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Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
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01/17/22 08:40 PM
01/17/22 08:40 PM
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Granite Bay CA
Kern Dog
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One of the things that I like about construction is that there is often a sense of camaraderie among the guys. It is sort of like a sports team or the military in that you have several men working together toward a common goal.
Many times, I prefer to work on my cars alone. Distractions from others can cloud my thought process and lead to screw-ups.
Other times though, I like having friends around. The jokes, the stories and sometimes pranks make it a lot of fun.
I joined a car club in 2004 for this very reason. I figured that guys that joined a Mopar club might be the type I'd like to do car projects with.
It has not worked out that way. While they are nice people, most of the members never do anything. No car shows, no junkyard crawls, no interest in car movies and IF they have a classic, it never shows any progress.
That is very disappointing.
One friend of mine here has all but lost interest in cars since he sold his Challenger to fund the purchase of property. I've reached out to the car club guys but as stated, most of them are nowhere near as car crazy as I am. I do know of a couple more though.
Sometimes if I commit to the guys coming over, it motivates me to get up and moving. If it is up to me (And it is cloudy or cold) it is easy to just stay inside.
Do you enjoy having the guys over or do you prefer to work and tinker alone?
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: Kern Dog]
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01/17/22 08:48 PM
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Do you enjoy having the guys over or do you prefer to work and tinker alone?
I generally work alone, unless I have my SIL or my Son over, then we work together. But those are training classes for them so things are slower because I am teaching them and explaining things while we go. I tend to explain how adn why we do things rather than just "this is how it's done" and leave it there. I mostly don't trust anyone else to work on my stuff, burned too many times over the years.
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: Hugh Jorgan]
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01/17/22 09:04 PM
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Superfreak
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I am a superintendent for a construction company doing commercial and industrial work and I find that I have to deal with a good amount of stupid people so my shop time is
my solace time. The wife has no issue with me spending a lot of time in the shop.
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
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01/17/22 09:33 PM
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On the run…
BloFish
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I am usually alone when tinkering on the cars. Once in a great while a friend will stop by, but that is rare. Most have given up having fun and enjoyment.
It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!
‘65 A100
‘69 ‘Cuda
‘73 Vega GT
‘06 Mega Cab
‘14 Mercedes SLK
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
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01/17/22 09:41 PM
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A collage of whims
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For years, I've basically worked alone on the fleet, mainly because so few people up here seem qualified or capable, or they're distractions.
But before that, I always worked with friends who knew what they were doing and were equally meticulous.
Sometimes we didn't even need to talk - wrenches or help or whatever would just be handed over.
Those were great times: got a lot done on each others' cars, raced together, busted each others' balls, shared tips/history/insights.
We could - and did - trust each other with our lives, and I miss that; enough so that I'm likely to move near at least one of them later this year.
Many have passed on, but a few of us are in frequent contact.
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: Kern Dog]
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01/18/22 01:01 AM
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One friend of mine here has all but lost interest in cars since he sold his Challenger to fund the purchase of property. Good for him. He found a new interest/hobby, OR something that will give him a better "return", or satisfaction down the road.
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: Kern Dog]
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01/18/22 01:32 AM
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Highland, MI.
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Back in the mid 90's, I had a couple of AST master mechanics that worked in our Buick program - Dave & Bob. I swear - they could do anything. They were as sharp as engineers & totally hands-on - both were real hustlers too. They were the calm & sure type of mechanics - never got in a rage because something went wrong. They'd stick with the task until they got it. I wish I was finishing the interior build of my Cuda back when I worked with them - THEY would have been the guys to have over for pizza & beer & wrenching. They would have been a huge help. The 3 of us have since moved-on - I'm not in touch with them anymore.
No Man With A Good Car Needs To Be Justified
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: Kern Dog]
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01/18/22 02:42 AM
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It just depends on what I'm working on.
If it's something that I want total control on, I'd rather work alone.
If it's not critical, a guys hangout night working on something is fun.
It's like everyone has their specialty of what they're best at such as body/paint or engine, etc.
Sometimes help is a benefit and it a fun hang out night.
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: Cab_Burge]
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01/18/22 06:29 AM
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When the guys stop over you may as well stop working. it's time for horse play and telling lies about stuff that happened decades ago. If you really want to keep working then give them something filthy to work on and they will suddenly remember somewhere else they need to be
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: GomangoCuda]
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01/18/22 09:09 AM
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19swinger70
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I work alone 98% of the time.
1970 340 swinger. sublime
1967 barracuda fastback BB
55 Plymouth Project
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: Kern Dog]
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01/18/22 11:02 AM
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AndyF
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One of the things that I like about construction is that there is often a sense of camaraderie among the guys. It is sort of like a sports team or the military in that you have several men working together toward a common goal.
Many times, I prefer to work on my cars alone. Distractions from others can cloud my thought process and lead to screw-ups.
Other times though, I like having friends around. The jokes, the stories and sometimes pranks make it a lot of fun.
I joined a car club in 2004 for this very reason. I figured that guys that joined a Mopar club might be the type I'd like to do car projects with.
It has not worked out that way. While they are nice people, most of the members never do anything. No car shows, no junkyard crawls, no interest in car movies and IF they have a classic, it never shows any progress.
That is very disappointing.
One friend of mine here has all but lost interest in cars since he sold his Challenger to fund the purchase of property. I've reached out to the car club guys but as stated, most of them are nowhere near as car crazy as I am. I do know of a couple more though.
Sometimes if I commit to the guys coming over, it motivates me to get up and moving. If it is up to me (And it is cloudy or cold) it is easy to just stay inside.
Do you enjoy having the guys over or do you prefer to work and tinker alone?
Really depends on the guy. I have one guy who comes over to help me and he works fast. He works so fast that I have to run to keep ahead of him. I have another guy who comes over and he mostly talks and doesn't get much done. Another buddy of mine brings his car over to work in my shop since his garage isn't heated. He is a good mechanic and we work well together. Sometimes I'll help him with his car, other times he'll help me with mine. I like to have someone help me with some projects, others I prefer to do by myself. I also have a gal friend who doesn't know a lot about mechanics but she is a great helper. She grabs tools and cleans parts and keeps up a steady stream of chatter that passes the time.
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Re: Working on cars alone VS having a few buddies over...
[Re: AndyF]
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01/18/22 11:09 AM
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chargervert
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It's always good having friends over in the garage working on the cars,but usually the beers start flowing and nothing gets done. Back in the day when our regular crew was out screwing around street racing, there was always an engine or transmission to change or some other broken car to fix every weekend. My house was usually where the work took place. Usually Friday night someone would break their car,Saturdays were spent at the junkyard,parts store or speed shop sourcing the parts to get them running again, and Sunday was thrash day to get them running so we could get to our jobs on Monday because they were our means of transportation as well as our hot rods! I didn't have a garage then so engine, transmission and rear axle changes in the driveway or in the street in front of the house were the norm. We used to try to line up the engine swaps so we could all chip in on renting the engine hoist for the weekend and get them all done! Those were the days! Good times, a lot of partying, drinking and girls, as well as driving like maniacs!
Last edited by chargervert; 01/18/22 11:14 AM.
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