Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: massCougarxr7 on January 12, 2009, 02:23:06 PM
At least your grille is still gleaming!!!!!
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 12, 2009, 02:24:56 PM
Yeah everything else looks kinda rough. but itll be painted soon.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: vinnietbird on January 12, 2009, 02:29:54 PM
I'm glad you're putting the old girl back together.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: shame302 on January 12, 2009, 03:15:30 PM
id sell that grill and find another one to paint. actually, no i wouldnt, id just sand and paint that one.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 12, 2009, 03:47:02 PM
My dad may be buying a brand new grill for me on eBay not sure though. Hopefully lol!
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Post by: daminc on January 12, 2009, 04:35:57 PM
Hey, did it come with a free tire too.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Chooglin on January 12, 2009, 05:51:39 PM
glad to see you are going to be getting it back together.It will be good as new,before you know it.
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Post by: 5.8fastcat on January 12, 2009, 10:22:22 PM
Glad to see you found some good parts.
Good luck on the paint and installion
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 13, 2009, 02:27:44 PM
Tomorrow I am having it towed on a flat bed to york automotive. Hopefully everything runs smoothly because I basically need my car back asap
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Post by: MexCougar on January 14, 2009, 01:40:22 AM
Coolest sled in the world....
Seriously, i hope your car will be fixed very soon.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Haystack on January 14, 2009, 08:53:57 PM
clean up your headlights really good first.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 15, 2009, 09:11:07 AM
Today I'm going to try and remove the like 13 inches of snow from my poor car and the replacement front end and get her towed some where she can be inside! Aka the body shop! Hopefully there won't be too much other stuff that I don't know that's wrong and it will be done in a couple of weeks! I'm going to use as many of the original parts from my car as I can. Headlights most likely will be the original ones and not from the replacement. Ill keep everyone posted with pictures etc..!
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 15, 2009, 09:18:49 AM
If your headlights are dull,there's a Lincoln that shares the lenses.I don't remember which model.Someone here will know.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: vinnietbird on January 15, 2009, 10:53:27 AM
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: ZondaC12 on January 15, 2009, 01:40:02 PM
88-92 or 3 or something something lincoln contiental. Whatever years that generation spanned. They share the same *headlights* as the cougar.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 21, 2009, 12:36:06 PM
Update!
Went up to the place yesterday and signed the papers allowing them to fix my car. Its gunna be 2466 for paint body work and frame work. So everything basically. My car will be finished in about a week or two. Now that's left is the inspection since there is a salvage title on it! And then ill be back to driving her around!
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: jncocowboyx on January 21, 2009, 03:10:27 PM
awesomeness!
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Post by: baxo on January 21, 2009, 05:08:11 PM
I hope for that much that will be a full paint job.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Cougars 2 go on January 21, 2009, 06:42:54 PM
Quote from: Samantha;252832
Update!
Went up to the place yesterday and signed the papers allowing them to fix my car. Its gunna be 2466 for paint body work and frame work. So everything basically. My car will be finished in about a week or two. Now that's left is the inspection since there is a salvage title on it! And then ill be back to driving her around!
Quote from: baxo;252869
I hope for that much that will be a full paint job.
Wow. I wish body and paint work was that cheap here in central Maryland.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: daddybair7 on January 21, 2009, 09:33:21 PM
hey just remember that ohio needs vin# on the reciept from the donor car or they'll fail the inspection i've gone through it alot done 6 or 7 of them but got failed twice cause didnt have reciept with vin# on on car and didnt have reciept on a new part on anouther and make sure who ever gets the inspetion reciept from the DMV has to be there with the car and the car owner thats how they had me do it. and they do a background check on all parties there. not that there would be an issue. i had a speeding ticket when i was 18that the clerk of courts missed filed and the had a warrant for me short ride to the court house they found the mistake let me go no biggie but scared the out of my wife :rollin: can laugh bout it now but hope the cougar turns out better than new
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Post by: Samantha on January 21, 2009, 10:30:45 PM
No they are just painting the new fender and bumper. I wish though. It needs a lot of body/frame work which is what is costing a bunch.
I do have the receipt of all the parts so that should cover for inspection.
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Post by: DerikWayne on January 21, 2009, 10:42:48 PM
Quote from: baxo;252869
I hope for that much that will be a full paint job.
I'm with Alex on this one. That sounds kinda high to me as well.
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Post by: jcassity on January 21, 2009, 11:39:03 PM
Quote from: DerikWayne;252924
I'm with Alex on this one. That sounds kinda high to me as well.
I dont get it,, people wanting the total package with zero defects and thinking it should aways be cheap.
I tried to explain it here post 89, http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=22019&page=9 but i guess it makes no sense to anyone.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 21, 2009, 11:49:55 PM
There is a lot of body work and frame work that is also included in that 2466 so its not just the paint!!! I supply him with parts and he does his job by painting them realign my frame and weld/ bolt things back on such as the fender bumper and the bumper skin header panel etc. A lot of hours are being put in which if why its not too cheap.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: rancheronut on January 22, 2009, 12:39:27 AM
Quote from: jcassity;252927
I dont get it,, people wanting the total package with zero defects and thinking it should aways be cheap.
I tried to explain it here post 89, http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=22019&page=9 but i guess it makes no sense to anyone.
i'm with you. anybody that has done body work! knows that it takes time to all the little things to get right and that time is money when you have shop to run.
Samantha just remember you get what you pay for and there alwise people that think that no matter what you do. that the price is to high. from what i can see you are getting a good price for all the work that has to be done.
