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I have a 49 chevy pick-up that needs love and care. Just did a major tune up and got it running . I will start body sanding soon., No rust holes . She is rock solid.
I have a 49 chevy pick-up that needs love and care. Just did a major tune up and got it running . I will start body sanding soon., No rust holes . She is rock solid.
I forgot to mention . Someone said the old cars stink lol, they do I agree. So there are just a few better features in the new ones . And if you like all the gagets and camera’s and dvd’s in the back seat ,I think that’s great ,having said that for me and my house we dont need or want that luxuery pardon my spelling , but make it optional to keep the basic price down . If I were to purchase a new car I would be forced to have this stuff I dont want . Also the repair bill’s for these vehicles are astronomical ,the more goodies ,the more chance something to go wrong and the more money to repair the items. So to each his own,now I have to get back to my 49 chevy pick up.SMILES
I forgot to mention . Someone said the old cars stink lol, they do I agree. So there are just a few better features in the new ones . And if you like all the gagets and camera’s and dvd’s in the back seat ,I think that’s great ,having said that for me and my house we dont need or want that luxuery pardon my spelling , but make it optional to keep the basic price down . If I were to purchase a new car I would be forced to have this stuff I dont want . Also the repair bill’s for these vehicles are astronomical ,the more goodies ,the more chance something to go wrong and the more money to repair the items. So to each his own,now I have to get back to my 49 chevy pick up.SMILES
Crank sensors; . I guess that is something to think about . If a guy knew when that was going to happen he could get a reading on fuel pressure ,but the way I see it the pressure should read ok when it dont act up . I wonder about that sensor .There should be a way to test it with a multimeter , however I would think the same would apply . This crap all in the name of AIR QUALITY which is ok as far as breathing but its tough for everyone to figure out .Maybe my cap is lose on my tire valve . hahahah Thanks College man we appreciate you and all other’s who try to help us that are not as familiar with these 4 wheels computers.
Crank sensors; . I guess that is something to think about . If a guy knew when that was going to happen he could get a reading on fuel pressure ,but the way I see it the pressure should read ok when it dont act up . I wonder about that sensor .There should be a way to test it with a multimeter , however I would think the same would apply . This crap all in the name of AIR QUALITY which is ok as far as breathing but its tough for everyone to figure out .Maybe my cap is lose on my tire valve . hahahah Thanks College man we appreciate you and all other’s who try to help us that are not as familiar with these 4 wheels computers.
Thank you for replying . I have a Autel maxiscan not too expensive and I checked the manual for this scanner and I dont see anything about PID’s so it must not be capable to check PID’s After reading what PID’s are about that would be a good feature to have. Thanks again
Thank you for replying . I have a Autel maxiscan not too expensive and I checked the manual for this scanner and I dont see anything about PID’s so it must not be capable to check PID’s After reading what PID’s are about that would be a good feature to have. Thanks again
B) Boy this is a wonderful topic over coffee and donuts . I agree about how cheaply they have become but so has everything else . Well maybe not everything . I had a 56 Buick cant remember what size v8 but on the hi way it got 28 miles per gallon of regular leaded gas. These people with these car commercials brag about 29 and 30 MPG , just ask anyone that had a 50’s or 60’s car and they will tell you the same thing. Far as I’m concerned you don’t need half the junk they put on cars now . What for? But our society has become one that has to have stuff to play with. This is a topic that really hits a sensitive spot in me. Part of the problem is the the Gov. mandates for air pollution , that’s another big topic . Yes I think we should have clean air but they have also gone a little overboard . My opinion. They want to vent gasoline fumes so you have a bad gas cap and you get a check engine light . The code says tiny vacuum leak . Good luck with that. It could mean any number of things . Try tracing the vacuum hoses . Then there’s relays and sensors, it never stops. Just to replace 3 spark plugs in my v6 you have to either pay about $700 dollars for some shop to do it or do it your self . If you do it your self be prepared . If you need a car key brace your self . When a problem arises with your security system Eric said you more than likely will have to have the dealer fix it. The body’s are something else too. Don’t lean to much on your car you might dent it. My Chrysler i8s a 2010 Sebring . I can not see the end of the hood or fenders so I’m guessing as to where they end . My 2002 Kia Sedona Is a night mare . The oil filter for instance ;right underneath it is a cross member . A chore to put the new one on. Now hear this. My 1949 Chevy pick-up with a 54 chevy engine is a real joy to work on. There are only about 5 things that would not make it run right. NO fuss No muss . Fuses , Fuse box on the fire wall , don’t have to stand on your head or lay half in and out of the vehicle , don’t have to dismantle the engine to replace the plugs . And so on. Oh, and if you want , sit on the fender and put your feet inside the engine compartment and work . Takes 3 minutes too get the battery out . My Chrysler hummm take the mud gard off about 5 bolts, but first pull the wheel off so you can work . Oh when you put that wheel back on the nuts have to be torqued 100 ft. pounds . Have a torque wrench? My interior lights quit working on the Kia , made sure the switches were set right . Pulled the fuse ,its good , changed the one relay with another on I knew was good ,still no interior lights . Can you tell by now I HATE THESE NEW VEHICALS and most are ugly as hell, they all look alike, and every one seems to love them because they have no leg room and they get 30 miles to the gallon and they have 15 air bags . My 1949 Truck don’t even have a seat belt, because they made the metal thick ,heavy and strong. My Sebring is a 4 door .With all the windows down you cant drive over 45 MPH because you get some kind of vibration of air you cant stand it. My 56 Chevy Belair you could drive 100 mph and it would be just windy no vibration one couldn’t stand. hahahah you got me started but it was fun.
