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To: DUMBGRUNT; Taxman
If you are older than dirt, like me...remember when we used to dim our head lights by slamming down on a switch on the floorboard under the dash.

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43 posted on 04/20/2022 8:33:01 AM PDT by Daffynition (*This admin tells us *A* story; but they don't tell us *THE* story* & :) ~ D Bongino)
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To: Daffynition

I remember when I came home on leave and rented a new VW to drive home. I spent the whole trip stomping all over the floor board trying to get the lights to go on high beam. Had to ask someone and found out it was on the turn signal.

Also, remember when you started the rig by stepping on the mechanical starter actuator? Right near the gas pedal.


67 posted on 04/20/2022 8:49:45 AM PDT by Old Forester
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To: Daffynition

Over the years I’ve thought a lot about those dimmer switches on the floor. (I began driving in 1981, and I drove some cars that had those.) I’ve often wondered which is easier: pushing with your foot on that button, or having to reach up with your arm and do it from the console?


76 posted on 04/20/2022 8:58:50 AM PDT by Kharis13
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To: Daffynition

Over the years I’ve thought a lot about those dimmer switches on the floor. (I began driving in 1981, and I drove some cars that had those.) I’ve often wondered which is easier: pushing with your foot on that button, or having to reach up with your arm and do it from the console?


77 posted on 04/20/2022 8:58:50 AM PDT by Kharis13
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To: Daffynition

The problem with that switch is in the winter up north it would get all rusty eventually. At least they did growing up near Buffalo where they used a lot of rock salt in the winter.


136 posted on 04/20/2022 10:37:25 AM PDT by woodbutcher1963
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To: Daffynition

Of course I remember! My ‘65 GTO has one! Wind wings, too! AND, rollup windows. AND, I can get to stuff under the hood. AND, it does not have 250 computers that can go on the FRitz whenever they please!

And, you NEED to hear it in full song!


160 posted on 04/20/2022 11:34:04 AM PDT by Taxman (SAVE AMERICA!)
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