Are YOU a Tootle Puffer??

[Robert Cromwell]

On the flip side, ethanol is counteracting that, wearing things out more

A bit more maybe, but the new engines still last a very long time. Ethanol was hell on the old carbs with the old rubber diaphrams and such in them. Carb kits are expensive now. $50 for my old 72 f100 carb kit.

 

[aldenf]

Engnes were pretty much worn out at 75k. The metals, tolerances and lubricants have increased dramatically in quality and the better fuels have also improved things.
Fuel injection and electronic ignitions are wonderful things. No more flooding carbs washing down you cylinder walls and causing wear. Replacing points and plugs every 20k or less.
Now one can expect to not even do anything to an engine except change oil for the first 100,000 miles.

All true. But when something does need to be fixed now, it's off to the dealer and a very expensive repair bill. I used to do 99% of my own auto service and repairs on all my vehicles. There wasn't anything mechanical or electrical on my '66 that I couldn't diagnose and fix myself (and probably did over 30 years). For 15 years now, my daily drivers go to a great, honest mechanic because I can't even diagnose the darned things half of the time. Often, there's a $389 proprietary tool required to replace a $20 part... I still insist on doing all the general maintenance myself. I'm stubborn that way.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

So far I still fix all my problems except auto trans rebuilds. With a fluid/filter change and using the new syn tranny fluid not many problems with them. Most fail because no one changes the filter and fluid.
Of course I am an electronics tech which helps repair new cars. Also worked as an AC technician for a while. And used to hang out at my friends auto repair shop and help them and learn. I can rebuild older TH350/400 and even 79090 series trannys and such, but the newer ones with 6 speeds, etc....
A good tech manual is my best friend in auto repair.

And no trouble at all repairing pink water heaters.

 

[Bikenstein]

I have more than 20 bikes, but only my Harley has electronic ignition....I do all my work

 

[5cardstud]

This '66 was my very first car. It was given to me when I was almost 16. I received it in primer gray, with the interior and drive train in separate boxes. But it had a brand new top and the chrome was practically perfect! I had her almost 30 years and sold over a year ago now. It was only a tootle puffer with the I6 and 3 speed. But it was a purty tootle puffer...

Nice, Very Nice.

 

[DPLongo22]

Got ya one that you might like.
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(and tomorrow........ we RIDE!)

(85 and split the lanes, yeah baybee!)

It's PERFECT, Kat - THANK YOU!!!!

And splittin' lanes is right in my wheelhouse. How DID you know that? ;-)

Let's DO it.

 

[TrollDragon]

Well all this talk about cars and driving has brought up another interesting tidbit from my area...

It appears now that our police here are issuing warnings to people who vape while driving. It seems that they are classifying it the same as using a cell phone or mp3 player etc while driving since it is an electronic device...

When will this foolishness come to an end?

 

[Cheechako]

Well all this talk about cars and driving has brought up another interesting tidbit from my area...

It appears now that our police here are issuing warnings to people who vape while driving. It seems that they are classifying it the same as using a cell phone or mp3 player etc while driving since it is an electronic device...

When will this foolishness come to an end?

Do you ever feel targeted?
Canada seems harsh on vaping...

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Well all this talk about cars and driving has brought up another interesting tidbit from my area...

It appears now that our police here are issuing warnings to people who vape while driving. It seems that they are classifying it the same as using a cell phone or mp3 player etc while driving since it is an electronic device...

When will this foolishness come to an end?

if they are blowing clouds in the car it does obstruct vision. For simple reasonable use though and I hate to say this but it should be treated the same as smokiing.

 

[WillyZee]

I can see where sub ohm dripping could be dangerous while driving ... and lots of vapers are doing it.

A simple Tootle Puff setup though, I don't see a problem.


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[TrollDragon]

Do you ever feel targeted?
Canada seems harsh on vaping...

