Driver's License... What Vehicle did you use?

[the old grind]

Advice from best auto mech instructors at MCC. "Don't operate a customer's e-brake unless testing it. If they don't use it regularly it's likely to stick somehow, leaving you to fix it for free if not part of the bid/job."

Test question I puzzled over: At a stop-light red's position is at: a) top, b) middle c) bottom. I got it wrong at least once.

 

[bmaverick]

must have been my Dads 90s buick road master. it was as long as by crew cab truck and the back end hung over the rear axle about 6 feet.

So awful for the road test. parking would of been a killer to do.

 

[bmaverick]

Test question I puzzled over: At a stop-light red's position is at: a) top, b) middle c) bottom. I got it wrong at least once.

I can see why - - -

 

[herm0016]

So awful for the road test. parking would of been a killer to do.

i seem to remember they had to move the cones for the parallel park from the lines on the test area. lol.

 

[California]

must have been my Dads 90s buick road master. it was as long as by crew cab truck and the back end hung over the rear axle about 6 feet.

The Trooper I showed above was like looking out of a lighthouse, you could see all four corners and how close something was. Zip zip parked, NBD. When I replaced the Trooper (tree fell on it) with a Subaru Outback I suddenly felt like a clutz parallel parking the Subaru.

Then it occurred to me to look up the dimensions. The Subaru not only had less visibility to its corners so more safety margin was needed, the important thing is this 'smaller' car was 11 inches longer. No wonder it was more trouble to park in a tight space. I still miss the Trooper.

 

[ray66v]

I learned to drive in a 1967 Buick Gran Sport, High Compression 340 Cu, 4bbl. Only 3700 built. Similar to the one in the attached photo, ours had a black vinyl top.

My father bought it in '67 or '68. It had been rear ended, with only 110miles on it.

When Dad repaired it, he eliminated the red stripes on the sides. Thought they were a little too flashy for him.

The car was pretty quick. And, got a fair share of attention.

We had it 8 years, he sold it right after I got my license.

 

[grsthegreat]

Geesh…. As I recall it was my fathers old pinto runabout. What a POS that car was.

 

[grsthegreat]

I learned to drive in a 1967 Buick Gran Sport, High Compression 340 Cu, 4bbl. Only 3700 built. Similar to the one in the attached photo, ours had a black vinyl top.

My father bought it in '67 or '68. It had been rear ended, with only 110miles on it.

When Dad repaired it, he eliminated the red stripes on the sides. Thought they were a little too flashy for him.

The car was pretty quick. And, got a fair share of attention.

We had it 8 years, he sold it right after I got my license.

He sold it BECAUSE you got your license. Proactive.

 

[ultrarunner]

Advice from best auto mech instructors at MCC. "Don't operate a customer's e-brake unless testing it. If they don't use it regularly it's likely to stick somehow, leaving you to fix it for free if not part of the bid/job."

Test question I puzzled over: At a stop-light red's position is at: a) top, b) middle c) bottom. I got it wrong at least once.

What about if horizontal?

 

[the old grind]

I prefer to be horizontal but I keep waking up. Well, if someone's offering to drive ...

 

[Jstpssng]

Advice from best auto mech instructors at MCC. "Don't operate a customer's e-brake unless testing it. If they don't use it regularly it's likely to stick somehow, leaving you to fix it for free if not part of the bid/job."

Test question I puzzled over: At a stop-light red's position is at: a) top, b) middle c) bottom. I got it wrong at least once.

I can understand that first part, but my question about who uses it was still valid. Checking the parking brake is supposed to be part of our annual inspection yet I doubt it happens often... for the reason you cited.

 

[LouNY]

The newer RAM and Jeep vehicles can be set to apply the parking brake for you every time you place the transmission in park.
I have my 1500 and my wifes Compass set to do so, I've had very few issues when the parking brakes are used frequently.

As far as the traffic lights, left or top for red. Being slightly color deficient I have paid attention to that.
The worst part is yellow looking a lot like a street light to me.

 

[ray66v]

He sold it BECAUSE you got your license. Proactive.

He always insisted he didn't! But, we all knew. lol.

 

[the old grind]

I failed a MA vehicle inspection in my TR4 back in '70. I was looking good (or thought so) until I was asked to check the parking brake. I applied it, shifted into Reverse, gave 'er some gas, and eased out the clutch. The car move ~2" before stalling. "Not good enough. Come back when you get that fixed." ... ??

 

[Sigarms]

Cleaning out my home office work desk, found a photo album I sent some pics of to relatives. Just happen to open the last page...

My dad working on that truck that I failed with on the first try LOL

 

[MossRoad]

Nice! Sitting in the engine compartment.... back when there wasn't a bunch of extra "stuff" in there.

 

[the old grind]

Nice! Sitting in the engine compartment.... back when there wasn't a bunch of extra "stuff" in there.

My first truck was a '67 Dodge slant six with creeper four-speed on the floor and no synchro on 1st gear. I could have taken a nap under the hood with it closed. The bed had been cut through by a PO and a large ring was anchored to the frame ... to tie down a hog going to the butcher.

 

[two_bit_score]

1966 Chevrolet C10 step side

 

[Sigarms]

Nice! Sitting in the engine compartment.... back when there wasn't a bunch of extra "stuff" in there.

Open a new car hood up now, it's generally packed.

I think I took that pic when I was about 15.

Cars are no different than HVAC equipment. The government keeps making new requirements for the manufacturers to meet that requires extra parts

 

[kwelch409]

1968 Plymouth Belvedere station wagon. Slant six 225; Automatic; 3:23 axle ration; manual steering; manual brakes; radio delete; vinyl seats. I was 16.5 years old in the summer of '77.