Pop N Wood Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Having read countless JohnC posts about replacing old fasteners or the proper way to prep a piece of metal for a weld, when I am in the garage working on the car I often catch myself asking "I wonder if JohnC would approve of the way I am doing this?" I mean, it is not hard to find people who can tell you how something should be done, but I think it is rare to find someone who can actually back that up like John can. So I decided to start a poll to see how many people have ever asked themselves "What would JohnC do?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Brown-noser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Looks like the queers have it so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeaut Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I tend to ask myself "just wtf do you think you're doing now you bleedin' idiot!!" I certainly wouldn't want to make myself feel even worse by worrying about what someone with a clue would think about my work Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoeightnine Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 My only regret is that I cant vote twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I tend to do things and say to myself "What would I say if someone else had done what I just did?". Usually at that point I throw away whatever I was doing and go inside to cry a little in my closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X64v Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 WWJD. (what would john do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I try to ask myself how would I expect this to be done if I were paying someone to get the job done. Then I try to do it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik16106 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 one time i was going to post pics of the suspension and brakes in the old 7m z.. and then i decided not to because i was afraid he would yell at me. plus i didnt want to disgrace moder-motorsports stuff with my near crap install. especially since my welds look a lot more like jb-weld piles than actual welds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strotter Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I often wonder: "What would the engineer that designed this think of what I'm doing?, but I also wonder "What did the engineer that design this think *he* was doing"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 No, I usually do it, and part way though think of a better way, tear it apart and do it THAT way. When finished, I generally think of the ULTIMATE WAY to do it and say SCREW IT....then tear it apart and do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I think john is stating the obvious, do it right the first time instead of being in a rush, which always ends up biting you in the a$$ later. As far as wondering what johnC is thinking, maybe we don't want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 You guys think? I always ask myself how much crap I'm gonna get from Pete Paraska, Jamie Taylor and Doug Carrow at the next MidAtlantic Zcar shindig... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Don't get me wrong, from an engineering standpoint, what I do will work the first time. From either an esthetic or practical standpoint, it may be found lacking. Kind of the difference between an engineer with a lot of HANDS ON experience versus one just out of school - the technical side is ok, but the practical/ease of use/efficiency that comes from experience is lacking. But at least I'm thinking of it as I go along and get into it. Since I don't work on cars for a living and never have, heck it's been over 30 years since I tore out and built my last engine, I just don't have that practical experience that is always in demand no matter what area of work you are involved in. I DO try to think thinks out in advance - it's the anal programmer in me that requires it, but without a wealth of background, I simply fall short in envisioning sometimes. BUT I'M LEARNING - STILL! And enjoy building and wrenching and soon - bodywork (last done 34 years ago) & painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hey Brad, if you need help coming up with paint scheme ideas, you know who to call. I think my track record speaks for itself (hey, who threw that?! Doesn't anyone appreciate good art around here?! -silence- Fine! I'll just take my spray paint cans and go home.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 This is all too queer... and since I'm an admin, I voted more then once. But I guess its a compliment, so thanks! The question should be more like: "What would JohnC do after he's realized that what he just did f*&^ed up the part?" There have been (and will be) countless times where I've cut or welded something and then just stared at it for 5 minutes wondering what the hell I was thinking? There's a reason I don't like customers hanging around my shop watching me work - its like watching sausage being made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 one time i was going to post pics of the suspension and brakes in the old 7m z.. and then i decided not to because i was afraid he would yell at me. That's funny. I strike fear into the hearts of people who work in their 240Zs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 and 280Zs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Hey John, I had to vote "A little too queer...." I noticed the people who know you the best all agree.... Seriously I have great respect for John and his capabilities. I do think of what would Steve Link do, since he is my major competition in the same model car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik16106 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 That's funny. I strike fear into the hearts of people who work in their 240Zs... haha, you know i got nothing but mad respect for you.. a half billion pm's about building theory from me im surprised you havnt just told me to go away. Everytime I think I have somethign smart to say, i run it past john to make sure im not completely stupid. i think thats how most of my pms to him end. i type out my idea and the finish with ".... or am i completely stupid?" which he always follows with "well it depends" which is followed by several questions i didnt know i was going to need the answer too and i find myself back infront of the car going.. "ok.. so now i have to measure what?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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