I've never worked on cars but I've come to realize that must change when I get a '73 series hopefully in the coming months; as one of you recently told me, you can't just throw a credit card at it (point well taken). Searching the forums I saw an encouraging thread started by a guy like me who received good feedback along the lines of get manuals, use this MUD site as a resource, and let the passion for your truck motivate you to learn through trial and error. I'm excited to sign up for that. But I'm interested in any feedback on the limitations I can expect. I imagine some repairs require tools or equipment that a hobbyist just wouldn't have. And I have to believe that some work is too cumbersome or challenging to do myself.
With manuals, the right tools (no clue where to start there), patience, effort, and of course $ is it realistic to think that one can quickly learn to knock out small stuff and in a year or two be on a good path toward taking care of most repair/maintenance work? If it helps responses, I'm coordinated, athletic, and a problem solver, but have zero experience. I'm not really looking for feedback on the truck, but I'm working to get a clean, near-factory, truck that doesn't need a lot of work to initially be a local daily driver alongside another vehicle, not a major project from the get-go. I'm thrilled about the prospect of finally owning and driving a car/truck that I love enough to stick with it for many years and be proud of all that goes into keeping it road-worthy.
Thanks!
With manuals, the right tools (no clue where to start there), patience, effort, and of course $ is it realistic to think that one can quickly learn to knock out small stuff and in a year or two be on a good path toward taking care of most repair/maintenance work? If it helps responses, I'm coordinated, athletic, and a problem solver, but have zero experience. I'm not really looking for feedback on the truck, but I'm working to get a clean, near-factory, truck that doesn't need a lot of work to initially be a local daily driver alongside another vehicle, not a major project from the get-go. I'm thrilled about the prospect of finally owning and driving a car/truck that I love enough to stick with it for many years and be proud of all that goes into keeping it road-worthy.
Thanks!