Author Topic: The Hall Auto Repair Shop and Mopar Hall of Fame (Read 123417 times)

Mattlov · « **Reply #300 on:** 16 July 2012, 17:34:57 »

Quote from: MoparMessiah on 16 July 2012, 14:35:05

I was rather impressed with the Fusion when I got them at Hertz. I think I got 36MPG out of one of them. O0

I drive them a lot for work, so I was happy to be able to get one. The fact I stole it from the dealership was just a bonus.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #301 on:** 17 July 2012, 17:32:13 »

Well it appears "the boy" has blown the head gasket in our 1991 Mazda B2200. He has like an anti-Midas touch.

What should I do?

1. Fix it myself?
2. Donate it
3. Sell it to the wreckers?

A new head and gasket set is $579

Deathrider6 · « **Reply #302 on:** 17 July 2012, 17:41:15 »

Mopar, what kind of shape is the the wee beastie in? If it is thrashed you may just want to sell/donate it, if is in good condition and you are willing fix (but have the boy work off some or all of the cost of the parts builds character). Just my thoughts on the subject.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #303 on:** 17 July 2012, 20:04:51 »

Quote from: Deathrider6 on 17 July 2012, 17:41:15

Mopar, what kind of shape is the the wee beastie in? If it is thrashed you may just want to sell/donate it, if is in good condition and you are willing fix (but have the boy work off some or all of the cost of the parts builds character). Just my thoughts on the subject.

It's good shape. No rust or body damage. The AC blows cold. Paint is faded white. Seats are nice.

It does have an electrical draw that I suspect is coming from the positive battery cable.

It only has 130k miles on it.

MM

Mattlov · « **Reply #304 on:** 17 July 2012, 20:53:24 »

Sounds like a repair to me.

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #305 on:** 18 July 2012, 02:18:19 »

If I had skills, I think $600 and some time for a decent truck would be worth it.

I have the time, I'd love the skills... it's that pesky money crap that gets in the way...

Damage Inc. · « **Reply #306 on:** 18 July 2012, 07:51:03 »

fix it, then sell it if the boy is unappreciative.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #307 on:** 18 July 2012, 12:21:50 »

Quote from: Damage Inc. on 18 July 2012, 07:51:03

fix it, then sell it if the boy is unappreciative.

It's our truck not his. He was "borrowing it" because his STi is in the shop with a blown motor.

Let's recap some of "the boys" car exploits ...

Mazda RX-7 sideswipes truck
Mazda RX-7 rear ends car
Mazda RX-7 backs into car
Mazda RX-7 oil pan ripped off curb jumping
Audi Coupe sideswiped by truck - car effectively totaled
Neon SRT-4 - crashed - twice
Neon SRT-4 - stolen - recovered - totaled
S2000 - crashed - twice
S2000 - spun rod bearing
S2000 - car broken into - supposed sabotage of engine - car totaled
STi - engine blown
STi - modified to ethanol - engine blown
Borrowed Mazda Pick Up - killed dog
Borrowed Mazda Pick Up - blown head gasket

That's the short list >:(

Damage Inc. · « **Reply #308 on:** 18 July 2012, 13:14:04 »

ok, then do this :

Quote from: Damage Inc. on 18 July 2012, 07:51:03

fix it, then sell it if the boy is unappreciative.

Ghost0402 · « **Reply #309 on:** 18 July 2012, 13:18:55 »

Quote from: Mattlov on 14 July 2012, 16:49:59

Sad times. I have gotten rid of the GTO. Changed my work schedule and have to commute now, and that just wasn't a commuter vehicle.

Got a 2010 Ford Fusion with 13K miles for it straight up. Cost me $15 for a documentation fee.

In Ohio now, you don't get your title when you pay off the loan on your car. I had to go to the title bureau and shell out $16 for a paper title.

Ghost0402 · « **Reply #310 on:** 18 July 2012, 13:26:26 »

Still working on the Royale at the moment. I'm up to hoses. There are two coolant lines running to the radiator in the nose of the car. Is there any reason i can't run a big rubber line to the nose? The current set up uses aluminum lines, but there is almost as much rubber connecting the entire mess together as there is aluminum piping. Frankly, it runs through the center of the tub, and considering how much rubber i can see, it might be easier to go full rubber than the mess it currently is.

Damage Inc. · « **Reply #311 on:** 18 July 2012, 15:31:46 »

the only reason i can come up with (and its a stretch) is hose collapse at high temps or puncture threat.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #312 on:** 18 July 2012, 15:49:10 »

Quote from: Damage Inc. on 18 July 2012, 15:31:46

the only reason i can come up with (and its a stretch) is hose collapse at high temps or puncture threat.

Plus hose is not that cheap

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #313 on:** 18 July 2012, 16:12:18 »

Man, he sounds like my step cousin, Mopar. Unfortunately, he met a bad end. :( I hope the boy learns that these machines are not disposable toys and he should be a bit more respectful and learn how to use them properly.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #314 on:** 18 July 2012, 21:26:24 »

Quote from: Doug Glendower on 18 July 2012, 16:12:18

Man, he sounds like my step cousin, Mopar. Unfortunately, he met a bad end. :( I hope the boy learns that these machines are not disposable toys and he should be a bit more respectful and learn how to use them properly.

You would have thought that would have sunk in.

Hopefully some bicycle time will help. ;D

Grognard · « **Reply #315 on:** 23 July 2012, 10:20:16 »

Quote from: MoparMessiah on 18 July 2012, 12:21:50

It's our truck not his. He was "borrowing it" because his STi is in the shop with a blown motor.

