October FOTM

[Damkid]

all the info that i'm lookin for is there, but gotta look for it, if you could clean it up and post the pic of your car in the thread with it,

For Example:

Name: Chris Pressey
Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario
Year, Make/Model: 1993 Festiva L
History of Car: I've owned it for a little over 4 years now and have driven over 100k kms with it and it's been the most reliable car out there
Current modifications: Custom made hood, custom tail lights, Graphics, aspire swap, one big stereo
Planned Modifications: BP ready and waiting

[freshtiva]

Name : Marcus Johnson
Location: Dearborn, Missouri
Year/Make/Model: 1993 Festiva L
Car Name: "Freshtiva"

History of car:

Post I made when I joined fordfestiva.com 2/21/06

I bought this car shortly after it was manufactured in Oct 1993. Best car Ive ever owned. Have taken a lot of flack about it like, " I see you brought your own golf cart to the course" or, " how many clowns can you fit in that car", etc. So to spite them all I keep driving it. At 175,000 it was still running fine but I decided to freshen it up so I could spite my critics even longer. So I did the following to it. Replaced timing belt, replaced water pump, flushed out cooling system, replaced valve cover casket, replaced alt belt, ac belt, put in new halfshafts, replaced distributor cap, rotor, plugs, wires, air filter, pcv valve, drained trans-axle fluid and replaced. Then I replace control arms and ball joints, replaced tie rod ends, replaced all eight wheel bearing ( inner and outer, front and back) and all eight oil seals, replaced struts all around. Then I degreased engine ( from bad valve cover gasket) , got four wheel computer alignment, four new tires, waxed it , shampoo carpet and bought some new floor mats. About $1500 total with me doing the work. Freshtiva is born. Runs and drives like new, no rattles, shimmies, shakes, nothing, drives like a dream, I love it. Body is perfect as I always protected it from other drivers and the elements. Ive never added a quart of oil between oil changes, and plugs are always clean when I change them. Should be able to spite critics for many years to come. Many of the parts I replaced didn't look to bad, with the exception of the front wheel bearings and the struts. This car has paid be back several times the original purchase price. When gas prices go to $3.00/ gal. again, I'll be ready!

Current Modifications: 9/15/07

1. Added manual passenger side mirror
2. Removed manual mirrors and replaced with dual power mirrors with switch
3. Added factory 12 inch alloy wheels and caps
4. Added factory “swoosh “ stripe kit (red)NOS
5. Added factory cargo cover and hardware
6. Added factory cargo light and grounded latch
7. Added factory tach/speedo cluster
8. Added factory fog light switch (NOS) and after market fog lights
9. Add factory LX console with NOS retainer, boot, and shifter knob
10. Added factory interior door trim and map pockets
11. Add factory rear wiper and rear window washer
12.Added factory Kia Pride clock and bezel in dash (new)
13. Added factory variable speed intermittent wipers
14. Added factory mud flaps front and back
15. Added NOS factory hatch spoiler
16.Added on a upgraded dome/map light
17. Added factory look a like bumper pin striping
18. Added new nose bra
19. I have two rear windows with defrost, waiting to have professional install , switch is in.
20. Tinted the rear windows, 30% I think
21. Proclaimed Freshtiva a L Plus and added a Festiva L Plus decal
22. Added FordFestiva.com sticker
23. Replace some rear plastic that was scuffed
24 Gone to a wider Goodyear tire.
25 Considered and dismissed factory power steering and cruise
26 Recharged a/c this month, its been six years since last recharge
27. Working on interior fuel door and hatch release.
28. Made a cool bi-metal personalized festiva key ring for the car
29. Had some 1.3L decals made (going to change to red ones )
30. Repaired tear in drivers side front seat cover

My goal has been to use original factory parts and ideas to get Freshtiva looking at its extreme original festiva best. Freshtiva is no longer my daily driver and only goes out on special occasions. Other than some upgrades Ive paid for but not received ,ahem, like side skirt flares, and a dash bin with lid and the fore mentioned work in progress Freshtiva is pretty much a finished product, and I have moved on to my other festivas.

Planned Modifications:

1.Id install an under seat tray if I ever found one.
2.Id thought about using the older style side molding with a red pin stripe to match the bumpers
3.Thinking about adding some fabric to the door like the gls have, I have some matching fabric from a back seat. Need to talk to an upholster.
4.Going to change out the black 1.3L decal with a red one
5. Id like to have interior releases for the rear hatch and fuel door
6. Have rear glass with defrost put in
7. what ever else I can think of

Video of Freshtiva

http://tinyurl.com/2slb9n

All the festiva pictures youd want to see at

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2268302/1

Thanks for looking :!:

[elcamino1]

freshtiva all I see missing is a factory stereo.

