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  1. Umby

    Who has painted their own car?

    Nah, the car is a roller and the body and paint will be the first things done.
  2. Umby

    Who has painted their own car?

    Not to hijack the thread, but I have a question in the same vein... I'm starting to the body work on my new project and I was wondering if it is OK to primer the car for what will probably be a couple of months before its painted or will the primer absorb moisture, etc???
  3. Umby

    Opinions requested

    Its pretty much a done deal... It'll be about a week before I can pick it up but it'll be in good hands sooner than later. Thanx for the input :nice: BTW: Who here has actually replaced a cowl panel? This will be my first time attempting it. It doesn't look that hard, but looks can...
  4. Umby

    Opinions requested

    I've ran the VIN and the door tag... its a factory t-top, 302, 5-speed car. This would be my 5th fox, so I'm not unfamiliar with the ends and outs. The cowl is the only "major body" work. There are some dings and stuff to fill, but it is 21 years old. Honestly, I think one of the best...
  5. Umby

    Opinions requested

    Its been a little while since I've had time to post, but I've come across what I consider a pretty good deal.... but I'm getting some resitance from some friends so I figured I would get some un-biased third party opinions. I've come across an 85 T-top GT roller. The body is straight as an...
  6. Umby

    OT: Know anything about Thunderbird SCs?

    Thanx for all the info. I'm gonna go check it out later today and I'll let ya know how it turns out.
  7. Umby

    OT: Know anything about Thunderbird SCs?

    Hi all. I'm looking for a new DD and I stumbled across a nice '91 Thunderbird SC with 95k for cheap. My question is do these things have any "typical" problems I need to look for and how reliable are they and for how long? Any help would be appreciated. Thanx!
  8. Umby

    OT: Explorer towing question

    I've already got the trailer... had it for a long time. I just want to make sure the vehicle will tow it before I lay out the $$$. And word to the wise... NEVER paint your bands logo on the van or the trailer... its a dead giveaway to whats inside.
  9. Umby

    OT: Explorer towing question

    Hmmm... never heard that one. I'll have to look into it.
  10. Umby

    OT: Explorer towing question

    I've got the oppurtunity to pick up a nice 95 exploder with less than 100k dirt cheap and I was thinking about using it as my bands tour bus, so to speak. The thing is it will have to pull a 4x6 trailer with our equipment weighing in at about 1200 lbs or there about. Can the 4.0 do it...
  11. Umby

    Heater Core Headache

    Ford hasn't made their own cores in the last 18 months... you wind up paying $45 for cheap chinese junk. I order high quality cores, I just have some sort of underlying issue with pressure or something that I need to figure out.
  12. Umby

    Which C/C plates?

    I just picked up a set of the QA1 plates from Summit and I'm very happy with them. For $155 they're a great deal.
  13. Umby

    Heater Core Headache

    I just busted my third heater core in a year... this one only lasted 2 weeks. Whats going on here? My cooling system consist of an aluminum radiator, 180 degree stat, high miler hoses, and a now busted core. I have the reducer in the line as came factory for 1993. I've completely...
  14. Umby

    where do u work!

    I just went back to work as an auto mechanic. I work a company that owns three dealerships and we refurb cars that come in from trade and auction before they are resold. Prior to that I wasted eight years of my life in the broadcasting industry.
  15. Umby

    Professional Mechanics

    Choice of career is a very personal decision. It works for me. I picked up a wrench for the first time at age 5 and its never gotten old. As far as compensation goes, again, its a personal thing. I've learned never to use money as a barometer for success... I judge success by the feeling I...
  16. Umby

    Professional Mechanics

    I just jumped into it and I love it. I'm 27 and after 8 years in the broadcasting industry and I guess I appreciate good pay and good work... maybe I haven't done it long enough, but as much as I like cars and as long as I've been working on them I really don't see myself burning out anytime...
  17. Umby

    Which Tools?

    Thanx for your opinions... I had a feeling that Mac and Snap-on would probably take the lead on this one... The other guy in the shop uses Mac and the driver usually comes once a week so I might give them a try but I'm strongly leaning toward starting a relationship with Snap-On just from...
  18. Umby

    Which Tools?

    Hey guys. A little off topic here, but I've been working my first gig a pro mechanic for a little while now and its really time to start getting my tools up to snuff. As a shadetree good 'ol Craftsman did the job and did it well, but now that the tools I use are feeding my family I want to...
  19. Umby

    Illumination Issue

    I need some help here... Last night I went in and replaced some burned out lights in my cluster. Everything looks great now except that my headlight and hazard switches no longer light up... What did I do???
  20. Umby

    Nasty Vibration

    Flywheel is stock, resurfaced about 5-8K ago... PP is a FRPP King Cobra
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