Cyrus9586
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- Location
- Portland Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 87
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9l v6
- Transmission
- Automatic
Okay for pics I do not know how to embed pics into the post but I put them all in an album with some notes if you click on these words here
So I am no longer taking the words of the old owner. He said the engine was rebuilt and the transmission was replaced less then 10k miles ago. There is 106k miles on it now and 4k are mine. I looked up carfaqs and nothing since 77k miles. I tried emailing him and calling him asking him for proof and I get return emails saying it can't be delivered and calling yields an out of service number. Don't worry title etc is legit DMV proved it.
So the tranny has like NO issues. So I have no plans to tinker with the stock automatic tranny. Which is fine cause I do NOT plan on lifting, off roading, or doing anything TOO insane.
The engine. Besides load clacking from the valves and the shot AC unit I am not 100% sure on but I figure for now it works and you don't fix what's not broken. But I am saving up for a new engine. This one is the one my uncle's mechanic said he would end up getting if I need it. unless he finds a better one and with work etc it would be about $1500 for full removal and install.
The body. I plan to try and get the dents and dings out and get the hatch replaced with one that has a rear windshield wiper. That is my ONLY complain since I live in Oregon and where I work there is a super talcum powder like dust that killed rain X in 2 weeks... So as for paint...The top was spray painted poorly and the wrong color. So I am looking into a full body vinyl wrap. I want to keep the 2 tone look so I think if I go that route I want to dark grey with the ford/pepsi can blue metallic. MAYBE dark purple instead cause I like dark purples. Which means...
The interior. I will redo everything dark grey or black. Seats I will cheat and use seat covers. Dash I want to stretch naugahyde over it. MAYBE the head liner too but I think that's overboard and I will just use a simple fabric. Floors I will redo the carpets as well. Keep the artificial wood on the dash. Spray paint the plastic and the metal to match.
I don't want to add a SUPER sound system etc but one I can plug my phone into for my spotify is all I desire. No window tinting. I can't really think of much more I need. Oh new sun visors. New bug shield on the hood, I can't remember the actual name of it, and rain guards on the doors and mine does not have the runner boards on the sides I MAY see if I can get at an auto yard. Nothing luxurious. I had thoughts of adding some lights etc but I think I just want it to look nice, sound nice, and most importantly of all last me as long as possible.
So any feedback I am MORE then willing to hear. You guys have given me super solid advise on many things in the 2 posts I have posted so I am always open to hear more.
Oh and due to the story of how I got her and what she's put me through and the fact she seems to run better when it is playing on the radio or from a CD I have Dubbed her The Crazy Train.
So I am no longer taking the words of the old owner. He said the engine was rebuilt and the transmission was replaced less then 10k miles ago. There is 106k miles on it now and 4k are mine. I looked up carfaqs and nothing since 77k miles. I tried emailing him and calling him asking him for proof and I get return emails saying it can't be delivered and calling yields an out of service number. Don't worry title etc is legit DMV proved it.
So the tranny has like NO issues. So I have no plans to tinker with the stock automatic tranny. Which is fine cause I do NOT plan on lifting, off roading, or doing anything TOO insane.
The engine. Besides load clacking from the valves and the shot AC unit I am not 100% sure on but I figure for now it works and you don't fix what's not broken. But I am saving up for a new engine. This one is the one my uncle's mechanic said he would end up getting if I need it. unless he finds a better one and with work etc it would be about $1500 for full removal and install.
The body. I plan to try and get the dents and dings out and get the hatch replaced with one that has a rear windshield wiper. That is my ONLY complain since I live in Oregon and where I work there is a super talcum powder like dust that killed rain X in 2 weeks... So as for paint...The top was spray painted poorly and the wrong color. So I am looking into a full body vinyl wrap. I want to keep the 2 tone look so I think if I go that route I want to dark grey with the ford/pepsi can blue metallic. MAYBE dark purple instead cause I like dark purples. Which means...
The interior. I will redo everything dark grey or black. Seats I will cheat and use seat covers. Dash I want to stretch naugahyde over it. MAYBE the head liner too but I think that's overboard and I will just use a simple fabric. Floors I will redo the carpets as well. Keep the artificial wood on the dash. Spray paint the plastic and the metal to match.
I don't want to add a SUPER sound system etc but one I can plug my phone into for my spotify is all I desire. No window tinting. I can't really think of much more I need. Oh new sun visors. New bug shield on the hood, I can't remember the actual name of it, and rain guards on the doors and mine does not have the runner boards on the sides I MAY see if I can get at an auto yard. Nothing luxurious. I had thoughts of adding some lights etc but I think I just want it to look nice, sound nice, and most importantly of all last me as long as possible.
So any feedback I am MORE then willing to hear. You guys have given me super solid advise on many things in the 2 posts I have posted so I am always open to hear more.
Oh and due to the story of how I got her and what she's put me through and the fact she seems to run better when it is playing on the radio or from a CD I have Dubbed her The Crazy Train.
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