B) Boy this is a wonderful topic over coffee and donuts . I agree about how cheaply they have become but so has everything else . Well maybe not everything . I had a 56 Buick cant remember what size v8 but on the hi way it got 28 miles per gallon of regular leaded gas. These people with these car commercials brag about 29 and 30 MPG , just ask anyone that had a 50’s or 60’s car and they will tell you the same thing. Far as I’m concerned you don’t need half the junk they put on cars now . What for? But our society has become one that has to have stuff to play with. This is a topic that really hits a sensitive spot in me. Part of the problem is the the Gov. mandates for air pollution , that’s another big topic . Yes I think we should have clean air but they have also gone a little overboard . My opinion. They want to vent gasoline fumes so you have a bad gas cap and you get a check engine light . The code says tiny vacuum leak . Good luck with that. It could mean any number of things . Try tracing the vacuum hoses . Then there’s relays and sensors, it never stops. Just to replace 3 spark plugs in my v6 you have to either pay about $700 dollars for some shop to do it or do it your self . If you do it your self be prepared . If you need a car key brace your self . When a problem arises with your security system Eric said you more than likely will have to have the dealer fix it. The body’s are something else too. Don’t lean to much on your car you might dent it. My Chrysler i8s a 2010 Sebring . I can not see the end of the hood or fenders so I’m guessing as to where they end . My 2002 Kia Sedona Is a night mare . The oil filter for instance ;right underneath it is a cross member . A chore to put the new one on. Now hear this. My 1949 Chevy pick-up with a 54 chevy engine is a real joy to work on. There are only about 5 things that would not make it run right. NO fuss No muss . Fuses , Fuse box on the fire wall , don’t have to stand on your head or lay half in and out of the vehicle , don’t have to dismantle the engine to replace the plugs . And so on. Oh, and if you want , sit on the fender and put your feet inside the engine compartment and work . Takes 3 minutes too get the battery out . My Chrysler hummm take the mud gard off about 5 bolts, but first pull the wheel off so you can work . Oh when you put that wheel back on the nuts have to be torqued 100 ft. pounds . Have a torque wrench? My interior lights quit working on the Kia , made sure the switches were set right . Pulled the fuse ,its good , changed the one relay with another on I knew was good ,still no interior lights . Can you tell by now I HATE THESE NEW VEHICALS and most are ugly as hell, they all look alike, and every one seems to love them because they have no leg room and they get 30 miles to the gallon and they have 15 air bags . My 1949 Truck don’t even have a seat belt, because they made the metal thick ,heavy and strong. My Sebring is a 4 door .With all the windows down you cant drive over 45 MPH because you get some kind of vibration of air you cant stand it. My 56 Chevy Belair you could drive 100 mph and it would be just windy no vibration one couldn’t stand. hahahah you got me started but it was fun.
I have not experienced this ,but I will say make every minute count with him , as one day you won’t have him anymore and you will be very happy with your self that you took the time to be with him. This means more to him than you will ever know. I would give anything to have my grand children with me, unfortunately I can’t ,long story , but you are lucky to have this relationship with him. You are also to be commended for this. Neat post ,thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I have not experienced this ,but I will say make every minute count with him , as one day you won’t have him anymore and you will be very happy with your self that you took the time to be with him. This means more to him than you will ever know. I would give anything to have my grand children with me, unfortunately I can’t ,long story , but you are lucky to have this relationship with him. You are also to be commended for this. Neat post ,thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family.