Project Cars--You Get to Vote on "Hold 'em or Fold 'em"

sda

I still have a timing light, dwell meter and multiple feeler gauges. Not used in years, but keepers.

fintail

I clearly recall my dad's spark plug gap/feeler gauge tool, that's a task he let me do after a certain age (he always performed tune up maintenance himself, even on later model cars).

stickguy

I still have a feeler gauge. That is something I can guarantee I will never need again.

fintail

Rear view of the oddball fintail wagon conversion barn find from earlier - rear windshield is from a sedan, never seen one like this before. Someone will be happy to restore this project car:

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

I still have a feeler gauge. That is something I can guarantee I will never need again.

I used to have a feeler gauge that my father used to measure tolerances on steam turbines. There must have been a hundered different thicknesses from a thousandth of an inch up to where you could gap plugs or points.

qbrozen

I have a set of feeler gauges. I use them to set spark plug gaps, of course.

fintail

I adjusted the timing "by ear" via moving the distributor, and took the car on a little drive. The car started fine and ran/drove like nothing weird happened last week, so I guess no damage done. It was a little disconcerting having the car run out of steam at about 20 mph, now I'll get to go down the road of seeing about my distributor apparently not being installed in the correct position (but I guess not impacting functionality). Springtime pic, made a beeline for home once some raindrops appeared:

xwesx

Whew; dodged a bullet on that one, fin. Rain. /shudders

sda

fintail said:

I adjusted the timing "by ear" via moving the distributor, and took the car on a little drive. The car started fine and ran/drove like nothing weird happened last week, so I guess no damage done. It was a little disconcerting having the car run out of steam at about 20 mph, now I'll get to go down the road of seeing about my distributor apparently not being installed in the correct position (but I guess not impacting functionality). Springtime pic, made a beeline for home once some raindrops appeared:

To be safe and prevent engine damage, you might want your mechanic to check and reset the timing.

fintail

sda said:

fintail said:

I adjusted the timing "by ear" via moving the distributor, and took the car on a little drive. The car started fine and ran/drove like nothing weird happened last week, so I guess no damage done. It was a little disconcerting having the car run out of steam at about 20 mph, now I'll get to go down the road of seeing about my distributor apparently not being installed in the correct position (but I guess not impacting functionality). Springtime pic, made a beeline for home once some raindrops appeared:

To be safe and prevent engine damage, you might want your mechanic to check and reset the timing.

sda said:

fintail said:

I adjusted the timing "by ear" via moving the distributor, and took the car on a little drive. The car started fine and ran/drove like nothing weird happened last week, so I guess no damage done. It was a little disconcerting having the car run out of steam at about 20 mph, now I'll get to go down the road of seeing about my distributor apparently not being installed in the correct position (but I guess not impacting functionality). Springtime pic, made a beeline for home once some raindrops appeared:

To be safe and prevent engine damage, you might want your mechanic to check and reset the timing.

Yep it's on the list for when the car eventually goes in maybe later in the spring for its routine service (I don't do oil changes anymore, just not worth the hassle and mess).

explorerx4

I bought some stuff for my 91 Mustang from a vendor that has had lots of promotion from multiple YT channels.
A bunch of it is fake. They slap authentic looking stickers on knockoff merchandise.
I'll admit NOS stuf is hard to find. I'm just really disappointed.

fintail

explorerx4 said:

I bought some stuff for my 91 Mustang from a vendor that has had lots of promotion from multiple YT channels.
A bunch of it is fake. They slap authentic looking stickers on knockoff merchandise.
I'll admit NOS stuf is hard to find. I'm just really disappointed.

Any buyer protection?

oldfarmer50

sda said:

fintail said:

I adjusted the timing "by ear" via moving the distributor, and took the car on a little drive. The car started fine and ran/drove like nothing weird happened last week, so I guess no damage done. It was a little disconcerting having the car run out of steam at about 20 mph, now I'll get to go down the road of seeing about my distributor apparently not being installed in the correct position (but I guess not impacting functionality). Springtime pic, made a beeline for home once some raindrops appeared:

To be safe and prevent engine damage, you might want your mechanic to check and reset the timing.

Have him check on why it went off time in the first place. Moving something else in the area shouldn’t have messed up the timing.

oldfarmer50

fintail said:

explorerx4 said:

I bought some stuff for my 91 Mustang from a vendor that has had lots of promotion from multiple YT channels.
A bunch of it is fake. They slap authentic looking stickers on knockoff merchandise.
I'll admit NOS stuf is hard to find. I'm just really disappointed.

Any buyer protection?

Can he complain to YT or at least make a flaming comment on the video?

explorerx4

After looking around a bit more, maybe the brand was licensed out to an inferior design.
I still have to check some things with what is in the car currently.
Here's a video about oil filters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8kbR7YlVOM

fintail

Things for sale:

Marketplace algorithm sent it to me - this seller seems to be an infrequent curbstoner but his name amuses me

Looks mean

Might be the same seller as car #1 - seems to be a few of these things in my area

Convertibles were said to be a thing of the past, then suddenly they reappeared

Omnirizon Ute

Stude project

Leopard

I like the car and color but the rust scares me a bit, would be fair without it

"If it seems like it's alot it's because I made a bet with someone"

There is no key. Starts with a screw driver.

Has to be a scam ad, odd as those usually don't show local plates, but this looks far too nice for the money and the verbiage is weird

tjc78

The Mark VI looks pretty nice to be honest.