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Post by: shame302 on January 22, 2009, 12:57:43 AM
yeah, thats pretty "on". a front clip plus labor and air bags on my car were going to be 8600 bucks. she did the right thing securing parts her self. body work is expensive period. someone took the time to become a tradesman and earned it.
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Post by: yellow86coogr on January 22, 2009, 03:38:16 AM
As for the cost of body work and paint. It is just a matter of fact, you get what you pay for. Even if you did it yourself.
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Post by: daminc on January 22, 2009, 07:33:48 AM
I think that's a good price for the work. You don't want to know how much it would cost for the work on my car, if I had it done in a shop. :hick:
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: irv on January 22, 2009, 07:53:45 AM
i have a collision shop and work by myself. poeple dont mind making all they can for themselves but seem to think no one else should. we are told what we pay for our jobs we do for insurance companies and paint and material is very high.we are locked in to the prices our jobbers charge us. you cant use the cheap stuff if you want it to last and provide a warranty. judging by the damage i saw sam is getting a pretty good price. cant wait to see it done and back to being a happy camper[and driver] again.--irv
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on January 22, 2009, 09:50:12 AM
that is a good price, especially to have the frame fix properly. And also to have a rust free Cougar back on the road rather then in the s yard....
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 22, 2009, 10:06:48 AM
Thanks everyone! It is a little out of what I wanted to spend but I mean what are you to do! I want the car fixed so its worth it. Actually about the rust thing...my dad found rust under the mud flap on the driver side fender but that is the fender getting replaced :D. So that's a good thing. I can't wait to get my car back and running!
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 22, 2009, 01:47:38 PM
Can you get "in progress" pics?
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 26, 2009, 04:16:36 PM
still waiting on my car to go up the frame puller..... then i'll get some pictures up
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 26, 2009, 04:23:26 PM
Cool.You know everyone loves the pics.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Kitz Kat on January 26, 2009, 04:23:46 PM
I grabbed a plate holder for you if you still need it?
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Post by: Samantha on January 27, 2009, 11:15:50 AM
Quote from: Kitz Kat;253722
I grabbed a plate holder for you if you still need it?
its a cougar one right? and yeah i'm still looking for one. if your going to cat jam you can bring it then.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 27, 2009, 04:50:23 PM
Went up to the shop today and took some pictures... When they took the fender off they found the windshield washer bottle was cracked but im getting a new one.
All the frame work is pretty much done. They are painting the new parts then putting it back on. The pinstripes are going to be a little different because they cannot buy new they have to duplicate. The air conditioning is broken and I would have to put a whole new system in because mineis not eco friendly so i will deal without.
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Post by: DVP on January 27, 2009, 04:53:52 PM
I have a fluid container. $5.
Whole new system? I would think it would just be the condenser that is damaged. You can convert to 134a with everything else you already have. I have a condenser too but Im putting it on my car.... someday.
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Post by: 88cougar on January 27, 2009, 05:27:15 PM
It's nice to see another Cougar restored. Yours is about the only cougar I've ever seen that looks exactly like mine. I even have the same original wheels in my American Racing wheel boxes. Do you have any interior pics? I'd like to see if it looks like my cougar. Good luck with the restoration & hopefully everything will workout.
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Post by: rancheronut on January 27, 2009, 05:42:16 PM
look great. don't see any hiden rust.
what funny is every body shop i been to see. they dont know how to clean there shops up(like with power washer and broom). you can hardly tell the frame rack is red. I thought my shop was a pig pen.
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Post by: 88cougar on January 27, 2009, 05:43:01 PM
I have a pair of new KYB Gas-A-adjust dampner shocks item #KG4521 & I decided not to use them. I paid over $60 for them last month & I'll sell them for $40 with no shipping charge if your interested.
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Post by: DVP on January 27, 2009, 06:21:27 PM
Quote from: rancheronut;253916
look great. don't see any hiden rust.
+1 on that. strut towers and frame rail look nice and clean.
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Post by: jcassity on January 27, 2009, 09:43:17 PM
Quote from: Samantha;253894
The air conditioning is broken and I would have to put a whole new system in because mineis not eco friendly so i will deal without.
Thats not correct, and its honestly sounding like a feeler to see how interested you are in getting a new HVAC system. You can still get replacement parts and,,,, get your existing system charged up with r134 at the very least.
Car looks great so far, frame work looks like it went pretty simple. It wasnt as bad as you thought was it?
You wont know exactly how good of a tweeking job they did until body parts go on and you notice stacks of shims here and there.
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Post by: jncocowboyx on January 27, 2009, 10:12:53 PM
-cigar in mouth- i love it when a cougar comes together!
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Post by: Quietleaf on January 27, 2009, 11:46:38 PM
Quote from: daminc;252962
I think that's a good price for the work. You don't want to know how much it would cost for the work on my car, if I had it done in a shop. :hick:
A full repaint, with rust and ding repair for me was $4608 (and it took five months!). Now, that was with two coats of primer and sandings in between so it all depends. Considering that this requires frame work, I'd say it's not bad, but for that price I would expect a first-rate paint job.
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Post by: irv on January 28, 2009, 07:22:26 AM
green sales has new stripe kits yet.3M tape has a gray that is a perfect match also.--irv
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 28, 2009, 08:50:45 AM
Are they painting the whole car or just the parts being installed/I'd worry about trying to match 20 year old paint.I just don't think it can happen.It can be close,but not a match.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 09:36:21 AM
They said the paint can be matched so i guess we will wait and see. On the ac part they said its not eco friendly and I'm already spending over 3 grand and I will be a full time college girl in two weeks and I just took out a 10grand loan that has to be paid off! so I can live without the ac for a while. I have a bottle its being shipped now and I will have them put it on before they put the new fender on so its easier. And the body work better be done right because if its not and i go get my inspection they will tear it apart all over again and lets just say york auto will be hearing from me adn doing my car over. Actually to tell you guys the truth when my dad was looking at it underneath the drivers side fender ther was some rust. but hey thats the one thats getting replaced!!!
