Howdy boys. Not to bore you with my life story, but I started in on a total 69 restoration project about 2.5 years ago. Since then, empty-nest, mid-life crisis, divorce, and now packing up my house of 23 years and moving on.

So my Firebird project sits in my garage, staring at me, mocking me. I really don't know if I have the energy to move this thing and start up all the necessary energy to give her the finish she deserves.

I really don't have a coherent question, but maybe some of you could just weigh in with some advice.

The interior is totally removed. I've lovingly restored the subframe, front disk brakes, drop-spindles, completely rebuilt 400 from a 69 GTO, refurbished 200R4 from a 2005 Grand Am. The body is straight and all the panels are stored safe and dry and rust-free.

The motor still needs the finishing touches: distributor, fuel pump, pulleys, AC, alternator, wiring, that kind of crap. Need to break 'er in still.

The interior is original and needs to be restored completely.

The subframe is re-attached, the motor and tranny all aboard. Drive shaft, brake lines, and drum brakes still need to be installed.

I guess I'm wondering if the hard part is over or the hard part is yet to come. I'm so overwhelmed staring at this pile of parts and the thought of moving it to my eventual new home.

Wrestling with selling her as a partially complete project but figure I'll take a huge bath. With enough energy and motivation, I suppose I could finish the job I started, but it seems so long ago.

Yes, I'm bitching up a storm. Not feeling sorry for myself, just wondering if anybody can relate and can offer some advice to move forward.

Thanks for listening,
Tom