[C2] How the **** do you reach the fuse block?
12-13-2018, 09:25 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
12-14-2018, 08:38 AM
#44
Team Owner
I know several very well-off, older people that don't need to lift a finger ever again in their lives; but they continue to work on these cars... I find most of them came from a blue collar background or from modest-to-poor circumstances where they had to keep their own cars running decades ago....to get around and make it to work each day.
And, strangely, what they once considered a major, stressful PITA; is now a pleasant pastime (but they still b!tch about it)...
And, strangely, what they once considered a major, stressful PITA; is now a pleasant pastime (but they still b!tch about it)...
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12-14-2018, 08:43 AM
#45
Burning Brakes
Doc told me five years ago I had 5 - 10 years before cataract surgery. Last 6 months really starting to affect me at times. Either like my lenses are all fogged up or blurred at times. Doc says the cataracts are constantly changing my “prescription.” Varies thru out day. Far vision seems better. Actually taking glasses off to drive at times, can see better. Everyone tells me the surgery makes things much, much better. So maybe it will happen in my near future.
12-14-2018, 08:50 AM
#46
Burning Brakes
I know several very well-off, older people that don't need to lift a finger ever again in their lives; but they continue to work on these cars... I find most of them came from a blue collar background or from modest-to-poor circumstances where they had to keep their own cars running decades ago....to get around and make it to work each day.
And, strangely, what they once considered a major, stressful PITA; is now a pleasant pastime (but they still b!tch about it)...
And, strangely, what they once considered a major, stressful PITA; is now a pleasant pastime (but they still b!tch about it)...
12-14-2018, 08:57 AM
#47
Team Owner
That is me. Grew up on a “hardscrabble” farm. We didn’t have much. Farmed my whole life, small trucking business, etc. so working on things and keeping things running has always been a way of life. Retirement type leisure that most people enjoy doesn’t interest me. I need to tinker or do something semi-work like. My wife keeps telling me I need to learn to just relax...that just doesn’t compute. My self worth seems to require doing/accomplishing things.
I had two retinal tears in my right eye 18 months ago which they (amazingly) froze back together in the Doctor's office but like you I have my bad and good days....sometimes its like looking through a mist in that eye - so I feel ya.
On the flip side my 65 year old brother and I often discuss how incredibly lucky we are to be able to do what we do when we both have younger friends with serious health problems or, worse, just can't find a hobby that brings them joy in life.
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ptjsk (12-14-2018)
12-14-2018, 09:08 AM
#48
Burning Brakes
Yup. You're one of "those guys" as am I.... When I b!tch too much about paying bills (and I have plenty of money to do so) the wife reminds me of the days when I had a Rochester carb apart on our apartment kitchen table, rebuilding it at 12:30am so I could take our only car to work at my 12 hour shift in the freezing hangars at the Navy Depot...
I had two retinal tears in my right eye 18 months ago which they (amazingly) froze back together in the Doctor's office but like you I have my bad and good days....sometimes its like looking through a mist in that eye - so I feel ya.
On the flip side my 65 year old brother and I often discuss how incredibly lucky we are to be able to do what we do when we both have younger friends with serious health problems or, worse, just can't find a hobby that brings them joy in life.
I had two retinal tears in my right eye 18 months ago which they (amazingly) froze back together in the Doctor's office but like you I have my bad and good days....sometimes its like looking through a mist in that eye - so I feel ya.
On the flip side my 65 year old brother and I often discuss how incredibly lucky we are to be able to do what we do when we both have younger friends with serious health problems or, worse, just can't find a hobby that brings them joy in life.
My middle brother passed away at 35. My Dad very young. More and more friends, etc. gone...many way to young. I have/had many health issues but have to realize how blessed really am. Every day that you wake up is a gift. Also blessed to have grown up the way we did. Know the value of things, have work ethic. No silver spoon, no hand outs. We have much but live conservative by many standards. Important to be charitable while still here. Rather than live high on the hog and die with only a nickel left enjoy life, live comfortable, but have some left to give back after we are gone.
Typical thread, got way off track. 😊 Sorry !
12-14-2018, 09:14 AM
#49
Team Owner
Well - back on track then....I've become a big proponent of those LED head lamps held on by a strap around your noodle...and get your reading glasses on BEFORE you climb under the dash...
But yeah I know of no better position than on your knees at the DS sill plate and humping over (there's a punch line in there somewhere) to get to the fuse box...
I recently had my 63 fuel gauge in and out 3 times without removing the cluster (long story) and it was a lot more effort I can assure you.
We can all fuss until the cows come home but it is what it is...
But yeah I know of no better position than on your knees at the DS sill plate and humping over (there's a punch line in there somewhere) to get to the fuse box...
I recently had my 63 fuel gauge in and out 3 times without removing the cluster (long story) and it was a lot more effort I can assure you.
We can all fuss until the cows come home but it is what it is...
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12-14-2018, 10:30 AM
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Burning Brakes
12-14-2018, 10:43 AM
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Race Director
12-14-2018, 10:48 AM
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Race Director
12-14-2018, 10:59 AM
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yeah, the days of sliding under the car unbolting the trans, dropping it on your chest and sliding back out from under the car with it are long gone for me.
12-14-2018, 11:03 AM
#57
Team Owner
I have indeed, along with doing a C1 windshield; my therapist says the night sweats and facial twitch should stop in another year or so...
12-14-2018, 11:05 AM
#58
Team Owner
12-14-2018, 12:37 PM
#59
Safety Car
Knee pads. Car elevated slightly also helps. For illumination this baby lights up the world. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-60...0227/305124392
HF mini light works well in tight spaces.
https://www.harborfreight.com/ultra-...ght-63601.html
John
HF mini light works well in tight spaces.
https://www.harborfreight.com/ultra-...ght-63601.html
John
Last edited by mrg; 12-14-2018 at 12:52 PM.
