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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.Originally posted by dmccaigOverhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.
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- 2004 Ford Thunderbird - 2006 Ford F150 XLT - 2018 Ford Explorer Limited - 1958 Mercury Medalist
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She is alive.
She's been tucked away in the garage for a year without being started, and really just sat in the driveway before that for a while. New battery, terminal clamps, and brandy new Bosch 3G alternator as the old one crapped out; fired up without issue like I had just parked her yesterday. So now she's out and about again, cruising locally for short runs. If I look at her from really low on the driver's side, the paint still looks okay. Any other angle shows just how bad it's gotten after nearly 200k miles.
I have ordered a good semi-custom fit car cover to keep her in the driveway, as my garage is really awkward to get in and out of with either Marquis; so I'll be more inclined to go for a drive if all it takes is storing a car cover.
Next thing to do now that she's mobile again is to pull the train horns and air system out and plug up the holes. I want the noise for Luxo to blast all the stupids on my commute again...
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- 2004 Ford Thunderbird - 2006 Ford F150 XLT - 2018 Ford Explorer Limited - 1958 Mercury Medalist
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Fine looking fleet sir.
I really should get some group shots of my fleet.Summer car-> 1988 Lincoln Town Car, triple blue, 335,xxx km. New HO 5.0 in and running. Bought 2006/08/22. June 2017 PotM!
Winter vehicle-> 1995 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab 4x4, 284,xxx+km. AKA "Brutus" 460/E4OD/4.10 axles and 12 MPG. Bought 2019/08/14
Originally posted by phayzer5I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Originally posted by MrMarquis View PostNew battery, terminal clamps, and brandy new Bosch 3G alternator as the old one crapped out; fired up without issue like I had just parked her yesterday.
If I look at her from really low on the driver's side, the paint still looks okay. Any other angle shows just how bad it's gotten after nearly 200k miles.
I have ordered a good semi-custom fit car cover to keep her in the driveway, as my garage is really awkward to get in and out of with either Marquis; so I'll be more inclined to go for a drive if all it takes is storing a car cover.
Oh yeah, buy some clearcoat in rattle cans and hit the truck's rear fenders with it before they fade even more.The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.
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He's got another mistress tho, this is his old flame, the new one is hotter so she gets all of his attention :pThe ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.
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Originally posted by DerekTheGreat View PostPaint is only aesthetically pleasing, doesn't contribute to the mechanically sanity of a vehicle.The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.
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The mom in question sounds like she's one of those people who look at the age of a vehicle and automatically assume it's a POS that is not worth putting any money into. Coincidentally those very same people are an epic fail at comprehending why people "waste" their money on classic hot-rods and such, while the brandy new cars are so much nicer. To each their own, personally I'd rather weld up old steel than replace new plastic. And I almost wanna see what all these fools will do in case of some global event that removes easy access to all sorts of sophisticated technology and puts everyone on the tech level Cuba was at 20 years ago - all this brand new newfangled shit will be shit outta luck in short order.The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.
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Originally posted by His Royal Ghostliness View PostThis is only partially true, solid paint is important for keeping the rust monster away. Which just so happens to be why his truck's rear fenders do not color-match the rest of the bed. Also, can't fault a guy for wanting his vehicle to look nice, especially after all the mechanical work he's sunk into it.
If it ain't rot caused by extreme moisture/salt like seen around in rust belt issues then you really don't have to worry about it, look at all the old junk from the 50's rusting away out west. They're still solid but ugly, wait no, I mean they've got "patina" so that means you can actually charge more for the same car. See, it's not worth it to paint it! /s1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
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Originally posted by Rodentkiller View PostMr. Marques it looks like that the paint has delaminated just best to get the car repainted and a new soft top too or go slicktop.
Originally posted by His Royal Ghostliness View PostHe's got another mistress tho, this is his old flame, the new one is hotter so she gets all of his attention :p
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat View PostWhat's more important, a running driving vehicle or the surface rust on your hood, roof ect? :P
If it ain't rot caused by extreme moisture/salt like seen around in rust belt issues then you really don't have to worry about it, look at all the old junk from the 50's rusting away out west. They're still solid but ugly, wait no, I mean they've got "patina" so that means you can actually charge more for the same car. See, it's not worth it to paint it! /s
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- 2004 Ford Thunderbird - 2006 Ford F150 XLT - 2018 Ford Explorer Limited - 1958 Mercury Medalist
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Originally posted by MrMarquis View PostThe new one just gets driven, really haven't spent anything on it yet minus basic maintenance. The truck has seen more money than anything. The Medalist may be catching up though...The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.
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