Re: [BaadAssGremlins] things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmm.............

[Tom H <bigrigbear@xxxxxxxxx>]

This whole topic makes me wonder about the future of
this hobby in general.  If your 40/up you probably
remember that Car Talk was standard social behavior
for almost all men, even those who weren't shade tree
mechanics.  I was fortunate to grow up in the 60's and
remember the whole muscle car / pony car experience. 
Regular guys would fix up their cars and some even
drag race at a local track or cop-free street. You
knew what makes and models were built by who and
debated the virtues your chosen loyalty.
Nowadays its not cool in most areas or just illegal
and/or too technical for a budding motor head.  The
exception is the Japanese rice rockets popular here,
but mostly its a matter of opening your wallet and
having a shop do it for you.  They have no clue as to
auto history or significant cars.  As to the iron
still out there it seems most of the interest is
coming from an investment mentality and everyone
thinks they have gold if its old ( I overheard a "kid"
talking how his Cutlass Ciera would be a classic and
almost puked).  Guess Im just a 49 y/o geezer who is
stuck in my ways, but if there ain't grease under your
nails you get no respect from me.

Tom
New owner of a 78 Gremlin 
Past owner of a "Whats an Edsel?" and numerous AMC's



 
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