Hot Rods Thanks Ol'Timers

I just wanted to take a minute and say thanks to all of you who have lived through and worked on cars from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Because you, as a group, have shared so much knowledge and experience, my friends and I have been able to carry on the tradition of the Hot Rod. Your stories and advice save us countless hours and money. I just want you all to know that all the time you have spent under a hood, busting your knuckles and brains are appreciated. Thank you



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well said....X2....

 

Amen brother..... Talk to them often as well, I just lost an 84-year-old friend that forgot more about flatheads that I will ever know. Bill is missed by all that knew him[emoji17]


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I went to high school from '60 to '64. Every year in auto shop we would get a donor car delivered on the first day of school. The cl*** literally dis***embled the car piece by piece and we studied every part and were quizzed about its function. Every one would be called on to do certain tasks such as remove the distributor , generator, shift linkage, brakes etc and give it to another student to put back and make it work. We learned how to do valve jobs, how to inspect and replace engine bearings and replace the clutch. About mid way thru the year we started the re***embly and although it wasn't a restoration process the car looked great at the end of the year. Those days are gone.

 

Thanks guys.

 

I am sorry for your loss. It drives home the importance of spending time with the great teachers while we are still able to be students. It scares the **** out of me to know that, hopefully, one day the next generation will be looking to me for answers.


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Thanks!... back to you 'New Timers' for wanting to join in.
I know that there have been threads on here about 'loss of interest' but I believe it is 'lack of exposure' to the Hot Rod era. Case and point, I was driving my banger yesterday when I happened onto a school bus arriving at its drop off point. I was immediately behind the bus. Suddenly the back end of the bus filled with grade school youngsters to ogle at the car. It was unbelievable the positive reception that the youngsters gave. As they disembarked again it was thumbs up, girls and boys alike 'I like your car' with smiles and nods. I was blown away.
So as an 'ole timer' I'm telling you I'm going to drive it until the wheels fall off and you be ready to put them back on.

 

^^^^ Please just don't paint everything flat black with red wheels and wide whites.

 

You're welcome.