I too am a Nam vet and have lost dear friends then and over the years. We talked about our cars more then gas stuff then. After returning home gas and oil was just a natural with the cars and so it began.
Thanks to this site I too have made new friends and learn new things daily. To me this place is calm and funny. Being an old fart I find comfort and not the craziness like on Facebook.
Thanks for being a fellow vet and sharing your interest in this great hobby. Glad you’re back and reconnecting.
Hope other vets respond.
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