Wolfie_85
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- Joined
- April 20, 2014
- Messages
- 498
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- City, State
- Iowa
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Ford Explorer XLT
I have heard countless times the phrase "just live with it" in regard to various potential projects/improvements/repairs I bring up when discussing my truck. "It's old, let it be", they say. But I don't want to listen, as irresponsible as that may sound. Perhaps I really am unreasonable. Maybe I could get something new for all I put into it.
Honestly, I don't want to. I mean, maybe in addition to my truck, I would consider it. But already have another vehicle (working on that one too). I like my truck, and I like working on it. It's worth it to me. I get flack for restoring a 20 year old Ford SUV, though. And if I can make it work like it should, why not?
An interesting question came to mind, though: Anyone else get called crazy for putting money into their first gen? How far have you gone in keeping it running and looking good? So far, I got a head gasket, seats, ball joints, steering knuckle, and soon, passenger front power window. Not to mention the stereo (head unit, sub, amp, speakers). Headliner is coming, so is some rust repair and paint. I've even found the OEM embroidered floor mats for it.
Just curious if anyone puts up with the resistance I do! Maybe I am nuts.
Honestly, I don't want to. I mean, maybe in addition to my truck, I would consider it. But already have another vehicle (working on that one too). I like my truck, and I like working on it. It's worth it to me. I get flack for restoring a 20 year old Ford SUV, though. And if I can make it work like it should, why not?
An interesting question came to mind, though: Anyone else get called crazy for putting money into their first gen? How far have you gone in keeping it running and looking good? So far, I got a head gasket, seats, ball joints, steering knuckle, and soon, passenger front power window. Not to mention the stereo (head unit, sub, amp, speakers). Headliner is coming, so is some rust repair and paint. I've even found the OEM embroidered floor mats for it.
Just curious if anyone puts up with the resistance I do! Maybe I am nuts.