When he’s a bit older, you could buy him an old garden tractor like a Bolens or Simplicity or Cub Cadet. That’s how I got into cars, with a Bolens with a blown engine that I swapped the Wisconsin BKN off a water pump into and did tons of upgrades like putting on a Kohler 18 HP carburetor (later replaced with an SU…

Was just going to say the same thing, but you beat me to it.

If you think commuting with a stick is so bad, then try an UNSYNCHRONIZED stick. You have to double clutch on every shift. Once you commute with one, a regular synchronized stick seems like the easiest thing ever. And yet, one of my continued favorite transmissions is a Saginaw 3 speed with ground down synchros.

There’s still no manual transmission option though, and for an off road oriented vehicle, that’s going to kill it for a lot of people.

My most frustrating wrenching experience would have to be an incorrectly manufactured flywheel. I have multiple 6.2 and 6.5 diesel engines at my house. Lately, I’ve been working on an Optimizer 6500 (2008 military 6.5) that is going into my GMC Jimmy. The flywheel I ordered was for a 6.2 diesel. While this might seem…

1. 60-66 GMC pickup with V6

How about making a new car WITHOUT an infotainment system or touch screen or electronic controls, for those of us who don’t want them? Like a car version of a U-HAUL truck, with just an AM/FM radio and that’s it. No joystick. No touch screen bullshit. No stupid knob for the transmission instead of a shifter. How about…

See also: Trabant 601

I know how it feels. Right now I have a diesel 1984 GMC Jimmy which has the engine removed for injection pump work and a new Centerforce clutch which is going to be amazing, but alas, it still needs to be put in, and wiring needs to be repaired. I also have a 575 HP 1978 C10 which has no compression on one cylinder…

First of all, WTC 1 and 2 most likely didn’t collapse due to fire. They got hit by planes which weakened the structures enough that they stood for a few hours and then collapsed. A good comparison to explain what I mean can be made with car parts. Chinese valves for the small block Chevy are just strong enough to last…

Also for naming a company after a PUNCTUATION MARK and also not even bothering to capitalize the name. It’s equivalent to me starting a company and calling it “semicolon automation” or something like that.

What’s awesome about hydrogen is that it will burn in an internal combustion engine, so just take a 1969 Camaro or any gasoline car of your choice, stick some re-jetted propane mixers or a custom gaseous fuel injection system on the engine, install a hydrogen tank, and you’ve got an awesome hydrogen car that still…

I own one and I love it. A 1984 GMC Jimmy 6.2 diesel. Just keeps running and running forever.

Hellcat PT Cruiser.

I don’t. That’s why I bought a Caterpillar S60. Aside from about 3 days of battery life, I get 16 ft waterproofing, 6 ft shock proofing, and a thermal camera which is super useful for working on cars. All for less than the price of an iPhone.

Thanks. They are great, and I’ve been building them for a long time. I got the C10 when I was 14 and the Jimmy on my 16th birthday. The C10 had a 305 small block with no power and the Jimmy had a 6.2 with a cracked block. The C10's current engine is a 331 small block (327 bored .030 over) with Brodix heads, a custom…

I grew up with almost no supervision. When I was 4-5 years old, I would ride my bike through the neighborhood and nearby streets with my 5-6 year old neighbor. I liked using tools and building stuff. When I was 6, I removed the training wheels from my bike myself. Soon after, I got a whole bunch of home repair books…

Exactly. For me it’s not even just for the mess, but the fact that my cars are difficult to drive and require months of practice.

I like it design wise, and a 1.5l 3 cylinder is an interesting engine option, but all the connectivity bothers me. I mean even when the car is off?

I actually like that 2008 model better than the newer ones.