How does everyone do it

[Bearman]

Look after all their vehicles, I mean. There are lots on here who have heaps of vehicle they are working on or have restored. How do you find time to do it? I currently only have one driveable land rover and even tho I am semi retired and currently only work 5 days a month I really struggle to find enough time to work on getting this vehicle (a perentie 6X6) to the standard I want to get it to. Sure I do other stuff like yard work, domestic duties like washing/cleaning, ironing/cooking/house work, looking after myself (with a few refreshments sometimes - like tonight) and rebuilding the occasional LT95 or diff. I have spent a lot of time on the perentie as it needed lots of TLC but at last I am starting to get to the stage where from now I can just poke along and do a few update jobs now and then. I really take my hat off to the people who have spent so much time restoring vehicle after vehicle - how do you do it?

[rar110]

Look after all their vehicles, I mean. There are lots on here who have heaps of vehicle they are working on or have restored. How do you find time to do it? I currently only have one driveable land rover and even tho I am semi retired and currently only work 5 days a month I really struggle to find enough time to work on getting this vehicle (a perentie 6X6) to the standard I want to get it to. Sure I do other stuff like yard work, domestic duties like washing/cleaning, ironing/cooking/house work, looking after myself (with a few refreshments sometimes - like tonight) and rebuilding the occasional LT95 or diff. I have spent a lot of time on the perentie as it needed lots of TLC but at last I am starting to get to the stage where from now I can just poke along and do a few update jobs now and then. I really take my hat off to the people who have spent so much time restoring vehicle after vehicle - how do you do it?

I take my hat off to you.

I just don't get time or the energy to do as much as I'd like. So in theory I've gone to a lower maintenance Landy. About all I can do with this one is wash it and drive it.

[Blknight.aus]

sometimes people outsource things like engine and gearbox overhauls.

I used to go and help out with some restoration work, things like engine bolt ups and gearbox installs. wiring work, the odd suspension setup...

its all about getting mates involved over beers and BBQ's whats big and daunting for one bloke is always easier when the mechanics lubricant flows just right.

[loanrangie]

If you cant find time in semi retirement then there is something wrong .

[cuppabillytea]

I know how you feel Bearman. It took me a week to install a BASS remap, a job that can be done in a couple of hours. When you only have one vehicle You get few moments long enough to immobilise it and do what you need to do.
Cheers, Billy

[Bearman]

If you cant find time in semi retirement then there is something wrong .

I know it sounds crazy but I seem to have less time now to do things than when I was working full time. Maybe I have just slowed down that much but it doesn't seem like it. Not that I mind it though. The time passes quicker!!

[cafe latte]

Look after all their vehicles, I mean. There are lots on here who have heaps of vehicle they are working on or have restored. How do you find time to do it? I currently only have one driveable land rover and even tho I am semi retired and currently only work 5 days a month I really struggle to find enough time to work on getting this vehicle (a perentie 6X6) to the standard I want to get it to. Sure I do other stuff like yard work, domestic duties like washing/cleaning, ironing/cooking/house work, looking after myself (with a few refreshments sometimes - like tonight) and rebuilding the occasional LT95 or diff. I have spent a lot of time on the perentie as it needed lots of TLC but at last I am starting to get to the stage where from now I can just poke along and do a few update jobs now and then. I really take my hat off to the people who have spent so much time restoring vehicle after vehicle - how do you do it?

washing, cleaning? no sorry you have lost me
Actually recently my days have been far to busy to do anything fun, still confused what this washing and cleaning thing is
Chris

[Bearman]

sometimes people outsource things like engine and gearbox overhauls.

I used to go and help out with some restoration work, things like engine bolt ups and gearbox installs. wiring work, the odd suspension setup...

its all about getting mates involved over beers and BBQ's whats big and daunting for one bloke is always easier when the mechanics lubricant flows just right.

I know what you are saying Dave, and it used to be that way years ago for me but nowadays there doesn't seem to be many old farts like me around this area who still muck about with land rovers. Most of the blokes I know are into golf and stuff like that which doesn't interest me in the slightest. I would rather be in the shed inspecting a dismantled box or wondering how I am going to rebuild a diff with a ATB and hi tough axles etc etc or where I am going to stash the latest lot of bits I have acquired and wondering how I am going to be ready to do my prospecting trip to WA next year or get the boat out for a reef trip. It's been a while since Topcat was out of the shed.

[LandyAndy]

I hear you Brian.
Stuff just doesnt get done here
At least buying a new one,washing and sheding it are the biggest tasks.
However,99% finished camper trailer in shed,hard to find time/motorvation to finish it.There are also LOTS of handyman jobs needing doing around the house I turn a blind eye to until I get pestered too much to ignore
I spend a lot of time in my vegie garden,probably 3 hours a day minimum on weekends and days off.I get alot of inner peace and fulfilment from that.
Love working on the camper trailer,but its always on my mind that 2 days in the shed is 2 weeks hell on my back unfortunately,even using jigs.benches to keep everything at a comfortable height.
My vegie garden is all raised,900mm high,and its bigger than most modern city backyards Love it
Andrew

[Bearman]

washing, cleaning? no sorry you have lost me
Actually recently my days have been far to busy to do anything fun, still confused what this washing and cleaning thing is
Chris

The wife still has a full time job Chris, so I have to pull my weight at home!!!