yeah right
Giving up
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I'm into preventive maintenance...example: At 95,000 miles,I decided to change u-joints (all 6),at 112,000,it was clutch and radiator..and so on...now it is bushings,idler arm etc..sort of a phased maintenance based on wear/mileage..I also have the option of doing most myself,but the bushings I'll run it to the local Vette shop...don't like breaking down as we road trip to much...
Rich
Edit:First clutch I ever did was out in front of our apartment in 1967....64 chev Malibu..4 speed Muncie....wiggled out from under car (on jack stands)with the Muncie on my chest..widdled a clutch alignment tool off a broom stick handle...today,with ramps,it is much easier...
Guys here are steering you right..if you run into a problem,they are here to guide you,step by step...just do it !!
Rich
Rich
Edit:First clutch I ever did was out in front of our apartment in 1967....64 chev Malibu..4 speed Muncie....wiggled out from under car (on jack stands)with the Muncie on my chest..widdled a clutch alignment tool off a broom stick handle...today,with ramps,it is much easier...
Guys here are steering you right..if you run into a problem,they are here to guide you,step by step...just do it !!
Rich
Last edited by rihwoods; Sep 26, 2005 at 08:57 PM.
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Chandler Arizona
St. Jude Donor '08
I'm just looking forward to the first time I can drive mine - a lot of work between now and then (3-6 months) but that is why I bought it - therapy from sitting at a desk all day long 
I had a really nice '55 chevy for about 8 yrs, but once it was finally "done" I got bored with it and sold it. Now I have 2 projects in the garage and I'm happy as a clam 
Try getting after some of it yourself - wrenching on your own car is a real sense of accomplishment and highly addictive. Just put it back together the same way you took it apart - that's what my Dad always told me - sounds simple eh ? 
I had a really nice '55 chevy for about 8 yrs, but once it was finally "done" I got bored with it and sold it. Now I have 2 projects in the garage and I'm happy as a clam Try getting after some of it yourself - wrenching on your own car is a real sense of accomplishment and highly addictive. Just put it back together the same way you took it apart - that's what my Dad always told me - sounds simple eh ?
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Originally Posted by Matt 1980 L-82
what is everybody's background on here? are a lot of you guys mechanics?
I'm a Commercial Aviation Management student. Not vert useful for learning to fix cars.
I'm a Commercial Aviation Management student. Not vert useful for learning to fix cars.
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From: Chandler Arizona
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by Matt 1980 L-82
what is everybody's background on here? are a lot of you guys mechanics?
I'm a Commercial Aviation Management student. Not vert useful for learning to fix cars.
I'm a Commercial Aviation Management student. Not vert useful for learning to fix cars.
"you can do it!!!"
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From: Burlington WI
Originally Posted by Matt 1980 L-82
what is everybody's background on here? are a lot of you guys mechanics?
I'm a Commercial Aviation Management student. Not vert useful for learning to fix cars.
I'm a Commercial Aviation Management student. Not vert useful for learning to fix cars.
Machines have always facinated me so curiosity has been the driving force.
Not to mention I am a cheap SOB and would rather do it myself and save the money.
The plus of it all is when it is all said and done, I can say "I did it".
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From: St Louis MO
Working on these cars, or any car for that matter, is not that hard. You just have to know how the systems function to be able to repair them. And that's what the forum is for. There are people here that can walk you through step-by-step on any system repair on these cars. It's free too!! There are also many books on this subject too. Just get some tools, start on some simple stuff and work your way up. If you get in a tight, ask the forum what the solution is.
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Brett
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From: The Only Corvette in Gila Bend, Az.
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by MySweet79
Been hanging out with the import guy's :o .
There's a couple of good C3 people in San Diego on here that would probably love helping you with your problems, and keeping you interested in your Vette... Just ask and I'm sure they will jump right in...
I learned to fix all my own cars and trucks because I hated to pay someone else to do it.
I work for the railroad...
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From: Burlington WI
Originally Posted by Graemeinvette
Instead of saying "I'll pay", try saying I'll buy the beers, that usually works!
What an idea...
Beer and pizza!!
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