Trying to get my 69 back together before the friggin summer car shows end, and all my buddys never show up when I need the help. I spent alot of time helping build and put their damn cars together because they can't paint and what not. I'm trying to decide to 1. either to tell em to -- off. Or Next time they want assistance I'll use a lame excuse like they do and say something like I have to help the wife fold clothes or walk the dog, etc. etc.

I'm done. Thanks

Randy Brooks
Paint and resto fro 20+ yrs
69 chevelle SS 454 4spd. Black
67 RS/SS 350 4spd

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I know how you feel.
Tell them to * Off or better yet tell them you'll be there and not show up that's probably worse.

Dont let it get to you. Rember you are the better person. You built your car, and theirs. Where is there pride? You still have yours.

Honestly, don't you often get more accomplished and get it done better when you work all by yourself? There are few rare occassions when I may ask for someone to lend a hand, but personally I almost always want to work alone. I like the solitude! As Steve said, when you are done with your car you'll know it's all YOUR work.

I guess I'm also very lucky in that I have very good friends that will show up on the rare occassion I ask for help and they are nice enough to put up with my griping when things don't go as well or as quickly as I'd hoped! But yes, it should go both ways.

The car's looking great!

That's a great looking car Randy. It's not finished yet, but by the looks of what you have so far you don't need any help. Will it take longer without help? Sure. But by the way it sounds you're better off not getting help from these folks. The next time one of them asks you for help just calmly tell him "I don't have time because I'm working on my car, and you know how long it takes to get anything done when you're working alone". They'll get the point. Don't tell them off because one of them may have something you need later on. Don't give away your time to them anymore either.

Funny but I know better then to ask my friends to help but they just show up and do stuff. I hate when I get in Car work mode and people just show up or the phone rings. It is never the people I want to come over either just, we feel for you bro hang in there.

Damn, but it's good you have a place to vent where people get it.

Though you might wanna tell us why you needed them, besdies you having helped them. Many people here have been forced to work alone for many reasons. They might have some tips to help you get it done solo. Most things (except hanging a hood?) could be done solo too...

I know where you're coming from.... I am always Johnny on the spot when my friends need help, but trying to get somebody over to help me out is like pulling teeth.. It gets old REALLY quick!

The car's looking great BTW :thumbsup:

I rely on only one person for help with anything at anytime..........my Wife.

Maybe they think that your car is too nice and they don't want to screw anything up? I loaded my 72 basket case on the buyers trailer yesterday and had about 8 guys here to help! But when it comes to working on my car unless I need an extra set of hands to hold something,I would rather work alone.That way there is no guesswork as to what was done and what wasn't.

know the feeling......very well. You are not alone.
Know that your will get done and it will get done right when it does though.

I rely on only one person for help with anything at anytime..........my Wife.

Amen to that!:yes:

If they do come, they're 'gonna put pressure on you to hurry and "lets get things done because I've got other things to do"......that's when things go wrong :(........personally I'd rather work alone or get the wife to help, no pressure and you go at your own pace :thumbsup:

Wish you were close by, I'd have my crippled butt there to help all I could!:)

I'm also a giver. Seems like once certain people realize you are knowledgeable and willing to help they always take you for granted. Takers always take and givers always give. Funny how the takers never seem to end up with any more than the givers. Nice car, hope you finish it without having to whip one of your buddies.

The car looks spectacular and you should be proud of your work. Dont ask them for any help anymore, that way when you are done you can say that it was all done by YOU. Keep on keepin' on and it will be done before you know it. Just like Papa Johns said, Id be there in a heartbeat to help you out. I would be proud to work on that car. Good luck!