I just started pulling apart my 45th parts car .... I like to call them donor cars .... and thought I might start a thread on things that make my day as I go along. The one caveat is the fact I am now retired and don't have to rush at anything, and can stop and smell the roses... ah I mean grease... along the way.
So with that here are some things that "tickle my bippy" as I go along with this last car. Of course with 44 Parts Cars behind me I could fill up pages from past experience, but thought I would post these "New Happy Items" as I go along!
SO... HERE GOES:
- WORKING T-3 HEADLIGHTS! ... just love pulling those original style T-3's that work! 2 of the 4 on this car were T-3's and both worked...of course they were the less-in-demand 2 prong inner high beams, instead of the outer 3 prongs, but you take what you get!
- 3 WORKING HORNS! ... Yeah I like things that shine bright and sound loud! Guess that is why I have been to see AC/DC about 15 times!
- 3 of 4 NICE HUB CAPS! .... This car is a complete rust bucket in some respects (e.g. hood and trunk lid are toast), but it has some really good stuff. I always tell people when you dismantle a car, and know they breake down into approx. 5000 parts, you are going to end up with some good stuff!
- NICE CRACK FREE DASH .... SEE THE PICS IN FORSALE ALREADY POSTED
- NICE COMPLETE CRUISE CONTROL DASH SWITCH/WHEEL ASSEMBLY ... THE THE PICS.....
- WD40... GEESH I LOVE THAT STUFF.... I have to remind myself to take the extra 5 seconds to spray all the forward lamp harness connectors...MAN THAT STUFF WORKS
- DARKNESS. NO PROBLEM.... THAT IS WHY THEY GOD MADE 20 VOLT DeWalt LED LIGHTS! Remember those old corded lights. I have almost forgot them thanks to the Battery LED lights
>>>> SO JUST GETTING STARTED ... but thought I would share some of my perspective. Other's feel free to chime in. I'll post more as I go along.
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Now imagine that beautiful piece on your wrist or hanging around your neck? Everyone would think you're the "MAN".
I could see someone custom making a small clock out of it, now that would be cool!
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