Quote:
Originally Posted by unclewatts
Yup you're right. At least I don't have to pull my engine to change my plugs. At least I don't have a plastic expansion tank on my radiator and a plastic intake manifold. But let me play devil's advocate for a second. My truck is 39 years old. I don't own a compressor, welding outfit or a lift. I decided to buy a new front bumper and when it arrived I crawled under my truck to pull the old one. ALL THE BOLTS WERE FROZEN. I called that poor truck every dirty name in the book getting those bolts off. (Yes I used liquid wrench) Every time I gotta change a part in that truck the S.O.B'in bolts are frozen. All I got is a Craftsman 1/2" knuckle buster. When I can't make that work then I gotta go to some expensive shop and pay a guy $50.00 an hour simply because he's got a compressor and an impact wrench to do a job I could do myself. I know, I know buy the tools, but I just wanted to vent a little about the disadvantage of owning an old truck. Please don't get me wrong, I love my truck more than life itself, but GEEZE!
|
But think of all the money saved by not buying new vehicles......that alone will get a LOT of tools to get the job done...besides a good excuse to get some torches, mig, plasma, press, compressor, wrenches etc
And figure labour rates versus tool purchase...tools for the job usually wins.
My labour is free