It is becoming that way.
Unfortunately we are a really complacent bunch of sheep sometimes. "If it doesn't affect me directly then whats the big deal?" type of crap... I think a few politicians need to be shot at to change minds and attitudes. It seems to work for you guys.

if they are blowing clouds in the car it does obstruct vision. For simple reasonable use though and I hate to say this but it should be treated the same as smokiing.

I agree on the clouds, but this is a guy in a delivery truck driving down the road with the window open vaping on a regular everyday device.

No ticket was given, just a warning since it is a grey area at the moment.

 

[TrollDragon]

Well it looks like we are just playing catch up with you guys down there in the US.
New York Man Earns Traffic Ticket for Vaping Behind the Wheel - ChurnMag

 

[Cheechako]

Never heard of anyone getting cited or warned for driving with a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe?!?!?!?
Nanny State has to keep us safe from ourselves...

 

[Uncle]

Uncle, you do know how the Flintstone Mobile works, don't you? (hint: watch the feet)

HEY - I'm not that young, NOT to know . . .

Oh - I hope Ya' remember Barney had short legs too . . .

if they are blowing clouds in the car it does obstruct vision.

Yep - Sure does . . . Matter of fact, I was driving on major highway and saw such "clouds" bellowing from the driver's side window 4 cars ahead of "Me" going about 60+ MH in the slow lane . . . AND - When I finally caught up to them I could see they had this HUGE MOD with a RBA just "tokin" away taking more hits blowing clouds with absolutely no concern about what was happening around them as the vapor was filling the car too . . . Thankfully - I was personally glad to see that the "Kid" (Yes - "KID" and looked it too) was heading towards the exit . . .

BTW: When Driving & Vaping - I Am, Without A Doubt, A "Tootle Puffer" - I been using either a KR808 or 1300 Battery w/cartomizer - so at this time I do not think I will ever have a problem . . . Unless they ban "Smoking" in your vehicles, like they have already done some places by banning smoking and the use of an "eCig" both inside and outside your own home . . .

For simple reasonable use though and I hate to say this but it should be treated the same as smokiing.

Well - I am a little trepidatious to say this - but let's be real honest here, they are treating the use of an "eCig"/"Vaping" as "smoking" a cigarette - that is why a lot of people are trying to ban its use . . . AND - For the majority of "Us", the use of an "eCig" & Vaping is like "Smoking" and no matter how "We" try to say it is not the same - "Vaping" is very similar to the actual act of smoking and just one of the many different reasons why "We" are now using an "eCig" and Vaping to supplement "Our" addiction and habit . . . Just "My" opinion and . . .

EDIT:

Well it looks like we are just playing catch up with you guys down there in the US.
New York Man Earns Traffic Ticket for Vaping Behind the Wheel - ChurnMag

Can "We" say "Anti-Smoking-Zealot" Police Officer that had to meet their "Ticket Quota" for the day . . . Just Sayin' . . .

 

[Papillon61]

I love Canadians so don't get me wrong - I visited twice even if you are 6000 miles away but you do come over as far too nice and resigned. This picture is probably a stereotype but not too far removed I think.

 

[tj99959]

LMAO at the "first cars". Mine was my dads old work car. A 48 Chevy. The passenger side floorboard (where dad packed his chain saws & stuff) was made up of chicken wire & old linoleum. My GF said she didn't like that because there was a cold draft going up her legs.

In todays world I guess we could call that an "airy draw".

It looked kinda like this one.

 

[DingerCPA]

Our new TP-mobile

 

[Uncle]

Our new TP-mobileView attachment 465225

Guess Ya' Missed "My" post here . . .

OR - One that is more up to date . . .

. = .

"SMART CAR"​

Not that there are a lot of post in the "Tootle Puffer" Thread that anyone would miss . . .

 

[DingerCPA]

@Uncle, I did see that. We just picked ours up on Monday ...

which is what made me think to throw ours out here too

 

[Uncle]

@Uncle, I did see that. We just picked ours up on Monday ...

which is what made me think to throw ours out here too

"My" BAD . . . Didn't read that as an "Our" ("My") New TP . . .

Oh - And GOOD LUCK with the new vehicle . . .