Bumpside Superstitions.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
Superstitions, Feng Shui, or OCD???
Whenever installing a new audio deck, the first song played has to be Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name".
When the garage door opens, I have to say "Hello Alia" to my Ferrari or else she'll throw a check engine light at me.
All the worm screws on hose clamps are easily accessible and generally on the RH side of the hose when facing the engine.
Phillips trim screws are aligned either all + or x.
All ZIP ties on a loom have to be facing the same direction.
Whenever installing a new audio deck, the first song played has to be Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name".
When the garage door opens, I have to say "Hello Alia" to my Ferrari or else she'll throw a check engine light at me.
All the worm screws on hose clamps are easily accessible and generally on the RH side of the hose when facing the engine.
Phillips trim screws are aligned either all + or x.
All ZIP ties on a loom have to be facing the same direction.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,893
Likes: 12
From: Ohio
Yes!!
Whenever I back my '59 Mack truck into the garage after a 7 hr trip, I tap it on the fender and say "thanks for getting me home". When you are dealing with 50+ yr old semi, it is not a simple "AAA" tow if something goes wrong. In the last 16 yrs it has always gotten me, my trailer and race car there and back safely and in one piece. Won't say without a hiccup, but always back home without assistance.
Trending Topics
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
Yes, they can be fussy... they require periodic attention like a mistress - and probably about as expensive as one. She's been a very good girl since June 2017.
Here is Alia.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 116
Likes: 14
From: Kenosha, WI
OK, back to the topic (fun diversions though):
I always feel bad removing, say, an old bolt and replacing it with a new one...kinds feeling like the old bolt might miss his old "friends"...it's dumb, I know... I sold an old VW that I owned for years and criss-crossed the USA with...I KNOW it misses me.
Never make fun of a car out loud when within earshot...never...it WILL break down.
That whole thing about washing a car and then it rains... I also bought a snow plow this year...only used it once...
People who name their cars creep me out.
Never switch an old car over to synthetic. That being said...my '69 F-100 has been on synthetic since the 80's..which means I cant switch BACK now...sheesh....
I have a lucky silver dollar in the glove box that is only to be used to buy gas in an emergency. I had a friend who refused to ever put more than $5 of gas in at a time. His '75 Oldsmobile could run on "E" all day long!
I always feel bad removing, say, an old bolt and replacing it with a new one...kinds feeling like the old bolt might miss his old "friends"...it's dumb, I know... I sold an old VW that I owned for years and criss-crossed the USA with...I KNOW it misses me.
Never make fun of a car out loud when within earshot...never...it WILL break down.
That whole thing about washing a car and then it rains... I also bought a snow plow this year...only used it once...
People who name their cars creep me out.
Never switch an old car over to synthetic. That being said...my '69 F-100 has been on synthetic since the 80's..which means I cant switch BACK now...sheesh....
I have a lucky silver dollar in the glove box that is only to be used to buy gas in an emergency. I had a friend who refused to ever put more than $5 of gas in at a time. His '75 Oldsmobile could run on "E" all day long!
