what part of working on your truck do you dislike ?

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » March 25, 2011, 2:53 pm

Makes me glad to hear that my age of 49 is young.

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » March 25, 2011, 9:20 pm

the only part i really dislike is working under the truck. i hate dirt in the eyes and ears. if my crap was clean and i had a lift i wouldn't mind being under the thing. i also don't like not having all the knowledge i need to do some stuff, but that doesn't stop me! lol

Truckrat · Post by **Truckrat** » March 27, 2011, 12:29 pm

Dirt in my eyes absolutely sucks! Thing is there are goggles that will protect you from that, but if you are like me they instantly fog up and you can't see a thing. And that sucks. Brakes and suspension are probably what I like to do more than most of the rest of it.
Setting up ride height by swapping parts around is a fun thing for me, but I hate having to go in behind a PO who did it wrong. My 56 F100 had the rear shocks installed upside down because of all things, they fit that way.
Never got a chance to find out why because the PO was deceased. Also they were full of water when I took them off. Yes, I got wet.
Now that I got to visit Sid's shop and see how he drops axles, I want to put one on my truck (56) along with some Posies springs for a good ride.
And, fixing rusty stuff is a pain. Gotta agree with Greg on that one. My cab has a few spots that need attention before I start sanding and painting it. Guess I am not alone on this one with as many floorboards and patch panels as I have seen replaced on these trucks. TR

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » March 27, 2011, 1:07 pm

was just reminded on Facebook......
taking off exhaust manifolds
seems like there is always ONE bolt that would like to snap off .....

HiBoy63 · Post by **HiBoy63** » March 27, 2011, 1:16 pm

I was just reminded yesterday as I tried to get the old rotted out exhaust system out of my 65 so I could drop the pan. Crap and rust chunks falling in my eyes and bolts so rusted had to use a braker bar just to turn them an 1/8 of an inch at a time. Are we having fun yet????

supersmitty · Post by **supersmitty** » March 27, 2011, 5:46 pm

For me its the COLD! Talk about killin my motivation to do anything. I get excited till I look at the thermometer and see that its 15 degrees and I go back to the couch and sulk while watching the power block.

Post by **Greg D** » March 27, 2011, 6:27 pm

supersmitty wrote: I go back to the couch and sulk while watching the power block.

I find it a tad hard to sulk while looking at Courtney.

Hookedtrout · Post by **Hookedtrout** » March 27, 2011, 6:42 pm

supersmitty wrote:For me its the COLD! Talk about killin my motivation to do anything. I get excited till I look at the thermometer and see that its 15 degrees and I go back to the couch and sulk while watching the power block.

X2, I've been out every day installing insulation and sheeting the walls in my shop. $2000 so far and I have the bottom 8' complete, only 9' 6" to go and then the ceiling.

supersmitty · Post by **supersmitty** » March 27, 2011, 8:57 pm

Nice shop!!!!

Maybe someday I have one. Yeh and I agree Courtney does make it better.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » March 27, 2011, 9:38 pm

The only thing so far I have found to be dreadful is the wiring.... I hate it!!!!