I remember when I first got into classics about 12 years ago. I
didn't know a thing about working on cars - I mean it - nothing/zero!
My family was not into getting hands dirty (still aren't) and my dad
was too busy anyway to get involved with projects and then they
got divorced when I was 12 and that was the end of that (family
unit).
I bought the shop manuals, harassed my friends, local auto parts
stores, garages and I think I have called every listing in Hemmings
to ask questions to the point of obnoxiousness;). Day by day I
learned what makes these old iron beauties tick. Now, at the age
of 34, I can damn near take any thing mechanical and make it
work. I am excited about teaching my own boy and I'll tell ya'll - he
loves old iron. (I have to buy him his trucks now because they aint
gettin any cheaper!)
But I have to say, ya'll on this list - all of you - have been invaluable
for any problem/idea I have ever had since joining several years
ago. Different perspectives, hands on knowledge, excellent
attitudes and friendly advice and interest has made me feel that we
are kind of like a big family. I've even had the pleaure of meeting a
few of you or talking on the phone. Apart from sporadic off topic
threads and the occasional bickering (which is normal for any
group of people), I have enjoyed every post, every discussion and I
genuinely thank all of you for always taking the time to answer my
questions and give me advice. I only hope that I also have been
helpful sometimes even though my trucks aren't trailer beauties nor
do they always run perfectly. But by god, they look nice sitting in
the driveway! (hehe).
Anyway, ya'll stay golden and thanks.
Old Iron Forever!
Eric Pesci
(PS - I still want to write that Classic Suburban Carryalls book and
spoke with Nelson Aregood yesterday about publishing and getting
a lead into GM archives - he wrote the 57 Chev Restoration Guide
with all those killer factory pics that I just slobber over....man, I was
born just 10 years too late!)
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