"Now what's wrong with it?"

[domeier]

I have a neighbor who said that to me this morning. He seems to believe he has to say that to me whenever he sees me working on my truck. I am ready to shoot that guy. (Not really y'know "shoot" him, but maybe just kick him.) Kick him hard.

"Now what's wrong with it?"

Nothing's "wrong" with it, you dolt, besides the fact that it's 40 years old, and in order for it to live another 40 years, it requires maintenance. Maintenance, like changing the oil, greasing the joints and maybe replacing a tie rod or u-joint every once in a while.

"Now what's wrong with it?"

Oh yeah??? What about you, eh? Mr. Toyota-Hybrid-thing-ain't-gonna-last-ten-years-before-it's-in-the-junkyard-guy??? Eh????? Now what's wrong with it? Why are the men in blue coveralls towing your shiny little coke can off to the scrapyard? Why can't you fix it yourself, eh? Now what's wrong with it???

Aiyoh. That guy.

I wish he'd come up with a new line. Something like, "Good morning," or "How ya doin'?"

I hope he buys an old Chevy truck someday, so he can come on this forum and read this post.

That'll show him.

[bobs409]

Just ask him if he's enjoying making his car payments as much as your are working on your old Chevy.

[JORGIE95961]

Originally Posted by domeier

i have a neighbor who said that to me this morning. He seems to believe he has to say that to me whenever he sees me working on my truck. I am ready to shoot that guy. (not really y'know "shoot" him, but maybe just kick him.) kick him hard.

"now what's wrong with it?"

nothing's "wrong" with it, you dolt, besides the fact that it's 40 years old, and in order for it to live another 40 years, it requires maintenance. Maintenance, like changing the oil, greasing the joints and maybe replacing a tie rod or u-joint every once in a while.

"now what's wrong with it?"

oh yeah??? What about you, eh? Mr. Toyota-hybrid-thing-ain't-gonna-last-ten-years-before-it's-in-the-junkyard-guy??? Eh????? Now what's wrong with it? Why are the men in blue coveralls towing your shiny little coke can off to the scrapyard? Why can't you fix it yourself, eh? Now what's wrong with it???

Aiyoh. That guy.

I wish he'd come up with a new line. Something like, "good morning," or "how ya doin'?"

i hope he buys an old chevy truck someday, so he can come on this forum and read this post.

That'll show him.

wow you must live a couple houses down!!! .. My neighbor said "thats pretty cool, you taking it aprt just to clean it" lol ahh be he's a nice dude its just funny

[yuccales]

Oh yeah??? What about you, eh? Mr. Toyota-Hybrid-thing-ain't-gonna-last-ten-years-before-it's-in-the-junkyard-guy??? Eh????? Now what's wrong with it? Why are the men in blue coveralls towing your shiny little coke can off to the scrapyard? Why can't you fix it yourself, eh? Now what's wrong with it???


Funny, my 69 is not going to need a $3500.00 battery pack replacement anytime soon.

[original-71]

some people just dont understand how to be a good neighbor and offer a helping hand..

[LEEVON]

I'm thankful for my neighbors...I found two of them snooping on my truck before we moved in. One is building a beautiful '59, another owns a big deal hot rod shop and the rest just seem to like it. There are a couple of prius driving folks on the block but they're outnumbered

And I was worried because I got an anal probe about my vehicles by a "committee" before we moved in.

[RUSHNBOBO]

typical California "hospitality"....ass**** on every corner.....I know I live there too

[68gmsee]

"Now whats wrong?" says annoying neighbor.

"Nothing's really wrong, just cleaning dust off the engine and tweaking a few things here and there. I enjoy it. Some people like to garden, others playing on the computer and some just like to watch t.v. Me, I just like messing with these old trucks. Don't you have any hobbies? No? What do you do in the house all day? These old trucks are fun to mess with. I like to check and change the oil, grease it, clean, wash, wax it, check the pressure and air up the tires, run it for a few minutes every so often, check the water. Come over here let me show you what the engine looks like. See, this part, it... (on and on etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera....)"

You get the picture. Bet he don't ask again.

btw: that's what I did when my brother used to say "working on it again?"

[RUSHNBOBO]

domeier....I applaud you for your patience w/your neighbor .....if it was my neighbor it would last about one time, then I'd be on the phone with my bail bondsman ....again.

Welcome to the land of "fruits and nuts" even up here in the CA foothills it's the same way now.

I have friends from the southeast and it's like yes sir, yes maam,....in CA .....it's hey get the f*** out of my way as***** (and that's before they start drinking.)

[PanelDeland]

I work on my truck.I like doing something I can see/enjoy the results of.I don't understand guys who walk around a cowpaster hitting little white balls into gopher holes.I do understand that it amounts to the same thing.It's a hobby and enjoyable pasttime.What I really don't understand is that those guys don't understand that it is the same thing....

[Andy4639]

I'm glad my neighbor's are far enough away that we say hello to each other and speak every now and then when we are walking. They have never been in my garage and me in there's! I like it that way. Even my yanky neighbor is OK I talk to him more than any of the others.

[Longhorn Man]

My neighbors are cool... they don't quite 'get it'... but they are cool with it and are semi-interested.

[Hubscrub]

I only have one neighbor (mother in law/father in law) she likes my old trucks especially the 59. other that that i good unless the corn starts asking questions.

[domeier]

He's a nice enough dude; just clueless. And... I suppose I can admit to maybe being a little 'sensitive' about my truck. He has no idea how rude that question is.

It's like if I said to him, "Hey neighbor - is your wife still ugly? Kids still fat?"

No hard feelings - right!?

[big_al_71]

they are everywhere........dont sweat the small stuff


EVERYTHING is small!!!

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by domeier

He's a nice enough dude; just clueless. And... I suppose I can admit to maybe being a little 'sensitive' about my truck. He has no idea how rude that question is.

It's like if I said to him, "Hey neighbor - is your wife still ugly? Kids still fat?"

No hard feelings - right!?

OMG...You should say that to him, after the 15th time of him saying that to me.



Next time he asks that, just say.....................
"Is There A Right Way To Answer That Question"?

He'll then start tripping over his Tounge,
trying to make excuses, and that should be the last time that he either:

1) Asks you that question

OR

2)Quits talking to you....PERIOD.

(You see...its a Win-Win Situation for you anyway you look at it)!

[longbed67]

"Now what's wrong with it?"

Tell him nothin' and then ask him whats wrong with him and why he cant support America and American made products?

[70cst]

Remember...neighbors come in all flavors

[oldblue1968chevy]

I talked to my neighbor across the street (funny as heck).

Stopped when i was on the side of the road talkin to someone watchin the cars go by

'I watched him build that old truck he did a hella a job on it'

(Im constantly under the hood or tinkering orpressnig the happy pedel to 3500rpms or so late in the eve)

They all like it

[oldblue1968chevy]

Hubscrubs corn asking questions...