[freshtiva]

freshtiva all I see missing is a factory stereo.

Yeah, Id put a factory cassette in it if I had a good one. That is the unit that was in it when I bought it 14 years ago next month. Ive seen several with the exact same stereo. It might have been a local dealer add on.

^ Thank You !!

[magistratemg]

wow freshtiva!

your car looks like it's fresh out of the factory!

[neanderpaul]

Man! Fresh is the best!!

[Damkid]

This thread Closes on sunday the 23rd!!!!!!!

If anyone else want to submit for October FOTM, hurry up and get them in!!!!!

[25Horseplay]

I have that same stereo from my first Festiva!

[el festy]

Evan Meneilley, 15yrs old.

Kingston Ontario, Canada.

1993 Ford Festiva Gl Sport

Found car on internet this January and bought it for $750 off of the second owner who had recently bought it off of the original owner. Car is all original and was sold at Donway Ford in Toronto Ontario. Car has 119000kms, which is about 75000 miles. I looked for a festiva for over a year that has a decent body and finally found it!

Current Modifications: None, just detailed it and did some minor repairs when I first got it.

Planned Modifications:
Window tint.
New speakers.
Mabye some stock engine mods down the road.

[img=http://img137.imagevenue.com/loc459/th_26591_HPIM0830.1_122_459lo.JPG][img=http://img188.imagevenue.com/loc45/th_26592_HPIM0831.1_122_45lo.JPG][img=http://img14.imagevenue.com/loc1115/th_26598_HPIM0832.1_122_1115lo.JPG][img=http://img23.imagevenue.com/loc759/th_26604_HPIM0833.1_122_759lo.JPG]
[img=http://img178.imagevenue.com/loc424/th_26609_HPIM0834_122_424lo.JPG][img=http://img186.imagevenue.com/loc367/th_26610_HPIM0835_122_367lo.JPG][img=http://img190.imagevenue.com/loc552/th_26623_HPIM0819_122_552lo.JPG]
[img=http://img180.imagevenue.com/loc20/th_26629_HPIM0821_122_20lo.JPG][img=http://img128.imagevenue.com/loc564/th_26631_HPIM0823_122_564lo.JPG][img=http://img134.imagevenue.com/loc408/th_26632_HPIM0825_122_408lo.JPG]

I know I will probably not get festiva of the month because of freshtiva, but it was worth a try!!

[25Horseplay]

Even I absolutely love your car! I want a Sport model real bad, I hope to find one someday!

[Damkid]

I know I will probably not get festiva of the month because of freshtiva, but it was worth a try!!

with the new rules now in place, everyone has a fair chance at winning

[collegeboi]

Evan Meneilley, 15yrs old.

Kingston Ontario, Canada.

1993 Ford Festiva Gl Sport

Found car on internet this January and bought it for $750 off of the second owner who had recently bought it off of the original owner. Car is all original and was sold at Donway Ford in Toronto Ontario. Car has 119000kms, which is about 75000 miles. I looked for a festiva for over a year that has a decent body and finally found it!

Current Modifications: None, just detailed it and did some minor repairs when I first got it.

Planned Modifications:
Window tint.
New speakers.
Mabye some stock engine mods down the road.

[img=http://img137.imagevenue.com/loc459/th_26591_HPIM0830.1_122_459lo.JPG][img=http://img188.imagevenue.com/loc45/th_26592_HPIM0831.1_122_45lo.JPG][img=http://img14.imagevenue.com/loc1115/th_26598_HPIM0832.1_122_1115lo.JPG][img=http://img23.imagevenue.com/loc759/th_26604_HPIM0833.1_122_759lo.JPG]
[img=http://img178.imagevenue.com/loc424/th_26609_HPIM0834_122_424lo.JPG][img=http://img186.imagevenue.com/loc367/th_26610_HPIM0835_122_367lo.JPG][img=http://img190.imagevenue.com/loc552/th_26623_HPIM0819_122_552lo.JPG]
[img=http://img180.imagevenue.com/loc20/th_26629_HPIM0821_122_20lo.JPG][img=http://img128.imagevenue.com/loc564/th_26631_HPIM0823_122_564lo.JPG][img=http://img134.imagevenue.com/loc408/th_26632_HPIM0825_122_408lo.JPG]

I know I will probably not get festiva of the month because of freshtiva, but it was worth a try!!

u got my vote man, cherry car, envy

[25Horseplay]

FOTM isn't about who's car is the nicest anymore its about the car and the story behind it!

[collegeboi]

patiently waited for a over a year, and could have piked up another car within that time period. i think that shows loyalty n dedication to the festiva which is why i believe evan should win the fotm

[Damkid]

No longer accepting entries for October FOTM

The winner will be annouced October 1st