About Spuds

Spuds · ‎29-01-2022

65 Baja Bug,those BIG rear tires with chains,I would drive past all kinds of stuck 4x4 trucks in blizzards.Plus everything MrCarGuy said.Worse car ever,2000 VW Jetta,couldnt even get it to turn the drive wheels in ice,sorry joke of a winter car.

Spuds · ‎27-01-2022

Exactly JeffK.No matter what is developed if it isnt electricity it is not going to be allowed.

Spuds · ‎27-01-2022

Like.

Spuds · ‎27-01-2022

Jeepster-timing chain...lots of room,get to put on cool upgraded parts on the cheap,FUN. Lexus V8-accessory belt pulley...righty loosey,lefty tighty (how about that??)....SNAP! Remove pulley bracket means disassemble front of motor.6 weeks later its running again.Not fun. I'll let the mechs do that Lexus timing belt,that starter,Im literally too old to do that stuff anymore. Shout out to ClubLexus walking me thru that extended pulley repair! Greatest most awesome folks on the net! Shout out to Grampa getting that Jeepster in your hands!

Spuds · ‎14-01-2022

Spot on last sentence,todays kids are not like we were,they get this electronics stuff.My nephew makes things from arduinos constantly that i cant grasp for a minute.

Spuds · ‎14-01-2022

You are completely missing the boat.We are going from a fossil fuel world to an electric world.Period.Like it or not.Tech will make these battery cars just as functional as ICE,weve come a long way from Henry Ford and electrics are in Henry's level of development. Its coming,just how it is.

Spuds · ‎14-01-2022

Nephew uses latest greatest apple and samsung phones.After fiddling around with my Motorola came to an epiphany....I pay waaay too much for phones.

Spuds · ‎14-01-2022

The trick on homes is dump the stick frame we have now and move on to 3D printing them.Tech will be the home answer if we dont get pushed into YOU WILL OWN NOTHING AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY.

Spuds · ‎14-01-2022

Agree on Lexus.I have an LS400 as a daily driver,best vehicle weve ever owned.Wife says she never wants another car so I better keep it running.And since its a Lexus its easy to keep running.Way too powerful to let a kid neophyte drive unescorted,they would hurt themselves IMO.Only thing that would replace it is if gas disappears and electric our only choice which seems more likely with each passing day.You wont find many unhappy Lexus owners.

Spuds · ‎14-01-2022

I have a 59 VW transporter,3rd owner,100K miles and runs excellent,only rust is battery area.Its insured,registered and hasnt been moved in last 3 years.But cant sell it,its freaking money in the bank.

Spuds · ‎14-01-2022

My sale went great.Turned out my 97 was it,last year of the mechanical Cummins in my 4wd Dodge was my nephews dream truck,He is also a mechanic,replaced the 4spd auto with a 5 spd stick,Its better than it ever was and when he visits,in the snow because of what it is,I get to see it looking fine and hear it growling up the road.Just asked him to not paint it camo like he wanted and destroy its original value,which after owning it he saw why and original it remains,GREAT sale there,2,500 payments....awesome!

Spuds · ‎30-12-2021

Designed by people who think music is computer generated,vocals are talking with auto tune,and should be played on a high fidelity smart phone....then you can see this design is right up their alley.An abomination that perfectly fits the times.

Spuds · ‎30-12-2021

Now that is a beautiful car!

Spuds · ‎30-12-2021

It needs to go to the car guy/girl in the family.2,500 dollars with payments.Because you're an Uncle.... 🤠 👾 🤗

Spuds · ‎02-10-2021

That Cummins diesel in the Nissan Titan is a disaster,Nissan couldnt drop it fast enough.My nephews truck has been a dealer garage king months at a time.Nissan has zero interest in fixing them either.Good power tho....

Spuds · ‎28-09-2021

Have a great trip Rob.

Spuds · ‎25-09-2021

EV-1 with NiMh batteries was an world beater and a game changer.Better crush it and all the future tech it had also.Good ole GM,should have defined the electric market.Now just watching GM circle the drain with endless junk.

Spuds · ‎25-09-2021

Agreed,a complicated utensil.Enjoy.Not for me.

Spuds · ‎25-09-2021

Agree! The toyo truck 4x4 are GREAT trucks!

Spuds · ‎25-09-2021

I agree on that diesel Dodge 4x4.

Spuds · ‎28-07-2021

I like deoxit too.

Spuds · ‎17-07-2021

Im torn,both very good options.Miata is what British sports cars should have been.You got there honestly IMO.

Spuds · ‎17-07-2021

I started with a restored 1957 MGA.Only issues were a spring popped off a carb,putting oil in front dampeners....Oh and the wire wheel that came off on a turn on a mtn road.That said car dropped on to brake drum and went around that corner without skipping a beat.

Spuds · ‎17-07-2021

A nice little backstory of my British car.Im 15-16 years old and my father died.Big hard hit to family.Im working in a Chinese Restaurant for a family friend,Mr Shree. Mr S-I have car,a MG,I sell to you.It has new engine,transmission,paint.I do for my son Peter.He no want car,I buy him Firebird.I sell to you. Me- Mr Shree,i cant afford that car. Mr S- I sell to you 400 dollars,50 dollars a month. And thats how I wound up with the coolest 1957 MGA in British Racing Green.It wasnt until years later it dawned on me this car had nothing to do with Peter,He did that for me.Now thats one heck of a really good man Mr Shree was.

