Did not make it to wrecker.

"Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer" (dash-doorhandle-and-bondo) 01/14/2016 at 14:21 • Filed to: None

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Went to go train someone how to do my job (dash wiring). Now I’m just going back to do it for them. Nobody likes dash wiring. Stopped at big Al’s body shop and took pics of something cool for you: A 62 ford unibody n raspberry.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/14/2016 at 14:32

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That’s a pretty sweet truck.

Can’t haul anything in it, but who would use this to haul at this point anyhow?

(I did pass a never stopped being in use 70's Dodge pickup at Home Depot last night as it was being loaded up. Was awesome)

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2016 at 14:46

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just rolled out of the booth, owner intends to use truck for drivin’ around listening to the radio.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/14/2016 at 14:51

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Depending on the engine - leave the radio off

I haven’t turned the radio on in my Montego since I upgraded the exhaust

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2016 at 14:56

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six with three on the floor, what’s in your montego? I’m looking forward to terrorizing the neighborhood with my cleveland.

RallyWrench > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/14/2016 at 15:02

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Purdy color.

dietryng > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2016 at 15:05

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the radio usually stays off in older stuff, just so you can hear the newest sound before it becomes a problem. always listening for THAT change.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/14/2016 at 15:06

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5.0 upgraded with an Edelbrock Performer RPM and a 4 barrel holley (original was 2 barrel). Then I put on true dual (was originally single) flowmaster Super 44's

Sounds like this (skip ahead to about 44 seconds to hear the upgraded exhaust):

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > dietryng 01/14/2016 at 15:07

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Haha. For me it’s normally overheating not making a sound I don’t want to hear.

I wouldn’t put it past it, but god damn it’s exhaust is magnificent.

dietryng > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2016 at 15:49

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sounds good. what are those? 2 1/4s out the back?

just keep the car on the open road so it stays cool. and tap on the gauge, if you trust the gauge. a cooler thermostat isnt too much.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > dietryng 01/14/2016 at 15:52

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Coolant leak is the problem. It has a cooler thermostat, upgraded to a 4 core radiator, upgraded to a high flow water pump, replaced upper/lower radiator hoses and heater hoses just to be safe.....all to find out it has rusted out freeze plugs.

they’re 2 1/2. Flowmaster Super 44's, stock manifolds.

dietryng > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2016 at 15:59

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oh. those are a PAIN, if you can even get to them while its in the car.

you gonna band-aid it and get the rubber screw-in ones, or spend for the brass ones?................. spend the money once, and forget about it

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > dietryng 01/14/2016 at 16:46

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I’d rather do the brass, but I think the motor’s gotta come out. I was hoping it would be ANYTHING but the plugs

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2016 at 17:35

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I’d gladly listen to that!

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > dietryng 01/14/2016 at 17:51

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Another fun game with classic cars is “what’s burning” or “is that smoking more than usual?”

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > RallyWrench 01/14/2016 at 19:27

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Nissan colour I think.

dietryng > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 01/14/2016 at 19:36

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that is one of the best. brakes or clutch? is it electric, no flickering lights, not sweet like antifreeze, not brown like trans, dont see flames coming from under the hood. fun for the whole car. bonus points awarded if you guess correctly before youre stuck walking.

dietryng > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/14/2016 at 19:41

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keep a close watch. it can from a slow drip to pouring out uncontrollably without much warning. those old 5 gallon ozarka bottles are your friend.

dietryng > dietryng 01/14/2016 at 19:45

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just dont fill it on the side of the road IMMEDIATELY after its gotten hot. youll crack something important. block. heads.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > dietryng 01/19/2016 at 15:13

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Yeah I am, I’m not driving it anywhere until this situation is handled anyhow. I don’t drive it in winter months anyhow, I even drop down the insurance to keep me from getting over excited and taking it out on a nice day lol.