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#28538 of 32732 Re: always time for a new plan, right? [oldfarmer50] by jayrider

Dec 09, 2012 (3:56 pm)

Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 09, 2012 2:21 pm)
When my brother was in college[mid 60's], he had an old Studebaker to drive from Greensburg to Phillipe W.V. The beast used a quart of oil every 50 miles so he kept the trunk full of gallon jugs of who knows what. He took a bunch of leftover paint spray cans and house paint and turned it into a rainbow mobile which made our Dad furious. Mission accomplished.

#28539 of 32732 I Don't Get It by akangl

Dec 09, 2012 (5:29 pm)

The Sierra had a pass side low beam go out so I figured why not replace both low beams with some new silver stars. Yeah, 3 hours later, one trip to the dealer for a broken bolt that cost $10, a scraped up finger, some not nice words to the truck, and I was seriously questioning my decision.
 
The pass side wasn't too horrible, a little tough due to a short harness. The driver's side.....I'd like to smack whoever decided on that design. We had to take out the battery, the battery plate, unbolt the windshield washer bottle, and it was still all I could do to get my small hands in there to pull the old bulb out and replace it.
 
While putting everything back together had a special bolt on the neg battery cable break, of course it's not available aftermarket. Got lucky that one GM parts dept was open and had one in stock.
 
High beams or DRLs better not even THINK about going out!!!
 
Now to install a block heater in the Yaris, which I'm sure will be much easier.

#28540 of 32732 Re: I Don't Get It [akangl] by dieselone

Dec 09, 2012 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: akangl (Dec 09, 2012 5:29 pm)
Yeah, I remember the DRL's in my Suburban being a pain to change, particularly on the battery side. Plus they seemed to burn out every 3 mos. I think on the Suburban, I could turn a latch which allowed the whole light assembly to be removed, then I could reach the DRL bulb.
 
I guess you should have changed all of the bulbs while you were in there;)

#28541 of 32732 Re: I Don't Get It [dieselone] by akangl

Dec 09, 2012 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: dieselone (Dec 09, 2012 5:36 pm)
I guess you should have changed all of the bulbs while you were in there;)
 
I thought about it but hubby convinced me not to. The high beams look like they might be doable without dismantling 1/2 the truck. I haven't seen where the DRL bulbs are yet.
 
I can say that installing the block heater on the Yaris was faster and easier than replacing headlight bulbs on the Sierra.

#28542 of 32732 Re: always time for a new plan, right? [oldfarmer50] by akangl

Dec 09, 2012 (7:47 pm)

Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 09, 2012 2:21 pm)
The relationship between a teen girl and her car is quite a bit different than a teen boy's. I had only sons and they barely care what kind of car they drive. They treat them as tools to get them places. I never heard of a boy naming a car.
 
That's the truth! My son was perfectly happy with the 95 Escort, he took care of it, didn't trash it, and in return it got him around reliably. He could care less that it was a $1000 car. My daughter wouldn't hear of driving that car. So, we bought her the light blue '11 Toyota Yaris which she has named Smurfette.

#28543 of 32732 sunday links by stickguy

Dec 09, 2012 (9:23 pm)

Man, I need to seriously expand my budget. Still ticked I got aced out of that Volvo!
 
I got excited at the title, and it is real close to me. Then I saw the wheels. This should be punishable by automatic jail time.
 
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3467356412.html
 
Well,. right trans. And cheap. And close. But that is about it.
 
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3467143366.html
 
This seems too cheap, if the story is legit.
 
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3466824340.html
 
Old school 3 series. Must be nasty with the slushbox.
 
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3466774303.html
 
needs a moonroof. And some more details might be nice. But price is right.
 
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3441470217.html

#28544 of 32732 Re: sunday links [stickguy] by fintail

Dec 09, 2012 (10:43 pm)

Replying to: stickguy (Dec 09, 2012 9:23 pm)
I laughed pretty loudly at those wheels. Nice stereo too. Is that Volvo nav unit stock?

#28545 of 32732 Re: sunday links [fintail] by tjc78

Dec 10, 2012 (6:56 am)

Replying to: fintail (Dec 09, 2012 10:43 pm)
I think you need to go and look at the Volvo wagon. It won't last long at that price if it is as described.
 
Love the old school pop-up NAV. Nice conversation piece, 11 year old maps in our area won't get you far. My 2012 can't find places that have been there for 3 years!

#28546 of 32732 Re: sunday links [stickguy] by roadburner

Dec 10, 2012 (7:14 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Dec 09, 2012 9:23 pm)
I won't even consider a car that a wanna-be pimp or drug dealer has owned, so those wheels take it out of contention. I also take a pass if an owner advertises that his BMW has a V6.
 
This car looks nice: 1982 320i.
I was just never a fan of any E21s other than the European 323i.
 
One of my favorite BMWs was my 1987 535is, so I love this one; too nice for a DD, methinks: 1988 535i

#28547 of 32732 Re: sunday links [stickguy] by corvette

Dec 10, 2012 (8:30 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Dec 09, 2012 9:23 pm)
That "Vovlo" Cross Country wagon with the "V6" engine is cheap if it's truly in good condition. I'm assuming it's really a 2.4/2.5 liter turbo five cylinder. Considering its age, it probably needs a timing belt kit.

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