Man I like that you were young and not afraid to tackle stuff- very cool.
I guarantee you’ve been the kind of guy that can take care of his family and can fix his wife’s flat tire.
We need more of that today.
You're Not The Only One (A Thread About Fails)
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Man I like that you were young and not afraid to tackle stuff- very cool.
I guarantee you’ve been the kind of guy that can take care of his family and can fix his wife’s flat tire.
We need more of that today.
That's extremely easy to understand, it's easy for that to happen.
For my faux pas I was still new to the TJ in 1996-97 and needed something to help my offroad traction. I did not even know my Dana 35 was too weak when I had the then brand-new Detroit Gearless Locker installed which was a lunchbox locker. It lasted maybe 3-4 weeks before it grenaded and took the carrier with it. I was a noisy 20 mile drive up to the shop that installed it, luckily the axle shafts were still ok. Fortunately Detroit Stepped up and paid for the damage including my choice of traction aiding devices, I wisely (due to my Dana 35) chose a Detroit Truetrac which held up.
Then I discovered how useless a Detroit Truetrac is for tougher forms of offroading. Then an acquaintance sold me a nearly TJ Dana 44 to which I added a Detroit Locker. Life was finally good lol.
I wish i could say it was just me being awesome, but the truth is I'd had my car for like 4 weeks and couldn't stand the thought of driving it around all busted up like that, and my dad had been very clear about the vehicle being my responsibility so I knew I needed to have some answers and progress before he got home from work.
That's next on my list. But first, I have to continue to break shit while I do a valve cover gasket replacement, thoroughly clean up any oil residue after that, and then see if the oil leak continues, which points to the RMS.
I wish i could say it was just me being awesome, but the truth is I'd had my car for like 4 weeks and couldn't stand the thought of driving it around all busted up like that, and my dad had been very clear about the vehicle being my responsibility so I knew I needed to have some answers and progress before he got home from work.
That’s good stuff.
That is accountability.
That molds people.
Still want an '85 Celica Supra.
Screw style, cargo pants are comfortable and functional in more ways than one.
Still want an '85 Celica Supra.
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Screw style, cargo pants are comfortable and functional in more ways than one.
Cargo pants never could be as cool as Jean shorts though
Still want an '85 Celica Supra.
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Screw style, cargo pants are comfortable and functional in more ways than one.
it's a bucket list car for me, for sure. I had the chance to buy one for $3500 when that was a little overpriced and I still kick myself for not doing it. I called the guy on the phone and he sent me photos in the mail.
I still wear cargo shorts, but when full length coverage is called for, it's pretty much denim jeans every day now. I've been wearing some tennis shoes lately because I've worn through the leather on my boots and don't want to spend for new ones until after Christmas.
I'm working on passing it down to my boys...my oldest would do the same thing for completely different motivations...he'd be thrilled at having an excuse to take it apart. I'm trying to help him find the balance between his thirst for knowledge and the restraint to not quench that thirst by taking stuff apart that isn't his.
Still want an '85 Celica Supra.
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Screw style, cargo pants are comfortable and functional in more ways than one.
My cousin had a killer blue one, gold wheels. Sharp car.
You know I can’t even remember the last time I saw one on the road.
I'm working on passing it down to my boys...my oldest would do the same thing for completely different motivations...he'd be thrilled at having an excuse to take it apart. I'm trying to help him find the balance between his thirst for knowledge and the restraint to not quench that thirst by taking stuff apart that isn't his.
Well first thing you tell him is son you’re in the Walmart parking lot you don’t even know these people....
if you only knew how close to reality that actually was.
Me and his brother are the usual victims. We can't go to the store without him picking out everything he wants, but he doesn't actually want any of it, he wants the motors or the LED's or the buttons or the power supply for whatever contraption he has on his mind to build when he gets it home and takes it apart. He's getting a Lego kit for Christmas that includes a motor, a servo, receiver and controller so he can just use those and not have to think about everything he needs to cannibalize.He's 8. When he was 5, he walked over and knocked on our neighbors door and asked them if he could come in and look at their furnace.
Andy's like the real ugly girl in the neighborhood. he has to hang a porkchop around his neck so the dogs will play with him !!!!! John and I just feel sorry for him....
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Probably depends a lot on who's wearing them and how short (or long) they are...
The tighter and shorter the better
if you only knew how close to reality that actually was.
He's 8. When he was 5, he walked over and knocked on our neighbors door and asked them if he could come in and look at their furnace.
That is absolutely hysterical- But look man you need to pay attention to that-
That is a level of mechanical interest and inclination that could lead to another Thomas Edison.
Cancer has not been cured.
Remember he is exhibiting a strength at an early age and that really gives you something to work with.
C.J. Roberts
TJ Addict
Probably depends a lot on who's wearing them and how short (or long) they are...
I really hope that you guys aren't thinking about Zorba...
Not maintenance, tool, or repair related.....but.....
I've owned my 1999 since new. I've been stuck a couple times trying to cross creeks at night after some whiskeys but zero traffic accidents and no serious trail damage. Last year while taking the dogs out to our usual daily "Chuck-it" spot, I went around an icy corner, maybe 5 mph, and over steered. My front left wheel went right up an embankment and flopped the Jeep onto its passenger side. It happened so fast but was also like slow-mo....I had time to plead "no....no....no" as I watched the horizon go vertical. I wasn't even wearing a seatbelt. Dog and I were both okay and the Jeep just sustained some minor damage and added character. LOL.
I've owned my 1999 since new. I've been stuck a couple times trying to cross creeks at night after some whiskeys but zero traffic accidents and no serious trail damage. Last year while taking the dogs out to our usual daily "Chuck-it" spot, I went around an icy corner, maybe 5 mph, and over steered. My front left wheel went right up an embankment and flopped the Jeep onto its passenger side. It happened so fast but was also like slow-mo....I had time to plead "no....no....no" as I watched the horizon go vertical. I wasn't even wearing a seatbelt. Dog and I were both okay and the Jeep just sustained some minor damage and added character. LOL.
C.J. Roberts
TJ Addict
Did something like that too. It was Winter of 1973-74. I was driving my first Jeep, 1948 CJ2-A. I was on a residential street and hit a patch of black ice. I tried turning the wheel a little to the right to see if I could get off it. Nope. A little more... a little more... a little more. Then I hit the end of it with my wheel turned all the way to the right. SPIN!!! Wound up with the driver's side on the pavement. A woman came out of the house I was in front of to check on me, so I used her phone, (1973, no cell phones back then), to call a friend with a pickup and a tow chain. Pulled it upright and went on about the night.