Here's What Sucks ...

[scotty-2-forty]

So many things going on right now that I haven't even driven the 240 for while. With the exception of a few miles, she's sat in the garage for the past 5 months. I drive my Suburban to work every day because I have to drop my fiance's children off at school and then take her to work. I just dumped about a grand in the Sub for a fuel pump. Now the front wheel bearings are humming that famous tune from the Crash Test Dummies ... Hmm, hmm, Hmm, HMMM. I'm adding an extra bedroom/bathroom onto my house because my son is moving in over the summer to attend a local marine biology choice school here in WPB; he currently lives with his mother about 75 miles away. So this is actually a good thing, but the time away from the 240 is still stolen ... and he loves this car ... so maybe again a good thing. This addition is a cash deal, no financing ... whooboy. But then, I own it and won't owe it ... okay; good thing. Then, Northern Capital (my now defuct homeowner's insurance) decides to fold-up late last month putting a 30 day deadline for me to find new insurance. Do you have any idea what it's like to get homeowner's insurance in South Florida near the beginning of hurricane season? So my bank account takes another dent for the deductable. And on top of all that, my doctor recently is getting rich off my back problems, so my bank account just doesn't cooperate with the issue of putting new rear tires on the 240 anytime soon. Hey, at least it's the tires and not me that's bald ... that's a good thing! So please, keep ricing-n-wrecking all of your 240's so the value of mine will keep increasing! Anyway, now accepting donations for drag radials or a temperature/humidity controlled museum to keep her in until I can get back on it financially. Bah. I guess it WILL be a rare classic by that time. Holy crap, so bored.

[sx moneypit]

Sound like you are in the famine side of feast or famine!

[scotty-2-forty]

Sound like you are in the famine side of feast or famine!

More like the Honda side of Nissan ... you know, all show/no go.

[numbnuts240]

i feel you man. i haven't touched the datsun, or the rb in over a month. 1 year old lawn mower's life ended short with a bent crank. in the process of re-doing my concrete walkways around the house. working 13-14 hour days. i don't have time or money for s*** these days. it's depressing. hopefully when the head gets back from the machine shop i can start reassembling the engine and feel like i did something productive.

[ZootedS13]

your not the only one. my 240 has been ready to drive for 6 months but i cant seem to find a job and keep my grades up in college at the same time but i need money to start my car insurance. maybe we can split the rent for that climate contolled warehouse till then? Things will get better soon.

breathe easy man.

[bersh240]

this is the most "cool story bro" thread i have ever read.
sweetooo.

[scotty-2-forty]

this is the most "cool story bro" thread i have ever read.
sweetooo.

Just in need of love man, love, NICO brotherly love I tell ya ... and I still have so many more plans for this car. By the time I'm done I'm gonna be just like those old geezers that drive around in fully restored classic Vette's. Hahaha, maybe that's my destiny ... to be like the guys I always hated when I was younger!

[numbnuts240]

this is the most "cool story bro" thread i have ever read.
sweetooo.

of course you don't care. maybe when your responsibilities are a bit more pressing than being home before curfew, you'll understand. until then, pipe down, the grown men are talking.

[scotty-2-forty]

this is the most "cool story bro" thread i have ever read.
sweetooo.

of course you don't care. maybe when your responsibilities are a bit more pressing than being home before curfew, you'll understand. until then, pipe down, the grown men are talking.

Hey Numb, I'm not concerned ... my car is still faster and always will be. WHEN IT'S RUNNING! :p

[numbnuts240]

i know, i'm just breaking balls.

[bersh240]

???
i wasnt kidding..

[numbnuts240]

cool beans, now go play with your little friends, and don't forget to wash your hands and face when you come in for supper.

[scotty-2-forty]

... why me Lord, why me?

[bersh240]

careful.
ill vote for the guy who cuts nursing home funding.

[scotty-2-forty]

careful.
ill vote for the guy who cuts nursing home funding.

... that is when you're old enough to vote.

[zach-Ka]

It seems as though everyone is going through a rough patch. Me and my fiancee are in a custody battle for her little brother that is now living with us... I'm only twenty and thats only part of the story.. haha. So keep your head up man. Make the time to work on the s-14 even just cleaning it. If your anything like me then its like thearapy. Good luck man and congrats on you son moving back in with you. It's a chance you are very lucky to have...

[kouki munster]

Go ahead, I'll go on a geriatric postal rampage before I get put in a nursing home.

[S14Kouki10]

little kid needs to grow up.