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 28, 2009, 09:47:33 AM
You can upgrade your a/c easily without spending a lot of money.They even sell the upgrade kits at most parts stores for cheap.Something to check into.I'll be doing that as soon as I install my a/c equipment back onto the Sport.Glad to hear your Cougar is coming along well.Keep us posted,keep the pics coming,and good luck.
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 09:56:06 AM
Ill try to get more pictures. But we seriously just got like 8 inches of snow and alot of roads arent plowed so with my dads cougar with bad tires its hard to drive in lol.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 28, 2009, 10:07:54 AM
Did you see that red grille I left the Ebay link for?It looked like what you had before the wreck.
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 10:28:56 AM
Yeah my dad bought me a new old stock red grille but someone painted it red and it doesnt match my color red. we are using it for backup.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 28, 2009, 10:43:44 AM
Great.Where the heck did he find an NOS red grille?That's a good find.I'll bet you'll be watching everyone around you like an eagle when the Cougar is fixed and you're back on the road.I got very paranoid after the Sport was painted.I even park waaaaaaay out in the parking lot to stay away from everyone.Of course,every time I do that,there's one idiot who always thinks they need to park next to me,in an acre of empty spaces.
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Post by: massCougarxr7 on January 28, 2009, 10:57:32 AM
My cougar looks like yours too!!!! Sorry this is the only pics i have....http://s426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/Mean88Merc/metal%20fab/Cougars/:hick:
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Post by: rancheronut on January 28, 2009, 10:58:00 AM
Quote from: Samantha;254067
Yeah my dad bought me a new old stock red grille but someone painted it red .
then it not NOS, if some one painted red.
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Post by: massCougarxr7 on January 28, 2009, 10:58:38 AM
Sorry didnt realize you need to space after the link.....http://s426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/Mean88Merc/metal%20fab/Cougars/ :hick:
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 11:22:04 AM
It does look like mine. I never thought I would like a red car or that I would have a red car as my first car.
But surprisingly enough I love that car and the color! And yeah I probably will be extra cautious after its done!
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Post by: massCougarxr7 on January 28, 2009, 12:07:03 PM
So what does your bf think of your car? And you getting it fixed..?
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 12:15:15 PM
Well lets just say he wasn't happy at first. But its what makesme happy so yeah. And he doesnt love the car all so much he thinks its too small. But i think its big because im small and i have to sit so close to the steering wheel!
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 12:17:47 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;254068
Great.Where the heck did he find an NOS red grille?That's a good find.I'll bet you'll be watching everyone around you like an eagle when the Cougar is fixed and you're back on the road.I got very paranoid after the Sport was painted.I even park waaaaaaay out in the parking lot to stay away from everyone.Of course,every time I do that,there's one idiot who always thinks they need to park next to me,in an acre of empty spaces.
He found the grille on ebay. It was 100 with shipping. It was an early bday present for me but I feel bad because im not using it. And my dad does the same exact thing except he doesnt get out of the car he makes me or my sister go in for him! :D
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Post by: massCougarxr7 on January 28, 2009, 12:22:59 PM
im 6'2 and getting in and out is a little difficult sometimes, but i dont think theyre that bad........p.s. im addicted to my cougar!!!!!! And if it was smashed like yours....id still fix it.....
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 12:25:31 PM
haha right well hes like 5'8 so hes smaller than you. but yeah i duno why he thinks its small i love it. im very addicted too
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Post by: DVP on January 28, 2009, 12:31:21 PM
Quote from: Samantha;254087
And he doesnt love the car all so much he thinks its too small.
My GF says the same thing. I just go faster and I cant hear the complaints over the exhaust.
Now that Im driving the SHO I figured I was set. What would there be to complain about right? WRONG. I drive to fast, leather is cold (she has leather in her Durango WTF), smells like gas, cup holders suck (atleast there are some), its ugly, too bad its not loud like the Cougar. Then I wouldn't hear half of all that, but it would be one more complaint.
I like them both so she can keep talking, and Ill keep not listening. Sounds like your BF already knows the rule for happiness.
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 12:40:53 PM
Yeha well I have no cup holders. no ac. But my bf bought an 09 kia rio. and he bought the base model which has no power seats. no power windows[crank] no power mirrors. how lame i hate it but it has sirius radio and ac.
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Post by: DVP on January 28, 2009, 12:51:21 PM
Quote from: Samantha;254099
Yeha well I have no cup holders. no ac. But my bf bought an 09 kia rio. and he bought the base model which has no power seats. no power windows[crank] no power mirrors. how lame i hate it but it has sirius radio and ac.
Next time he complains say just answer with you drive a Kia....
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 12:52:43 PM
haha. well he doesnt complain too much anymore but i've been without a car for almost 2 months. so im the one complaining
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Post by: cougarman on January 28, 2009, 12:57:52 PM
LOL, your Cougar is too "small", but he drives a kia?? :D
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 01:00:27 PM
Yeha I dont know if anyone has seen the new rio. Its like half of my car. Surprisingly its spaceous in side!
