Crnr2Crnr Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 some of us old timers were having a laugh about 'things' they no longer utilize in modern cars and trucks one of the things on my list was the vent/fly windows on the front doors, another said metal switch knobs you can use with a glove on - and a real ashtray and cigar lighter and one of the younger guys said (hilariously) - a back seat you can have sex in. what's on your list? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Manual locking hubs, 1/4 glass windows , reg cab long box thats doesn't require special order, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat45 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Floor dimmer swiches and window wing vent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted May 13, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) Smoker windows, manual locking hubs with a floor shift 4x4 not some button, crank windows, the lack of electronic shit ie traction control, lane departure etc., A actual freakin key to open and start the car. Edited May 13, 2021 by 800renegaderider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Truck front bench seat so that your woman can be right on you when you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwhite138 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Cat45 said: Floor dimmer swiches and window wing vent Drove my 88 f350 today... two best things about that truck... and the two bench seats with no head rests. I'm gonna say the visibility out of the older vehicles. Big windows small or no pillars. you cant beat it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat45 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, Cwhite138 said: Drove my 88 f350 today... two best things about that truck... and the two bench seats with no head rests. I'm gonna say the visibility out of the older vehicles. Big windows small or no pillars. you cant beat it. Forgot about the headrests, i hate them in my super duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Fresh air vent that is truly just a vent not going through the hvac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Keys that are used to actually start it and not having to be in the fully seated position with your god damn foot on the brake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry 976 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Not having all of the extra junk under the hood, just open the hood and there is the engine and easy access to everything under the hood to work on. Glass headlights Just a regular dash board without all of this computer crap hooked up to everything. A real full size spare tire 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 43 minutes ago, Jerry 976 said: A real full size spare tire I make a 220 mile drive frequently - I carry one all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Cat45 said: Floor dimmer swiches and window wing vent Floor dimmer switches suck ass driving a stick shift which 1/2 of them are, and no fucking cup holders WTF. 80's-90's shitboxes that I still drive lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat45 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Never had a problem with the dimmers but the lack of cup holders really did suck. Had to keep the road beers between your legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Just now, Cat45 said: Never had a problem with the dimmers but the lack of cup holders really did suck. Had to keep the road beers between your legs Yep now try drinking beer while driving your stick shift with on coming traffic at night. It's fucking bullshit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favoritos Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The vehicles sure have a lot of luxury doo dads. Fireball 440, you just need a self driving vehicle. Problems solved. I do agree with the airflow and buttons. There is not a simple way to keep fresh air in the cab. They tell you that it saves gas to not use outside air. Whatever. The temp controls automatically turn on the compressor with most of these systems. I rarely needed to run the compressor with actual airflow. Sure it was hot for a bit if you had her parked in the sun, but get moving and things were good. I had one heck of a time with my last vehicle finding one that didn't have touchscreen controls for a majority of functions. Seems like you are always waiting on those things. First you have to take your eyes off the other crazies on the road to find the function and then you wait for the screen to adjust. It's a real PIA in winter too. New vehicles are quiet with all the insulation and soft surfaces. It sure makes them hard to clean up if you actually use them for anything. I used to just throw my junk into the vehicles. It was fairly easy to clean up the mess later. I can see why companies making floor liners and seat covers are doing well with new vehicles. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted May 13, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 13, 2021 55 minutes ago, Fireball 440 said: Floor dimmer switches suck ass driving a stick shift which 1/2 of them are, and no fucking cup holders WTF. 80's-90's shitboxes that I still drive lol. I hate that about my fox gotta jam the cup between the seat and ebrake pain in the ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted May 13, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 13, 2021 I just thought of another one as I’m trying to work. New cars when you open the door in gear they kick themselves into park. Absolute pain in the ass when your trying to back onto a frame machine and see where your tires are at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: I just thought of another one as I’m trying to work. New cars when you open the door in gear they kick themselves into park. Absolute pain in the ass when your trying to back onto a frame machine and see where your tires are at. We have 2 Malibu's in the fleet that the door won't open from the inside when it's in reverse. PITA when backing them into their spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted May 13, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, Fireball 440 said: We have 2 Malibu's in the fleet that the door won't open from the inside when it's in reverse. PITA when backing them into their spots. Some of the crap they come up with is just stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: Some of the crap they come up with is just stupid. We have 2019 & 2020 Ford Escapes and the things will damn near drive themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted May 13, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Fireball 440 said: We have 2019 & 2020 Ford Escapes and the things will damn near drive themselves. My moms edge will park itself it’s really strange seeing the wheel move by itself. My wife’s car will steer itself down the highway for awhile before it makes you put your hands back on the wheel. I don’t care for all this tech non sense myself but it isn’t going away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: My moms edge will park itself it’s really strange seeing the wheel move by itself. My wife’s car will steer itself down the highway for awhile before it makes you put your hands back on the wheel. I don’t care for all this tech non sense myself but it isn’t going away. I am so glad I am not an auto tech any more, although the EV stuff fascinates me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted May 13, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, Fireball 440 said: I am so glad I am not an auto tech any more, although the EV stuff fascinates me. yup, I don’t envy mechanics at all. I’m glad I don’t have to deal with that end of it. EV stuff is pretty neat but I’m guessing a nightmare to do mechanical repairs on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Front axle lockouts and floor shift 4wd with low range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Aside from from trucks , do any suvs have low range? I'm sure the wrangler does but what else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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