Where Did You Learn This From?
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Where Did You Learn This From?
Since purchasing my 80 Coup, I've seeked hi and low for anwsers regarding my 80 Coup! And not once have I received anything less than great detailed instructions! What amazes me is that it seems like you are all certifiied "Mr Goodwrench" Mechanics! Where did you learn this from? :U
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (KrAzYSnIpEr)
well im a mechanic but there things everyday i come across that are new i just get in there and tear it apart and learn,and if i dont know i ask.Everyday is a learning experience when working on your corvette. :yesnod:
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (pats406nitrovette)
I've learned a ton of stuff since being on the forum. I rebuilt my computer controlled QJet just from posting questions here. All these guys, and gals, have helped me with things like the carb, steering wheel play, and adjusting the windows. I just want to give a big THANK YOU to all the people that have helped me out. Without them I'd be spending a ton on little repairs.
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kloppy80)
Replacing parts that did not need replacing :crazy: I also ask alot of questions and use a very large hammer :smash: The forum is great....someone has completed the job before and some have some very good ideas that will save you problems......such as using proper tool instead of a large hammer. 
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (71,454,4spd)
[qoute]Foriegn cars make great lab rats[/quote]
Yeah, and we don't cry when the rats die! :D
In my case it comes from 38 years of experience of working on my on vehicles, from go-carts, motorcycles, cars, tanks, tractors, trucks etc.
4-cycle infernal combustion engines are all the same just the scale and position of the parts differs.
It also helps to have a Dad or older brother who could lead you through some of this stuff as a kid. I started working on motors when I was 12 years old. I did my first engine swap at 15 years of age. I pulled the worn out 292 out of my 56 F@rd and put in a 312 Thunderbird engine.
Yeah, and we don't cry when the rats die! :D
In my case it comes from 38 years of experience of working on my on vehicles, from go-carts, motorcycles, cars, tanks, tractors, trucks etc.
4-cycle infernal combustion engines are all the same just the scale and position of the parts differs.
It also helps to have a Dad or older brother who could lead you through some of this stuff as a kid. I started working on motors when I was 12 years old. I did my first engine swap at 15 years of age. I pulled the worn out 292 out of my 56 F@rd and put in a 312 Thunderbird engine.
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (71,454,4spd)
I have always worked on my cars since I started driving. Being an aircraft mechanic helps also I think. Like Krazysniper said...trial and error...for me alot more errors that trials :lol: :lol: Reading books and magazines like Car Craft and Popular Hot Rodding. I have friends who work on cars for a living also.
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kloppy80)
We all just took it apart a little at a time so we could remembered correctly how to put them back together. If you try to take the whole thing apart then it's impossible to remember how and where everything goes. For example just removing the carb and re-installing it is difficult enough with all the vacuum connections and linkages. I used to draw a diagram of everything before I took anything apart...I now use my new toy (a camcorder) to video the original connections, and even some of the interim disassembly so I can look back to see how it went back together.
It also helps to have a lot of time and money to buy the parts we break
It also helps to have a lot of time and money to buy the parts we break
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kloppy80)
I actually went to school for this stuff, albeit they don't teach you this old stuff anymore in class so most of this C3 stuff I had to learn on my own or buy books and read up. I got a Bachelors degree in Auto Tech from SIUC, didn't help much when it comes to carburaters but I'm learning, but helped a lot on the old man's C4.
