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Posted on 06/21/2014 10:04:44 AM PDT by TurboZamboni
What was the last American made model to have the headlights dimmer as a metal button on the floorboard?
Why, yes, Veggie Todd, I do remember the dimmer switch on the floor. And, I remember being frustrated beyond belief when I acquired a British sports car with the dimmer on the turn signal stem. Stomped that left foot panel for months...
generally anything 1981 or earlier doesn’t have an engine computer. if it has a carbuertor you’re generally okay, barring weird custom modifications.
the big changes from carb/mechanical engine timing to computer controlled engines are’1981-1982.
That little high-beam indicator light was Chief Pontiac.
“Back in the Nineties, I was looking for a new work van. Went a Dodge dealer, and found a nice one. Opened the driver’s door, and there was no front seat! It was extra! I laughed at the salesman, and left.”
LOL. Back then, the passenger seat up front was an option in a stripped down van along with a radio, floor mat in the rear and sometimes even a spare tire. Just like a back bumper was an option on a pickup.
“there’s nothing like having your date actually sitting next to you on a date”
Or making that hard right SOB turn.
SOB: Slide Over Baby!
I see you love driving even less than I do.
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I miss the window vents.
When I open the window on my side, the wind does not come in. With a vent window, the breeze came into the car. Sometimes, I hang my arm outside the car and am able to get some breeze into the car. Kind of dangerous though because I am driving :-)
Blasphemy, at least. I looked a Jeep a few years ago, (the last one I drove was an M151A1, truck, quarter ton, 4x4) and it was so pussied out, I couldn't stand it. Never looked at one again.
If he had half a brain, he’d ship it to North Dakora, or even Alaska.
Just like my old 46 Willys.
you can rest assured that the no a/c was discovered way after “ the deal “
I remember 25 dollar cars back in the 70’s.
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They're designed that way for the same reason why ladies' hair dryers sport the warning "Do Not Use This Device In The Bathtub".
Lawyers.
Still have my 95 model Ford Mustang.
That truck has a computer.
Dura Spark ignition module. Had a couple of them blowout on me in my ‘75 and ‘79 F 100’s.
Truck would just quit and roll to a stop.
I love the ‘95 Camry I bought last year. Totally repairable. Parts easily available and cheap. I found a guy in West Phoenix who will replace just about any part for $35, and educate you about it while he’s doing it. When I bought it, a dealer wanted $5K to fix every little thing wrong with it. Following the dealer’s list, between parts and labor, it ended up costing less than $1K.
also known as a “butterfly window”. Or smokers window. I used it as the ashtray. Still have them on my ‘97 F250.
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