I’ve never seen a Signature Series (a much bigger option pack in those days versus later years) in that color combo. Almost all were Burgundy over red

kyfdx

My grandfather had a '62 Galaxie like that one. Don't remember the seats, but the dash was definitely all red. His was black exterior.

explorerx4

If you want to buy a CV ex cop car this is the guy for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaKRJNidREE

stickguy

That’s an odd thing to devote your life to.

explorerx4

I'm going to watch this CV series. Not the same guy as the previous video I posted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIUFWq_xXYU

explorerx4

You've got to be kidding me.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-honda-cr-v-8/

kyfdx

Ridiculous

oldfarmer50

explorerx4 said:

You've got to be kidding me.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-honda-cr-v-8/

And the lowest trim level to boot. Evidently, someone didn’t get the memo that Covid is over.

fintail

I suppose it will last forever anyway, but you might get bored.

qbrozen

@explorerx4 said:
You've got to be kidding me.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-honda-cr-v-8/

I don’t get it. Is that generation something special?

I mean, I think even this is high, but for basically the same price, it is far newer, lower miles, and higher spec. http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/2A94BE56.

kyfdx

qbrozen said:

@explorerx4 said:

You've got to be kidding me.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-honda-cr-v-8/

I don’t get it. Is that generation something special?

I mean, I think even this is high, but for basically the same price, it is far newer, lower miles, and higher spec. http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/2A94BE56.

Gen II. Probably the best CR-V made. And, would still be competitive with new vehicles. I drove one for 6.5 years and 106K miles. I think I spent $1.49 on repairs in that time. (screw for a glovebox latch)

But, not that special, and as noted, this is the LX trim. At least the EX came with a moonroof and alloy wheels.

Totally stupid price. If you look at the auction, it seems a couple of people just had to have it. Not sure why. But, that's how auctions go, sometimes.

explorerx4

Does this have 4 wheel steering? I know at was avaiable on GM trucks for a while.

stickguy

that looks like it has salt belt frame disease.

xwesx

explorerx4 said:

Does this have 4 wheel steering? I know at was avaiable on GM trucks for a while.

It does now... as long as you don't mind turning right!

andres3

xwesx said:

It sounds like you have a lot of pieces in motion at the moment!

The real estate deal isn't mine; it's my older brothers.

But I am working on a fast paced gigantic project at work, so that's taking up a lot of my time.

fintail

Things for sale:

Glassy, looks ok but optimistic Idaho flipper vibe, and if you don't think the mileage is what the car says, don't put it in the stats area

Button tufted

Reasonably sure this is a curbstoner, ad copy seems familiar, but nice looking car

Weird scam ad still being posted, but the car is lovely

Neat but wowza price

Turbo

Maybe believable mileage, looks nice, maybe dear

And its bigger brother

Big blue, end of the era

I saw the 3 door version on the road just last week, fun that these still exist as traffic

Vintage classic car

I think price has fallen by 30-40% since listed, now approaching reality

This is pretty cool, cool aesthetic

Boomerang

stickguy

I love that MX6 vintage. But not the butcher mods on that one. But at least it is cheap!

really like the Bronco II as a period piece, but not a buyer at that price. Nope.

explorerx4

FWD Ford van is a rare one.

gsemike

I have a feeling that Impala won't look good in person.

That LTD II could be good for a movie car. Make that money back in 4 or 5 bookings

tjc78

The LTD II isn’t the right color but I immediately thought … “I ain’t falling’ for no banana in my tailpipe”

oldfarmer50

I’d take the NYer just for the seats.

xwesx

The grandmother of one of my school friends had a Chrysler New Yorker. I think it was early 80s, with that boxy body style and upright rear window. Anyhow, I always loved that car, as the seats were so plush, and it had air conditioning! It always felt so wonderfully cool and cozy in there.

texases

My memory of that era New Yorker is a bit different - an airport 'limo', as we pulled away from Dulles in the middle of summer some fuse/breaker went out. No A/C! And no power windows!!

gsemike

Long Island Marketplace

Given wagon mania and mopar mania, this looks fair

If this Prelude shows this nice in person I like it Just wish it had a third pedal

F100 look like a cool driver but closeups are rough and owner may be better off adding the ps and pb to this one. Given current market for old trucks, might this be fair even with the needs?

Interesting Corolla is interesting if a little dear what's with the blue tape on the taillights and looks to have a crinkle on the front passenger fender. It does come from a Toyota home which helps and sunroof has to be rare

04 X5 looks really good Well optioned but sense a poor repaint and curbstoner wording so be careful

Never see these RX7s anymore, convertible no less Could be fair for this money

If they were still saying groovy in 1980, they would have said that abut this Vette

stickguy

Automatic kills the prelude. And the Corolla.

explorerx4

My guess is the blue tape is to try to stop leaks around the rear lights.
One of my ex neighbors has a red Mazda convertible like the white one.

gsemike

explorerx4 said:

My guess is the blue tape is to try to stop leaks around the rear lights.
One of my ex neighbors has a red Mazda convertible like the white one.

Not acceptable in a car that price

texases

I imagine those Corolla tail light lenses are 'unobtanium'.

gsemike

explorerx4 said:

My guess is the blue tape is to try to stop leaks around the rear lights.
One of my ex neighbors has a red Mazda convertible like the white one.

Not acceptable in a car that price

bhill2

Please allow me to opine, as Corvette owner myself, that this Corvette is an abomination unto the Lord.

kyfdx

bhill2 said:

Please allow me to opine, as Corvette owner myself, that this Corvette is an abomination unto the Lord.

Oh, man... you made me look.

kyfdx

I almost bought an '89 RX-7 convertible used in 1990. Exactly like that one. Actually, I see more convertibles from that era than coupes.

Two months after I passed on it, I bought an '84 911, so it all worked out.

texases

Around the bottom of Corvettes, even without the 'flames'. 10 years newer, please!

kyfdx

texases said:

Around the bottom of Corvettes, without the 'flames'. 10 years newer, please!

Or, 10 years older..