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 28, 2009, 01:33:42 PM
I installed XM radio in my daughter's car a couple of months ago.EASY stuff.Took about an hour,and most of that was trying to figure out what I was doing.LOL.As far as small,I think the car is great.I'm 6' tall,and I manage getting in and out fairly easy.I think it's what you get used to.
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Post by: Samantha on January 28, 2009, 01:58:29 PM
I miss my cassette radio in my car. I love having an ipod that has a cassette adapter. Makes the car look better with stock cassette.
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Post by: massCougarxr7 on January 28, 2009, 02:17:33 PM
you should race him, or just leave a HUGE cloud of smoke next to him one day when you get your car back!!!!! Hed regret the whole kia thing.........
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Post by: jcassity on January 29, 2009, 12:16:38 AM
Quote from: Samantha;249509
How?! I need my car done cheap...but they wanna charge a lot. I need help lol
Quote from: jcassity;249548
I have reflected on this statement several times and I have yet to figure out what exactly you are saying here.... However that kind of mindset is exactly how our country got into the buisness of outsourcing.
do you even understand what this type of talent is worth?
Its called T&E (Time and Expense) His time, his talent, his tools all going to work just for you in a 40hour week at 50$ an hour shop rate assuming that is the shop rate. If thats the case, he made you a good deal. Will he have a helper? Maybe he will and maybe he wont but still, that hourly rate puts two men on one car with all the labor burden on the shop not to mention the liability and risking his reputation as a shop owner.
Woman up and understand this is just the price you pay for services. If you want it done cheap, use ducktape, bondo and super glue and spraypaint.
Id suggest you and your dad take the front end parts off and let him focus on frame shaping and pulling right off the bat. His time spend on mundain tasks like bolt on items is a huge waste of your hard earned money. the quicker he is able to get to the meat of the matter , the quicker he can get your car fixed.
sorry, just had to say that because there are many people who forget how much it really costs to do a job and do it right and still maintain a good buisness relationship by word of mouth.
just remeber one thing,,, just because you dont like a dollar figure does not make it incorrect. It may be out of your budget but nevertheless, it does not mean the individual is not due his or her valued service.
Do I think I would pay 2grand for the service? Nope because i can do all that myself. If you cant, then pay someone else who can.
Quote from: Samantha;254053
And the body work [COLOR="Red"]better be done right because if its not [/COLOR]and i go get my inspection they will tear it apart all over again and lets just say york auto will be hearing from me adn doing my car over. !!
Well,, cant say I didnt see this coming. I predicted it way back on your other thread. Like i said before, your kind of thinking is one root cause of why our country is in the shape it is in now. A bunch of spoiled kids / adults wanting something for nothing. Your request is simple,, you want the stars but you want to pay in dust. You asked for help, you got it. You desired a good price,, and for the sake of the working folks you got a GREAT DEAL!!. In the end, you plan to pin them to the wall when everyone bent over backwards to make you happy. You sound spoiled and inmature making comments like that. I simply think you need educated in simple math and what time is worth. Your sig says something about cosmetics or whatever so if your plan is to run your own shop,, remember your kind of mind will be greeting you at the counter "wanting something for nothing",,,,,,,,,and thier checks for free.
Life aint no BOGO so stop treating this like it is.
Just my 2c worth.
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Post by: Samantha on January 29, 2009, 02:00:05 PM
Quote from: jcassity;254234
Well,, cant say I didnt see this coming. I predicted it way back on your other thread. Like i said before, your kind of thinking is one root cause of why our country is in the shape it is in now. A bunch of spoiled kids / adults wanting something for nothing. Your request is simple,, you want the stars but you want to pay in dust. You asked for help, you got it. You desired a good price,, and for the sake of the working folks you got a GREAT DEAL!!. In the end, you plan to pin them to the wall when everyone bent over backwards to make you happy. You sound spoiled and inmature making comments like that. I simply think you need educated in simple math and what time is worth. Your sig says something about cosmetics or whatever so if your plan is to run your own shop,, remember your kind of mind will be greeting you at the counter "wanting something for nothing",,,,,,,,,and thier checks for free.
Life aint no BOGO so stop treating this like it is.
Just my 2c worth.
Yeah well im definately not as spoiled as you think. so back off. I have to pay my way for everything I don't rely on anyone! So thanks for calling me spoiled.:mad: I bought the car for 2g put a 1g tranny in it and this is costing me 3300. I just took out a 15g loan for school. and guess who is paying for all this MEEEE!!! I work for my money and I dont appreciate being called spoiled I dont run to anyone but my self for bills. I pay for my own cell phone never once missed a payment on that or my OWN credit card. Its cosmetology and you do get what your attitude is and what you pay. so yeah JUST MY 2C.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 29, 2009, 02:14:47 PM
I want everything for nothing...........I built my entire car that way.It's widely known.Not a single penny from our paychecks was used in the building of the Sport.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 29, 2009, 02:16:29 PM
Quote from: Samantha;254120
I miss my cassette radio in my car. I love having an ipod that has a cassette adapter. Makes the car look better with stock cassette.
Doesn't your new stereo have an Ipod outlet?
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Post by: Samantha on January 29, 2009, 02:17:13 PM
Yanno I dont make alot. I make minimum. I work hard for my money. I paid for my car. college. fixing my car. And its people like him who can say whatever Yeah thats not how it works.
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Post by: Samantha on January 29, 2009, 02:18:22 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;254302
Doesn't your new stereo have an Ipod outlet?
