15 years ago. 1990. i had a 83 300dt. did basic stuff myself. books. of course no internet.

now 40 years ago, i had a 1960 simca, my first car. paid 200 for it and it was 4 years old. great first car since the engine blew up twice and the tranny twice before i gave up on it. learned all the basics. it drove nice...slow but good handling, good brakes and best of all...the front seats laid flat like a rambler at the pull of a lever.
lets see...i didnt even have a book. i just took things off til i found something wrong. my dad was a pretty fair mechanic and helped when i got stuck.

times change. cars still have four wheels and i still have 123 benzes.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.