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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: onlytherich68 on July 15, 2020, 05:48:30 PM
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So I'm getting my wife involved in the restoration of our 1969 Camaro convertible. We have a YouTube channel documenting the process..
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdofNdm4qt3bZufWjJKcAw?view_as=subscriber
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Good luck with that. After almost 50 years of marriage I've found it better they not know how much things cost.
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I'm envious. Looks like you found a good one. All mine does is complain that I spend too much time and $ on the Camaro's. But it wasn't an issue before that marriage license was issued, lol. Time to trade up to one with a better disposition. Everyone tells me that divorces are expensive because they are worth it!
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Actually she seems to be more understanding of the parts and supplies I buy now that she is involved in it... We shall see if it lasts.
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I applaud you for taking on such a big project, both in the teaching and restoration. You guys make a good team
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Getting your wife involved in the restoration will help in ALL Phases... :)
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Here is our latest video showing our efforts with installing the floorpan and firewall part 1..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiYvfujhYS8&t=11s
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Here is the part 2 video where we finish up the floorpan and firewall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIFDFExbZp0
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Good for you both!
My wife was very supportive of my hobby, in fact she encouraged me to buy the car even while I was hesitant because of the size of the project. Only downfall is that given her support and understanding, I can't really complain about any of her indulgences....... but not that she has too many; it's a good partnership.
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It's called revenge spending. It takes a while for them to get around to it, but it will happen.
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so far, no revenge spending....yet...
Here is us starting the quarters and wheel wells..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNET_TRcbUk
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Your wife (hot girl) is extremely well spoken, and uses good terminology (better than most male car crafters!)... which makes me believe she may have been a school teacher before she changed professions and went into Camaro Restoration... :)
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Yes, she is well spoken and learning more each day about the restoration hobby. When we started she was worried that she did not know what she was talking about. Actually I am the school teacher around here!
She appreciated your comment..
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Here is the correct link to part one of quarter panels and wheel wells on our 69 convertible..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwsvxXOQthI
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Here is part 2 of the rear half of the car work:
https://youtu.be/yvLlFqhF7SY
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My mother in law when asked about all the cars my father in law has... she would reply "I never understood a wife complaining about cars... at least I know what he is laying under."
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My first wife was pretty good at engine work, the second was ok with interior work, now if I can find one that does paint and body.
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I can see the sign on Kelley's Restoration Business now.... bring your car to...
WIVES RESTORATION ! :)
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I think this is awesome. Not too many people can do this kind of work to start off with without making a big mess or just abandoning it. I am just wondering who is going to be the first one to drive it after it's done? :-\