I didnt put a new stereo in. I was referring to my dads car radio. It doesnt have an ipod plug :disappoin
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Post by: ZondaC12 on January 29, 2009, 02:22:49 PM
Samantha,
All he's doing is pointing out some contradicting statements you made. He probably made some incorrect assumptions, which should not be ignored. But this is some serious repair we're talking here, and any kind of bodywork is mega-bucks. You definitely got a good deal, and in terms of "making sure it's done right" so far the pictures look good, and that's up to you and your father to make sure you find a reputable shop, not a sketchy one.
I have some rust in the rear lower quarter of my car, and relative to the size of it it seems awfully small. I'll probably be looking at $800-$1k worth of work, talking to people I know who know what that goes for around here. It is definitely a chunk of change, but bodywork is a big deal. I'm right where you are, not *exactly* but I too am a college student, and I'm trying to preserve/repair an old car. Not exactly practical!
Just try and go easy on this York Auto alright? ;) :) As it's been said, that shop is EXTREMELY clean looking. That says a lot, they probably take a lot of pride in their work, and are very very skilled. That stuff is an art form.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 29, 2009, 02:44:53 PM
all im saying is that if my car isnt done right after i pay for it its gunna be fixed. I dont care who you are. you get paid to do your job do it right the first time because i know at my job if i dont cut your hair right i get in trouble. and that hair grows back! cars dont just get better with time. Noone is gunna push me around. Im an adult now and I have to take care of myself. I have better things to do then play games with the place if they dont do it right the first time. I dont have time to play games. thanks for the people who actually care. and for you jcassity you dont know everything and neither does anyone. and dont make assumptions. im not one to mess with because im not dealing with your shiznit.
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Post by: shame302 on January 29, 2009, 02:54:22 PM
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Yeah well im definately not as spoiled as you think. so back off. I have to pay my way for everything I don't rely on anyone! So thanks for calling me spoiled.:mad: I bought the car for 2g put a 1g tranny in it and this is costing me 3300. I just took out a 15g loan for school. and guess who is paying for all this MEEEE!!! I work for my money and I dont appreciate being called spoiled I dont run to anyone but my self for bills. I pay for my own cell phone never once missed a payment on that or my OWN credit card. Its cosmetology and you do get what your attitude is and what you pay. so yeah JUST MY 2C.
yeah, i really dont mean any offense but this whole post is just like a "momma" that flaunts the fact that "I take care of MY baby" etc.
your supposed to. your supposed to pay your own bills. your supposed to pay for your own stuff. your supposed to pay back those loans. its expected.
Jcassidy's was pretty much on target imo. today everyone wants everything for nothing. this generation feeling of "entitlement" and lack of accountability is just sickening.
i agree. you car should be repaired correctly and with in reason but perfection in a 20 year old car isn't likely and its not the shops fault.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 29, 2009, 03:02:54 PM
Hey Sam,I think I'm a momma too.LOL.I love my Sport,she's my baby.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: vinnietbird on January 29, 2009, 03:03:45 PM
Let's get back on topic.Where does the car stand right now?Any panels going on yet?
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 29, 2009, 03:08:52 PM
everything is put back on it and painted except the bumper becase thats painted seperately. Im just waiting for my washer bottle to come in the mail so they can also put that on as well. my inspection date for the car is february 11 if my car gets done before that I cannot legally drive it until inspection. so i need that day to be here. my dads car never likes to/or doesnt start at all sometimes. :disappoin
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Post by: DVP on January 29, 2009, 03:12:54 PM
Quote from: Samantha;254298
Yeah well im definately not as spoiled as you think. so back off. I have to pay my way for everything I don't rely on anyone! So thanks for calling me spoiled.:mad: I bought the car for 2g put a 1g tranny in it and this is costing me 3300. I just took out a 15g loan for school. and guess who is paying for all this MEEEE!!! I work for my money and I dont appreciate being called spoiled I dont run to anyone but my self for bills. I pay for my own cell phone never once missed a payment on that or my OWN credit card. Its cosmetology and you do get what your attitude is and what you pay. so yeah JUST MY 2C.
:bowdown: There where no clapping smilies.
People like you dont make this economy what it is now, or whatever was said. Its screwed for alot of reasons but not because people want what they paid for. That whole statement was :bs: I dont feel like getting into it now, leaving for class.
I can see how your spoiled though, paying for all your own stuff and taking out loans for school. Its obvious:rollin:
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Post by: jcassity on January 29, 2009, 04:12:44 PM
I was talking about what you said,,, not you. simple misunderstanding.
The car is nice one to say the least and I am glad you are getting fixed. Spare washer bottle sitting in my garage, help yourself.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: vinnietbird on January 29, 2009, 04:16:15 PM
After the Cougar is fixed,you need to get Dad's car running.LOL.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on January 29, 2009, 04:24:08 PM
Quote from: Samantha;254322
Im just waiting for my washer bottle to come in the mail so they can also put that on as well.
got one for free from a friend. itll be here tomorrow.
haha dads car running?! he just put a brand new alternator in on friday when i got stuck after i took her on the highway. :D his car needs some serious work and some tlc!
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Post by: Samantha on January 30, 2009, 11:27:55 PM
Good news!
Car is finished being painted and is all back together. Ill put pictures up in a couple days when I get a day off. Monday my car is going to get pinstriped!
Only 12 days till inspection!
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Post by: daddybair7 on January 30, 2009, 11:39:21 PM
thats great news sam good luck on the inspection
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Post by: jncocowboyx on January 31, 2009, 12:18:56 AM
omg omg omg!!! pics soooon. :D
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 31, 2009, 07:00:21 AM
A couple of days til pics.Oh,that's just not good enough.I need my fix sooner than that !!!!!
