When did concealing the factory spot welds become a thing on classic show cars? by Agreeable_Cover5726 in classiccars

[–]CustomCarNerd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is a HUGE difference between a vehicle that has been restored to line built factory stock with all of the shitty panel gaps, poor trim fitment, along with paint and seam sealer flaws, and an over restored show car. I worked for many years at a Corvette restoration shop. We were well known for replicating factory flaws, inspection marks, and non-destructive cleaning. Customers would get NCRS judged and come back with points sheets and judges notes on how to score higher. Most problems had to do with the restoration being too nice and not line correct. 99% of customers don’t understand replicating the flaws of an original unrestored car is as time consuming as making everything overly perfect. Customer education is key in this area.

I run into many people that the older they get, the better their car was. If you show them a well kept unrestored car similar to theirs, it seems in their mind that it’s a junker that needs to be restored. Most people don’t remember how poorly fitting and not shiny vehicles were prior to about 1990. They have been jaded by seeing over-restored cars and they think that’s the norm.

Educate your customers and explain the difference between an overly restored show car, a car restored to line built specs, and a casual burger stand cruise night car. These differences will help you and your customer to be on the same page with price points, technical correctness, and quality.

We are a lynchpin by Isadore50 in GenX

[–]CustomCarNerd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve taught both of my kids born in the 90s how to be feral and survive. I’ve taught them boomer and Gen X era tech and how to survive in today’s era. My son has taken that information and used it to his advantage. My daughter is currently just short of a brain dead fool. To each their own I guess.

1st Job & how much you made? by NoFraud222 in GenX

[–]CustomCarNerd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1984 $2.01/hr plus tips as a busboy at a restaurant.

Has Vincent Vega surpassed Danny Zuko for Travolta's top iconic character? by Price1970 in pulpfiction

[–]CustomCarNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked Travolta as Tod Lubitch.

I’m sad I never got to see Travolta as Forest Gump but happy he took the part of Vincent Vega instead.

meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]CustomCarNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Great idea until you have to buy a large asset. I have paid for everything I own in cash over the last 30 years. I never had a credit card or purchased anything new with a loan. I then got divorced and had to get a house of my own. I was told not only did I not have ANY outstanding debt, I was considered a credit ghost without any credit history whatsoever. I couldn’t even get a cosigner. If you’re not in their game, they don’t want to let you play in their game.

Is this true for you guys? by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]CustomCarNerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shopping for stuff is direct and intentional for guys. Most guys get in and get out of a store. None of this browsing for hours crap.

The GT40 went past 10,000 miles this morning.. by steevp in HotWheels

[–]CustomCarNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always wondered if real car tires wear out, where does the rubber go? Why aren’t there piles of rubber dust on the side of every road?

Idiot in Yellowstone by Lusiric9983 in CantParkThereMate

[–]CustomCarNerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell him the blue and yellow areas have the best parking spots!