Back in the game.

**gtx** · 03-01-2014, 12:08 AM

Hello everyone!

I'm not new by any means, but I've been gone for a looong time. About 3 years ago I almost hung it all up and moved to overseas, but life got something else in store for me. Instead I started a carrier that required me to work 60+ hours a week on the regular bases plus travel, so I had no time or energy to work on the Galant anymore whatsoever. Than about a month ago, driving to work, a lady most likely on a cellphone ran into me with full highway speeds, while I was waiting in line at an exit. The G got totally destroyed. I started to look for a new car, and move on. Yesterday I almost pulled the trigger on something, something very different, but I just couldn't do it. I test drove a heck of a lot faster and newer cars in the last month, but call me crazy, none of them felt right. So here I am again, looking for a "new" Galant, so I can move all my parts over, and slowly pick up where I left off 3 years ago. Looking forward to meet new people, and see the old ones again.

**Black8GV6** · 03-01-2014, 12:42 AM

welcome back, weren't you selling a VRG front bumper? I'm guessing you're keeping the bumper now?

**gtx** · 03-01-2014, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by Black8GV6

welcome back, weren't you selling a VRG front bumper? I'm guessing you're keeping the bumper now?

Thanks! I still have the VRG bumper, but will not be needing it. If you want it, let me know, it's ready to go. My Kouki bumper amazingly survived the crash.

**Black8GV6** · 03-01-2014, 01:06 AM

Very tempting, I have something else planned with my tax refund. Sucks about your car, keep checking craigslist for a deal.

**M-Rod** · 03-01-2014, 06:28 AM

Sucks to hear about the accident. I hope you find another Galant soon though. Any ideas of what you potentially have planned for it?

**wetamup2k3g** · 03-01-2014, 07:17 AM

Glad you're ok from the accident, and glad to see you still love the G. I'm the same, no matter what else I drive the G just fits.

**gtx** · 03-01-2014, 12:13 PM

Thanks guys. I still have the 75 on the engine stand, just need to finish it up. The trans is good (built 5MT), full suspension is intact. This time around I'll start a proper build thread, once I find a replacement.

**oakrdrs187** · 03-04-2014, 05:54 PM

I read this the other day, sucks to hear about the wreck. Welcome back! I do agree that I love driving the 8G, no other car feels right anymore.

**M-Rod** · 03-04-2014, 07:15 PM

Details on the 75? It'll be nice to see another one running around.

**Guzm4n** · 03-04-2014, 09:54 PM

6g75 ftw!

**Celph Concepts** · 03-04-2014, 10:04 PM

awesome man! hopefully you get it soon! always awesome seeing these build threads

**Ivory8g** · 03-04-2014, 11:16 PM

Aww snap
Glad you are ok and still love the G. Second time around its much easier :P

**gtx** · 03-04-2014, 11:58 PM

Thank You guys! I'm planning to keep the 75 mild for now with the basic boltons and some fun bits. But it will be some time before I get to this part, first I just want to find a straight 8g, swap the suspension, brakes and interior. Finding a half decent 8g with a V6 seems to be harder than I expected.