[scotty-2-forty]

It seems as though everyone is going through a rough patch. Me and my fiancee are in a custody battle for her little brother that is now living with us... I'm only twenty and thats only part of the story.. haha. So keep your head up man. Make the time to work on the s-14 even just cleaning it. If your anything like me then its like thearapy. Good luck man and congrats on you son moving back in with you. It's a chance you are very lucky to have...

Thanks bro; yes it has been a few years since my ex and I divorced ... but my boy was very 'momified' back then so I didn't push custody ... she's a good mom. He's just at an age now where he'll be driving next year, he surfs regularly and wants to be in the marine biology field. He misses me, and so be it as it may, I happen to live near the beach AND the school for him AND I surf with him. Plus, FAU which is just a few miles south of me has a great marine biology program and the credits he earns at this choice school can be applied to his college. Man, your situation sounds potentially volatile ... be carefuel, and good luck with that! And yeah it's good therapy just knowing the 240 is safe in the garage.

[zach-Ka]

Its good that you guys have something in common. And I think most kids are like that during a divorce, due to the fact that a boy is raised to protect their (at the time) vulnerable mother. And yeah it's a crazy situation and thanks for the luck.lol

[bersh240]

but i dont get it.
dont you have a nova too?

[scotty-2-forty]

but i dont get it.
dont you have a nova too?

Yes, but it's got a lot of work to do to make it comfortable for the road. The brakes need an overhaul and we're saving for a disc conversion (currently 4 drums). It's not half the fun of the 240 though. It's a pretty much project car right now, as we keep tossing ideas around about what to do next with it.

[Brent.S13]

Sounds like times are more rough than what they already are. I'll pray for you and your family. Things will get better man. Just keep your head on your shoulders and God by your side, he'll help you when needed.

[SxMachine]

You'll get back to the car 1 day, dont give up. I've had my dat and my s13 for a combined 12 years and just NOW gettin to building em. s*** happens man, us bill paying folks gotta put our $$ where it belongs 1st and toys last.

[AZhitman]

He's just at an age now where he'll be driving next year, he surfs regularly and wants to be in the marine biology field. He misses me, and so be it as it may, I happen to live near the beach AND the school for him AND I surf with him. Plus, FAU which is just a few miles south of me has a great marine biology program and the credits he earns at this choice school can be applied to his college.

Life 101: THOSE are the things that matter.

The cars are just a means to an end... a way to pass the time and bring people together.

Lord knows I wish I had time to play with all of my cars. Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing them, OR my family, justice with as little free time as I seem to have.

Hang tough, brother. It'll come around.

[gigabit240]

careful.
ill vote for the guy who cuts nursing home funding.

... that is when you're old enough to vote.

K.O.

[krash]

that does suck dude. But at least you get some good time with your son. There are so many things I'd like to do to the vert, but it seems like as soon as I get a substantial amount of money, I have to pay for a bunch of damn books. The worst part is that the vert happens to be my daily and my "project car". Oh well, one of these days all of our cars will have their chance to shine. Until then, work hard, keep sane, and enjoy what the car is right now.

[TheRealNap0le0n]

I feel ya Scott... I found my dream motor the RB25 by accident on a great deal... picked it up and well its been sitting in my garage because im jobless working out of my garage for spare money so that leaves little for the RB.

and i decided to sink $50 into getting the a/c back goin on my car for it to last 4 days before it decided it was done and would explode and purge all the refrigerant out...

but the car is running fine haha

[TheRealNap0le0n]

but i dont get it.
dont you have a nova too?

Yes, but it's got a lot of work to do to make it comfortable for the road. The brakes need an overhaul and we're saving for a disc conversion (currently 4 drums). It's not half the fun of the 240 though. It's a pretty much project car right now, as we keep tossing ideas around about what to do next with it.

RB NOVA!!!!

[scotty-2-forty]

NICO love ... yep, I get it here. Thanks guys (girls?). Yes, I do know what priorities are in life and yes I have the maturity to get to them and through them. My boy loves this car, although he knows he'll never drive it ... Hey, I always tell him that performance is a passion and passion is for lovers - How you gonna do the old man's girl and live to tell about it? Bah, but then my first 'real' driving experience was in my dad's blown big-block 57 Chevy at the track ... lost traction in 3rd gear almost into the wall ... came back pale as a ghost and dad's just laughing at me! Hey, I was 15 ... So maybe there's hope for the boy ... just don't tell him. Anyway, I know I'll find time and $$$ in here somewhere to get tires on her and enjoy the passion again. Just sucks that everything comes to crescendo all at once.