AND DRIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though we weren't able to make it to the Pile Up, Scott, Bugman, and Denny have been hard at work trying to get the transmission issues sorted out with the 49. It turns out they mixed up torque convertors, had a bent imput shaft, and then managed to tear a gasket. They had the transmission in and out of the car at least six times. It took about a day each time. They also left an ocean of transmission fluid in our garage each time. = ) After finally figureing out what was wrong, Bugman and Scott put the transmission back together and spent the night getting it installed. Needless to say, about 20 minutes ago I got back from my first ride terrorizing the neighborhood. = ) Maybe this week we will get the hood put on, and the floor closed up-it was a smokey ride! Sometimes I wondered if this was ever going to happen, but it was well worth the wait. = ) ~Lizz Ruttencutter
She forgot to mention that bugman was the man pushing 70 through my small subdivison loop At least he didn't do any burnouts this time. What a rush getting that thing back on the road. There are a few drips here and there, some tranny fluid (of course), some oil--but who cares. I'll figure it out. I learned a lot. Thanks again bugman. -S
Scott, you are lucky indeed... I took Lindsay for a maiden voyage in my Ford, and we lost fuel flow (plugged fuel filter) out on Duff Ave here in town.. We coasted to Arbys so I could jog down the road to buy a new fuel filter. 15 minutes later we were on our way, but she swore she'd never ride in it again! She also can't stand that the car doesn't have seat belts and crumple zones.... Who needs that stuff anyway? I'd rather be dead than handicapped..
[ QUOTE ] ...but she swore she'd never ride in it again! She also can't stand that the car doesn't have seat belts and crumple zones.... [/ QUOTE ] Tell her that a car that old does not need "crumple zones" becuz it's made out of REAL metal...not recyecled beer cans! And is safer to be in than her foreign car in case of an accident!!! Seat belts can be installed...including lap/shoulder belts if that'll make her happy. R-
[ QUOTE ] Tell her that a car that old does not need "crumple zones" becuz it's made out of REAL metal...not recyecled beer cans! And is safer to be in than her foreign car in case of an accident!!! Seat belts can be installed...including lap/shoulder belts if that'll make her happy. [/ QUOTE ]Only if you enjoy bouncing around inside all that steel.
[ QUOTE ] Tell her that a car that old does not need "crumple zones" becuz it's made out of REAL metal...not recyecled beer cans! And is safer to be in than her foreign car in case of an accident!!! Seat belts can be installed...including lap/shoulder belts if that'll make her happy. [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Only if you enjoy bouncing around inside all that steel. [/ QUOTE ] Uhmmmm GotGas...didja read that last line...it sez "Seat belts can be installed..." I put lap/shoulder belts in my '40 Stude over twenty years ago...before the government said every NEW car has to have air bags... I'll take my chances in good old American steel any day of the week and three times on Sundays over recycled foreign cars with air bags and crumple zones... R-
Not to highjack the celebratory posts, but I realize the importance of new, safe cars.. but I mean I rode my motorcycle to the grand canyon last year... I'm obviously not all that worried about my safety! It's like the highschool physics experiment (jr. high if you were in the smart kid classes) Drop an egg off the gymnasium and build a container to protect it.. The kid that put his in a 1/4" steel case got a broken egg. The dorky, smart kid put his in styrofoam, jellow, and bird feathers and teh case exploded on impact and the egg was fine. I kinda view my old car as the solid steel case.. Cops show up at the scene and the car looks great.. and there I am humpty dumpty impaled on the steering wheel But life's too short to worry about that stuff. Plus I don't get on it in the old car like I do in my modern vehicles.. chances are if I get in a wreck in town, I might get bruised. As for lap belts, I'm reminded of the scene in SpaceBalls where John Candy tries to get up and forgot to unhook the seatbelt "That'll leave a mark!" haha.. I actually prefer riding solo though, or with someone who's enthused to be along. So scott just be thankful
[ QUOTE ] Scott, Bring it to Eau Claire & we can do a HAMB chop this winter. DAVE [/ QUOTE ] I'd show up for that...! So when do you want to start...???
But her car does have crumple zones. All a crumple zone is is a place for energy to expel itself. Obviously in the weakest point. No one said the crumple zone had to be in her car. The crumple zone is the Honda that pulled out in front of her. She'll be fine. Chicks in old cars... there's not much cooler than that.
Call me a party pooper, but I won't let Scott chop the car. I like it too much the way it is. Sorry guys! = ) ~Lizz
[ QUOTE ] Hell, lets section it then. LOL DAVE [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like Dave has a "New Sawzall" and is looking for something to use it on... !
Like my buddy Cadillac Bob said to me on the way to the Pile Up... "This car has no seatbelts... so if we get into an accident... just go limp." Simple solution.
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