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Post by: BEARMAX on January 31, 2009, 09:47:51 AM
a few days what a tease.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on February 01, 2009, 01:23:15 PM
Sorry! I work weekends and I've just been so busy. I'm going up there tuesday to take more pictures so ill post all then!
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on February 01, 2009, 01:25:07 PM
Ps.... The car looks amazing. They painted the driver door fenders hood and bumper. They left the grille gray and it looks cool. Haven't seen it in person yet but the pictures my dad took look smokin.
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 01, 2009, 05:15:04 PM
Oh,I see.Your DAD gets to see pics while we have to just sit around here.....................and wait..............and wait...................
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Post by: DVP on February 01, 2009, 10:15:01 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;254811
Oh,I see.Your DAD gets to see pics while we have to just sit around here.....................and wait..............and wait...................
Yeah!
I think we all need rehab....
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Post by: jcassity on February 01, 2009, 10:26:42 PM
ask the shop if they painted the bumper with additives to make the paint flex. Its a different painting process for plastic parts although I didnt.
Hope you get that new car feeling when its back. Just dont wreck it again :D
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Post by: Samantha on February 01, 2009, 11:10:49 PM
Haha yeah dad went and took the pictures not me so yeah I haven't seen anything but the pictures. So don't feel bad. Yeah I've decided if it gets wrecked again I'm buying a new car lol.
Which is why NO one is allowed to drive it except me!
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: daboss351 on February 01, 2009, 11:26:59 PM
if it gets wreaked again I call dibs
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Post by: Samantha on February 01, 2009, 11:31:59 PM
Haha I'm selling for alotta money lol. After I'm done paying the person who fixed it I will have 6500 in that car!
Oh and good news! I finally saved up all the money I need to pay for it being fixed! All 2500 of it . I love getting tips at work. And I make sure I talk about my car and how I wrecked it and I don't have a lot of money to customers :D kinds bad but I'm broke!
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Post by: daboss351 on February 01, 2009, 11:33:25 PM
Hahahahahaha smart girl!
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Post by: Samantha on February 01, 2009, 11:37:53 PM
I've made 220 in 3 days just in tips. So hey its working.
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Post by: daboss351 on February 01, 2009, 11:40:57 PM
Quote from: Samantha;254869
I've made 220 in 3 days just in tips. So hey its working.
HOLY HELL!! thats almost 2/3rds my complete pay for 6 days work! 3 days of which I did 2 shifts! im working on the wrong side of the counter!!
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on February 02, 2009, 10:02:53 AM
Alright I had a couple minutes to spare before work. so here are the pictures. mind you they HAVE NOT washed the rest of the car so it is VERY DUSTY. and thats why it looks like such a difference. Also they put a grey grille on the car everyones opinion! The car is going in for pinstriping today. I will go take pictures tomorrow of that.
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Post by: ZondaC12 on February 02, 2009, 10:14:55 AM
Looks like some fiiiine work. Looks gorgeous. I actually think the gray grille is good. I need to get the correct red grille for mine because I have the black trim but since yours has so much "red going on" up front at least IMO it works pretty good. That front-view pic just looks "right". Easy enough to paint it though if you want so no biggie there anyway.
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Post by: mercury-man on February 02, 2009, 10:40:22 AM
Samantha, They did a great job repairing & repainting your Cougar and we will be waitng to see the pinstrpe pics also. LOL :D
Dan & Paula ;)
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: daboss351 on February 02, 2009, 11:09:42 AM
Looks great!
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on February 02, 2009, 11:16:35 AM
From the outside it looks awesome, I wanna see some pics of the inner fender wells and see how they fixed them and the wrinkles...:D
Looks great Sam, glad you spent the money to save her.
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Post by: Samantha on February 02, 2009, 11:43:45 AM
I got all new parts. They just took off the crinkled parts off and replaced. As for the frame they used laser technology. So yeah the fender that was bad was replaced!
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Post by: Samantha on February 02, 2009, 11:56:26 AM
also the bumper and header panel and grille was replaced. the passenger fender and hood was fine and so was the driver door they just had chips in the paint which is why they got painted also.
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Post by: DVP on February 02, 2009, 12:18:12 PM
Looks good. I think the red grill looks better just my opinion. Once its all cleaned up it should be amazing. I think your car would look goo on chrome.
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Post by: Cougar8775 on February 02, 2009, 01:35:27 PM
it does look good. But... looks like the car needs an entire repaint from the c pillar back. The paint fade is really apperant.
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 02, 2009, 03:19:21 PM
Hey,that turned out great.I agree about the paint fade,but all in all,better than a month ago.I'm proud for you.
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Post by: Chooglin on February 02, 2009, 04:43:48 PM
Car looks great!!!from the looks of the pics,they did a great job on the repairs.
as long as your satisfied,thats all that should matter.
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Post by: thunderjet302 on February 02, 2009, 05:36:32 PM
Quote from: Cougar8775;254938
it does look good. But... looks like the car needs an entire repaint from the c pillar back. The paint fade is really apperant.
Looks good :D I can see a difference in paint though. I could be that it's dusty and the new stuff is clean and shiney though ;)
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Post by: rancheronut on February 02, 2009, 06:01:30 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;254973
Looks good :D I can see a difference in paint though. I could be that it's dusty and the new stuff is clean and shiney though ;)
you think?:hick:
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 02, 2009, 07:37:52 PM
A little buffing and wax can go a long way.Either way,the car does look awesome.Are you keeping it forever?
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Post by: DVP on February 02, 2009, 07:48:52 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;254987
Are you keeping it forever?
