"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
01/07/2019 at 11:56 • Filed to: None
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"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
01/07/2019 at 11:56 • Filed to: None | 4
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It’s not nearly as clean as Mazda616’s Jolene. It is however very cheap and a convertible.
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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Kiltedpadre
01/07/2019 at 12:07 |
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Definitely cooler in coupe form, but still: neat.com/support
Tripper
> Kiltedpadre
01/07/2019 at 12:09 |
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“Don’t say my cars topless, say the tiddies is out!”
Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
> Kiltedpadre
01/07/2019 at 12:17 |
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Neat!
Wait, Columbus?
RUN AWAY!!!
Sseriously. I owned a J-body. That thing is nothing but rust under the paint.
Urambo Tauro
> Kiltedpadre
01/07/2019 at 12:50 |
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Looks to be in decent shape, but I’m a little alarmed by the engine replacement. And lemme guess- there’s rust hiding behind those chrome flares, isn’t there.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Tripper
01/07/2019 at 13:20 |
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some one should make little nipple hats for people to wear when they are driving a convertible with the top off.
its a niche market sure, but some one will buy them.
WilliamsSW
> Kiltedpadre
01/07/2019 at 13:48 |
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There’s about a 100% chance that it’s a rustbucket, but hey, it’s one of those rare RWD Sunbirds!!
For $800, though, why not?
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Kiltedpadre
> Urambo Tauro
01/07/2019 at 15:23 |
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I have zero doubt the flares were added to cover rust bubbles that have since bloomed into full blown rot.
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Kiltedpadre
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
01/07/2019 at 15:24 |
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Can I get a pierced tiddy hat? It seems appropriate to an old Sunbird.
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Kiltedpadre
> Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
01/07/2019 at 15:25 |
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Gotta test that tetanus booster the dr talked me into somehow.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Kiltedpadre
01/07/2019 at 15:26 |
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would you also like a cigarette burn scar on there?
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Kiltedpadre
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
01/07/2019 at 16:30 |
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Nah, I’ll just look for a Pall Mall scented air freshener.
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Kiltedpadre
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
01/07/2019 at 16:33 |
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But the convertible has a 500% increase in cowl shake. Hell who am I kidding; this thing probably has enough rust in the structure to increase it by 900%.
Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
> Kiltedpadre
01/07/2019 at 17:05 |
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Top is wrecked, looks to have rot in the doors, CP.
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Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
> Urambo Tauro
01/07/2019 at 17:06 |
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It’s a 3100, I wouldn’t be alarmed. They seemed to be very hit or miss. Some went 200k+ without issue, others blew up around 100k.
I’d be more concerned with the tore up top and the rotted doors.
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Urambo Tauro
> Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
01/07/2019 at 17:43 |
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Yeah I just get nervous when a car’s undergone a repair that big. Lots of potential for something to have gone wrong, like a cracked sensor, crossthreaded or under/over-torqued fastener, pinched wiring harness, or some other gremlin that won’t be immediately apparent. Repairs might have been performed by a mechanic who was rushed, or inexperienced, or sloppy... you just never really know. Sometimes I’d just rather have to replace a few worn-o ut factory components myself, just to get the peace-of-mind that the rest of the car is unmolested.
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Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
> Urambo Tauro
01/08/2019 at 06:53 |
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After the things I’ve seen with basic repairs, I figure if it’s still running they must have done something right. https://oppositelock.kinja.com/reasons-i-do-all-my-own-work-1830940396
Swapping an engine/transmission on these older cars is really no harder than fixing suspension or brakes, which can actually kill you if a mechanic messes those up. I swapped my van’s drivetrain in under a day ( probably could have made about 4 hrs if I had a hoist ) , including swapping all the wiring, it was a cake walk compared to other repairs I’ve done.