Old f_ _ rts last hurrah

[Flashback]

How many of you old F--ts think you might be building your Last Hurrah??????? Besides Me!! LOL LOL LOL

[Carl Purdy]

I am 73 and I know for sure the 56 Parkview is the last one. I have a 56 Sedanet but it will never happen. It's safe in the barn.

[alaipairod]

Remember that Indian Chief in "Little Big Man"?
He went up on the hill to die........Thinking he was dead, a little rain woke him up.
His comment......."Oh S__t"
So...It ain't over, they ain't no last hurrahs, 'til the fat lady is really belting out the tune.............
Studebakers will always be there for you to restore.

[dean pearson]

I'm Only 51 But My Current Project Is My First And Last.
I'll Have Other Cars But I'll Buy Them Already Done.

Dean.

[sweetolbob]

At 71 I must admit that I'm progressing more slowly and find golf more and more of a distraction but I can't see not having a project underway anytime in the future.

It's going to take more than age to take the tools out of my hand and the creativity from my mind.

Bob

[alaipairod]

When my '47 M5 was done, I said never again.
I bought the wife a '50 Starlight Coupe, which was finished with a S10 chassis and V6 engine.
It has all the power options....She loves it.
Silly me.......Now a '57 Golden Hawk is in my life, going through resto hell.
Like I said, when you got the fever, It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings

[clonelark]

I'll never say never. But my mind makes dates my body can't keep.

[48skyliner]

Someone asked me why I am so busy with these projects, now that I am retired. My explanation was as follows: For the first 15 years, you are just a kid and don't accomplish much. Then you are productive up to a point, and finally, for the last 15 years you slow down and are not so productive. So, I figure I need to get my projects done by the time I am 85, because I won't be so productive from 85 to 100.

[tony58]

I'm Only 51 But My Current Project Is My First And Last.
I'll Have Other Cars But I'll Buy Them Already Done.

Dean.

Dean
I'II drink to that.The next vehicle (Studebaker)I buy will be a restomod pick up and complete, ready to go.I will go over it with a magnifying glass...I won't take some guys word 2000 miles away...
Tony

[63 R2 Hawk]

I finally sold my '32 Studebaker, I just couldn't justify spending $20K to make a $12K car and being 70 doesn't help. Grandkids aren't interested in anything that doesn't have a game associated with it.

[55champion]

At 66 my '55 Champion 2 Door Delux was my last. Now that I have retired the funds are not there to start another one. I hope to enjoy this one for a few more years and pass it on to my son who loves the hobby but with 3 small kids and a USAF income can't spend his extra $$ on cars right now. I hope I live long enough to see him and his kids enjoy "Granddaddy's" old Studebaker...

[Flashback]

Someone asked me why I am so busy with these projects, now that I am retired. My explanation was as follows: For the first 15 years, you are just a kid and don't accomplish much. Then you are productive up to a point, and finally, for the last 15 years you slow down and are not so productive. So, I figure I need to get my projects done by the time I am 85, because I won't be so productive from 85 to 100.

I like this explanition. LOL

[Pancho]

At 49 just getting started on my 53. I have lots more I want to restore. Post war business coupe. I passed up a 63 Avanti some years back and I need to correct my mistake. 48 M series truck is the other one I'll tackle.

[Lark Parker]

My last harrah was just a har, Tom Miller got the rah part.
per

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?76418-Tom-Miller-s-Progress-Lark-Parker-s-Former-39-Champion-Rod-Project

On the bright side -- it couldn't be in better hands and has good future prospects.

[Sdude]

I said I was only going to do one (the Bullet Nose) and then I bought the truck because it was taking too long to get the 51 done. I said I would just leave the original champion 6 in the truck and just use it to drive around and then I had the truck upgraded too.

Now I can say I'm done. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.