:cheers:
Pat Kunz
:cheers:
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Rockn-Roll)
well;
I havn't learn anything except that I don't know quiet as much as I thought I did :rolleyes:
These guys have helped me with lots of stuff, and the rest of it, I just took apart and sorta "winged" how it went back together. Actually, as a youngster, my memory is pretty good, so I can typically remember how things came apart, if I don't, there is always the forum. Maybe I am the only one that thinks things go back together easier then they come apart, expecally considering 90% of the bolts on my car are seized and rusty. (the other 10% are the ones I've taken out and replaced). The first thing I did on my vette was got the engine working, I didn't have any books, or any previous knowladge of how they went together and worked...I just got lucky...(better to be lucky then good) :jester
Daniel
I havn't learn anything except that I don't know quiet as much as I thought I did :rolleyes:
These guys have helped me with lots of stuff, and the rest of it, I just took apart and sorta "winged" how it went back together. Actually, as a youngster, my memory is pretty good, so I can typically remember how things came apart, if I don't, there is always the forum. Maybe I am the only one that thinks things go back together easier then they come apart, expecally considering 90% of the bolts on my car are seized and rusty. (the other 10% are the ones I've taken out and replaced). The first thing I did on my vette was got the engine working, I didn't have any books, or any previous knowladge of how they went together and worked...I just got lucky...(better to be lucky then good) :jester
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kloppy80)
my father owned a auto repair shop. I rebuilt my 1st engine at the age of 11. I been around cars all my life,My father raced what they called then, An open wheeler( now Sprint Car). No I am a lifer collision repair tech.
Larry :lol:
Larry :lol:
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kloppy80)
I've learned by doing. The fine folks on this forum have been a great help, and my pop is just a phone call away if I need some advice. Otherwise, I get out the old wrench and start taking something apart. Read the fourm, ask a bunch of dumb questions, and put it back together. Move on to the next thing.
I've learned so much about vettes and old cars in general on this forum you could get a degree. As a matter of fact, I've collected enough knowledge (and hardware), that I'm going to start restoring my girlfriends old 65 mustang. It's in rough shape but I'm ready for the next challenge :cool:
I've learned so much about vettes and old cars in general on this forum you could get a degree. As a matter of fact, I've collected enough knowledge (and hardware), that I'm going to start restoring my girlfriends old 65 mustang. It's in rough shape but I'm ready for the next challenge :cool:
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Corellian Corvette)
I really appreciate the feedback that everyone takes time to post on the forum. I for one realize that you guys, and gals, have been a life save to me. I honestly believe that one day, if I spend enought time on this site, that I will be able to obtain employeement in any GM shop.
Thanks to all of you for your input----and regardless of how trivial you may think your input is, believe me, as a novice, it is not. Thanks again to all of you that have taken the time to put your $.02 in.
Kloppy :cheers:
Thanks to all of you for your input----and regardless of how trivial you may think your input is, believe me, as a novice, it is not. Thanks again to all of you that have taken the time to put your $.02 in.
Kloppy :cheers:
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kloppy80)
I started taking my toys apart when I was about 2 years old, soon after I started getting in trouble for taking my toys apart :nono: so I just paid more attention to how I took them apart so I would be able to get them back together again and not get into trouble. :jester
I took paint and body in high school, and worked on my own car when I wrecked it. I also build and fly turbine powered model jets and as weird as it might sound I have gained a lot of useful knowledge that transfers readily to working on my vette, working with composite materials, electronics, linkages, and airflow. The vette stuff is just bigger heavier and doesn't go as fast! :D
Kevin
I took paint and body in high school, and worked on my own car when I wrecked it. I also build and fly turbine powered model jets and as weird as it might sound I have gained a lot of useful knowledge that transfers readily to working on my vette, working with composite materials, electronics, linkages, and airflow. The vette stuff is just bigger heavier and doesn't go as fast! :D
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (pats406nitrovette)
hey andies i hope those errors arent on the airplanes i hope :confused:
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kevin_73)
Hey people I think that you have forgotten the first rule of mechanicing...
RULE # 1---The use of foul language is strongly encouraged....
:lol: :jester :lol:
RULE # 1---The use of foul language is strongly encouraged....
:lol: :jester :lol:
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Re: Where Did You Learn This From? (Kevin_73)
ROFLMAO, Hey Kevin, you too!!!!! I too got in so much trouble for taking things apart as a youngin. I'll never forget, my Dad SUPERGLUED my tires onto my tonka truck. He said He was tired of seeing it with the wheels off of it. :lol: