Posted on 01/02/2018 5:36:41 AM PST by dennisw
These are perfect for warmer climates so you can blend in filtered leftover cooking oils.
I knew the owner of a Rib Shack locally, he drove a Ford PU with an International diesel in it and used copius amounts of barbecue scented cooking oil and grease in hus fuel.
Every time he drove by you could smell the barbecue pork wafting in the air!
Until you had to employ the "heater" on a cold day, at which time the passenger compartment fills with fumes of combustion and you are breathing engine exhaust. From personal experience.
I have a pre-y2k diesel Opel Vectra. Some years ago when barel prices were very rocket high, supermarket frying oil was cheaper than diesel at the pump (because tax) here in France so I put it directly in my reservoir. No problem to the motor, except some French fries exhaust smell.
Even now, edible oil can be some times cheaper than diesel, to show how crazy the fossil fuel taxes are in Europe. They are more or less the second source of income for European countries. That’s why the politicians who promise to end fossil fuel cars by 2040 (in France, the UK, Italy...), which means also the end of one of their biggest cash cow, are certifiable liars and idiots.
Yes, of course, wikipedia, the source to end all sources..../s
“So, what did you do the $50.00?”
Ha! That’s exactly what I made on it. Bought it for $250, sold it for $300. The good old days.
My first car was a 1975 Honda Civic. 150 inches long, 1800 lbs, 53 HP. Other than being underpowered, it was a fun car to drive. If they made a modern version with 80+ HP, I’d buy it.
But it probably wouldn’t meet current safety standards.
“...you are breathing engine exhaust.”
The van was so bad I had to tape off the heater vents. COLD in the winter!
Still, I miss that van.
“Had a 1960 with a 36 hp motor”
I had about a 1962 that had an older engine about like that in it. A guy owed me $50. and he gave me the car. I had to buy a battery. Drove it for a couple months until it blew something out through the engine casing. Sold it as a parts car.
I did make a couple hundred profit on a 1967 VW bus in nice shape. Drove it about 20,000 miles, virtually zero repairs (replaced brake light switch). Sold it around the time of the first gas crunch. Fun vehicle.
Good old days is right!
I owned a 91 Fox GL, with a 5 speed... was a great little car honestly.
Yes, it only had little .9 litre engine that produced 80 HP... but was a well built, reliable, and dependable little car. Got 40+ MPG on the Highway, and everything on it was simple and easy to work on, when it need something which was rare.
I think the only mechanical failure I dealt with in my ownership of it, other than usual wear and tear was a thermostat needed replaced, and I did it in about 10 minutes, easy to get to, and used an O ring instead of gaskets, so no fuss no muss, unscrewed the radiator hose clamp, and then a few bolts... took out the old, put in the new, and new O ring and tightened it all back up.
Truly was a great little car honestly. Yes it was tiny, and not a whole lot of HP, but with the manual 5 speed, I never had any issue getting speed when I needed it.
I had a `70 VW sedan. 1500 cc engine? Bought new, paid about 2K. It never got more than 30 mph and burned oil. Odd luggage storage compartment behind the rear seat. You could put stuff back there and forget about it.
I would lift the hood occasionally to remind myself there was nothing between me and an immovable object.
`Rowed’ through the Rockies in it, thought I might have to open the door and kick with my left leg. Defroster was a nylon net scrunch jammed into the vent (no dash) to scrape off ice. Windshield was about a foot from my face.
No AC in Arizona, August dog days, but at least it was flat. Vinyl `Leatherette’ basketweave upholstery that stuck to your skin. No cruise control. Speedometer went to 80 and went there a few times. Get passed by a semi and caught by wind, car skitters a few feet sideways. Surprised I survived.
Anyone remember that whistling noise the engine made as you ran through the gears? I told passengers it was muffler bearings going out. Got about 2K for it ten years later. No repairs, just maintenance. Good car when you’re young and invincible.
Yeah, mine was a 6-volt system. If it didn’t start after about 4 turns, the battery was dead! Luckily, it was so light, it was a cinch to push start. I miss that car.
Had a 1960 with a 36 hp motor. It took forever to get up to 55 mph, but on the open road, I got around 50 mpg! It was also the only car I ever bought that I sold for a profit.
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My dad had a Beetle convertible that was fun to drive. He also sold it at a profit even though the floor was rusting out.
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