I've been having the same problem.....so many projects are apart, waiting assembly again....i.e. my Grand National, my '69 Corvette, my new Gibson SG Standard.....all apart...all in pieces....but my problem is my mother is dying.........it's been a pure hell of time this year just trying to keep her alive and in somewhat good health.............I've found every thing I work on recently, I screw it up, or I just do like you do, just stare at it......I've just been so stressed out, upset, scared, hurt, sad...all of that and more.....it sure affects one's life....greatly.
So, my point is, just count your blessings.....you have your Dad and your health.....you don't have this horrible type of period that I'm experiencing. Believe me, watching your mother slowly die is even too heart wrenching to talk about.......
Thus, you now have a clear head......set a plan of order, a plan of attack, start with the first one on your list, and only that first one.....do it until you're finished............take a break, and go back to part two on your list.....
Your motivation should greatly increase when you realize that you're not feeling the awful pain I've been feeling this year........my wife and I still have not celebrated Christmas nor my birthday the day after...........we had to rush mom to the ICU at the hospital on my birthday, but first we had to make the 100 mile drive to her home again to get her help......we've only been home one day.......she's still not home yet. I haven't a decent night's sleep in months..................
So, you are free and clear to get a plan together and start at the top , work your way down until you reach your goal.....which is finishing that beautiful Grand National of yours.
Just count your blessings.............you're not at a time in your life at this point which we all must face.......losing a beloved parent. Get started while you can.....free and clear.
Good luck with it.........just get going! If you start to bog down, just think about Bruce's situation......that should get you back up to speed..........
Bruce '87 Grand National