hitch Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Way to many projects, and the drive way is full. Seems like every time I'm looking for parts for one of my project cars, I find another "to good to be true" or "one I've always wanted" cars for sale. I'm several hundred miles from home, come across this sweet datsun for sale. So being an upstanding husband, I make my evening call to hear about her day. Slip in, "I found a really sweet car today" she's like, "You are on car restriction, do not bring another old car home until you get rid of a couple." So now I'm thinking about where I could stash it so she does not know I bought it. The stash method did not serve me well with the 240, as it was trashed while spending time off site. Currently 81 720 is my son's daily driver 79 210 missing a fuel tank and waiting on replacement to arrive via shipping. Daughter driving son's Mustang. 72 510, bad transmission, waiting for time to install the l20 and dogleg. 76 620 not running, needs carb, I've got the carb, but no time right now. 73 240 destroyed cosmetically in a buddies repair lot. So I have three dead Datsuns in the drive, thankfully my drive is three cars wide and I have a pad that holds two cars. She said it embarrasses her and the drive looks like a small car junk yard. Won't even invite friends over because of the cars. I told her we need new friends if the cars are a problem for them, whooa, that did not go well. I think she has reached her limit. I view it as my personal museum. How do you guys /gals resist the next "really great original car"? Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Shes on purse, shoes, and makeup restriction then. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 get her dream car if you can, or get a car for a "family project to bring the family closer." or since she is restricting your dreams restrict her dreams. wait that might backfire, no wonder I am divorced. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Way to many projects, and the drive way is full. Seems like every time I'm looking for parts for one of my project cars, I find another "to good to be true" or "one I've always wanted" cars for sale. I'm several hundred miles from home, come across this sweet datsun for sale. So being an upstanding husband, I make my evening call to hear about her day. Slip in, "I found a really sweet car today" she's like, "You are on car restriction, do not bring another old car home until you get rid of a couple." So now I'm thinking about where I could stash it so she does not know I bought it. The stash method did not serve me well with the 240, as it was trashed while spending time off site. Currently 81 720 is my son's daily driver 79 210 missing a fuel tank and waiting on replacement to arrive via shipping. Daughter driving son's Mustang. 72 510, bad transmission, waiting for time to install the l20 and dogleg. 76 620 not running, needs carb, I've got the carb, but no time right now. 73 240 destroyed cosmetically in a buddies repair lot. So I have three dead Datsuns in the drive, thankfully my drive is three cars wide and I have a pad that holds two cars. She said it embarrasses her and the drive looks like a small car junk yard. Won't even invite friends over because of the cars. I told her we need new friends if the cars are a problem for them, whooa, that did not go well. I think she has reached her limit. I view it as my personal museum. How do you guys /gals resist the next "really great original car"? Just invite Datsun friends over I think I may have a home for your other 620 soon too. You got my number man, whenever you're free we'll get the engine in that dime! Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Wait, this is invalid. What is she doing out of the kitchen? Who wears the f'ing pants in that house? Def not you apparently :rofl: Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 rent a garage or something? 1 Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Sooooooo dana, you gonna tell us about this sweet Datsun you found?? i want info on what you're gonna buy and hide from the wife! Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 put on one of these Quote Link to comment
hitch Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I love you guys, made me feel better, guess I should man up and get ready for the doghouse. Matt, I'm gonna keep it quiet, don't want anyone to scoop me on the car till I make a decision. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I love you guys, made me feel better, guess I should man up and get ready for the doghouse. Matt, I'm gonna keep it quiet, don't want anyone to scoop me on the car till I make a decision. If i had more property i would have more than 2 datsuns. Wife said she dont care how many i got. But due to the size of this place i wont have more than 2-3 tops. Quote Link to comment
johny F Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 get her in the mood..and back out..if u know what i mean;)..bribe her with the new datsun! in exchange of finishing what u started! thats what i would do..:cool: 1 Quote Link to comment
hitch Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Laughing so hard, they will probably throw me out of the motel, Hey! I should be able to figure this out, I'm in a Holiday Inn Express! Quote Link to comment
johny F Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 oh shit ur not close to home..nevermind Quote Link to comment
Jassifrass Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'd say rent a garage type place to store some of them. that way you get more and she gets less and both sides win :D Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 My girl is from Ireland...never had a car til she moved here. She thinks I have a problem, I tell her it's my collection. :lol: I do have too many though. I need to get some property or something :blink: Quote Link to comment
hitch Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Renting a garage is fine, and I may do that ,but to store two cars it would probably be a couple hundred a month. And that is a lot of parts and project money. After a few months, the cost would make the real value of my stored Datsun's worthless. They are Datsun's, not Ferrari's, my anti theft device is keeping the tires flat, or at least that is what I tell the wife :) 1 Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 time to start digging then Quote Link to comment
hitch Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 time to start digging then What? the foundation for my doghouse? Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 What? the foundation for my doghouse? no underground garage :P Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Why not just build a garage? Keep hitchgirls 210 and the dime in there until the dime is driving, then swap it up a little bit. Quote Link to comment
RAlly_DatoB210 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I was renting out my yard space but landlord got pissed for killing the lawn hahah. When the gf complained I told her I was planting money trees Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 time to expand the doghouse or get a really comfy couch, you will be in it or on it as soon as she finds out Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Tell son you have to get rid of his ride, mom's orders. This will put him solidly on your side and apply pressure on your wife to keep at least one. Now get to work on the others and sell one. This will satisfy your wife. For the rest, get a car cover on them so they don't look so bad to others. Quote Link to comment
Stfwells Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Storage units around my neck of the woods are fairly inexpensive. You could stash your find in one for a few months without fear. Just remember...happy wife, happy life. ;) Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 The trouble with a storage unit is... they get warehoused and... pretty much a forgotten possession. Quote Link to comment
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