For years I have been a Chevrolet fanatic, boosting the Camaro's brute power over any other model from the "big 3" or any other import ricer. I still am a bit nutso, except for the fact that I now have found interest in older Volkswagens. Currently, I am in dire need of some help in finishing a welding project on the old Volks. I have sent numerous emails and left several voice messages with many seemingly skilled welders in the valley. I have received some response, nothing promising, the worst being an answer to an email I sent off a few days ago.
I sent my inquiry to a local classic car body shop asking for a quote on the welding job I needed. I noted the year, type of car and added that though it may not be one of the classic muscle cars they so haphazardly plastered across their terribly designed website, it is a classic nonetheless.
An email flashed in my inbox yesterday; I opened it and was stunned and a little taken aback to find their simple response. "We only work on American cars here."
Speechless, flabbergasted, shocked, stunned, astounded! It immediately reminded me of the old Star Wars scene when R2D2 and C3Po tried to enter the cantina in Mos Eisley when they were confronted by the slob of a bartender: "we don't serve your kind here.."
I did not know what to say. But after mulling it over for a few days, I figured hey, karma sucks, times change, muscle car rednecks do not, and life goes on as I continue my new found hobby, officially shunned from the world of American muscle cars.
"Don't call me a mindless philosopher, you overweight glob of grease!"
5 comments:
Life is much more satisfying if you think outside the box. I think your dub is fresh and fun!! Maybe we should buy a welder and teach ourselves....
you know I was thinking about that. We could rent one and practice on the other bus.
or we could get one at a pawn shop. I would love to learn how to do it. What did you need to weld?
I am welding in a section of roof into the 69' that I cut out of the 68' bus. I took off the fiberglass hightop roof from the 69' last weekend. So its a big weld job.
If we were to buy one we probably only need a TIG welder, not those gas ones.
Guys,
Although I applaud your efforts to teach yourself this welding skill..which could be very handy for future projects...( especially if I am ever going to build my street/track car from an '88 Carrera) Let me find out from a neighbor of mine who welds for a living, what he would suggest in terms of equipment, etc...
Oh I love both your blogs...and sorry to hear about your Karma sting Jon...although you will enjoy learning about all things German as you delve deeper into your project...
Dad
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