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    FEP Power Member conmech's Avatar
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    Cool 20th on the road.......

    Yesterday was HUGE in the history of my 20th Anniversary.

    Got registration in my name last month
    Insurance last week





    And she attended a cars and coffee this morning......



    After, went for a short drive. Small details and bugs to work out on her....
    conmech - aka Marshall
    Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
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    Awesome! Great to see a 20th roaming the streets again!
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    Car looks good.
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    Congrats, looking great!

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    I'll add my congratulations too! I know it's been a long path getting this one back on the road. Well done! It looks great! Enjoy it
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    Way to go! Happy for you, enjoy.
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    Congrats, does the turbo whistle when it spools up
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    Very nice. But, ah, you know it isn't really a BMW, right?

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    Good feeling getting out there and stretching her legs I bet.
    Another coffee run next week?
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    Good job. What type plates are you going to roll with?
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    Right on, always good to see another GT350 on the road still.....

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    Patient in waiting. After having her under wraps for over a year, finally got her on her road.......
    Heard grinding and other unwanted metal to metal noises that just did not fall into the "normal" sound category. Also found oil spots since i parked her Sunday (tail first). Got a buddy coming over this weekend so he can drool over her and help me put her on jack stands (4 corners) and start the diagnosis of what I heard......
    Stay tuned......
    conmech - aka Marshall
    Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
    Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.

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    Congrats! She looks great. I don't think I've ever owner an old car that didn't have a few gremlins to work out. Definately staying tuned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by P51-Sled View Post
    Good job. What type plates are you going to roll with?
    Was toying with the idea (and backed by some FEP members):



    Not 100% sold on it though....
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    conmech - aka Marshall
    Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
    Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.

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    Looks good! It's always something.

    Cranked up the Anny after another 3 month hiatus and now the bendix only wants to engage sometimes. Oh well its on the list after the Model A gets new exhaust manifold gaskets..
    "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
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    Ok......UPDATE:

    Took my lady out for a test/diagnostic drive with my oldest daughter and a buddy of mine. Noise level not as bad but still there. Came home, jacked up the rear and pulled rear wheels and drums......

    WOW!!!! Extra parts!!!!!!! Rear brake hardware (springs and parking *brake link* - *flat plate that goes between brake shoes and parking brake actuator) were floating around loose.

    conmech - aka Marshall
    Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
    Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.

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    Love this car!!!
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    We're you able to reinstall the plate and springs?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gt4494 View Post
    We're you able to reinstall the plate and springs?
    Will replace most hardware with new items at a later date. My 8.8 build has been delayed due to my buddies schedule. As long as she is good enough to make it to Knott's Berry Farm late April, I'll be good.
    conmech - aka Marshall
    Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
    Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.

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    Take and post lots of pics of the show for us "Other" coast guys.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gt4494 View Post
    Take and post lots of pics of the show for us "Other" coast guys.
    Ok.....I think I could do that. Another member, Big Red- I believe, ALWAYS posts up pics.......
    conmech - aka Marshall
    Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
    Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.

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    Congrats Corrie
    Shawn


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