I guess im getting old
04-25-2010, 10:07 AM
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I really feel bad for all of you younger guys. Cars today are more complicated, and FAR more cramped under the hood that they used to be. At least when I was starting out, back in the late 60s, you could pop the hood, see the enging clearly, and in most cases, even see some of the ground, just by looking past the engine.
It made it far easier to learn "the basics" because you could actually see the parts you wanted to work on, and easily "r&r" them without having to be a contortionist....
It made it far easier to learn "the basics" because you could actually see the parts you wanted to work on, and easily "r&r" them without having to be a contortionist....
Surprisingly my 94 lt1 caprice (beater) is one of the last dinosaurs where you can see much of the ground with the hood open but it's actually a PITA to work on.
Heater core on caprice = all day job. On camaro = 10 minutes.
Brake job was easier on the camaro because the calipers actually swing open (they don't on my caprice).
Brake lines on caprice? ughhhhhhhh. Went up into a tiny little "tunnel" near the driver's side exhaust manifold. If it rusted any farther up I would have had to drop the manifold.
Pulling the power steering pump on camaro = easy. On caprice = nightmare (could get wrench in there, barely, but flare nut was stripped. Vice grips would not fit. Had to cut the line).
04-25-2010, 10:51 AM
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Im yet, another(26yrs old) with back problems. I see my Chiro. a least once a month(curved spine) and will soon have to have a minor surgery on both of my kidneys. Hopefully, that will be the last Dr. visit for a LONG TIME. Im going to TRY to work on my car, while Im on recovery, which will be 3-4 weeks off work.
04-25-2010, 12:15 PM
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I really feel bad for all of you younger guys. Cars today are more complicated, and FAR more cramped under the hood that they used to be. At least when I was starting out, back in the late 60s, you could pop the hood, see the enging clearly, and in most cases, even see some of the ground, just by looking past the engine.
It made it far easier to learn "the basics" because you could actually see the parts you wanted to work on, and easily "r&r" them without having to be a contortionist....
It made it far easier to learn "the basics" because you could actually see the parts you wanted to work on, and easily "r&r" them without having to be a contortionist....
04-25-2010, 01:06 PM
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I'm not going to lie though, I am interested to see how those new Mustang GT's do. That or a new SS would be a nice DD cruiser after I'm out of college.
04-25-2010, 02:13 PM
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Hang in there Tony. Things do change as the family grows. I missed the last shootout cause it was too close to my daughters HS graduation. I've missed quite a few days that were on the callender for the track but something popped up and had to cancel. I still enjoy working on the car when I get a chance. Here lately it seems the car is always last on the list. Building tranmissions in my spare time is getting in the way so I am considering bringing that to a hault to free up time. I've considered selling or trading my car also yet I still work on it. Just turned 47. Still kicking.
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