[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

eastwest2300 · 07-21-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I think you aren't a true mechanic until I see your raw, cut-to-all-hell hands from going after a single fastner/bolt/whatever. But you got it, damn it.

Oh, and then you get PB Blaster/brake fluid/fuel all over your exposed wounds.

aka "demon bolt"

MightyBobo · 07-21-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

aka "demon bolt"

Actually, that one isnt bad at all with the right tools. You dont even need to get your hands in there.

No, no - I'll go with the number 7 cylinder spark plug on a 4th Gen F-Body. Reference my war wounds:

Cristobal09 · 07-22-2014, 07:25 AM

Anybody looking for a nice Z? They gave me 28 for it when I traded it in, they sure aren't making much.

Used 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring

jpkirk · 07-22-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Actually, that one isnt bad at all with the right tools. You dont even need to get your hands in there.

No, no - I'll go with the number 7 cylinder spark plug on a 4th Gen F-Body. Reference my war wounds:

( Click to show/hide )

Been there done that, had the hands and arms, just not with a 4th Gen F-Body. The MGB did have some tight corners for some of the stuff I did. Rust was my enemy since it was Washington State in the late 70's. (salt) And the ex's Pinto. Then just building other peoples hot rods. I don't have the pics to prove it though. Gloves are the resolution for some of this. Think I may invest in a pair.

MightyBobo · 07-22-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Anybody looking for a nice Z? They gave me 28 for it when I traded it in, they sure aren't making much.

Used 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring

Wow, you got 28? That was a hell of a trade-in if you ask me.

On the other hand, I don't know how well you did with your truck yet. AHEM.

MightyBobo · 07-22-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

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Been there done that, had the hands and arms, just not with a 4th Gen F-Body. The MGB did have some tight corners for some of the stuff I did. Rust was my enemy since it was Washington State in the late 70's. (salt) And the ex's Pinto. Then just building other peoples hot rods. I don't have the pics to prove it though. Gloves are the resolution for some of this. Think I may invest in a pair.

I have several pairs of work gloves, but I BELIEVE that space was extremely tight (enough that the gloves were catching on everything) and I needed tactile feedback while I was working on it at the time. That made gloves a non-option at the time.

Cristobal09 · 07-22-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Wow, you got 28? That was a hell of a trade-in if you ask me.

On the other hand, I don't know how well you did with your truck yet. AHEM.

Yes, it took a lot of haggling, they offered it to me sight unseen. The most I got at other dealerships said the most theyd give me is 24-25 and they wouldnt budge. This one was so desperate to get rid of this truck, they said theyd take a hit on the trade-in. They initiall offered me 25 but I wasnt going to let that fly.

The Ram was MSRP'd at a hair over 38. I got it OTD (taxes, tags, processing) for a little over 32. It had been sitting on their lot since mid January. They threw in a Tonneau cover as well.

MightyBobo · 07-22-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Yes, it took a lot of haggling, they offered it to me sight unseen. The most I got at other dealerships said the most theyd give me is 24-25 and they wouldnt budge. This one was so desperate to get rid of this truck, they said theyd take a hit on the trade-in. They initiall offered me 25 but I wasnt going to let that fly.

The Ram was MSRP'd at a hair over 38. I got it OTD (taxes, tags, processing) for a little over 32. It had been sitting on their lot since mid January. They threw in a Tonneau cover as well.

Sounds like a pretty solid deal.

jpkirk · 07-22-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

The Ram was MSRP'd at a hair over 38. I got it OTD (taxes, tags, processing) for a little over 32. It had been sitting on their lot since mid January. They threw in a Tonneau cover as well.

4K and some change out of pocket. Not a bad days bargaining.

eastwest2300 · 07-22-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

4K and some change out of pocket. Not a bad days bargaining.

hell yeah man.. you cant beat that.

m4a1mustang · 07-23-2014, 03:52 PM

Tint appointment scheduled for Saturday!

Probably staying legal

with 50% on the front windows and 35% everywhere else.

MightyBobo · 07-23-2014, 05:00 PM

Just stopped to try to help a broken down Z. I think the poor guy's alternator went out. Nothing I could do.

aniceh · 07-23-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Just stopped to try to help a broken down Z. I think the poor guy's alternator went out. Nothing I could do.

Did you have to shoot it?

MightyBobo · 07-23-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aniceh

Did you have to shoot it?

Put it out of its misery.

m4a1mustang · 07-24-2014, 06:48 AM

Goooood morning MAZOC!

07-22-2014, 07:25 AM	#5403 (permalink)
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MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Just stopped to try to help a broken down Z. I think the poor guy's alternator went out. Nothing I could do. b1adesofcha0s likes this. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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