Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 2:59 p.m.


 

I have all the parts.

Navigator needs 4 new struts, no air bags on this one.

Volvo needs 2 front struts, end links, bottom coolant hose, oil change, tranny service.   PM mostly.

Monte Carlo needs 9 inch conversion installed, new carb setup, battery, alternator, tune, and tilt steering column unwobbled.  Not to mention body work on the 1/4 panels.

All this and another noreaster on its way.  What's a guy to do?
 

Professor_Brap
Professor_Brap Reader
3/19/18 3:02 p.m.

Navigator is realistically the best one to get going first.

Streetwiseguy
Streetwiseguy UltimaDork
3/19/18 3:16 p.m.

The one good car theory.  Fix whichever one will be fastest and easiest to get proper, in case your wife decides you need to leave tomorrow for a funeral.  After that, you can have all the crap you want sitting around.

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 3:17 p.m.

I agree.  But, dang those complete struts are heavy, when you only have one decent arm.  The Monte is the ongoing project, so realistically that's last .

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 3:19 p.m.

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

Funny, if I keep spending money like a drunken sailor, it may be my funeral she goes to.  2 out of the 3 are drive anywhere, right now.

EastCoastMojo
EastCoastMojo Mod Squad
3/19/18 3:30 p.m.

Personally I would hold off on starting any repairs until after the storm, then Navigator first since it seems the most straightforward. 

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 3:39 p.m.

Would love to have a garage, instead of the open air variety.   Next abode will definitely have one.

Streetwiseguy
Streetwiseguy UltimaDork
3/19/18 4:19 p.m.

In reply to Dirtydog :

I know the "all the crap you want" is a dirty lie, but a guy can hope...

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
3/19/18 4:23 p.m.

1.  Daily Driver to get to and from work.

2.  SWMBO's car.

3.  Project.

MulletTruck
MulletTruck Reader
3/19/18 4:45 p.m.

Any neighborhood kids that want to earn a buck being a rented mule? Get them to do the lifting, Maybe they can learn a thing or two.

Any GMRs in his area?

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 5:26 p.m.

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

One hand for hope/wishes, one hand for crap.  You know which fills up first.

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 5:30 p.m.

In reply to 914Driver :

1.  Retired and lazy.  Bad combo, I know.

2.  The Navigator is her baby.  SWMBOboy.  That answers that.

3.   Most fun.  Can also walk away from it.

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 5:32 p.m.

In reply to MulletTruck :

In between generations.  I have my son to help, but.....I stand a chance with him, since spring turkey is not yet started.

smokindav
smokindav Reader
3/19/18 5:36 p.m.

Those g-body Monte Carlos (and Cutlass and Regal) were everywhere during my 1980’s youth. I want one so bad!

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/19/18 5:43 p.m.

In reply to smokindav :

This is the third one.  Original SS, but not anymore.

smokindav
smokindav Reader
3/19/18 6:02 p.m.

My wife’s brother, may he Rest In Peace, has a Grand National. His wife still has it - we are hoping to get it from her someday.

stanger_missle
stanger_missle Dork
3/20/18 1:08 a.m.

I didn't see beer on that list?

As in drink beer with your good arm and watch it snow.

I have no idea why I never get anything done laugh

Dirtydog
Dirtydog HalfDork
3/20/18 9:33 a.m.

In reply to stanger_missle :

Rum and coke is my choice of poison.

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