So long for now, but not goodbye forever...

[66WarPony]

That's a really interesting way of putting it. I don't think that most folks look at it from a cost analysis. I didn't get that far in depth, but I also looked at it as such: I couldn't save the money fast enough to do the things that I wanted to or buy the tools; the left over money will allow me to purchase some much needed specialty tools: tig welder, tubing bender, drill press as I develop a need for each. I also couldn't get a rig with all the goodies that I wanted to transplant and a rig to transplant to, while still having enough left over for tools, leaving me in the same boat again: plenty of parts but no tools. This move made a lot of sense to me:

1) I have a reliable rig to drive now, and be able to take the family, anywhere, any time, especially long distance (top priority).
2) A few bills can be paid off.
4) There's plenty of money left over to save for a rainy day AND
5) I still have the option to purchase tools, and any future builds should be done in stages, picking up tools as needed and building upon the capabilities of those tool combinations.

Did I miss anything?



Present: '69 4.1L I6, Aussie 2V, Weber 38/38; Up next: CI Headers, Dual exhaust

You know, my parents gave me a great life... I have so many great memories as a kid, especially with my Dad, and that child-like wander and imagination never left. My daughter is 12, and she's been through a lot in that brief period of time on this Earth, including not having a stable, male figure. Even though I've only been in the picture for a little over a year, my top priority is to give her the experiences that she'll keep with her for a lifetime. You can't put a price on that. That's bigger than any deposit you can ever make at a bank. Again, much aloha to all of you... Tim

Present: '69 4.1L I6, Aussie 2V, Weber 38/38; Up next: CI Headers, Dual exhaust

 

[half cab]

You know, my parents gave me a great life... I have so many great memories as a kid, especially with my Dad, and that child-like wander and imagination never left. My daughter is 12, and she's been through a lot in that brief period of time on this Earth, including not having a stable, male figure. Even though I've only been in the picture for a little over a year, my top priority is to give her the experiences that she'll keep with her for a lifetime. You can't put a price on that. That's bigger than any deposit you can ever make at a bank. Again, much aloha to all of you... Tim

Present: '69 4.1L I6, Aussie 2V, Weber 38/38; Up next: CI Headers, Dual exhaust

Hay hang around with that big Bronco so done be a stranger.