Weekend in the garage coming up.

wythors said:

Actually, I really enjoy working on my Mustangs. It's a very Zen-like thing for me. Nuts, bolts, parts... They all go together one way. I enjoy taking it apart, putting it back together, turning the key and having it work better than it did before. I've done enough radiators, intakes and valve covers that it's all cake to do. The biggest factor in making it enjoyable is that I don't have to drive the car the next day. If I get tired, I can stop. If I don't have the right part and the store is closed, no big deal. I've got other cars to drive.

The beer fridge is full and a couple of friends may stop by. It will be a good weekend.

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I'm the same way, I truly enjoy working on my car 98% of the time...we all know everyone gets frustrated or pissed off from time to time when things aren't working the way you want them to!

Beer fridge is very key in this whole equation

mob said:

haha sounds fun man. I agree that I enjoy working on my car as well. Although not everything is always "fun" and enjoyable to do, I'll still get home from work at 9pm and go straight outside to work on my car. My brother thinks im crazy and says "You just come in and go straight back out again, no rest?" I guess some people dont realize that it's relaxing and soothing to be in peace in the garage working on the car for some people. Obviously its not fun to be under a car fighting with a rack and pinion or something of the sort, but if you take your time, and are patient, working on your car can be very peaceful. I also find that when you do things the right way you get a VERY satisfying feeling when you finish a project.

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yeah its real satisfying, to build a car and then, you smash the t5 in the first 10 miles lol. then come back and say, damn it sounds good! or man it was pulling so damn hard before it broke

Mr. Rustypwnz said:

yeah its real satisfying, to build a car and then, you smash the t5 in the first 10 miles lol. then come back and say, damn it sounds good! or man it was pulling so damn hard before it broke

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Sounds like me there...

I am a Line Cook for Frickers Restraunt chain here in Ohio. So after making food all day it's nice to replace fryer grease with Mustang Grease....

It's soothing to my soul. I love my car.

I'm working on the car every weekend. Only times I'm not are for events and vacations.

Last night I drilled my TFS valve covers for breathers. Going to replace these Edelbrock breathers for the K&N filter ones. Aeuromotive fuel pressure reg., check. UPR 4" Power Pipe will be installed tomorrow with 90MM MAF. Also have UPR quadrant and firewall adjuster to do.

Very Nice I'll be looking for more photos!!!! I am itching to get back in the garage myself. There is nothing like going to a meet and when someone ask's the question who did that you can say your self with a since of pride and accomplishment. Not to mention the peace and quiet of working on the car itself aside from a few curse words from smaking knuckles!

This about sums it up for me, one of my favorite car songs (in the link I posted above):

FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
(JACK TEMPCHIN)

WELL THIS LIFE IS ONE BIG AUTOMOBILE
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE IT’S REAL
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
WELL I’M WAY DOWN HERE WITH MY FEET IN THE AIR
I GOT GREASE AND OIL ALL IN MY HAIR
IT’S GETTING SO BAD, I’M STARTING TO SWEAR
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD

WELL I’M AWFUL HUNGRY I WISH I HAD SOME BEANS
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
I SPENT ALL BUT A DOLLAR ON VALVOLINE
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
I’M LUCKY I SAVED A BUCK TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT
TOO BAD I’LL SPEND IT LATER
ON WHEEL BEARING GREASE
A COP JUST TOLD ME TO GET MY CAR
OFF THE STREET, FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD

WELL I WENT DOWNSTAIRS I PUT ON MY GOOD PANTS
TO GO TO THE JUNKYARD FOR A VACUUM ADVANCE
I WAS JUST CLIMBIN’ INTO THIS SHIRT
WHEN I REMEMBERED I COULDN’T GO
BECAUSE MY CAR DON’T WORK

LET ME TELL YOU FRIENDS WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
I JUST DROPPED THE CRANK SHAFT ON MY KNEE
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
I GOT WATER IN MY OIL AND THE LONDON FLU
BURNT VALVES, VAPOR LOCK, WORN BRAKE SHOES
I GOT THOSE DEAD-BATTERY-BROKEN-FAN-BELT BLUES
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD

WELL I’M TRYING TO GET THIS ACCELERATOR CABLE FREE
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
ANDY GRANATELLI’S ON THE RADIO FOR S.T.P.
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD
I’M LOOKING FOR THE FLASHLIGHT FOR THE TIMING CHAIN
I JUST SKINNED MY KNUCKLES AND I’M IN GREAT PAIN
IT’S AWFUL COLD AND IT’S STARTING TO RAIN
FIFTEEN DAYS UNDER THE HOOD