(Now I'm trying to remember the 70s buddy comedy set amid a
fairgrounds level of dirt-track racing and demo derby, in which one
character exclaims, "I always wanted to wreck a '50 Studie.")

Though getting *ticks* is pretty extreme, I think that in general
principles we can all relate... I've had wiring catch fire (just a
smolder; it went out by itself), had a friend follow behind (but not
too close behind) in case one of the literally worm eaten tires gave
way... so what have you guys been through on  the first drive of a
just-purchased resto candidate?

--Joe