Remember Andy Rooney ?

[GOPAPA]

Remember how he would talk about a bunch of stuff all at one time and ask Why ?

Sort of like this ,,,. Like , why do they put door lugs on the doors when the doors shut fine with out them? Mine are chewed off at the screws and the doors seem to work just fine.

And why couldn't I take the catalytic converter off and just run a straight pipe where it was? I have No DEQ or smog testing out in the country where I live . And besides the law officers Probably don't know if my car had one on it when it was new anyway.

Another thing is my speedometer and Tachometer both read higher than what acually is ? What good are they when I have to calculate what speed I am doing anyway ..Some one hooked them up so why dont they give me the correct reading ?

Oh well,, if I Had a perfect Little Spider then I wouldn't have anything to bitch about now would I ? LOL papa

[mbouse]

the door lugs are there to tell you when you've suffered the DREADED DOOR HINGE MOUNT TEAR.

the speedometer and tachometer reading in excess of actual are purposefully built that way to enforce safe (slower) driving speeds. THINK ABOUT IT.

Catalytic converters are required to create jobs for catalytic converter makers. boosts the economy. GOOD FOR EVERYONE.

so, armed with the correct answers to all your inquiries....... is there something else i can do for you, or andy?

[So Cal Mark]

door lugs support the door when it's closed, reducing wear on the latch assy and hinges
catalytic converters are a federal requirement. The feds decided it's easier to force the consumer to pay for emission reductions rather than fine large corporate polluters.
Tachs should be accurate, but they are electrical and voltage drops affect them just like every other electrical device. Speedos are affected by tire diameter, and generally do read a bit higher than the car is actually traveling

[GOPAPA]

door lugs support the door when it's closed, reducing wear on the latch assy and hinges
catalytic converters are a federal requirement. The feds decided it's easier to force the consumer to pay for emission reductions rather than fine large corporate polluters.
Tachs should be accurate, but they are electrical and voltage drops affect them just like every other electrical device. Speedos are affected by tire diameter, and generally do read a bit higher than the car is actually traveling

Ok . I ask and I got answers .. but right now I need help in getting rid of some messages so I can recieve more,,maybe it's yours Mark that I cannot get until I have more room.. How about guiding me in the right direction on this ,, papa

[GOPAPA]

[quote="mbouse"]the door lugs are there to tell you when you've suffered the DREADED DOOR HINGE MOUNT TEAR.

the speedometer and tachometer reading in excess of actual are purposefully built that way to enforce safe (slower) driving speeds. THINK ABOUT IT.

Catalytic converters are required to create jobs for catalytic converter makers. boosts the economy. GOOD FOR EVERYONE.

so, armed with the correct answers to all your inquiries....... is there something else i can do for you, or andy? [/quote

aaaa ! how about memory loss ? need help with that . LOL Other than that thanks for asking ..I will be back ,, papa

[GOPAPA]

door lugs support the door when it's closed, reducing wear on the latch assy and hinges
catalytic converters are a federal requirement. The feds decided it's easier to force the consumer to pay for emission reductions rather than fine large corporate polluters.
Tachs should be accurate, but they are electrical and voltage drops affect them just like every other electrical device. Speedos are affected by tire diameter, and generally do read a bit higher than the car is actually traveling

Mark... I learned how to delete messages so now I have enough room to down load the one you sent me ,,but I can't figure out how to release it so I can read it.. papa

[WarbirdAL]

Papa, you did that so well I could hear Andy's voice while I was reading it. Quite funny! I enjoyed it. You should write a column.

[GOPAPA]

[quote="WarbirdAL"]Papa, you did that so well I could hear Andy's voice while I was reading it. Quite funny! I enjoyed it. You should write a column.[/quote

thanks ,, I had fun doing it . I really like the pooch in your car and every since I seen the picture that you have I have been wanting to do the same with the wifes little "Westy" west highland terrier .. I will put up a picture of her and see what you think. Ld here

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