Guest brh Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Never say this in front of another car guy. How tough can it be to change....In my case it was a differential! Went over to a friend's house to help out on his car, he was gonna change rear bearings while I changed oil and greased the front end. Easy day right?? He took off the pan on the differential and started with a string of cuss words. Guy that sold em the car lied about the performance rear end, it was stock. Knowing he had another one, eyeing up the job and such, I asked "how tough can it be to swap out the rear end??" 8 hours later the other one was in and the car was test driven. I am still sore today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Kind of a relative to:"Well, as long as we're at it..."Many a frame-off restoration has started as a simple afternoon project that got out of hand, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) "Is this suppose to come off like this ??"Sometimes when my intention is just to tinker with the car a bit and I end up getting a whole lot done, blows my mind. Edited May 9, 2011 by Kingoftheroad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 "This will only take a minute; it's pretty simple. I've done it lot's of times." You're just asking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 "This will only take a minute; it's pretty simple. I've done it lot's of times." Luckily, that only happens on my cars, not when I am working for somebody else. FYI, This happens in remodeling projects as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 "Since we're in there..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) The "Might as wells" are what got me...I started with an engine bay clean up and look at it now!As far as sayings..."Watch this...." <----Something is about to explode"I saw this on TV once..." <----Something is about to break, then explode"Lamar...I'm thinking of buying a 1954 Buick" <----This will get you a new Buick in about a week or so. Edited May 9, 2011 by stealthbob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Bob got this one right....."Lamar...I'm thinking of buying a 1954 Buick" <----This will get you a new Buick in about a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 How bout " I'm just gonna change the valve cover gaskets". Sure to lead to scraping and painting the entire top half of the engine, plus polishing all the metal lines and replacing all the vacuum hoses. Minimum of one week if you're lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Bob got this one right....."Lamar...I'm thinking of buying a 1954 Buick" <----This will get you a new Buick in about a week or so.Might that also lead to another "engine bay cleanup"?I came to the conclusion, many years ago, after I'd started working in dealership parts, that when somebody came up, put their hand on your shoulder, and then started their dialogue with "Hey, 'ol Buddy . . ." that I needed to conceptually make sure my backside was against a solid wall, lest something unacceptable happen. Nothing against helping somebody, but sometimes their tone of voice can be ominous. Of course, I'd always listen to their proposal/request, but always with a careful ear before we discussed it further.Don't forget the one about saying "I'll only be a little while" to your spouse as you head out the door to go help a friend with their project. When "little whiles" show a pattern of becoming longer and longer, then that might initiate a discussion of "If I had a shop out back, then THEY could come over here! Then you'd know where I was all of the time."Respectfully,NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 How bout " I'm just gonna change the valve cover gaskets". Sure to lead to scraping and painting the entire top half of the engine, plus polishing all the metal lines and replacing all the vacuum hoses. Minimum of one week if you're lucky.John, I found out one time that I needed to plan on "one night after work" for each flat rate hour in the Chilton manual to get some of these "little things" done. One things leads to another and then, suddenly, it's 2:00am on a weekday "night". "Focus" is a good thing. "Loosing track of time" is a good thing, too, which is indicative of "focus" and "enjoyment". Having a good stock of needed items works, too!Enjoy!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 And the famous . . . "Ah, those things don't cost much, let me get you a couple so you'll have some!" Before you find out they only come in a 10-pack and cost exponentially more than you remembered them costing a while back (which really turned out to be a few years prior). OR, (gasp) They've been discontinued and you're on the hook to find some!Enjoy!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yep,I was doing a little detailing on my T & C sedan - figured "while I'm at it..." - 11 years later - still "detailing". BUT NEARING THE FINISH LINE !!!!!!!Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat62 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 "I had no idea that was flammable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brh Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 How bout " I'm just gonna change the valve cover gaskets". Sure to lead to scraping and painting the entire top half of the engine, plus polishing all the metal lines and replacing all the vacuum hoses. Minimum of one week if you're lucky.Also, provided ya don't snap off one of them itty bitty bolts. Pin punch and lots of patience = no drilling.BTW Liquid Wrench is REALLY flammable!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 How about "just tap it and it will come loose". Better yet, "Use the heat wrench to get it off", which leads to what Kris said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 "I think we can buff out that spot on the fender without going thru the paint" or "It shouldn't be a problem getting the paint to match so we can repair that spot we buffed thru on your fender". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I always tell wife before leaving for a show/flea market/wild goose chase looking for a car "we are going on an adventure. You can't put a time limit on an adventure, it just has to run its natural course so I have no idea when we will get back". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) More along the lines of wishful thinking, but relative nonetheless..."Just drive it. That leak will fix itself!" Edited May 10, 2011 by buick5563 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 "That bump on that trailer tire is nothing to worry about, it's just where the seams in the rubber were joined. There is no chance it will blow out at 65 mph on I95 on the way to Amelia Island". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) BACKING your truck and trailer loaded with another newly purchased 54 verrrrrrryy sloooowly down the driveway to the back of the barn to make your wife think you've sold one and are delivering it, only works a couple of times. And when caught, trying to convince her that it was the first time you tried such a stunt doesn't work at all!!! Edited May 10, 2011 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 when your friend is helping you thighting the goose neck and saids you an't goning to belive this sh--have a great buick dayfrank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 More along the lines of wishful thinking, but relative nonetheless..."Just drive it. That leak will fix itself!"That fluid that hits the ground is just "overflow". The fluid level will self-correct and the droppings will then stop. Musta filled it too full when it was cold?Enjoy!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta Man Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Oh, where to start from the logbook of experience?"That'll only take a few minutes...." (three hours later...)"I can do that Saturday morning and be through before lunch...." (forget afternoon plans)"I'm just going to the auction to watch...." (four cars later....)"I thought I disconnected the battery..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Son works with me in the shop. When we buy something new he tells HIS wife Dad bought it. I tell MY wife my Son bought it. Just pulled this stunt this week with a new but irresistibly cheap car trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Things you don't say,.... Let's see.... Pull into a car show, Stick your toung out at the guy beside you. Tttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhthththththth... And say. " My car's better -n- yourn." ... Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick60 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 While riding shotgun...... How fast is this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 "You wouldn't really sell my car for non-payment of restoration bills would you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 "You wouldn't really sell my car for non-payment of restoration bills would you?"Or the flip side of that "You really wouldn't sue me for lack of work on your project would you ??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Now that's funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 BACKING your truck and trailer loaded with another newly purchased 54 verrrrrrryy sloooowly down the driveway to the back of the barn to make your wife think you've sold one and are delivering it, only works a couple of times. And when caught, trying to convince her that it was the first time you tried such a stunt doesn't work at all!!!That's how we used to 'try' to get into drive-ins....back in the exit Didn't work then either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Not really trying to tell you what to do (name) but if it were my restoration(car)...... Oh the long and winding paths those words have lead me down. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlK Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 When my wife tells me that I can go look for that new Packard I have wanted, I start looking around the house for the new antique whatever she just spent a few thousand on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dans 77 Limited Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Ill fix the Jeep later, the truck only has a dead battery and a low tire, I can do this and still make it to work by 8:00. 4 hours, bent vise grips, a broken hammer and ticked off boss later at least the new battery was in.It took less time to change the water pump in the Jeep than it did to change the battery in the pickupDan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 "I had no idea that was flammable."No experience with that one there, I presume...not with your safety conscious brother around anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Safety first!Beer second.I have never had my own accidental fire yet. I have put out three other fires, two of which were caused by gasoline and the aptly named trouble lights.Someone else on this forum knows about the third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Years ago Dad and I were out in the country driving his '70 Cadillac. Fire broke out in the engine compartment, no fire extinguisher, no water, maybe 1/2 mile from nearest house. Only thing in the trunk was a gallon of antifreeze. Asked Dad "does antifreeze burn?". He said "Yes but it will likely douse fire before it ignites". You can guess the rest of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 A friend of mine watched his 67 Caddy limo burn down to the frame on his way from Houston to Austin in the middle of the night. As long as we are guessing, what do you think he said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyesac Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Pretty sure it wasn't "somebody pass the marshmellows & the s'mores"Tom Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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