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Halcyon:

--- Quote from: boffin on November 18, 2019, 08:37:26 pm ---is it really a good idea to post something like this, that is so commonly used as a security question ?

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If you're silly enough to actually answer this security question honestly, then it's no longer a security question.

All the answers to my security questions are complete gibberish (complete with symbols) which I store in a secure location that no one else has access to. No, I don't recall the answers off the top of my head, but I don't need to. I just look them up if/when required.

VK5RC:
A very old Humber Hawk, it had the Auto trans, but the band for 2nd (3 speed - dry plate clutch for 3rd) was buggered, so you had 2 real gears. It died after my father ran it into a tree when the brakes failed, he was ok but the tree wasn't! :)

GlennSprigg:
Great replies. It's good that we remember this stuff. Back when we were excited & proud
of our first acquisitions!!  Back when money was probably tight. Had respect for things then.

I know modern cars are complex, but back then you could climb under the bonnet/hood to
work on those old simplistic engines, and I hate the throw-away attitude today. These days
they just tell you to replace the engine. I know mechanics can be expensive, but if you know
what you are doing, yourself, and it's just 'your' hours, you can save many thousands!!!
Bearings, rings, a head-kit... what ever...  $300-$400 instead of $5000+  Give it a go!!!   8)

Gyro:

--- Quote from: VK5RC on November 20, 2019, 09:21:56 am ---A very old Humber Hawk, it had the Auto trans, but the band for 2nd (3 speed - dry plate clutch for 3rd) was buggered, so you had 2 real gears. It died after my father ran it into a tree when the brakes failed, he was ok but the tree wasn't! :)

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He was lucky!  When it comes to trees, the result is usually the other way round.

GlennSprigg:

--- Quote from: Gyro on November 20, 2019, 01:17:23 pm ---
--- Quote from: VK5RC on November 20, 2019, 09:21:56 am ---A very old Humber Hawk, it had the Auto trans, but the band for 2nd (3 speed - dry plate clutch for 3rd) was buggered, so you had 2 real gears. It died after my father ran it into a tree when the brakes failed, he was ok but the tree wasn't! :)

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He was lucky!  When it comes to trees, the result is usually the other way round.

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Re: VK5RC...  Auto trans are another thing where many people get ripped off. 'Usually' the only
real problem is needing a flush out, and/or replacing a broken $5 spring/plastic-valve, adjusting
the bands. Most places again say that you need a new trans!!!  90% of the time, that's bullshit.

Re: Gyro...  Back in those days, cars were stronger, and had real bumper bars etc. I know that
today, they are made to 'collapse' to absorb energy, but usually resulting in a right-off.

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