Cool old car stuff our spider have

TX82FIAT · Post by **TX82FIAT** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:10 pm

Add to this list as you think of new things old cars had that new cars do not.

Hand crank windows

Telescoping radio Antenna

Vent Windows

Ashtray

Metal hubcaps

Floor mounted high beam switch

Distributors

3 speed automatic transmissions

Mechanical Fuel pumps.

Nanonevol · Post by **Nanonevol** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:24 pm

Bumpers!

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:02 pm

+1 on vent windows, I wish modern cars still had them.

I would add manual pull up antenna if that hasn't been mentioned yet.

dinghyguy · Post by **dinghyguy** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:49 pm

carburetors
absence of electronics
manual steering
manual roof
incandescent bulbs
rear wheel drive
actual gauges for temp, oil pressure
removable dash
and most important.........style!

DRUMMOND · Post by **DRUMMOND** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:18 pm

Glass Headlight Lens

Who the hell decided on plastic lens for headlights

scusi · Post by **scusi** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:13 pm

I had to laugh at the first time my grandson rode in my car. He could not figure out how to raise the windows. He had never seen a window crank or knew how it worked.

gcorsar · Post by **gcorsar** » Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:38 pm

Thumbs up on manual transmissions!
I must have done something right bringing up my son and daughter. The first time they jumped into my Fiat they both knew how to make it go.. and go fast...

azruss · Post by **azruss** » Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:07 pm

manual heater and vent controls
manual door locks
3 on the tree
AM radio
floor button for windshield wash
If you want to get really old:
tilt out windshield
oil bath air filter for carb

aevansgatech · Post by **aevansgatech** » Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:54 pm

Charm

bonsaiwino · Post by **bonsaiwino** » Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:30 pm

Toggle switch for headlights, what could be easier!

spiderdan · Post by **spiderdan** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:38 am

Us

To me the coolest "stuff" our Spiders have is us guys and gals.
Where would these great cars be without us cool people re-building/maintaining/restoring and driving them?
We are the cool people that keep these classics on the road for all to appreciate and enjoy.
To all, take a bow and a well deserved pat on the back.

PhillySpider · Post by **PhillySpider** » Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:07 pm

My 2013 jeep had:
manual roof
manual windows
manual mirrors
RWD
tilt down windshield
available in stick

My 2014 MB C300 has:
ashtray

What new cars are missing:
the ability for the home mechanic to work on them...easily.
mags...actual mags

I have to remove the airbox under the hood on my benz to get to the battery. My wifes old Audi had it under the seat for crissakes!

BSmith79 · Post by **BSmith79** » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:05 pm

coil and points ignition --incredibly simple to troubleshoot
-spare points, cap and and rotor from tune up cost nothing to keep as spares

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