One of the main problems that I have with an older vehicle is using it as a daily driver. If they break down your walking. If you have an old vehicle as a hobby it can be fun like your 62.
two different companies wanted over 10000 to replace our windows in our 100 year old, two story farmhouse. (this was with the lowest quality windows they offered, this was also in January 2020) We built a tiny house in the backyard instead lol! thanks for the video Jimmy, have a fantastic day!
Speaking of heated seats, we test drove a Honda mini van back in the day during the summer. My wife put her purse on the floor and it hit my seat heater button and turned it on hi. After about 4 minutes my back was wet. I said something is wrong with this seat! Had a good laugh at that one!
Jimmy, when I look at the Porsche in the background, all I can hear is, "The horror, the horror" from Colonial Kurtz as he was being slain in Apocalypse now. I'll give you a dollar if you'll push it onto the street with the windows down and the keys in the ignition. Also, put a cardboard sign in the window saying, "Free".
Thanks for the video Jimmy! I'm a strong supporter of the Right to Repair, I spend a lot of time thinking about how cars, electronics, power tools etc fail. I really am not a fan of modern complications that add nothing to the owner but give a manufacturer a public relations talking point or tick a meaningless box for marketing. Compulsory start-stop is one, low tension rings that lead to oil burning and dead engines are another. I'm glad we don't have TPMS as standard in Australia too. I'd love to see some regulations that make manufacturers release engineering drawings and repair information and software after say 15 years.
I fear I will eventually. It won’t roll, the brakes are locked up. Customer says no rush, so it will likely sit until there is a day with NOTHiNG to do. :)
@@JimmyMakingitwork I owed a 1979 924 many years ago. It's 90 percent VW including the brakes so it won't be a problem finding parts or to repair. I know-----famous last words! Lol
Most are flat rate, so when it’s slow they don’t need to pay you. But when it’s busy it keeps their margins where they want. Seems like FR or commission for most shops. Very few pay a salary since it seems to slow mechanics WAY down. :)
@ that is interesting. I manage a public utility in NYS and we employ 22 technicians. We are starting to hire new techs as some of our current ones move towards retirement . These are highly competitive jobs due to the high salary and benefits so I like review applicants and sit in during the interview process. I noticed during the interviews, the dealership techs top reasons for leaving is flat rate and warranty pay while most that work at independents cite not enough hourly pay/benefits. Appreciate your response!
Rob seemed like a good guy ! You do not see many service riders who are willing to get their hands dirty. Nor help out a service tech !! Hopefully he moved on to greener pastures.
As soon as venture capitalists and corporate management come in it usually does go to crap. Seen it too many times. They implement their “measurement statistics” and methods and wonder why your productivity has went down. Just get out of my way and let me work and make everyone money! SMH
Tell Rob we miss him, Please!
Will do James!
30 degrees here in Toronto Canada, didn’t use the heated seats in the morning, 42 degrees is suntanning weather 😂
Haha, us Floridians are soft!
One of the main problems that I have with an older vehicle is using it as a daily driver. If they break down your walking. If you have an old vehicle as a hobby it can be fun like your 62.
Agree 100% Lloyd, no Auto Zone has a part of you have trouble!
We are always getting solicitation flyers from Renewal By Anderson. I call them Rescrewal By Anderson.
I’ve been getting them too! Haha.
Even after declining their estimate. We went with Window World, under $10k lifetime warranty.
Oh the shame 103rd today, will Jimmy ever forgive me !!! 🤣🤣🤣
Rofl…no chicken dinner today!
Great day above the grass!
It's always a good day when we can stay above the dirt! Haha
two different companies wanted over 10000 to replace our windows in our 100 year old, two story farmhouse. (this was with the lowest quality windows they offered, this was also in January 2020) We built a tiny house in the backyard instead lol! thanks for the video Jimmy, have a fantastic day!
That’s great, thanks for sharing Kathy! :)
Speaking of heated seats, we test drove a Honda mini van back in the day during the summer. My wife put her purse on the floor and it hit my seat heater button and turned it on hi. After about 4 minutes my back was wet. I said something is wrong with this seat! Had a good laugh at that one!
Haha! I can see that happening!
Jimmy, when I look at the Porsche in the background, all I can hear is, "The horror, the horror" from Colonial Kurtz as he was being slain in Apocalypse now.
I'll give you a dollar if you'll push it onto the street with the windows down and the keys in the ignition. Also, put a cardboard sign in the window saying, "Free".
lol. The biggest issue with it is the brakes are frozen, so we can’t push it in…yet.
29:39 you didn't read the sign Jimmy "no stairway to heaven"
lol
love the old school car-tune music 🤣😂
lol, had to drown out the copyright strikes. Working by Bills radio.
Thanks for the video Jimmy!
I'm a strong supporter of the Right to Repair, I spend a lot of time thinking about how cars, electronics, power tools etc fail. I really am not a fan of modern complications that add nothing to the owner but give a manufacturer a public relations talking point or tick a meaningless box for marketing. Compulsory start-stop is one, low tension rings that lead to oil burning and dead engines are another. I'm glad we don't have TPMS as standard in Australia too. I'd love to see some regulations that make manufacturers release engineering drawings and repair information and software after say 15 years.
I feel the same way. It's all about profit and not what's best for the consumer anymore! Uses to at least be a combination of both.
Remember when old TV’s had a schematic inside the cabinet? Good old days
The green 924 Porsche------are you going to work on it?
I fear I will eventually. It won’t roll, the brakes are locked up. Customer says no rush, so it will likely sit until there is a day with NOTHiNG to do. :)
@@JimmyMakingitwork I owed a 1979 924 many years ago. It's 90 percent VW including the brakes so it won't be a problem finding parts or to repair. I know-----famous last words! Lol
Are a lot of independent shops flat rate? I thought FR was mostly a model in dealerships.
Most are flat rate, so when it’s slow they don’t need to pay you. But when it’s busy it keeps their margins where they want.
Seems like FR or commission for most shops. Very few pay a salary since it seems to slow mechanics WAY down. :)
@ that is interesting. I manage a public utility in NYS and we employ 22 technicians. We are starting to hire new techs as some of our current ones move towards retirement . These are highly competitive jobs due to the high salary and benefits so I like review applicants and sit in during the interview process.
I noticed during the interviews, the dealership techs top reasons for leaving is flat rate and warranty pay while most that work at independents cite not enough hourly pay/benefits.
Appreciate your response!
Is that battery terminal you replaced a NAPA part?
I believe it was, but can’t be certain. Looks and fits like oem.
Rob seemed like a good guy ! You do not see many service riders who are willing to get their hands dirty. Nor help out a service tech !! Hopefully he moved on to greener pastures.
Yeah, we got lots of work done and had lots of laughs. But the corporate world has other plans!
I think he is doing his own business now.
As soon as venture capitalists and corporate management come in it usually does go to crap. Seen it too many times. They implement their “measurement statistics” and methods and wonder why your productivity has went down. Just get out of my way and let me work and make everyone money! SMH
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Thanks Alex!
Another great day in the shop!
Always trying my best Scott! Thanks!
Awesome as always
So no Robbinator 😢 he seemed like a hoot
Keep rowing 🚣 and make today spectacular
Thanks we are rowing and rowing over here!