a couple things I think have reduced car mods; black-box everything, and losing industrial arts programs in high schools. When a car was mostly mechanics and simple electronics, the home toolbox didn't need to look like Mr. Wizard's lab. My first engine rebuild(after lawnmower engines) was a VW bus('66)and took basic tools to do. Now, no way. The drive away from hands-on getting dirty in schools also cuts down on new blood. Well, all things pass, and being a basic motorhead has become archaic to most. _______________________________________________ AMC-list mailing list AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com