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D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:22 am .

The resale value argument only really matters if you constantly, which neither Eric nor I seem to do.

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Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:26 am

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:22 am .

The resale value argument only really matters if you constantly, which neither Eric nor I seem to do.

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hey.

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:32 am

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:26 am

hey.

Not saying there aren't others here, but in this instance, just defending the call out on dropping thousands in maintenance into 90s GM shitboxes.

Your perseverance with the now unreliable is

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:03 am

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:32 am

Not saying there aren't others here, but in this instance, just defending the call out on dropping thousands in maintenance into 90s GM shitboxes.

Your perseverance with the now unreliable is

I've lived the life and have seen the light. Everything we bought in the garage right now was bought pretty well used, except the motorcycle that was bought pretty well depreciated even though it was nice/low miles.

I'll fix the and continue to my cars along until the wheels fall off... at least until I relocate. even then we will buy used things.

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:32 am

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:26 am

hey.

Not saying there aren't others here, but in this instance, just defending the call out on dropping thousands in maintenance into 90s GM shitboxes.

Your perseverance with the now unreliable is

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:29 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:32 am

Not saying there aren't others here, but in this instance, just defending the call out on dropping thousands in maintenance into 90s GM shitboxes.

Your perseverance with the now unreliable is

The pewter jellybean is 2003 vintage sir.

max225 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:31 pm One can look at it as an "attack" or one could look at it as a compliment to keeping something on the road for that long.

I have maintained a 250k mile crown vic to 410k miles, over the last 5 years... and it was was 0 at 250k. So no one is throwing hands here. Panties in a bunch squad all worked up.

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:40 pm

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:29 pm



The pewter jellybean is 2003 vintage sir.

Mine is an '03 as well... but both platforms launched in the 90s, complete with massive fisher price radio buttons and rubber dash boards. Oddly enough I think the leather quality on my C5 seats is some of the best I've experienced. Still awful seats

CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:16 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:40 pm

Mine is an '03 as well... but both platforms launched in the 90s, complete with massive fisher price radio buttons and rubber dash boards. Oddly enough I think the leather quality on my C5 seats is some of the best I've experienced. Still awful seats

You have until all star weekend to decide if you'll sell me those seats

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:39 pm

CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:16 pm

You have until all star weekend to decide if you'll sell me those seats

We should up either way.

I am on selling 'em at this point, I think I may keep in the event I the car, but I'll think about it.

You should just get SparcBROS like me, they are dope.

[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:46 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:39 pm

We should up either way.

I am on selling 'em at this point, I think I may keep in the event I the car, but I'll think about it.

You should just get SparcBROS like me, they are dope.

Boomers are dying in record numbers thanks to Corona Extra - no sense in the

[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:01 pm

Apex wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:00 pm

Cherry low-mileage wax queen C6s should be dropping in value as the boomers drop.

Time to get a C6 GS.

[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:01 pm

Apex wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:00 pm

Cherry low-mileage wax queen C6s should be dropping in value as the boomers drop.

Time to get a C6 GS.

[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:46 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:39 pm

We should up either way.

I am on selling 'em at this point, I think I may keep in the event I the car, but I'll think about it.

You should just get SparcBROS like me, they are dope.

Boomers are dying in record numbers thanks to Corona Extra - no sense in the

[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:46 pm

D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:39 pm

We should up either way.

I am on selling 'em at this point, I think I may keep in the event I the car, but I'll think about it.

You should just get SparcBROS like me, they are dope.

Boomers are dying in record numbers thanks to Corona Extra - no sense in the

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:49 am Well, made some better progress on the this weekend.

I got the power steering cooler installed. It wasn't easy but not as bad as some internet bros made it out to be. Hardest part was removing the hard line of the stock piping that goes into the pump.It was on there tight as hell and pretty hard to access, fortunately once all of the front suspension was off, it was easier.

I have all of the control arms removed to take somewhere to replace the ball joints.

Redid all of the under hood grounds... I chopped off those stupid connector things and just soldered them all into a normal ground eyelet.

Cleaned engine bay, wheel wells, suspension, etc.

I still need to change the oil and trans fluid, put all the suspension back together, rebuild calipers (need to figure out access to an air compressor), replace the OPS again, maybe the wiring there too. Also need to detail the car, get an alignment, then get new and it should be ready to go.

