Well...i've come to a decision. I'm not going to work on it anytime soon, but i will be putting some parts aside, as and when - i'm not going into debt or anything stupid. I'm keeping it. There are a few reasons why i've come to the conclusion i have.
To walk away and part it out now, would also require somewhere to store the car, off road, while i'm stripping it. There's no emotional attachment involved either, just that i've fought for too long and too hard to just toss all my work, and money, into the toilet. I realise you never get out what you put in, money wise, but over here - the market is limited. If i were in the US, i'd have taken the option to part it out - seeing as a Mk3 is actually available in appreciable numbers, and don't seem to have rotted away quite as badly.
Yes, i could walk away, but as the years roll on, there's less and less likelyhood of me being able to pick up a Mk3 Supra in the UK, especially not a manual turbo - they're becoming way, way too thin on the ground here. You get either non-runners, N/A's that have been abused, turbo auto's with the transmission on the way out and they're all rotting away around the rear arches, thanks to the climate & road salt used here. The shell of mine, whilst its in need of welding, is a known quantity, i know it *can* be fixed. The mechanicals are in good condition, overall. Suspension is brand new, Engine just went through the top end rebuild (yes, i know nothing special, but i'm happy with how its all come out so far) - it runs. It drives. The diff is good, the electricals are all sorted (brand new wiring).
So...my plan is to store it, for the moment on the driveway, under a cover. Work on it bit by bit, i get to take my time and spend money sparingly, and only when i need to. It's not a daily driver, it never will be, either, at our fuel prices. It's a weekend toy.
As far as hobbies go, i don't really have any that involve spending money. Gaming? Doesn't cost me anything. Cooking? Well....i have to eat anyway, so it doesn't really 'cost' anything. I don't smoke, i rarely drink, i have almost no vices. This car is my hobby, and right now, i *need* something to do that gets me at least partially active. I may not be able to walk well right now, but i think i can manage sitting at a workbench, fixing something.
I do appreciate all the feedback and comments i've recieved so far, and did take my time in coming to a decision. If i decide in the future that i gain no enjoyment from it, then it's as good as gone.
I adore my car and glad I got it done and anyway, I got a dash that's needing to head your way so don't waste the plane ride its going on
