Hi I'm Mark and I have a problem

[Da Penceman]

I'm Mark and I'm a Car Junky, I started young at 16 a 200 dollar Le manns then moved on to a rolling shell of a 68 GTO for a baggie of weed, that I stripped the Le manns for. Moved cross the country to try to escape my problem only to find a 70 Duster in Az, joined the military and caught a 68 Chevelle rag top for my effort. Had some real dark times during my British car phase in California. Oh there has been others. Currently I'm managing my addiction with a 74 Challenger. I still often find myself surfing Facebook market place or Offer up searching for cheap affordable "E" body parts. Not expecting a perfect Challenger just a some what dependable driver. Been 2 years today since I "drug" home a new project car. God willing I have more years left if my habit don't kill me. The struggle is real.stay strong my friends

 

[terrywalker]

Welcome Mark. I don't think I will be of much help to offer advice on overcoming your addiction. The first photo is me in June 1972 when I brought my drug home that got me addicted as it needed work then. Today, I'm still working on that first Challenger replacing the heater core. 53 years I've been trying to overcome this addiction. No luck yet as I've had over a dozen Mopars. All e-bodies and b-bodies. The second photo of the wife and I is from 10 years ago as I thought maybe a new drug would wean me from the old drug. It didn't work I'm not sure very many people here can help you overcome this addiction. Anyway, good luck.
Terry W.

 

[6PKRTSE]

It is addicting. Up to 7 classics myself. They are never finished no matter how complete they may be.

 

[Challenger RTA]

They are never finished no matter how complete they may be.

Great minds think alike. By the way 7 is an odd number you need one more.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Car Junky,

HI Mark!
You might be at the wrong place. I don't know if this is right place to guide you through the steps. It seems like you are at about step 3.
Step 1 of CJ: Admit that Car Junky has taken control of your life, and outside help is essential.

Step 2 of CJ: Embrace the belief that a power beyond yourself can restore your well-being.

Step 3 of CJ: Decide to let that Higher Power guide your choices and actions each day.
I don't know if that is us.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Here's were you have to go.

Step 4 of CJ: Conduct an honest, fearless inventory of your thoughts, behaviors, and past harms.
Just look at the inventory of unfinish projects.

Step 5 of CJ: Confide those findings to your Higher Power, yourself, and a trusted person.
Check your bank account.

Step 6 of CJ: Become fully ready to release the character defects you’ve uncovered.
Just ask your wife!

Step 7 of CJ: Humbly ask your Higher Power to remove those shortcomings.
Here again your wife.

Step 8 of CJ: List everyone you’ve hurt and grow willing to set things right.
Don't worry about hurting feelings here.

Step 9 of CJ: Make direct amends whenever possible, unless doing so would cause further harm.
Here again: Don't worry about hurting feelings here.

Step 10 of CJ: Keep a daily self-inventory and promptly admit when you’re wrong.
Only to yourself.

Step 11 of CJ: Deepen contact with your Higher Power through regular prayer or meditation for insight and strength.
Here again. Probably not us! Contact Direct Connection.

Step 12 of CJ: Share this message with others in need and live these principles in all areas of life.
Falling on deaf ears here.

Step 13of CJ contact MA MOPAR for a list of what not to collect next.

 

[Challenger RTA]

I'm not sure very many people here can help you overcome this addiction.

That's why were still here!

 

[pachorse]

Mopar collecting is a power greater than myself

 

[6PKRTSE]

Great minds think alike. Buy the way 7 is an odd number you need one more.

True. I have been wanting to add a 70' Cuda to the fleet for years. Something else always comes up at a deal I just can't refuse.