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Old 10-21-2015, 08:20 PM
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In 1988 I bought my very first car. A 1966 impala. After all these years, divorce, countless moves from place to place and one town to another I always kept it.
I started a complete frame off restoration in 1996 and then once all apart and half way through the rebuild, life started getting in the way and the car has sat ever since. Box upon box of all the parts, every garage I have ever owned for the last 20 years has been filled by the body of my 66.

Until today. Time to let go of my baby. I'll never finish the rebuild now. Got so many new dreams and plans for my RC hobby, the old car ain't so important anymore I guess. and I really could use the space!

Big day. End of an old chapter.... Here's some pics of some pics I took back in the 90's. All that's left of my glorious 20's if you know what I mean







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Old 10-21-2015, 08:29 PM
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I have been there and when finishing it becomes more like work then fun it can be a relief to move on. I hope you have fun with the new RC fund.
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Old 10-21-2015, 08:32 PM
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Oh man! I can't believe you pulled the pin! My stomach did a little loop when I read the post you made. I bet you have mixed emotions about it but at least the money will be getting spent back into another passion and not a new roof or whatever. I don't think I will ever sell my truck even though she hasn't hit the road much in the last 12 years. Please tell me you did this to give the "red rocket" a winter home and that it's not on the chopping block too?
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Old 10-21-2015, 08:49 PM
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Well Mario you will always have your memories and a bunch of new to come . Maybe you can build a 1/14 rc version . All the best Mike
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Old 10-22-2015, 08:40 AM
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Hopefully the new owner does it justice and it rides again.
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Nice car Mario, I can relate when I sold my 69 Camaro! Oh well time marches on, now we can't wait to see what you add to the backyard!
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Old 10-22-2015, 12:50 PM
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She was a beauty in her prime! Always had a place in my heart for impalas especially the 59. Feel your pain just sold two of my toys this summer that I've had for a while now but change is good sometimes and new and better things always come along



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Old 10-22-2015, 01:38 PM
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Default Re: I sold my baby today.....

I'm not there yet , Mario . My 68 barracuda been up in the selling discussions . It sits too much . I did sell off my 69 barracuda ( 1st 1 ) that was hard. I was going to collect them up till they stopped making them . Well till this hobby took root .
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Old 10-22-2015, 04:49 PM
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Thanks everyone. Nice to have the support and understanding from my RC buddies. I figured somebody would call me crazy

Not to worry Reg the Red Rocket is safe and now has a home for the winter
It was a weird feeling letting go of the car but,

I promised my wife last year I would sell one of my toys so I could get the 4200.
She wasn't happy when she found out I bought the hoe prior to selling a toy so I finally came good on my promise year and a half later.

So, no new RC fund money technically speaking . But this means no more tarp garage in the RC park! Gives me another 350 sqft of grass free area to do something with next spring! Once again my shingle road comes in handy, easy to just reposition once I figure out what I'm going to do.

And here is why it's not that hard to let go of the car. I still got my Regency RST.










I plan on owning this for the next 20yrs, hopefully she lasts. Lol

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Sweet pickup bet she sounds great!
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It sounds sweet. Loves to scream.

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Old 10-22-2015, 05:25 PM
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Awesome! Nice and throaty
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BULLDOZER you know you need one !!!!!!
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Nice ute Mario
sounds nice as well but the steering wheel is on the wrong side LOL
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Old 10-22-2015, 09:23 PM
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I'm with ya Mario, I tried hanging onto a younger mans sport, (the motocross) but the last surgery really put the nail in the coffin for that, then a few friends getting killed with the crotch rockets, and that really hit home. Hopefully I will never have to worry about putting the front end down at 120mph with the RC toys!! To me they are an attitude change and something that isn't going to put me in hospital. So all us other weirdos are understanding and with ya!! kind of went from fast and furious to slow and low . Enjoy it Mario!! Can't wait to see the expansion in the back yard!!!
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Well Mario, I'm glad to see the red rocket gets a dry place for winter. I'm getting to a similar place with our shop. What seemed so large 5 years ago when we built it now seems way too crowded because of all the work area I need. I either have to sell something big, live with the clutter or add on. Probably the only way I can afford to add on is if I sell something big. Funny how life works....
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Old 10-23-2015, 08:53 AM
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I was in the same boat two years ago Mario, when I had to make the decision to let go of the racer.. It was hard but time do change.. Still have my street bug though... and all the little trucks.....



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I will step up and say it , your and idiot!
that is a beautiful car, but I do understand your plight.

I am in discussions with the wife over cars at the moment.
at present I have three cars, and want a fourth.
Im trying to source a 1969 road runner from the states , and she is cool with it.
problem is I need to put it in her garage......not so cool
Apparently I need to sell one of my toys as well

XR6 turbo 6 cylinder 500hp at the rear wheels



my little Datsun ute for dragging the dirt bikes around



or my XR6 ute



I will do as the wife says , but I want it noted Im doing it under protest.

now I got to pick one to let go...

cheers andy
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Old 10-23-2015, 04:38 PM
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I would keep the Datsun that should help reduce the choice . Mike
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Old 10-23-2015, 05:16 PM
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I will step up and say it , your and idiot!
that is a beautiful car, but I do understand your plight.

I am in discussions with the wife over cars at the moment.
at present I have three cars, and want a fourth.
Im trying to source a 1969 road runner from the states , and she is cool with it.
problem is I need to put it in her garage......not so cool
Apparently I need to sell one of my toys as well

XR6 turbo 6 cylinder 500hp at the rear wheels



my little Datsun ute for dragging the dirt bikes around



or my XR6 ute



I will do as the wife says , but I want it noted Im doing it under protest.

now I got to pick one to let go...

cheers andy
Oh how we all have such problems hey! In my opinion I would sell the RATSAN(cool plate by the way) because it is worth the least and therefore the easiest to replace when the wife isn't looking. I understand that moving the dirt bikes would become a problem in the in-term with that choice though. Hmm....
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