A Little Garage Chat, 1968 Triumph TR250 Restoration, August 1, 2017
The road ahead…..
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The road ahead…..
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I know this is all long since passed but what a great decision. I work quite a lot in project rescue and the most difficult thing to face for the sponsor and any stakeholders is that it’s just not going to happen in the timescale. There are two possible outcomes at that point, ignore the reality or accept it and make a new plan based on the new info you have. If option one is selected the outcome will be crap, no exceptions it will be poor, the second option has a chance. I’ve learned a lot from these and Elin’s videos, not least the thought you guys put into the sequence of events, there is a process here, I thought it would be all learning about welding and filling and so on but it’s also been about the process, planning and adapting. Well done, it’s a very valuable resource you provide and very generous to share it like that.
Even though I’m watching this 3 years after the fact, I feel for you. I remember the long hours spent after work on my 66 Corvette, getting her ready for Hershey. That was now, golly..:15 years ago! Anyhow the deadline that seemed so far away seemed to rush forward with breakneck speed. Luckily I was working with a really good car and just working to improve from First Junior to Senior, but as you know those final details take as long as the rest of the process together! I finished up…that morning.
Anyway thanks for the videos and I’ll keep watching…in order. No sneaking ahead to the end of the book for me!
Just watched The Garage Chat – you made the right decision. You're taking your time, doing it right, and you're satisfied with your work. Keep up the good work!!
Love that car and that color. Hope you get to finish it.
I really like wtbm123's idea. Sorry I haven't been commenting much, I'm way behind on video's. I love surprises…;)
Hey Dave! Take a break. We'll be here 4 ya when you get going in da fall. Cheers! Jerry
Great work and forget about timelines. I can't speak for anyone else, but I learn something every time I watch your videos. So as so many others have said, take your time and enjoy the work- and get out and drive the TR6 and 3!
This project was much bigger than could have been reasonably expected. You've made astonishing progress and I'm sure a respite will be good for you and the 250.
Chef, it's about the journey, not the destination. Take your time, enjoy the work, and learn! That's what we love about it, right? Work on it when you get a chance and have fun!! I have been doing bodywork on my mgb for like 5 years, who cares? Every time I get in a rush, my uncle says "it's not eating anything!" Meaning its not costing anything but garage space while it's in limbo. You are doing a great job, that will be a beautiful car because you are doing the work properly.
New.?..Hmmm
Secret? Another car? You have really worked hard on this one, and made amazing progress, but just wasn't meant to be. Enjoy the rest of the summer by driving the other Triumphs!
I say take some pictures with you , some business cards for your channel and as they are looking at your car they will see the pictures of this one and the youtube link and they will get to see more of the car than if it was at the show .
Hey, enjoy your summer.. I want to see your car done. It has to inspired me to go and do work on my toys… still enjoy your videos. Is there a PO BOX address I can send gloves too? Cause you need some…lol… keep digging and send it to the blaster…
Enjoy what is left of the summer Tush, I'm looking forward to your secret and can't wait for you to get going again. Having just finished restoring my TR5 which took 18 months I am AMAZED by your achievements in only 120 days. Kind regards, Richard.
BTW, a little bird told me that you are the new owner of a Reliant Robbin!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQh56geU0X8
T, you've been an inspiration to me (an Elin also) to get my ass out to the garage and get er done! Seeing the sheer amount of work you were getting done on every episode got me out there. Due to shame, but it got me to learn how to dial in my carbs, use a vacuum gauge, throw in points and adjust, etc. My result is that my TR6 runs FANTASTIC now. Except in 100F temps the gauge needle goes too far to the right, but that too may be solved.
I think it was a valiant effort, and you've made a HUGE amount of progress. You'll have pictures and videos to show off and that's WAY better than nothing. I look at what you get done and compared to the little bit of progress I get to time to make, and I'm amazed. Keep up the good work, and I wish you were working on the body of my car since I know the guys working on mine will not take the level of care and workmanship that you are. I wish I could do what you do.
Hang in there Tush. I have learned a lot from you and Elin and always look forward to your next videos. I started to rebuild my TR3A engine 2 years ago and before I knew it I had it stripped down to the frame. My wife asks me when it will be finished and I just shrug and say when it's done. That was a very aggressive goal and life is to short to miss out on your whole summer. By the way, the suspense is killing me on your announcement. Keep those videos coming!
Teasing us with a secret at the end… grrrrrr Lol. I am so glad you are going to take some time to enjoy what summer is left Tush. Well done sir.
That's what I admire about you…..you insist on doing it right!!!!!
A surprise ! ! ! Will be watching and look forward any videos at the gatherings ! ! ! PS During Winter, bring the 59 back in ! ! !
Well done Tush , who cares about a time frame. It takes what it takes, iv done this and found out that my vision into the future wasnt as good as i thought poor me. Keep going have fun and think of what car youd like to take instead.
I think I'm going to cry what to do now
It was a fun concept but a little delay is normal when trying to do this kind of work. Really enjoying this series and look forward to more. Keep the camera rolling. Secret? Another TR3? Yeah!