STICK WITH IT!

OVER THE PAST year we have been diligently disassembling our ’65 Chevy C10 and replacing the original outdated components with new modern bolt-on replacements. The process has been painful, and the build budget was blown quite a while ago, but a combination of persistence and peer pressure eventually pushed us across the finish line and into the history books with another great magazine project build. We learned a lot of important lessons along the way, met tons of really cool, passionate people and most importantly, we finished what we started.

Even with a predetermined project plan, expectations of unexpected issues and a little extra money in savings that we could throw at the build if need be, we were still pulling our hair out with aggravation at times. The trick is to look ahead and focus on what’s next. Did you get the wrong parts? Is the mechanic taking longer than expected? Did you just bust open your knuckle trying to loosen a bolt? Relax! You can deal with it!

It may take a little longer and cost a little more, but the goal is happiness. And if you’re anything like us, driving a bright, loud, badass C10 is your vision of bliss. So, pack a lunch, pony up some patience and focus on the next step in your build. You can make it to the end and we’re here to keep you motivated. Want to update us on your project? Email me directly at chamilton@engaged.media and let us know what’s next on the list!