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The Car Thread ... !
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The new Bronco looks seriously capable.
I’ve spent more time than I probably should have in the Moab area, mostly mountainbiking, but also crawling around in my old Jeep XJ.
Whichever mode you choose, that area is truly a playground for adults.
Absolutely, if you've never done any rock crawling like that, you know what separates the grocery getters from the real offroaders
Pulled my car out of the garage to do a little spray painting, it wasn't right after a wash, or wax, it was just a nice day, blue sky, and only required a little bit of photo editing magic
We used to make aftermarket differential covers for Land Rovers. They were made from 12mm thick steel. They’d survive a nuclear blast I recon. They were a real pain to make.Absolutely, if you've never done any rock crawling like that, you know what separates the grocery getters from the real offroaders
Don’t they do a hard top you can remove for summer? Might be a better compromise.
I parted with my second to last spare MG engine on Friday. I dropped off a really nice and pretty much roadworthy short block from a 65 GT. It really was a gem and I wish I'd had a chance to rebuild it-pretty much virgin with tight, leak-free rings, original Vandervell standard-size bearings(meaning it's never had crank work) and even a small amount of visible cross-hatching in the bores. I had big plans, but I don't think my bride-to-be will appreciate the sheer amount of extra parts I've accumulated, or at least not now. I did keep the really nice pre-smog head off of it.
Aside from the one in my car, the only other spare I have now is the 3-main that I hope to one day build for an MGA. I'm not parting with that one!
I'm seriously going through withdrawals now, though, as I await my current rebuild getting finished.
Aside from the one in my car, the only other spare I have now is the 3-main that I hope to one day build for an MGA. I'm not parting with that one!
I'm seriously going through withdrawals now, though, as I await my current rebuild getting finished.
It's easy to remove and store, but doesn't provide much insulation. Folks I know who own Jeeps in areas that get cold (and use them year round), switch over (or only own) to a hardtop.
Garage? A top hoist is pretty inexpensive and is both a device to assist with removal and "storage" (assuming you've got clearance, it doesn't need a ton like a lift).
I don't see removal and replacement as an issue for me. My curiosity is about, as you said, insulation, during the winter months. I was wondering if anyone in cold climates ever go with the soft top all year around and how that worked out for them.
I noticed, yesterday, that depending on the trim level and if I go with the 4-door option, that dual tops are an option.
I live in an apartment and have no garage.
Theoretically, I could use my dad's garage, but it is still a bit cluttered and more problematic is my dad himself. I'm not sure I want to even ask about trying to fit my hard top in there for a summer...
But I have a couple of other ideas of where I could store the hard top. Renting a storage unit is out of the question. I do not want to pay to use more space.
It started in the 60's so its not quite finished yet! Its like painting the golden gate bridge. When you start at one end, by the time you get to the other end its time to start again.
MG's are never finished. They just have brief spells between rebuilds!
Hope you get her back soon @bunnspecial! It would be nice before summer is over.
For what’s it worth:
Listed below is at your discretion, but anyone that knows me knows I’m an extremist when it comes to detailing. With the new Cobra wheels, they are ‘high polished aluminum alloy‘ [Actually The same wheel Finish that was on my SS’], which is good and bad.
The Good is, They literally don’t show dirt or Any type of brake dust whatsoever.
The Bad, they tend to blemish or scratch relatively easily. However, those scratches can actually be buffed out with a polishing cloth or paste (Literally to factory new). It’s the same concept I use on my stainless Apple Watch, you can remove scratches with a Cape Cod cloth or Mothers mag polish. [Use very little pressure, as the Cape Cod cloth can actually cause damage with too much applied pressure.] Approximately 25 minutes minutes per wheel, and the restoration is amazing.
(Both products available on Amazon)
The After-math. (Oh, and that fat tire is a Mickey Thompson 315.) She squats pretty low. 😁
Listed below is at your discretion, but anyone that knows me knows I’m an extremist when it comes to detailing. With the new Cobra wheels, they are ‘high polished aluminum alloy‘ [Actually The same wheel Finish that was on my SS’], which is good and bad.
