steven 123

guys i might be missing the point but i told my wife at 70 i was done with cars but now at 73 my grandson wants to build one so we will search all adds and buy one but it will be stock so he can see the adventure of looking for parts going to see them and talk to every one in the old car club....don' know if the engine will be stock or not but to spend time with him and the younger generation and pass on knowledge is to me my final act to preserve this great hobby

that looks like a super beetle....i must be old because i bought one new....nice looking car and a piece of history

my wife and i are married over 41 years the only time she got upset was when the ups driver was dropping of packages at the garage and wanted to see what i was working on due to everything i was buying.....thank goodness when she complained to her dad he said he is a good provider doesn't chase women/gamble or get in trouble leave him alone in the garage or he may love his car more than you

does your wife know yet

definitely not....after months and months of work when you first start your dream car it sounds like a new baby making its first crying noise....nothing can beat that not even your first car show and everyone watch's you pull in and comes to see your work...... restoring or building a vintage car is a labor of love not a kit you buy in a box and install

thanks for the great thoughts....i also like the real thing because i enjoy finding out all the history the car has and what it went through

what does everyone think about a shay reproduction car....is it considered a collectible or a replica maybe a just a fun toy..... i am just curious and have not formed any ideas yet

thanks for the tip guys i just removed mine and sprayed contact cleaner and paper as you suggested....works like new....thanks again

up date on dash.....did a hard reboot....disconnected battery cable let set 15 minutes restarted every thing ok...car set for 2 weeks dash was inop....put on a battery tender for 45 minutes every thing works great....i am scratching my head now any new ideas

thanks can you tell mr where the elastic straps secure to

can any one tell me or of pics on the correct installation of this.....found one in the corner of the trunk and would like to use it....thanks

i replace the headlight switch in my 90 reatta every thing was ok for 3-4 days wife let car set in sun for 4 hours started and drove noticed dash cluster was not working....any ideas....switch was purchased from a reputable company and looked almost new i dont think it is the switch but i am lost

i am afraid people like me who enjoy purchasing old cars and fixing them up would cost a fortune....i like the chase and hunt to find a gem.....travailing and meeting people to buy parts driving for a short time looking before the next adventure.....my wife laughs because i enjoying just setting in the garage looking at the car until i sell it then moving on... i hope i dont need a license for every car because i enjoy driving them with the grand kids evey week

if it is a wiring or a complicated situation i like classical music to keep me calm

be careful the crt has a 12 volt to 120 volt convertor

people did not want an Edsel but they are still collecting them today

when i worked at the dealership we would send the correct part to the customer and enclose a ups return slip in the box to return the wrong part.....if the part was about the shipping return cost we advised the customer to keep it and put it in his tool box for the future......this is the correct way to win customer loyalty

like them or not they are a part of history

who drove it ? also what stable did they race out of

i had one made for a 28 chrysler if its the same i may part with it

so sorry about you great loss but as long as you keep him in your heart he will always be near

thanks to every one on there input i always change mine every 2 years even if low mileage to prevent problems it seems now every manufacturer has their own ideas...i do know cars like vw have special fluid and if you add the wrong kind the fluid will jell up and is an expensive repair.....i like using the same in my gm.ford and mazda just so i only have to keep 1 brand in the shop to add to my cars....thanks again

when flushing coolant in 90 and up gm what's your thinking of staying with gm pink coolant or changing to another type....when working for gm we had a lot of head and intake problems

i found # 10 fuse was blown ...it depends on the production date what fuse # it is ...hope this may help some one else

wife drove car came home and tail lights are inop....any ideas...wondered what fuse cavity i should check....or ant ideas....thanks