1. Man is Like an Automobile.. ..
~ As it gets older, the differential starts slopping,
and the U-joints get worn, causing the drive shaft
to go bad.
~ The transmission won't go into high gear and
sometimes has difficulty getting out of low.
Overdrive is out of the question!
~ The cylinders get worn and lost compression,
making it hard to climb the slightest incline.
When it is climbing the tappets clatter and ping
to the point where one wonders if the old bus
will make it to the top.
~ The carburetor gets fouled with pollutants and
other matter, making it hard to get started in the
morning.
His gas fumes can kill ya!
~ It is hard to keep the radiator filled because
of the leaking hose. His frame has a big bow in
the middle too.
The thermostat goes out, making it difficult to
reach operating temperature. The headlights
grow dim, and the battery needs constant
recharging.
~ His shifter is stuck in the down position which
is the 'low position' and ya can't get anywhere
that way.
~ But if the body looks good, we can keep it
washed and polished, giving the impression it
can compete with newer models and make one
more trip down the primrose lane before
the head gasket blows.