Let's recap some of "the boys" car exploits ...

Mazda RX-7 sideswipes truck
Mazda RX-7 rear ends car
Mazda RX-7 backs into car
Mazda RX-7 oil pan ripped off curb jumping
Audi Coupe sideswiped by truck - car effectively totaled
Neon SRT-4 - crashed - twice
Neon SRT-4 - stolen - recovered - totaled
S2000 - crashed - twice
S2000 - spun rod bearing
S2000 - car broken into - supposed sabotage of engine - car totaled
STi - engine blown
STi - modified to ethanol - engine blown
Borrowed Mazda Pick Up - killed dog
Borrowed Mazda Pick Up - blown head gasket

That's the short list >:(

If he's under MY roof or on MY insurance ... I'd take the DL and all driving privileges and strike him from the insurance. Give him a MOPED until he learns to drive SAFELY.
If he's independant: I'd stop fixing his broken equipment and forbid him from touching my vehicles.
6 different vehicles he has effectively destroyed? wow.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #316 on:** 23 July 2012, 12:47:08 »

Quote from: Grognard on 23 July 2012, 10:20:16

If he's under MY roof or on MY insurance ... I'd take the DL and all driving privileges and strike him from the insurance. Give him a MOPED until he learns to drive SAFELY.
If he's independant: I'd stop fixing his broken equipment and forbid him from touching my vehicles.
6 different vehicles he has effectively destroyed? wow.

He's not under our roof and our insurance booted him long ago. His mother on the other hand is a little soft on him. He's her only child.

Clangador · « **Reply #317 on:** 06 August 2012, 17:11:26 »

Quote from: MoparMessiah on 18 July 2012, 12:21:50

It's our truck not his. He was "borrowing it" because his STi is in the shop with a blown motor.

Let's recap some of "the boys" car exploits ...

Mazda RX-7 sideswipes truck
Mazda RX-7 rear ends car
Mazda RX-7 backs into car
Mazda RX-7 oil pan ripped off curb jumping
Audi Coupe sideswiped by truck - car effectively totaled
Neon SRT-4 - crashed - twice
Neon SRT-4 - stolen - recovered - totaled
S2000 - crashed - twice
S2000 - spun rod bearing
S2000 - car broken into - supposed sabotage of engine - car totaled
STi - engine blown
STi - modified to ethanol - engine blown
Borrowed Mazda Pick Up - killed dog
Borrowed Mazda Pick Up - blown head gasket

That's the short list >:(

I don't want to see the long list. :o

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #318 on:** 06 August 2012, 19:40:59 »

Quote from: Clangador on 06 August 2012, 17:11:26

I don't want to see the long list. :o

No you don't.

Good news is that I've gotten the motor torn down. I found a cheaper supplier for the head at $380 without the gasket set, but that's only $69. Hopefully it's back on the road by next week.

I've taken a 63 Plymouth Sport Fury as a way to support myself.

Hersh67 · « **Reply #319 on:** 06 August 2012, 21:05:52 »

Mopar, he needs some serious time running the shoe leather express or on pedal power^tm.

My Godson just had his first crash and it totalled his Malibu. We're joking that his next ride will be a bumper car... (He was in a left hand turn [banked] of a road that was oiled and chipped *after* a rain storm and got his right side tires off the surface... at 35 mph.)

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #320 on:** 07 August 2012, 13:17:02 »

Quote from: Hersh67 on 06 August 2012, 21:05:52

Mopar, he needs some serious time running the shoe leather express or on pedal power^tm.

Actually he's been riding his bike, but he did do some other things.

Appears he managed to get the STi put back together stock and then he offloaded it to Carmaxx. WHATEVER YOU DO - DO NOT BUY A USED STi FROM CARMAXX.

He's traded the STi parts he had to his roommate for a Toyota Paseo.

Notsonoble · « **Reply #321 on:** 14 September 2012, 15:45:13 »

Mopar, new Dart? or should I look for a old dart with a slant 6?

Mattlov · « **Reply #322 on:** 14 September 2012, 18:33:31 »

I don't know what to think of the new Dart. Looks neat, but I need to find out about the engine options.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #323 on:** 18 September 2012, 11:24:19 »

Quote from: Mattlov on 14 September 2012, 18:33:31

I don't know what to think of the new Dart. Looks neat, but I need to find out about the engine options.

The new Dart is an Alfa Romeo and is rather impressive at it's price point. There are three engine options - I think I would check out the 1.4L turbo that is rated at 40MPG freeway. I was very impressed with the interior for such an inexpensive car and everything I've read so far has been positive.

Mattlov · « **Reply #324 on:** 18 September 2012, 22:05:14 »

It's an Alfa? The odds of ever getting a real Alfa are slim, so this presents itself as a positive idea to me.

My car still books for about 13K... }:)

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #325 on:** 19 September 2012, 11:09:40 »

I thought I'd show you a side job I'm working on. This is a 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury that we are turning into a Max Wedge Retro Mod

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #326 on:** 24 September 2012, 04:13:13 »

Today I saw a genuine Starfire, first one I've seen in years. Gods it was beautiful.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #327 on:** 24 September 2012, 16:19:43 »

As in Oldsmobile?

Doug Glendower · « **Reply #328 on:** 24 September 2012, 23:35:08 »

Yeah, the early 60's one.

MoparMessiah · « **Reply #329 on:** 25 September 2012, 10:53:15 »

You see early 60s Chevys but the Olds, Pontiacs and Buicks seem far and few between