Well, I put the menu into a binder.

I don't know if I've expressed my situation, but I'm desperately trying to write my Master's Thesis, while working full-time and supporting my family. I finished my coursework in 2006, but have been working full time since then and it is hard to be a good father, husband, provider, and pursue my career while writing a thesis and trying to keep my transportation going. Something has got to give.

While I really enjoy driving and working on my Amazon, I just don't have the time to mess with it anymore. I garaged my 67 220E because it was eating all my free time and I bought this 68 130 because it wasn't supposed to need major parts replacement. I've got the spare parts in my stash and most of the tools and skills to replace just about anything that doesn't require welding, but damn it. I'm sick of doing this every evening. Every minute I spend trying to get this car to stop making one awful noise or another or to try and figure out why the mileage is awful is stealing a minute from somewhere.

I'm getting off the carousel for a while. My 130's getting parked and I'll be driving my 240 for the rest of the year (until it breaks). I got the "Purple Dragon's" plates today and while it needs some work itself, it is in a better starting place than the 130. At the very least I can leave it at a repair place and not expect them to be afraid to touch it.

By spring I should be ready to defend my thesis and finally, officially graduate. By then, my wife should be going back to work, and I can stop trying to half-ass all my repairs with used parts.

The gearbox and axle repairs are on the list. I'll get to it someday.
Thanks for all the help and advice. I'll be around.