No, No, No, No, Yes, Yes - The pictures bring back some memories, and then thoughts of "What If!" The EV concept is intriguing. But as an Old Car Guy with many years of Maintenance and Servicing Experience, I still see EV's as Concepts. Toyota has come close with the Prius until it's time to buy a new battery, and I'm sure when my brother gets his Tesla Cyber Truck, he'll be delighted. The government is still dabbling with how to collect the revenue lost to not using gasoline. It's a bit rough when it's collected annually when renewing the tags. AND, ultimately the electricity has to originate somewhere - solar is the environmental answer to that. But what happens when the sun isn't available for several days and the main power has also been out because of a storm. ... View more

A lot of great ideas ... I really like the PVC pipe for the hand tools! I really dislike the TV, a huge distraction ... I do, however, support adult beverages ... I cover the floor, tire machine and balancer with 8 mil plastic sheeting if it might get messy, and use cardboard for protecting surfaces like bench tops, the floor and so on ... ... View more

10-4 on crazy people. ... View more

I agree in ratio to my age ... Being 73, I have seen and done things others only dream about. My choice of a 'slow' car might be at the upper end of slow; I drive a smart car, a Brabus to be exact. It provides all the stares of a 2CV, with the handling of a CanAm, at the speed of an MGA. It's fun for me. But the mayor thinks I drive too fast, when I make a turn on a 25 mph roadway at 25 mph. ... View more

I'm just a little old man ... I operated several Toyota Dealership Parts and Service Departments - not a brag, but to let y'all know where I'm coming from. I have their parts on multiple vehicles ... The news of the closure shocked me at first - but realizing the probability of a relocation out of that state that's like a breakfast cereal (fruits, nuts and flakes) soothes the concern. I understand the 'business' of it, as several other automotive businesses have moved to the Southeast U.S. I am delighted the possibility of continued availability of Edelbrock, a leader in quality parts. ... View more

So many great comments so far. I confess that I didn't read them all as I hate it when my eyes bleed! I was drafted and the Army trained me as a Computer Tech (there's a thought, let the military train you in what you want to do) ... However, if you can handle "flipping burgers income", I suggest, as another has, to get a job in a dealership doing clean up or detailing used cars. Then comes the 'oldtimer' adage; "keep your shoulder to the grindstone". Pick a brand you like! Learn to never hear 'NO!' ... If you get a brush-off, go back every couple of weeks ... another 'oldtimer' adage; "the squeaky hinge gets the oil" ... Your sheer determination will win, as long as you can temper it with patience. Us your free time to help techs. Who am I that you should care? 21 years as a Toyota Parts and Service Director. Your story sounds like mine. I had to use my free time offering to help the techs, hold something, ask questions they can answer while working. After I became an 'OK' guy it flowed well - again Persistence and Patience ... Got my start in a Trans shop ... cleaned the floors, picked up trash and asked the builders if I could help. I got to do the stuff they didn't want to. I was able to roll that experience into a Line Tech apprentice job. That means I worked on an occasional trans and did a lot of oil changes. And so on ... I wish you the best ... I've owned Corvairs (3) too. If you like older vehicles, spend your money there; the value keeps going up. ... View more

This is tough! BUT ... I really liked the AMC Eagle Wagon ... I can see the unique advantages of each of the others, but working on and driving the Eagle proved to me that it was a well rounded automobile. ... View more

I agree completely! I started with my lawn mower when it broke down. Learned a lot on a one cylinder ... I found 'gear heads' to hang out with (they love free help) and I learned more than I thought existed ... It's a reasonably safe way to learn if it's really your passion. Remember: If you do something you love, you'll never work a day in your life! It will all be pleasure - I ended up being a Parts and Service Director with Toyota for 20 years and loved it, even the hard work ... ... View more

@wingman55 You must be of my vintage ... Book matches were great for cleaning points and/or setting, plus cleaning plugs  - BUT, I haven't seen a matchbook in decades ... ... View more

Thank you - I am a bit ashamed that I never thought of this on my own ... Both safety and convenience ... I used to do it with drill chuck keys, but now most are keyless ... ... View more

Brake fluid moisture absorption - Especially in cars that get less use and more storage. ... View more

I realize you do not need my approval ... I did agree with the first 8 choices, but the Jag and Iso Grifo would not have made my list. I would not be able to keep down to 10, so I won't bother with a flourish of other choices ... I yield back! ... View more

I had a Ford Courier, then a Toyota HiLux ... loved them both ... got them gently used ... I bought a 2000 Ford Ranger new and still have it ... bought it while I was a stonemason (heavy, hard loads ... still works great for me every few weeks now ... I suppose if you want contractors to use your trucks, you have to enlarge the bed ... the rest of the truck leads or follows ... ... View more

WOW!  My Uncle had the 300SL Gullwing. I had the 1965 BMW R69S - loved it ... ... View more

Kyle, I understand OH so completely, and then some! I have stopped building storage buildings for my projects. That indicates progress to me. I've even sold two, a 1974 Avanti II and a 1951 Ford F1 Pickup that already had a coyote, Mustang front suspension and Explorer disc brake rear. I kept the really good stuff: '67 VW Bug, '96 Miata, '77 MGB w/Rover aluminium V8; my fingers tire, so I'll not list the 3 others ... But it was worse when I was racing. I used the projects to pay for the racing. There was always a plethora of vehicles in various stages of repair. I guess the biggest difference was that while racing I was also an adrenaline junky. My 40+ year old Snap-On toolbox has patina now! I just looks so right. ... View more

"Toby" was my uncle. My mother was his sister. Denice is a gold digger *****. "Toby" was a 'Bad Boy' and that is apparently what Denise wanted.   All of the 11 siblings put up a lot of money to finance "Toby's" Gone in 60 Seconds II. His death at the Tonawanda, NY industrial park shocked us all ...    The legal battle with Denise to settle the 11 siblings' claim against the estate was finally settled less than a year ago. ... View more