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My father wasn't much of a mechanical type beyond oil changes etc., but when I was living near his brother in VA I got to learn a fair amount about car repair. He was a mechanical engineer who was a chief engineer for the navy, so my old Volvo wasn't much of a challenge after fixing subs and aircraft carriers. I think the most important thing I learned was an appreciation for the right tool for the job. He had an extensive collection and it made tough jobs so much easier to have a "special tool." That being said I have more of an understanding of stuff than a wealth of practical application, so I can't wait to get a project car someday and try my luck on it with a Chiltons!
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--Sam Harris
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