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Do you now or have you ever fixed automobiles. Stuff like brakes, carbrators etc?

Yeah I know...what's a carborator?

Posted - January 27, 2017
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  • 5808
    oh yeah
      January 27, 2017 1:07 PM MST
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  • 3191
    Yeppers.
      January 27, 2017 1:10 PM MST
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  • 1615
    I have always taken care of all my vehicles.
      January 27, 2017 1:25 PM MST
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  • 2658
    Yes..everything except automatic transmissions.  I have flushed the transmission though.
      January 27, 2017 2:15 PM MST
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  • Sure. When I was younger. I wasn't much good but I could do the basic stuff. They've advanced so far these days you practically need a B.Sc to be a mechanic. 
      January 27, 2017 3:09 PM MST
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  • 170
    Yep, for a few years I supplemented my meagre earnings and helped to pay art college fees by fixing Ford Cortinas and Anglias (yes, I know that none of you have ever heard of these cars)

    And I was (vaguely) good with carburettors (subtract a "t" if you live in a country that cannot spell. :)

    I concur with Didge, I still understand how engines work, but I have no idea what is going on in all the little boxes under my bonnet (hood), but the big one in the middle is probably an engine.

    This post was edited by Plingsby at January 27, 2017 5:22 PM MST
      January 27, 2017 3:32 PM MST
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  • 283
    I did before they started putting computers in them.
      January 27, 2017 3:37 PM MST
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  • 22891
    no, ive never fixed cars but if you goggle it you might find out what it is
      January 27, 2017 3:53 PM MST
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  • 44649
    Google what. I used to fix my cars a lot. I didn't have money for mechanics.
      January 28, 2017 7:05 AM MST
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  • Nope, not something I know how to do :(
      January 27, 2017 4:46 PM MST
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  • Yes, I know something about vehicles after almost 35 years of experience in Mechanical,Collision and Painting. Graphics and restorations also. Depends on your vehicle what kind of carb you have. Need make, year, model. This is my first Rod I built. 34 Ford Five window. I'm standing there with a beer in my hand in the blue vest. Yes, I know cars and engines.
    This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at February 3, 2017 3:19 AM MST
      January 27, 2017 5:19 PM MST
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  • Such a handsome man! I love that picture, always have! This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at January 27, 2017 5:26 PM MST
      January 27, 2017 5:24 PM MST
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  •   January 27, 2017 5:25 PM MST
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  • YESSSSS!!!!!!
    Box the  frame?
      January 28, 2017 6:10 AM MST
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  • Of course! Chopped and channeled too. Custom white pearl paint with ghost flames. Gas eater but totally fast!
      January 28, 2017 6:11 AM MST
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  • I figured it was channeled to get that low.  Sweet job lowering the roof and front glass.
      January 28, 2017 6:18 AM MST
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  • Lot's of work and many hours! My best one was my '40 Ford truck. Candy apple red. This is my son's Harley that I did all the graphics on.
      January 28, 2017 6:21 AM MST
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  • Nice!  This is the latest mess I made.
      January 28, 2017 7:24 AM MST
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  • Had many of those! Retired now so I can actually park my car in my garage! LOL
      January 28, 2017 7:33 AM MST
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  • That's not even the garage.
      January 28, 2017 7:38 AM MST
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  • Glad I had a whole shop to make my messes in! 
      January 28, 2017 7:40 AM MST
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  • 44649
    I only fixed them when I was younger out of necessity...not much money. I still wish I had that 65 Satellite.
      January 28, 2017 7:10 AM MST
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  • I had my own shop so I had to make money! 
      January 28, 2017 7:16 AM MST
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  • 17614
    I have fixed low tires by putting air in them.  ;)   With a hand pump.  True.  It is still in my car.  People don't believe that but I've used that pump many times through the years. 
      January 28, 2017 12:58 AM MST
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