(November 13, 2018 at 2:53 pm)onlinebiker Wrote:(November 13, 2018 at 2:06 pm)Joods Wrote: For me, if I wanted my license at age 16, I had to learn how to do all basic maintenance on my car. There is no worse feeling then being stranded on the side of the road with no idea of how to change a tire.
I was 19 when I rebuilt a double barrel carburetor. 6 years ago I rebuilt the engine of a 1987 Jeep Cherokee for a friend. Not bad for a girl.
Testicles don't twist wrenches..
Talented hands do.
I am aware of that. But one really can't ignore the ratio of males to females in the auto mechanic industry. So, yeah, especially back in the 80's - this was a rare thing.
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