Beep beep mmm beep beep yeah...
Two posts in one day!
Well, things have changed since my earlier post. In addition to the two straps for my gas tank, the brackets that connect my rear suspension to the frame have rusted through. There are two brackets per tire and one of them on the driver's side has already snapped. Another is on the verge. And the remaining two have holes through, they're that rusted out. (They showed me all this; I'm not just taking their word for it).
If they are unable to find suitable straps for my tank at a cheaper price and I have to buy the "vintage" ones and you add that to the cost of the new brackets, my total repair bill could be upwards of $2,000.
Yeah, it's time for a new car.
I'm going to cry now. This sucks.
This too shall pass.
Posted by: Suzanne Apgar | Saturday, 19 February 2011 at 02:10 PM
I was behind a car on the way up to McHenry just now with a bumper sticker that said, "Don't sweat the small stuff."
Posted by: kapgar | Saturday, 19 February 2011 at 02:36 PM
$2k for repairs? Yeah, I'd be looking for another vehicle, too.
That sucks. Sorry to hear you got stuck, too. At least if you got hungry, you were covered.
Posted by: Marty Mankins | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 11:38 AM
Wow, that totally sucks, sorry to hear that.
Posted by: Kevin Spencer | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 12:46 PM
Thanks, man.
Posted by: kapgar | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 05:28 PM
Hunger certainly wasn't a problem. ;-)
Posted by: kapgar | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 05:31 PM
Bummer. I fear the day I need a new vehicle. Hate car shopping.
Posted by: Karl | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 06:12 PM
That is the suck.
But new car!
Posted by: Sybil Law | Monday, 21 February 2011 at 08:32 PM
I share your hatred, brother.
Posted by: kapgar | Tuesday, 22 February 2011 at 10:41 AM
I only wish the process were less painful
Posted by: kapgar | Tuesday, 22 February 2011 at 10:41 AM
What happened? Did you have to get a new car?
Posted by: kilax | Wednesday, 23 February 2011 at 03:40 PM
Yup. Chose one out last night and have it on hold. Will be picking it up either tomorrow night or Saturday.
Posted by: kapgar | Wednesday, 23 February 2011 at 03:42 PM