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Originally Posted by Electronic M
Sure, but let's see you junk that 80's Dodge Dakota, or your tube TVs first. I'd rather have a cheap gas guzzler that I can do most of the repairs on my self, than an over priced modern efficient planed obsolescence mobile that I have to take to a shop every time it needs an oil change. I own my car for the same reason I use only tube signal chain TVs: I understand/can easily grasp what goes on under the hood, can do most important work my self, refuse to give a damn about efficiency, and like the style and service I get more than anything modern I could get for the price.
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Neither of us could take a 20-year hiatus from the TV hobby, we would go nuts! It all depends on how hardcore the hobbyist is. For some it can be a respite in trying times. Sure it's costly, but I do what I can, when I can. Since I got into this I have compensated for lack of equipment/good TVs/parts by reading up on the subject. I have a decent amount of that stuff now, but still a long way to go.
If I don't like looking at something and/or it's made on the cheap, it's worth nothing to me. That rules out most new cars, electronics, appliances, furniture. If I really like something but can't fix or use it right away, it will sit for as long as it takes to remedy the situation, but junking is out of the question.
About this particular car, I too am impressed by how well the wax worked. I'd do something about that rust very soon though and eventually get the quarters re-painted.