Good morning!!!!

[KilroyJC]

But it doesn't have any of the safety features of a new vehicle so will his parent let him accept the gift?
No seatbelts, no airbags, no crumple zones, no cross traffic alert, no back-up camera, no lane assist, no anti-lock brakes, no auto high beam, no auto windshield whippers, no collision alert, no adaptive cruise . . . .etc . . . .

It probably has the ultimate theft prevention system today:

Three-on-the-Tree.

does it have the starter switch on the floor like the the same-vintage GMC/Cevypickups?

 

[txdon]

It probably has the ultimate theft prevention system today:

Three-on-the-Tree.

does it have the starter switch on the floor like the the same-vintage GMC/Cevypickups?

Which one is the starter and which one is the low beam?

Of all the modern convinces I think power steering will be missed the most.

 

[fatjay]

Good morning! 68f and 95% humidity, it'll be a fun one today. I have to take my mothers cat to get euthanized. The cat has attacked her and left her bloody for seemingly no reason a few times now and my mother finally agrees that it's time. It's unfortunate but it is what it is.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Good morning! Glad to report Texas is not hot (actually jacket cold) for a few hours today, currently 66˚F before the cloudless sky lets the sun heat us back to 100˚ this afternoon and 107˚ tomorrow.

Buppies the middle of September does not sound too far away.

Don's post doesn't apply here. It is only a cool 73 on my back porch. Nice. I'll take it. But tough to hear Buppies heat forecast.

Fire danger is real in Austin area, officials are saying. Evacuation routes are important. One development took hours to clear some years ago. Homeless encampments major reason for fires getting started.

Prayers for rain.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Which one is the starter and which one is the low beam?

Of all the modern convinces I think power steering will be missed the most.

Air conditioning if down here.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 60F @ 4:30AM. Morning clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine. Expect mist and reduced visibilities at times. High 72F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.

Thunderstorms swept the north state yesterday starting dozens of wildfires. Thousands of acres up in smoke so far, and fire fighters are really scrambling to get them under control.

Back in the day when I was learning to drive, the only driver distractions came from an AM radio on the dash. My first car was a stick shift squareback VW, and I upped the ante by wiring in a cheap cassette recorder into the only speaker. We all thought that was pretty high tech.

Placed the order for a bare bones alarm system from SimpliSafe yesterday. Figured I'd give it a try before diving in head first.

Got measurements made for paint in the great room yesterday, and found the owner's manuals online for the hot tub. Lots to learn about heat and filter cycles, and pH and chlorine. Took a stroll down to a little farmer's market where I scored some fresh corn and Brussels sprouts. Couldn't resist another half dozen donut holes for the walk back home. They were gone before I made it out of the parking lot.

California wants a SMOG check, a weight check and a VIN verification on the van before they'll register it, so I'll get started on that today. Should be able to pick up some paint while I'm out, and maybe get a start on that this afternoon.

Fired up the new portable BBQ for dinner last night and it worked quite well. While waiting on the steak, noticed a cat on top of the shed in the back yard and walked over to make friends. It was a little shy, so maybe next time.

Hump Day already!

 

[KilroyJC]

Which one is the starter and which one is the low beam?

You learn right quick after a couple of times

And I believe that it would be a great first car, for several reasons:

1) it requires actual concentration on driving, and with manual shifting there will be minimal cellphone use.

2) there is outstanding visibility from older vehicles compared to modern vehicles.

3) there is limited passenger room, so you won’t have a vehicle full of teens screwing around.

4) There will be a great desire to make sure he doesn’t bend it up

5) The odds of getting a speeding ticket are exceedingly low!

6) he will have no problem finding it in the mall parking lot.

7) he can fix it himself.

Aftermarket seatbelts are a simple and easy retrofit, and the other Essential upgrade for safety would be to replace the stock taillight and turn indicator incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs (they make them with the old standard bases) for increased visibility.

oh yeah—-
#8

There will be no mistaking his vehicle, so getting in trouble while using this vehicle is a bad idea

 

[Thomas]

How did we survive growing up learning how to drive without all the electronics?

We had basic back than...check oil often,kick the recap tires,if you wanted ac fully open wing window,pull the hand choke pump gas 2 or 3 times,press down on the clutch pick gear gear on three speed hand tree....today vehicles made little safer but more lazy.

 

[KilroyJC]

Good Morning!

God has given us another chance to get it right (or at least not screw up too badly).

69.1F going to upper 80’s, no rain in forecast today.

oral surgery went well, soft food/smoothies the next several days. Spent the remainder of day on the deck relaxing, next several days are minimal exertion days too, although woodlot trips to pick tomatoes and get Senior dog out for a walk will be on the agenda.

so a couple days of rattling around the house, catch up on reading, maybe futz with that blower again figure out why it has gone from no gas to toooo much gas!

Happy Hatch Day PJ

I hope everyone has a happy healthy safe blessed day!!!

 

[Thomas]

Good Evening Thomas,
Sorry to hear that Thomas, is there any chance they will possibly change their mind ? I know that I have to take a physical every year because I take a blood pressure med !

All have a great evening !

Cardiologist doctor was firm no for he been harping on me to slow down,primary I doubt it she would change her mind,I didn't want to push issue that hard ending up losing my operator/mc license.

You should be fine if taking blood meds and if you have stents good working order...try and keep your CDL long as you can.