track, then got too damn tall... :banghead:

After that I wised up and rode Enduro and desert... :screwy:

Man I miss that. :-\

GT
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: 85Kauai on September 06, 2010, 12:34:46 PM: Quote from: Bowrider on March 07, 2010, 10:41:52 PM
Let's see, 1985 Sleekcraft
1966 Baja Bug
1957 Manx style buggy
Sand rail project
1973 Hodaka 100cc project
1978 Honda XL175 project
Go cart project
2005 CRF450X
John Deere trailer mover/lawnmower
2001 Toyhauler
2005 Duramax
Momma's li'l Lexus
3 Misc. trailers

And a Subscription to Craiglist Annonymous. My wife thnks I have a problem :screwy:

And a 1965 Mustang that really needs a V8, Brenda's new toy.
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: t8017e on September 06, 2010, 10:51:33 PM: Looks like, "WERE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT". So let see if we can self diagnose our selves. Is it a addiction or a disease? I personally am 31 and have one of every toy I want at this time. I think I need to sell some of these toys and buy a house and stop renting. (so my wife says)

Usable:
1992 K1500 4x4 Blazer (aka the tow truck Beast)
1994 Caprice (Custom)
1964 Baja Bug (street and Dirt)
2001 Banshee (sand and dirt)
1979 21' Hawaiian (the lake)
1985 29' Rockwood (RV)
2008 Yamaha R6 (street bike)
1997 Polaris Trail Boss (Wife's Bike)
Lifted Golf Cart
Car Trailer
Utility Trailer

Projects:
1939 Ford Pick up
1958 Ford Thunderbird
1946 Ford Tudor
VW Trike

I guess i'm ok Now that I list it all, I got more usable than unusable. This is kind of like therapy :screwy: Thanks Socaljetboats.............
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: bkplesh on September 06, 2010, 11:14:01 PM: I've got way to much. I need a bigger house :banghead:just in the garage.....one truck(nisson with a 350)not any more ;D one old shcool bike engine buggy(2 seater) 2 quads, 2 dirt bikes, one dual sport buggy,350 block for the truck. Blower motor (1000+hp) driveway 26ft toybox,twin outboard,f350 and then my wife's parks on the street ;) and a jet boat at my buddy's house with my golf cart that need batterys. And a ton of thing that I'm half in on. :o And the old I get the more money i spend on toys :mad:
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: stc315 on September 08, 2010, 10:54:50 AM: Usable:
off road golf cart (23hp briggs)
M&P 15
XD9
1911 Target (Springfield)
Tomcat .32

Project:
78 Elim Bubbledeck (650hp BBF)

Future Projects:
68-70 Nova (BBC+Muncie)
CJ haven't decided on year (SBC powered)
Pontoon Boat for wife
Tunnel Jet (like the new Cheyenne or TPR)

on a side note to Aquaholic, my back doctor had a 944 with all aluminum 377ci SBC with efi & twin turbos. Wicked nasty ride!
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: GreatLakes Jet on September 11, 2010, 10:05:26 AM: here's my stuff
29 model a tudor sedan sbc
36 sedan deliver (not useable)
80 olds pro street 461 olds
85 chevy truck pro street tube frame bbc
94 cutlass conv. (wife's car)
94 95 yamaha v max 600 snowmoblie
golf cart ezgo
d3 cat dozer
ls 160 new holland skidsteer
35' 5 th wheel
18' chriscraft i/o sbc (not useable)
19' wriedht jet boat w/olds (not useable for now working on it)
24' pondtoon w/30hp
72 vw baja
74 superbeetle
93 1ton daully w/6.5 turbo
got more
but going to start down sizing going to get rid of somethings
the way it works for me either have to much time and no money to finish started projects
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: 85Kauai on September 11, 2010, 09:45:32 PM: How much for the 29 Sedan?
Title: Re: does anyone else feel like they have too many toys/ vehicles.
Post by: HDriderTH on September 12, 2010, 09:30:40 AM: 1. '03 Silverado Low Rider

2. '57 Harley

3. Pro Street Harley

4. Harley Bagger Basket- for sale

5. Weslake Speedway Bike

6. '69 Taco minibike

7. '70 Taco minibike

8. Baja minibike

9. '82 Sanger flatbottom

10. Old Flatty project

11. '76 '23 Sleekcraft

12. '56 Chevy 210

13. Four roll aways- drill press, compressor cart Etc.

14. Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster

15. Epi Les Paul Custom

16. Marshal Full Stack- amplifire

17. Blown SBC for next car project- '34 Ford Coupe

And a butt load of parts!