Isnt that always the plan with your first car? (unless its a POS)
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on February 02, 2009, 07:52:44 PM
My car has currently sat in that shop for weeks now and they have not buffed out that paint or washed the rest of the car yet as I put in my original post. You will see in pictures tomorrow that the fade is not bad at all. Oh and I just got the call the car is done! I may be picking it up tomorrow... Just have to make a good decision since I'm technically not allowed to drive it but I may have someone follow me home since I cannot afford another tow. Yeah I do plan to keep her foever unless it gets into another serious wreck then she's going to junk yard.
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Post by: cougarcragar on February 02, 2009, 07:54:52 PM
A good buff and wax on the doors back should make the paint fade less obvious. It looks great, though. It reminds me of my '88 XR7.
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 02, 2009, 07:56:18 PM
Unless my Sport dies a horrible death by a truck,train,whatever,I'm keeping it.They'll have to pry my cold dead hands from the steering wheel.LOL.
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Post by: jncocowboyx on February 02, 2009, 08:53:42 PM
beautiful work!
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Post by: Samantha on February 02, 2009, 10:11:46 PM
I've only had that car since October. And wrecked it in December obviously I wanted to fix. I don't want a new car they are made like shiznit anymore. If that would have happened in a new car that car woudl have been way way WAY worse than mine ever was.
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Post by: rancheronut on February 03, 2009, 01:33:15 AM
car looks great. hope you enjoy it when you do get to drive it.
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Post by: Bob on February 03, 2009, 08:29:15 AM
Quote from: Samantha;254905
Alright I had a couple minutes to spare before work. so here are the pictures. mind you they HAVE NOT washed the rest of the car so it is VERY DUSTY. and thats why it looks like such a difference. Also they put a grey grille on the car everyones opinion! The car is going in for pinstriping today. I will go take pictures tomorrow of that.
I hated that color when I first bought my cougar but over the last year its starting to grow on me.. Looks great, that shop did a nice job
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 03, 2009, 09:08:18 AM
They DID install the inner splash shield on the driver side didn't they?Your insulation is showing.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: daboss351 on February 03, 2009, 09:38:41 AM
Quote from: Samantha;254993
My car has currently sat in that shop for weeks now and they have not buffed out that paint or washed the rest of the car yet as I put in my original post. You will see in pictures tomorrow that the fade is not bad at all. Oh and I just got the call the car is done! I may be picking it up tomorrow... Just have to make a good decision since I'm technically not allowed to drive it but I may have someone follow me home since I cannot afford another tow. Yeah I do plan to keep her foever unless it gets into another serious wreck then she's going to junk yard.
NOOO serious wreak and I want it!
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Post by: Samantha on February 03, 2009, 10:57:10 AM
Yayayayayayay! Going To Get My Car Todayyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhh Im So Excited.
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: daboss351 on February 03, 2009, 11:01:20 AM
Good for you!!
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 03, 2009, 01:38:21 PM
So,will we be seeing a cool burnout shot?Just kidding.LOL.
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Post by: Samantha on February 03, 2009, 03:30:52 PM
Haha yeah right I drove that thing so carefully all the way home!
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Post by: DVP on February 03, 2009, 06:34:21 PM
I hope your excitement didnt make you miss any flaws. It looked like a real nice job. So now that its home where are our new pics....?
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Post by: Samantha on February 03, 2009, 10:04:32 PM
Pictures will be up tomorrow hopefully. Now that school will be starting I have no days off anymore. :(
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Post by: Samantha on February 04, 2009, 03:51:00 PM
finally pictures of the finished project!!! let me know what you think. (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/kiekie124/IMG_1152.jpg) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/kiekie124/IMG_1153.jpg) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/kiekie124/IMG_1154.jpg) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/kiekie124/IMG_1155.jpg) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/kiekie124/IMG_1156.jpg) (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/kiekie124/IMG_1157.jpg)
And this is what we woke up to today in north east ohio.
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Post by: Chooglin on February 04, 2009, 04:11:34 PM
looks great Sam.I bet you are relieved its back home and all fixed up.
you need to get a blanket for that cat,its gonna freeze out there.:D
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Samantha on February 04, 2009, 04:14:38 PM
yeah i know i know lol. and no paint difference so ha to everyone who said ther was guna be
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Post by: Rcarder407 on February 04, 2009, 04:17:11 PM
Looks great!! But i think it would look better parked in my garage where its nice and warm.lol
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: rancheronut on February 04, 2009, 04:31:17 PM
great on the repair.
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Post by: vinnietbird on February 04, 2009, 05:12:57 PM
Hey,that's awesome.The pin stripes are great.I'm proud for you.Whoever did the stripes did a nice job.Did they ask you how you wanted them,or just applied them as they saw fit?Either way,nice.
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Post by: Samantha on February 04, 2009, 05:18:32 PM
No that's how it was originally with the pinstripes. My car always had pinstripes but when they painted the car they had to put them on becaue the rest of the car had them! Lol
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Post by: shame302 on February 04, 2009, 06:21:27 PM
sweet. now be a little more careful would ya.
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Post by: thunderjet302 on February 04, 2009, 07:33:42 PM
Looks great :D I guess the paint mis-match was because they didn't wash the rest of the car. Be thankful the car doesn't have metalic paint as it is near impossible to get the re-spray to match the paint on the car.
BTW what is that black stuff all over the inner fenders? Some kind of undercoat?
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Post by: cougarman on February 05, 2009, 10:49:02 AM
Car looks great, they did a fine job!! :D
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Post by: DVP on February 05, 2009, 11:55:10 AM
As much as I like the 4 eyes over the 87-88s I really like your car. I think it is because it reminds me of how clean my car was when I bought it... I miss those days.
