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Old 09-15-2014, 08:34 PM
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Holy rust!!!!! That's crazy.
I know it makes me sick, my '02 has virtually nothing under it. The shocks came out this past spring with no rust on any of the hardwear (all stock never been touched)


Drove the Ex today..put 25 miles on it. I missed the sound of the V10..rumble,rumble, rumble
 
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Old 09-15-2014, 08:38 PM
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I have to make sure I don't have another bad caliper, then the shocks will be replaced.
 
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Old 09-15-2014, 08:51 PM
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I got the oil and filters changed this afternoon. I had forgotten just how expensive that can be But while under the Ex, I did take a few snapshot showing just how clean things are down there.













I did find one nasty surprise under there, the new steering work was done half azzed. They did not put the clamps on correctly, with one only half hanging on, and the other so out of position, it most likely was not clamping anything down. Pics kind of showed how it was wrongly put on...







I promptly went back to the tire shop and had them do it right. The manager was not happy when I showed up for this, I think someone is in for a butt chewing. I did get a free tire rotation out of it
 
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Old 09-15-2014, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by USCG_PA
I got the oil and filters changed this afternoon. I had forgotten just how expensive that can be But while under the Ex, I did take a few snapshot showing just how clean things are down there.
I did find one nasty surprise under there, the new steering work was done half azzed. They did not put the clamps on correctly, with one only half hanging on, and the other so out of position, it most likely was not clamping anything down. Pics kind of showed how it was wrongly put on...
i I promptly went back to the tire shop and had them do it right. The manager was not happy when I showed up for this, I think someone is in for a butt chewing. I did get a free tire rotation out of it
Different place than the one that did the original screw up?
Yes, chew some butt!!
 
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Old 09-15-2014, 09:46 PM
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Installed an Edge CTS today


 
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Old 09-15-2014, 11:12 PM
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another bad clamp! what the hecks wrong with these techs nowadays! screwing up the simple stuff!
 
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Old 09-16-2014, 12:30 AM
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Replaced my front stabilizer bar links today, as the bushings were shot. What a difference, and no more clunking over bumps!

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Old 09-16-2014, 12:43 AM
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Replaced my front stabilizer bar links today, as the bushings were shot. What a difference, and no more clunking over bumps!

Curt
this is on my list!! been putting it off for awhile now..not sure why since its an easy and cheap thing.
 
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Old 09-16-2014, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by USCG_PA
I got the oil and filters changed this afternoon. I had forgotten just how expensive that can be But while under the Ex, I did take a few snapshot showing just how clean things are down there.



I promptly went back to the tire shop and had them do it right. The manager was not happy when I showed up for this, I think someone is in for a butt chewing. I did get a free tire rotation out of it
First I would find a new shop, the techs (hacks) will leave you stranded one day.
Second, thats one clean **** underbody you have there sir.
 
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Old 09-16-2014, 08:02 AM
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I wish our state didn't use salt.

Our trucks look a little differently underneath.



 
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Old 09-16-2014, 08:09 AM
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That looks familiar. Mine spent 11 years of it's life in Ohio, undercarriage looks damn near identical to yours. I've got exfoliation on some of the ledges and seams, just found a child's fist-sized hole up by the running board front driver mount. Bleh.
 
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Old 09-16-2014, 08:33 AM
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My first car was a 1969 mustang Mach 1 with the 351 Cleveland, but my dad was a diehard Chevy guy.
Must have had some work done to it - since the 351 Cleveland wasn't available in 1969. The 351C was available in 1970 Mach I's though.....

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Old 09-16-2014, 10:30 AM
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Must have had some work done to it - since the 351 Cleveland wasn't available in 1969. The 351C was available in 1970 Mach I's though.....

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No, you are correct it was a 1970...I got it in 1979 damn cheap too
 
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Old 09-16-2014, 11:33 AM
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I promptly went back to the tire shop and had them do it right. The manager was not happy when I showed up for this, I think someone is in for a butt chewing.
Originally Posted by EXv10
Yes, chew some butt!!

 
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Old 09-16-2014, 11:55 AM
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Swore at her....LOL...she's having an attitude and won't start...
 


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