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Old 03-09-2021, 02:44 PM   #49
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Who's gonna fill their shoes?

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Originally Posted by ford38v8 View Post
You're right about the Youtube videos! I've relied on those to work on stuff I never would fool with in my younger days. Still, there's no replacement for the mentoring of the local junk yard mechanic. Those greasers knew everyone's cars inside out, and were happy to educate anyone who had questions.
Very true. My dad taught me a lot. He told me stories about working at the local Sinclair shop and "rebuilding" flatheads right on garage floor. Those stories crack me up.
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