Olds

[opabinia]

I neglected to update after the last breakdown: New ignition switch and wiring, new battery terminals, 24hr turnaround time. All has been well since. Fresh Pond Mobil came through.

I see why my left-front fender rattles over bumps: A bit of rust has let a mounting bolt loosen under there, so the panel bounces around. I'll figure out a temporary fix, until I decide it's time to pay for bodywork.

Next order of business is getting the frame measured. I need to know where that leftward list is coming from.

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Fresh Pond Mobil

[pat-man-ta.livejournal.com]

really?

the guys that are always hawking for inspection stickers???

i got my 72 Plymouth inspected there once and they told me i had to have them replace my control rods for them to pass it. i've never been back for anything other than gas (in a pinch) since.

Re: Fresh Pond Mobil

[lepidosiren.livejournal.com]

...always hawking...
...inspected there once...

once=always?

*shrug* Near as I can tell, they've been honest with me. I mean, they got a shit-ton of money from me, but I had them itemize everything, and it made sense. There's always a question of trust when it comes to car repairs, of course.

Re: Fresh Pond Mobil

[pat-man-ta.livejournal.com]

I generally advise people not to get gas there if they're within 2 months of needing an inspection. the little gas pumpers come out and harass you about it even in the self serve aisles. next time you go there, watch them, they are always going out to look. it is REALLY fucking annoying in the morning.

I don't doubt the did a straight job. I just question their methods for getting the jobs to begin with.

Re: Fresh Pond Mobil

[lepidosiren.livejournal.com]

Hahaha. I can see how that would get old, especially pre-coffee.

This reminds me of my Invisible Car, the grey '91 Volvo. I drove around for seven months with an expired inspection sticker. I didn't notice, and nobody notices an old grey Volvo.