The Good is, They literally don’t show dirt or Any type of brake dust whatsoever.
The Bad, they tend to blemish or scratch relatively easily. However, those scratches can actually be buffed out with a polishing cloth or paste (Literally to factory new). It’s the same concept I use on my stainless Apple Watch, you can remove scratches with a Cape Cod cloth or Mothers mag polish. [Use very little pressure, as the Cape Cod cloth can actually cause damage with too much applied pressure.] Approximately 25 minutes minutes per wheel, and the restoration is amazing.
(Both products available on Amazon)
The After-math. (Oh, and that fat tire is a Mickey Thompson 315.) She squats pretty low. 😁
Forget the Bronco! I want the Pickup Truck Emoji!!
Scroll down a little and play the video. Pretty funny actually coming from Ford.
www.ford.com
I wonder if this is a place holder for the rumored Maverick.
Scroll down a little and play the video. Pretty funny actually coming from Ford.
Future Vehicles | Explore the Upcoming Ford® Lineup of Trucks, SUVs & Hybrid Options
See the stunning new Bronco, Super Duty and Transit. Learn more about how Ford is delivering an enhanced fuel economy, smart technology, modern design and thoughtful amenities. Click here to get additional information about when they'll be available.
I wonder if this is a place holder for the rumored Maverick.
@Relentless Power That Mother's polish is old! I remember buying the same product in the mid 90s and using it. Pretty sure they've been using the same label since they brought it to market. I also see you've moved onto gimp masks as your avatar theme game has progressed.
I vaguely remember discussing Never Dull with @bunnspecial or someone who'd used it and also found it fairly useful.
I vaguely remember discussing Never Dull with @bunnspecial or someone who'd used it and also found it fairly useful.
ORANGE FURY
... or as the little G says, Orange Furry
Yeah, we'll wind up with an EV in the near future, possibly even this next lease trade-in.
Here's a bad pun stolen from Facebook
On another note, I met up with a friend today who recently bought a new car. He had a nearly immaculate 2012 Challenger he bought new, but had decided he wanted an upgrade and was seriously shopping for a new-ish(but probably used) Scat.
He ended up finding a 2016 SRT in the color he wanted(Plum Crazy) with 14K on it. It was in Pittsburg, so he and another friend took off to pick it up and drive back. It's a heck of a nice car-he let me drive it(supervised) , and it's pretty tame in "Street Mode" but wakes up quite a bit in "Sport Mode."
I did give him a bit of a hard time for the fact that it's missing a pedal . He said he WANTED one, but from a practical standpoint his wife needs to drive it some(if he needs her SUV or they have to trade for whatever reason) and even though she can drive a manual she really, really dislikes it. It doesn't hurt too that the auto is faster and gets better gas mileage.
Overall, though, I fully endorsed his new addition
On another note, I met up with a friend today who recently bought a new car. He had a nearly immaculate 2012 Challenger he bought new, but had decided he wanted an upgrade and was seriously shopping for a new-ish(but probably used) Scat.
He ended up finding a 2016 SRT in the color he wanted(Plum Crazy) with 14K on it. It was in Pittsburg, so he and another friend took off to pick it up and drive back. It's a heck of a nice car-he let me drive it(supervised)
, and it's pretty tame in "Street Mode" but wakes up quite a bit in "Sport Mode." I did give him a bit of a hard time for the fact that it's missing a pedal
. He said he WANTED one, but from a practical standpoint his wife needs to drive it some(if he needs her SUV or they have to trade for whatever reason) and even though she can drive a manual she really, really dislikes it. It doesn't hurt too that the auto is faster and gets better gas mileage. Overall, though, I fully endorsed his new addition
I agree, forget the Bronco. I think you should invest in the 2022 electric transit. I mean, look how good that render is! Cancel your $100 deposit, wait until 2022 and you’ll have it by 2024!
