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vdubyah73
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 Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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I remember when kids were more afraid of their dads than the cops. And also when the cops would watch dad knock the kid around for being a dumbass being brought home by the cops.
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| vdubyah73 wrote: |
I remember when kids were more afraid of their dads than the cops. And also when the cops would watch dad knock the kid around for being a dumbass being brought home by the cops.
Bill |
Remember when the teachers could discipline the students (or worse yet the gym teacher or shop teacher) & then had to deal with mom when you got home & the dad when he got home?
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Zundfolge1432 
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
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| The same thing has happened with trucks. Nobody offers a "small" truck in the US market, and the full size trucks are absolutely huge. I drive a 77 Chevy heavy half with a big flatbed and lumber rack that is owned by my boss. Parked next to a newer offering from the big three, it looks almost diminutive. |
Not just the US market. I'm trying to find a replacement for my 1 owner '96 Tacoma 4x4. The new ones are huge in comparison. I think it's all the safety & electrical equipment. They have to put it somewhere. The Ol' Lady has an '07 Tacoma and I hate it. "A" pillars are massive with huge blind spots. Just too big. A Toyota 4x4 should have a tiny little back window, and 2 sticks on the floor. |
Yeah, I guess I should have said the "domestic market" or something like that. There still seem to be small truck offerings in other parts of the world, just not North America.
I understand the need to fulfill EPA and crash test requirements, but jat what point do consumers actually get what they want?
I guess I'll keep driving my rusty 87 2wd Toyota with 244K. Nothing safe about it. Just like my buses. |
I had an 86 toyota truck 2 wheel drive great truck I sold to a guy named Jesus. Bought a 99 toyota then a 2000 then three 2006s one base model one prerunner and an x runner.Unlike you I really like the newer trucks they just keep getting better. I looked at a 2016 toyota but won't buy anything till its 5-7 years old, somebody else can take the new car hit. |
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| TDCTDI wrote: |
| vdubyah73 wrote: |
I remember when kids were more afraid of their dads than the cops. And also when the cops would watch dad knock the kid around for being a dumbass being brought home by the cops.
Bill |
Remember when the teachers could discipline the students (or worse yet the gym teacher or shop teacher) & then had to deal with mom when you got home & the dad when he got home? |
As if hitting and "knocking the kid around" solved problems. I remember one kid after getting knocked around got a gun and blew off someone's head, this solved the problem or did it? An eye for an eye until the whole world is blind. |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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Unlike you I really like the newer trucks they just keep getting better.
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I don't necessarily dislike them, I just don't have a need to drive something that big. Wish they still offered something the size of the mid 90's Tacoma.
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
Unlike you I really like the newer trucks they just keep getting better.
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I don't necessarily dislike them, I just don't have a need to drive something that big. Wish they still offered something the size of the mid 90's Tacoma. |
Those new trucks run better in fact I'd say they haul ass  |
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| My 86 had 22r engine that's a bullet proof motor. Mine had 233 k when I sold it ran perfect used no oil. |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| vdubyah73 wrote: |
I remember when kids were more afraid of their dads than the cops. And also when the cops would watch dad knock the kid around for being a dumbass being brought home by the cops.
Bill |
Get this. My dad was a cop. 27 years as a Minnesota State Highway Patrolman. Also a few years on a city beat before he got accepted to rookie school.
I don't claim to have been a saint as a child, but I damn well was careful to not get caught.
I never got knocked around either, but I also never raised a hand to him. I always knew that if I ever tried, I would likely wake up picking dried blood out of my nose.
In hindsight, I had a great child hood. Never went without, but never was given something for nothing. My father is a good man.
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
| My 86 had 22r engine that's a bullet proof motor. Mine had 233 k when I sold it ran perfect used no oil. |
My 22R is still running fine, but the carb is taking a shit. I am deciding on whether to spring $400 for the good Weber conversion. I just finally replaced the original radiator a month ago. Got an almost rust free long bed this fall for $150. Need to replace the front ball joints, and the leaf springs are sagging pretty bad. Not sure how far to go with this thing. I may just keep it running out of spite.
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
As if hitting and "knocking the kid around" solved problems. I remember one kid after getting knocked around got a gun and blew off someone's head, this solved the problem or did it? An eye for an eye until the whole world is blind. |
As a kid getting reprimanded, I learned to respect the teachers & grown ups. Sure one kid snaps out & does something stupid, but how many kids have grown up being disrespectful shits that are now worthless entitled assholes because they weren't taught right from wrong, those are the ones now getting shot for talking shit to the wrong thug or cop.
