Toiling for untold hours in a dimly lit garage, oily tools in hand, can be deeply fulfilling. I’ve certainly experienced it. However, the work still saps my energy in a strange way. I liken it to a small drain on a battery in storage. To a point, that slow current flow is a good thing and keeps the battery healthy but, if left unchecked, even the tiniest draw can exhaust the battery’s charge. Too much work, even on a car that’s particularly meaningful to you, can leave you unable to summon the motivation to walk into the garage.
A drive in your project car might be the perfect pick-me-up.
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