Slow Scope Creep

Any one who has managed a project knows what scope creep is. For those who may not know, scope creep is when a project starts out with specified requirements but as the project progresses, more and more items get added. That’s what is happening with my Chevy restore. How is this happening, well first the frame was damage on the original truck. Instead of fixing it, I bought a new frame. This frame was so much better but it had some old parts so I started replacing them. I planned on replacing the water pump, thermostat, belts, and hoses but as I cleaned up the frame, well other things started to stick out.

First it was brake lines, then it was fuel lines, then it was gas tank brackets, they guy I bought the brackets from had an extra gas tank, so why not add that too. How can I forget a new radiator. I still have to move over other parts from the old truck and get it running. As I look at everything I think, well maybe some new headers would be nice and maybe different exhaust, cause I saw something on the YouTube that looked really cool. My budget is quickly growing way out of control. I think it’s time to reel it in but how.

I hope to return to my original goal, which was to get it running, put the body on, and start get the interior going so I can have a truck to drive and enjoy. My goal was never to create a show truck, it was to have a decent looking truck, that was worth more than I put into it and something that would turn a head or two. Before this project creeps out of control, I need to return to my original goal and this ole girl on the road.