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Location: Scranton,Pa
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Am I crazy?
Every time I even bring up that I was working on my pickup over the weekend, I get this strange look from the people at work. I did try showing the pictures of the truck, only to no reaction or real interest. There is always this blank stare and then " Why would you lower it like that"or "why would you put that much work into a pickup". In my mind, this is why I come to this forum, to get the gearhead lingo, garage talk off my tounge. Its what makes the specialized forum a good thing. So I ask again am I crazy? Sorry just venting...
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the boat guy
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Re: Am I crazy?
yeah you're crazy and so am I, and him, and that guy, yup she is to. That's why were here.
me: hi I'm brad I have an automotive obsession. all: hi brad.
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Re: Am I crazy?
The no interest thing can be annoying especially if they constantly talk about their stuff and their life but will not listen or care about anything you say. hard to believe that some people think these pickups are junk. One guy told me that my 68 was a "nice piece of iron but ugly as hell." I understand differences in opinion but anybody that thinks these trucks are nothing special should ask god to forgive them. I joked to him after he said that. I said, "you better ask god to forgive you for that comment."
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Re: Am I crazy?
[QUOTE=brad_man_72;4636743]yeah you're crazy and so am I, and him, and that guy, yup she is to. That's why were here.
me: hi I'm brad I have an automotive obsession. all: hi brad.[/QUOTE Hi all my name is Charlie an Im an 70 chevy pu truck addict, I'm also thrilled to no end that This place is here to help me deal with my addiction ! |
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the boat guy
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Re: Am I crazy?
double post so I guess I'll add, sweet truck!
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Re: Am I crazy?
imagine telling that to somebody while your getting your nails or hair done or shopping for a new dress.
![]() ![]() crazy or not i wouldnt trade it for the world!
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Re: Am I crazy?
You guys are already making me smile again.
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Re: Am I crazy?
When I say "guys" I mean men and women of course
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Re: Am I crazy?
Those people are clueless bro....
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Re: Am I crazy?
I dont see the big deal. Playing with your truck is "your thing". Those people have "their things" (which are probably dumb lol).
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Re: Am I crazy?
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Re: Am I crazy?
I got to the point where I don't even talk about my truck unless it's to other car guys. Otherwise I felt like a new parent breaking out a hundred photos of my kid. They'll smile and say it's nice but don't understand or even care.
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Re: Am I crazy?
Yes... I know exactly how you feel. Some people just don't get it.
I had this conversation with a guy at work the other day... He's asked me how much longer on my truck and I told him about $15k and maybe I'll be close. He said I'm insane but he's the one spending hundreds every week on video games. lol |
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Re: Am I crazy?
Yes my name is Stephen and I am an autoholic. Hi brad (Snaps fingers) and welcome all. This should be a good meeting today? When can I get my Token?
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Re: Am I crazy?
Wait is not Rehab for Quitters? Momma did not raise a quitter :P
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Re: Am I crazy?
I know what you mean. Had a girl i knew said she liked my truck and when i pulled up in it she came over with her brother and talked about how she always wanted one like it(even sat in the driver seat to get the feeling of it) but right when i went to how easy they are to fix and what i am doing to it i lost them both
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Re: Am I crazy?
My land lord thinks my jimmy is an eyesore, but whenever i meet one of her friends or family members the jimmy is the first thing they ask about. They always try and guess the year. I dont know why they never get it right... rear wiew mirror on the visor bar... front disc brakes... 71 duh!
Ok ok ive got a problem, BUT SO DO YOU!!!
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Re: Am I crazy?
My neighbor asked my the other day " you're still working on that piece of sh###? He doesn't know any better haha.
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Re: Am I crazy?
My ex-neighbour never understood it either.
Now that she's my wife, she's happy I'm in the shop and not out doing whatever ![]() Funny how things work out. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Am I crazy?
Albertan women make car guys look normal
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Re: Am I crazy?
We are all crazy. It's just what we do. If I'm not messing with my truck I'm fishing. That's all i do, work, sleep, truck, fish. rinse and repeat.
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Re: Am I crazy?
those are just the people that are boring and dont know how to do anything hands on obviously and would rather pay someone like us the money to fix up their car or truck because they are plain lazy. and if your crazy so am i
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Re: Am I crazy?
I work with a few gear heads so work ain't so bad... On the other hand,,, You know when you make a high pitched sound and that funny blank stare a dog will give you while caulking their head to the side.. Thats the reaction I get from my wife... Soon followed by "And how much is that going to cost?" I just tell her "about a hundred bucks" She don't know what I was tellin her about anyways.
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Re: Am I crazy?
Same thing at my office, they just don't understand. I drove it work one day and gave a "Car" guy a ride. Of course his car experience is I like this and I like that, he drives a 4 banger Ford. Well I pushed the go pedal on the 5.3 and let it loose. He screamed like a teenage girl....
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