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Detroit, 9:50 AM
Tue Dec 8
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I'm coming over. Yes, I'll bring beer.
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I'm guessing the cooling fan switch is going to be wired into the ignition circuit, ie starter button no worky if the cooling fan isn't on. I know the 20R is virtually indestructible (hell, my cousin's was driven for 100 miles with no oil in it and it's still going strong) but why tempt Murphy?
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Something cobbled together like this can only mean two things: A long talking to from Ponch and John, or dying in the thing with a huge grin on your face.
When can I ride in it?
I love the fact that you made your own wiring harness. I could NEVER pull that off.
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Has anyone else had their girlfriends give them a stern talking to about not modifying my primary transportation vehicle because you've broken so many cars during the time you've been dating? I've been through probably 8 cars since I started dating this girl 6 years ago, though now it hurts my feelings that she doesn't trust me to work on my own car (anymore) when it can mess with the car's drivetrain.
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No but I used to get a similar lecture from my parents as a child/teen anytime I approached anything mechanical/electrical with some tools to "take it apart and see how it works".
You, fuzzy p, are just going through the normal process of "learning about cars and shit" and she's trying to "limit downside risk" of having to drive you to auto parts stores/junkyards/work.
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See, I've been through two engine swaps, done numerous brake jobs, water pumps, alternators, battery changes, countless oil changes-- the list goes on and on and on.... but thanks for the insight.
Oh, and by the way, I'm friggin stuck as this. I can't edit my screen name anymore.
ugh.
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Like joneez there said - we never stop learning, or effing up on the journey of learning (that part wasn't core to the operation, was it?).
Alternatively http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/jax/1164383626.html
"Girlfriend Forcing Sale"
And then you could wrench all you wanted.
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Imagine how it is to launch a nuke, two people have to insert two separate keys and twist simultaneously.
Jet fighters have all kinds of switches to flip and knobs that need twisting before the plane can leave the ground.
It's momentous, it's of occasion, it's important.
What's so wrong with having a little bit more to do than insert the key and twist it (on a car that likely won't be everyday transport)?
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PS: Really nice job, Bravo!
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Bravo, Murilee. I, for one, am glad that you are batshit crazy.
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And at the rate you're going, you'll have a least one part from every car maker in the world.
Introducing...the all new Eclectica!
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