Paint looks great. I was a little worried about the paint myself but it looks amazing. I would clay bar and buff the out of the old paint. In the long run the old paint will fade before the new stuff. I dont think you will have to worry about it too much since you do a great job keeping it up.
Where are you going to school?
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Post by: Samantha on February 05, 2009, 12:14:28 PM
Yeah I'm worried about the paint. I'm going to the Cleveland institute of medical massage in middleburg hts which is like 20 minutes from where I live.
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Post by: jncocowboyx on February 05, 2009, 02:02:07 PM
looks awesome.
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Post by: 5.0 tbird on February 05, 2009, 02:11:39 PM
Looks great. :cool:
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Post by: Samantha on February 05, 2009, 09:51:51 PM
Now I'm just waiting for all 10 inches of snow to melt and hopefully that will be done by Wednesday for my inspection and then I can finally drive her!!!
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Post by: DVP on February 05, 2009, 10:17:41 PM
Quote from: Samantha;255370
Yeah I'm worried about the paint. I'm going to the Cleveland institute of medical massage in middleburg hts which is like 20 minutes from where I live.
Thats what I was wondering. Alot of people let there car go when they go away to school because it isnt as easy to clean up when you live in a closet and park in a lot
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Post by: Samantha on February 06, 2009, 09:16:12 AM
School is only 2 days a week I won't be living there I will be driving there on those days lol.
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Post by: ZondaC12 on February 06, 2009, 09:36:55 AM
That works out nice, I live almost half an hour away from where I'm going. I do live on campus but Im home weekends.
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Post by: Samantha on February 06, 2009, 09:44:57 AM
There is no campus for the place I'm going lol. Its just a building.
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Post by: DVP on February 06, 2009, 10:11:00 AM
Quote from: ZondaC12;255527
That works out nice, I live almost half an hour away from where I'm going. I do live on campus but Im home weekends.
Yeah same here. Its like a 20-30 min drive depending on the day an time and me. Its nice to not have to be home all week but be close enough to have the option of goin home if needed. It would be even better if I could have girls in my dorm....
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Post by: mjbtbrd on February 06, 2009, 02:07:27 PM
it looks good
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Post by: mercury-man on February 11, 2009, 05:30:04 PM
Samantha, Did your Cougar pass it's Inspection this week ? ;)
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Post by: Samantha on February 11, 2009, 10:02:02 PM
Well my car passed inspection just gotta switch my plates over to the new title on friday and my car will be back on the road!!!
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Post by: ZondaC12 on February 11, 2009, 10:08:10 PM
Quote from: DVP;255531
Yeah same here. Its like a 20-30 min drive depending on the day an time and me. Its nice to not have to be home all week but be close enough to have the option of goin home if needed. It would be even better if I could have girls in my dorm....
What someone like enforces that ? Jeeez....
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Post by: DVP on February 11, 2009, 11:24:54 PM
Quote from: ZondaC12;256445
What someone like enforces that ? Jeeez....
Yeah... Now if we get caught we get the automatic boot and both the girl and us get charged with trespassing. Doesnt make sense but neither does the no girl rule so screw it.
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Post by: 1WLD BRD on February 12, 2009, 10:36:14 AM
Impressive Sam! They did a good job.
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Post by: Samantha on February 13, 2009, 08:52:59 AM
Switched the plates over yesterday. My car is back on the road!! Only took me 2 months to recover the car after the accident lol.
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Post by: Chuck W on February 13, 2009, 09:03:00 AM
Glad to hear it's all sorted again.
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Post by: ZondaC12 on February 13, 2009, 12:13:01 PM
Has it really been two months? Jeez time flies....
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Post by: mercury-man on February 13, 2009, 12:22:09 PM
Samantha, Have fun driving your Cougar this [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Valentine's[/COLOR][/SIZE] Weekend Lady. :D
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Post by: Samantha on February 13, 2009, 10:14:12 PM
Yup 2 months . Man I missed my car it drives so perfect it just seems to float!
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Post by: daddybair7 on February 13, 2009, 11:58:43 PM
congrats sam,enjoy it all you can
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Post by: DVP on February 14, 2009, 03:13:00 AM
Quote from: Samantha;256693
Yup 2 months . Man I missed my car it drives so perfect it just seems to float!
Been a month an a half for me.
I JUST pulled the Cougar out like 10 mins ago. Dropped in my overpriced battery and it started like any other day. I loved hearing that sound. Crawled out from under the carport (I am going to make an apology trip tomorrow to the neighbors, well the non-jackass ones) and I felt back at home...
I tell you what though, things have changed after driving the SHO. Its alot louder and a hell of a lot slower:punchballs: ... But dependable.
I think I kinda know how you feel now. After driving this car for 3 years I just dont feel the same in other cars. Loved the SHO but it wasnt my Cougar.
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Post by: Cougarcruisin on February 16, 2009, 09:01:51 PM
Wow it shows how long that I haven't been online. What happened to your car in the first place?!!?!?!
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Post by: ZondaC12 on February 16, 2009, 09:04:39 PM
WHOAA dude what's up man good to hear from ya!!! :burnout:
Title: Update on my 88 xr7.
Post by: Cougarcruisin on February 16, 2009, 09:08:32 PM
Quote from: ZondaC12;257162
WHOAA dude what's up man good to hear from ya!!! :burnout:
Hey hey not too much!! I had the sudden case of the "miss driving my cougar" flu today so I had to get online to get my fix.
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Post by: blknredcougar on February 16, 2009, 09:33:37 PM