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Birth of a Hot Rod

‘Birth of a Hot Rod’

Season 2, Episode 24 -  Aired May 12, 1993

Jill is annoyed that Tim keeps putting off repairs around the house because he's so focused on finally getting the hot rod running.

Quote from Tim

Jill: Tim! [bangs on door]
Tim: Come on in.
Jill: I can't. The doorknob's still broken and you didn't fix it.
Tim: It's not broken. Lift it up to the right. Now, left, left. Up left. Pull it a little bit and twist down on it. You gotta push a little, push a little bit with it.
Jill: You said "pull."
Tim: It's not brok... Well, now you broke it.

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Quote from Tim

Jill: Did you fix this burner over here on the stove yet, honey?
Tim: I was just working on the gas line.
Jill: Oh.
Brad: Hey, Dad, I just hooked up the gas line to the hot rod.
Jill: The hot rod?
Brad: Yeah.

Quote from Jill

Tim: I just haven't finished it yet.
Jill: You haven't started. What about the ice dispenser?
Tim: It's fine.
Jill: Yeah. Fine. It doesn't make ice, doesn't dispense.
Tim: You're not doing it right. You ease it in there. Two little taps here.
Jill: I see. So, to fill the glass, I just have to do that, like, what, 60 or 70 times?

Quote from Tim

Tim: There's a little sprocket missing. I'll get it at the hardware store this afternoon. After I finish the motor.
Jill: Tim, you know what your problem is?
Tim: I think it's ignition.
Jill: No. Your problem is if a job isn't fun, or you can't power it up, you're not interested in doing it.
Tim: Honey, I've been trying to get this thing going for 18 months.
Jill: I know, you've been spending every spare moment.
Tim: I think the time is near. This beast is ready to roar.
Jill: So is this one.

Quote from Tim

Tim: Why don't we tell the folks what we have coming up on Lawn Care Week.
Al: Well, Tim, tomorrow, we'll be doing our salute... to clippers. On Wednesday, we'll be doing our salute... to sprinklers.
Tim: But today, we're doing our salute... [cow moos] to fertilizer. We salute cow dung today, because it's a major component in all fertilizers. And cow dung helps keep your lawn healthy and vibrant. Al? Take over, I'll be right back.
Al: Uh, that's right, folks. So, as you can see, we have many different types of fertilizer for you and I'm sure your local nursery will be able to help you choose the fertilizer for your particular needs.
Tim: [o.s.] Or you can... cut out the middleman, Al, and go right to the source.
[Tim rides a cow onto set as Lisa holds the lead rope]
Tim: Yee-haw.

Quote from Jill

Randy: "Open and close the shutter by twisting the air shutter screw."
Jill: Well, how am I supposed to open and shut it if I don't know what it is? This can't be the air shutter thing here because there's no screw in it.
Tim: I'm home, guys. Think I got the right parts for the rod. What are you doing?
Jill: I got tired of nagging you to fix it so I'm gonna fix it myself.
Tim: Honey, you don't know what you're doing. You're making a mess. You're gonna wreck this thing.
Jill: Nag, nag, nag.

Quote from Tim

Tim: What is this?
Jill: I made a tool belt.
Tim: No, no, no. A man's tools do not sit next to frills and flowers.
Jill: Do you see any frills on this apron?
Tim: What is that?
Jill: A flower.
Tim: Great. Can I borrow that? I'd like to take that down to a construction site. "Hey, Tim, I love the frills and flowers on that belt. You know, those tulips really bring out the blue in your eyes."

Quote from Tim

Jill: I'm gonna just call a repairman.
Tim: Don't call a repairman. I'll fix it.
Jill: I am calling a repairman.
Tim: Jill...
Jill: I'm going to request a big tall hunk with tight jeans and the sleeves torn off his T-shirt.
Tim: Don't bother. After dinner, I'll get all buffed up, put on my tool belt, rip off my sleeves and you and I can play "Buck and Betsy fix the stove."

Quote from Jill

Gus: Mrs. Taylor, I've g... Whoa. Are you building this?
Tim: Yeah.
Jill: Come on, Gus. Let's go back and get this ice dispenser done now.
Gus: Yeah, in a minute, Mrs. Taylor. Are those Harley carbs?
Tim: Yeah. You into rods?
Gus: I'm building a Vicky in my backyard.
Tim: No kidding. Yeah, this is a Chevy 350. I bored it out to 383. I got a 400 crank in there.
Gus: Wow.
Jill: Isn't that fascinating? Come on, Gus. Let's go get to work on that freezer now, all right?
Gus: Yeah, in a minute.

Quote from Jill

Gus: You must be close to getting this started, huh?
Tim: Actually, I did. I gapped my plugs different than I was supposed to and I put a new curb on the distributor, but I just can't get it going. I can't get it turned over right.
Gus: Let me hear it. Let me hear.
Tim: Really?
Gus: Yeah. [engine turns over] You might have your ignition switch wires on backwards.
Tim: Wh... Yeah. Never thought of that. Maybe I do.
Gus: Well, here, I'll give you a hand.
Tim: All right!
Jill: Gus, Gus, Gus! Gus!
Gus: No, don't worry, Mrs. Taylor. I'm taking you off the clock.
Tim: There you go, hon.

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