Out Of Control Builds!!!!! WHY??

[Aficionado]

In my case, I started a '71 Corvette and had to sell it, and swore I'd build one later when I could do it without going into debt. Needless to say, that gave me several years to dream and refine exactly what I wanted, and I'm usually pretty good about having a defined vision and sticking at it until its done. After I got the '72 I was staying right on track until I started the engine (an LS instead of the planned big block) and that's when I really fell down the rabbit hole....much more power than I anticipated. So everything I thought was optional--aftermarket chassis, big(ger) tires, traction control, etc.-- went from optional to mandatory. And after almost a year of staying at it pretty hard (usually making major progress every month), I've found that I really just enjoy the work, and I'm thinking about what I want to build next, because I feel like it'll be a waste not to use the skills I've developed.

It also hasn't hurt that it's become a magazine project car, which has both kept me on a schedule and keeps me looking at whatever the next greatest thing is...again, project creep....oh look....have you seen....

[Black93GT]

I knew what I wanted before I even purchased the car. Wide wheels, disc brakes, minitubs, LS1/T56 and updated suspension with a low stance. Of course gizmo A grew to whirly-gig B which now requires X and Y.

My true project creap came from finding a little bit of rust and bondo... and following the trail of hidden damage. A body that was "ready for paint" is now ready for both quarters, trunk dropdowns tail pan, dash panel, window chanels, trunk and a new trunk close out panel. Anything else... ehh its just one more panel, whats one more panel at this point. Too deep to turn around now.

[woody80z28]

I bought my car back when I was 18. Was gonna paint it and throw wheels on because everything was already "restored." Now it's 9 years later with the same bad paint job, but an engine build, 6spd swap, Moser rear, disc brakes, leather interior, suspension, EFI...

I did the same thing building a Beretta "SS" because I couldn't keep my hands off it. Engine swap, headers, exhaust, LSD trans, suspension, wheels, brakes, leather, paint...

So I bought a winter beater truck because the Beretta was too nice to rust out in the winter. And now the truck has a roller 357, 5spd swap, 3/4 ton suspension, 14-bolt rear, hydroboost, 33s...

It's just something in my personality. Bought a house a few years ago that was move-in ready. And now the house is "modded" too.