Spuds · ‎17-07-2021

Thanks Phil,I enjoyed your story.

Spuds · ‎23-06-2021

You mean the eugenicist Bill Gates? Now go get your untested mRNA gene editing flu shot.

Spuds · ‎23-06-2021

The breakthrough was the large format NiMh battery pack.Suddenly it had a fantastic battery.Then POOF! The car is dead,CARB kills the mandate and the battery winds up owned by an oil company and shelved,never seen again. No ,nothing to see here. Same as the airplane is all about the wing,the electric car is all about the battery.The NiMh battery is fantastic,ask anyone who uses eneloops how they feel about NiMh. The story here isnt about the EV1 platform,its about the battery,follow that story.

Spuds · ‎19-06-2021

IMO one of the most important vehicles ever built,loaded with ground breaking tech.Such a shame that for whatever reasons the program was shut down.That 125 plus mile range including driving on southern cal freeways and zipping around the Malibu hills the car was astounding.What always makes me wonder is why when the mileage became quite feasible was when the car was suddenly declared dead.Yup,I see string pullers at work no matter what anyone else officially says.Big money and huge stakes at play. Cui Bono? The first thing you always address when investigating....

Spuds · ‎19-06-2021

we can't rely on Bill Gates or Elon Musk..... ------------------------------- Thank goodness,2 evil monsters if ever existed.

Spuds · ‎11-06-2021

Then theres that elephant in the room.Where is the electricity coming from? And you can bet your bottom dollar it wont be any less expensive than gas,in fact I'll predict it will cost much much more when the politicos have taxation control over every KW used. This isnt about the environment,its about total control over you.Now go get your 'flu' shot,its not your body,they own it.Social control,the aircraft carrier in the room.

Spuds · ‎09-06-2021

led me to discover how to smooth out the odd-fire engine by modifying the timing chain and removing the tensioner. ======================= Yes.When my 67 Commando in 2015 with 105k on engine skipped the timing chain on the phenolic timing gear i went the same route,steel gear,no tensioner.With the pertronix ignition and their 40,000 volt coil it starts and runs with authority, that timing is super.Yup,thats a fantastic engine.

Spuds · ‎01-06-2021

Sickening.Excessive hogwash.

Spuds · ‎28-05-2021

Thats a beauty.Mine has 254,000 miles and is a daily driver I would take cross country on a moments notice.

Spuds · ‎27-05-2021

I see mechanics on youtube picking up cheap Bentleys that need work.I think they are forward looking and making very smart moves.

Spuds · ‎30-03-2021

Dang thats a BEAUTIFUL Mustang.

Spuds · ‎30-03-2021

IDK,I see financial disaster for car companies.They arent ready until a 10 minute charge is.

Spuds · ‎30-03-2021

Love the restoration....the restomod meh.RIP Jill.

Spuds · ‎27-03-2021

Ah yes,the race at Ontario Motor speedway.Sis is a telephone operator and a guy wants to make a collect call. Sis-And your name sir? Caller-Effo Whitie Sis-Thank you Mr Whitie. Caller-Not Whitie! FOYT!! EFF... O... Y... TEE! FOYT!! A.J. FOYT!!!! A favorite story in our family.

Spuds · ‎26-03-2021

WTG Jake! You did a great job on that beauty!

Spuds · ‎23-03-2021

Its also a good excuse for why you are wearing panty hose....just sayin' LOL!

Spuds · ‎23-03-2021

I agree,replace those belts,they are cheap enough that there is no need to push em to failure.Timing belt vrs costs,not cheap,but blowing up the engine is not cheaper thats for sure.I cant do mine but I do have the money allocated for it when its due again.

Spuds · ‎23-03-2021

I mean really....is there anyone on the planet that knows what the Tatra is that doesn't already know its an unstable car? SMH.......

Spuds · ‎23-03-2021

Any other vintage fortunes you care to ruin?For what? All I can say is stupidity on parade.

Spuds · ‎15-03-2021

Put my order in.Also some CarPro Iron X Iron Remover 500 ml. Spray.Cool.

Spuds · ‎15-03-2021

I do that too,all the time.Just like a faithful dog,its also a valued member of our family.I have 254K on the old LS400 and cant imagine what I would replace it with,hope it outlasts me,it might.

Spuds · ‎15-03-2021

We say it’s the worst Japanese idea since thinking the Yorktown wouldn’t show up at Midway. ========================= Keep these articles coming,very entertaining comedy,love it!

Spuds · ‎15-03-2021

Fugly,they trying to kill sales or what? And the Grom is a blast to ride for those who havent yet.

Spuds · ‎15-03-2021

Hahahahahahahahahahaaaaa!

Spuds · ‎05-03-2021

Dont forget coffee cans.

Spuds · ‎03-03-2021

Weve already seen hackers hack electronics in cars.Let your mind go down the rabbit hole on those consequences in your self driving machines.