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:56 am

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:49 am Well, made some better progress on the this weekend.

I got the power steering cooler installed. It wasn't easy but not as bad as some internet bros made it out to be. Hardest part was removing the hard line of the stock piping that goes into the pump.It was on there tight as hell and pretty hard to access, fortunately once all of the front suspension was off, it was easier.

I have all of the control arms removed to take somewhere to replace the ball joints.

Redid all of the under hood grounds... I chopped off those stupid connector things and just soldered them all into a normal ground eyelet.

Cleaned engine bay, wheel wells, suspension, etc.

I still need to change the oil and trans fluid, put all the suspension back together, rebuild calipers (need to figure out access to an air compressor), replace the OPS again, maybe the wiring there too. Also need to detail the car, get an alignment, then get new and it should be ready to go.

An air compressor is a pretty handy thing to have around. I bought this one from Harbor Freight 6 years ago and it's been flawless. Had enough balls to rebuild all my C5 calipers without even needing to run. It's also powerful enough to run an air ratchet or impact, which can come in handy more than you'd expect. I also use it for house projects where I need air nailers or the like. Super handy.

https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools ... 61454.html

Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:14 am

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:56 am
An air compressor is a pretty handy thing to have around. I bought this one from Harbor Freight 6 years ago and it's been flawless. Had enough balls to rebuild all my C5 calipers without even needing to run. It's also powerful enough to run an air ratchet or impact, which can come in handy more than you'd expect. I also use it for house projects where I need air nailers or the like. Super handy.

https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools ... 61454.html

yes, but if he doesn't have air tools I'd recommend going electric at this point. my dad, a pro mechanic, has made the switch.

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:56 am

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:49 am Well, made some better progress on the this weekend.

I got the power steering cooler installed. It wasn't easy but not as bad as some internet bros made it out to be. Hardest part was removing the hard line of the stock piping that goes into the pump.It was on there tight as hell and pretty hard to access, fortunately once all of the front suspension was off, it was easier.

I have all of the control arms removed to take somewhere to replace the ball joints.

Redid all of the under hood grounds... I chopped off those stupid connector things and just soldered them all into a normal ground eyelet.

Cleaned engine bay, wheel wells, suspension, etc.

I still need to change the oil and trans fluid, put all the suspension back together, rebuild calipers (need to figure out access to an air compressor), replace the OPS again, maybe the wiring there too. Also need to detail the car, get an alignment, then get new and it should be ready to go.

An air compressor is a pretty handy thing to have around. I bought this one from Harbor Freight 6 years ago and it's been flawless. Had enough balls to rebuild all my C5 calipers without even needing to run. It's also powerful enough to run an air ratchet or impact, which can come in handy more than you'd expect. I also use it for house projects where I need air nailers or the like. Super handy.

https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools ... 61454.html

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:38 am

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:56 am
An air compressor is a pretty handy thing to have around. I bought this one from Harbor Freight 6 years ago and it's been flawless. Had enough balls to rebuild all my C5 calipers without even needing to run. It's also powerful enough to run an air ratchet or impact, which can come in handy more than you'd expect. I also use it for house projects where I need air nailers or the like. Super handy.

https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools ... 61454.html

I've thought about it... don't mind the cost but it's more the storage. We have an 1100 square foot house, a shed, and a storage room on the back of the house. I have an extra set of wheels, tools, floor jacks, stands, detailing supplies, two bicycles, kayaks, camping shit, lawn shit... Both storage areas are pretty full of stuff already after living here for two months, and it is like 30% mutual stuff, like lawn things, 60% my stuff, 10% her stuff, so I don't want to add to that something I don't need and would have to wheel out from a shed every time.

If I had gotten the garage, sure... but

All things considered I like the carport and actually enjoy being outside for wrenching as I'm cooped up most of the time.

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:39 am In other news, I got a free lawnmower that's like 17 years old and got that sumbitch running like a champ for like $12, pretty

Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:48 am

D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:39 am In other news, I got a free lawnmower that's like 17 years old and got that sumbitch running like a champ for like $12, pretty

I resurrected a garbage snowblower and lawnmower just like this. The lawnmower went years ZFG, but the damned snowblower needed something every season. Got sick of it and went electric on all the yard tools. but WAY easier.

You'll get good life out of the lawnmower, and it's amazing the mechanical knowledge you can gain by keeping a simple lawnmower running well.