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vdubyah73
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| TDCTDI wrote: |
| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
As if hitting and "knocking the kid around" solved problems. I remember one kid after getting knocked around got a gun and blew off someone's head, this solved the problem or did it? An eye for an eye until the whole world is blind. |
As a kid getting reprimanded, I learned to respect the teachers & grown ups. Sure one kid snaps out & does something stupid, but how many kids have grown up being disrespectful shits that are now worthless entitled assholes because they weren't taught right from wrong, those are the ones now getting shot for talking shit to the wrong thug or cop. |
Exactly, everybody gets a trophy backfired too. We baby boomers tried to re-invent parenting, and every generation that has come along since has kicked us further down the wrong path.
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73 bounty hunter, sold.
'77 transporter, junked had crotch rot.
Dubless, but have a CPR built stroker waiting for a new to me Beetle
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:52 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| vdubyah73 wrote: |
| TDCTDI wrote: |
| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
As if hitting and "knocking the kid around" solved problems. I remember one kid after getting knocked around got a gun and blew off someone's head, this solved the problem or did it? An eye for an eye until the whole world is blind. |
As a kid getting reprimanded, I learned to respect the teachers & grown ups. Sure one kid snaps out & does something stupid, but how many kids have grown up being disrespectful shits that are now worthless entitled assholes because they weren't taught right from wrong, those are the ones now getting shot for talking shit to the wrong thug or cop. |
Exactly, everybody gets a trophy backfired too. We baby boomers tried to re-invent parenting, and every generation that has come along since has kicked us further down the wrong path.
Bill |
Ok that's what works for you two, how about we send someone by to knock the shit out of you and then you can get back on an even keel |
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vdubyah73
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No one would have a need to. Im' a polite, respectful, courteous, helpful compassionate man. And if someone tried to kick the sh!t out of me, and was succeeding, my wife or I would probably just shoot them.
Bill
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73 bounty hunter, sold.
'77 transporter, junked had crotch rot.
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:41 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| vdubyah73 wrote: |
No one would have a need to. Im' a polite, respectful, courteous, helpful compassionate man. And if someone tried to kick the sh!t out of me, and was succeeding, my wife or I would probably just shoot them.
Bill |
Ditto.
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:43 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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Remember when Dr Spock reinvented parenting? How'd that work out for him?
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GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| What episode of Star Trek was that? |
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[email protected]
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| TDCTDI wrote: |
| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
As if hitting and "knocking the kid around" solved problems. I remember one kid after getting knocked around got a gun and blew off someone's head, this solved the problem or did it? An eye for an eye until the whole world is blind. |
As a kid getting reprimanded, I learned to respect the teachers & grown ups. Sure one kid snaps out & does something stupid, but how many kids have grown up being disrespectful shits that are now worthless entitled assholes because they weren't taught right from wrong, those are the ones now getting shot for talking shit to the wrong thug or cop. |
Maybe both extremes are incorrect and the answer is somewhere in the middle. I notice both sides pointing to the others extremes and to justify themselves for being extreme to their side. Gosh, I wonder if most political arguments are that way. |
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
As if hitting and "knocking the kid around" solved problems. I remember one kid after getting knocked around got a gun and blew off someone's head, this solved the problem or did it? An eye for an eye until the whole world is blind. |
As a kid getting reprimanded, I learned to respect the teachers & grown ups. Sure one kid snaps out & does something stupid, but how many kids have grown up being disrespectful shits that are now worthless entitled assholes because they weren't taught right from wrong, those are the ones now getting shot for talking shit to the wrong thug or cop. |
Maybe both extremes are incorrect and the answer is somewhere in the middle. I notice both sides pointing to the others extremes and to justify themselves for being extreme to their side. Gosh, I wonder if most political arguments are that way. |
I never said "knocking the kid around". A well tanned backside is hardly an extreme but is a good way to get their attention. Some kids respond to a raised voice or grounding, but others may need a bit more of a hands on approach. But all of them need to have respect for others & well defined boundaries that are enforced when they test them.
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An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
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Bob Loblaw
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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Unlike you I really like the newer trucks they just keep getting better.
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I don't necessarily dislike them, I just don't have a need to drive something that big. Wish they still offered something the size of the mid 90's Tacoma. |
Those new trucks run better in fact I'd say they haul ass |
No denying that. The Ol' Lady's truck is great on the highway and I love the power, but I realized something traveling up-island in my replacement truck on the weekend. It's a '94 Toyota 4x4 22RE, and just like in my Beetles, I enjoy driving something that I have to mash my foot to the floor to get up to speed quickly. The Ol' Lady's truck, you just have to touch the pedal to get going, and flooring it is just not something you can do at all times.
And get off my lawn.
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subhuman
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:21 am Post subject: Re: Remember when? |
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look at it like this, a 455 ho made 360hp back when, but only achieved 10+mpg, fast forward to today, new zr1 with close to 700hp gets 24+mpg, dont tell me they can not make a 140hp 2 liter get 100mpg!
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