Re: Should I save it.

["amc74hornet" <AMC74HORNET@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "lumina333" <lumina3@xxxx> wrote:
> Sorry to butt in on this, but I just have to say...too old for what? 
> Why does age matter when it comes to hobbies? I know that physically 
> working on an auto is challenging as we age, but knowledge is 
> ageless. I am 42 and being mentored by a 55 year old who doesnt think 
> he is too old for anything. Is age really a state of mind? Physical 
> disabilities aside, I think you 'old guys' have MUCH to offer a fresh 
> novice like myself...please dont give up!! :-)
> --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, twa1950@xxxx wrote:
> > I don't know this thing might be more trouble than 
> > it would be worth. I think I am just getting to old. 30 years ago I 
> would have took on this project without thinking. I would probably 
> drop a V8 in it or at least completely rebuild the engine before I 
> would even thought about driving it no big deal. Now I hate to change 
> oil in the things. My big project is to wax my Gremlin. My son is 
> like most kids today. He would rather drive my old van without a 
> heater than take the drum off his Chevy so we can fix the wheel 
> cylinder that is leaking.

The knowledge is still here for all who needs it. It's just that the body dosen't always co-operate all the time.
"Doc"