While the 1960s cars were repairable by backyard mechanics, one dared not travel too far without a tool box. I've done a handful of repairs on a highway, which is actually a dangerous situation. But back in those days, it was normal.

I'm glad that we progressed beyond the 1960s. I don't want those cars back.

I had the privilege of riding in a restored Model A. Once a year in a parade is enough. How these things made it to the next city was amazing.

The manufacturers try to set up their product such that only their techs can fix them. But a few years later, the independents find a way to break the monopoly. There are two shops in my town that repair Apple products.

Yep, the boys in the photo can maintain and repair their weapons. Maybe it's good thing they can't.