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ok, the t-shirt is a bit odd but almost makes sense!
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Trees aren't kind to me...
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94 Justy 4WD, 87 Fiero GT, plus 2 parts cars. That's my fleet.
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I am glad it did, I had just installed it and a new water pump the night before. And I already have a replacement car here and ready. The fire damage was to extensive to deem it safe for highway use again.Originally posted by htchbck View Post91 Festiva GL "Scrat"
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OK, then we must do our duty and strip all useable parts, down to nuts and bolts, and transfer them to a new car, which must be yellow and adorned with all the same decals!'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
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'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
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So sorry Barbara.
I'm just relieved you got out in time. Looking forward to seeing you!
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*Has no tools, but is making emphatic air wrench noises!* *hugs Barb*In love with a MadScientist!:thumbright:
There's a fine line between breathtaking ingenuity and "That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen!"
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That's terrible, sorry for your misfortune. Hindsight is 20/20 but I have a fire extinguisher in all 3 of my vehicles within reach. Especially with an older vehicle you never know when a critical part may fail and cause a fire.Rick
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Glad you're OK Barb.
That guy's t-shirt is just too amazing!
+1 on either rebuilding it, or reincarnating it with its parts into another shell.Last edited by TominMO; 09-21-2011, 09:21 PM.90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!
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:shock: thats a shame, but i'm glad your ok, thats the main thing
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1988 323 GT - B6T Powered
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So sorry to hear about 42, but very, very happy to hear you're OK, Barbara!
Jay is of course correct about the fire damage rendering the vehicle no longer roadable, regardless of the technical possibility of repairing / rebuilding the car. YOUR continued safety is the most important consideration.
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The homeless guy should have flipped you some of his hard earned handouts so you could drown your sorrows tonight.1993 GL 5 speed
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Glad you're ok Barb! So Sorry about the 42
It might not be road worthy, but why not make it a research and development car? It could always be pulled to the meets (FM*). It would be fun to see what ideas people would want to try on it. I guess basically a non road worthy show car is what I'm thinking.Last edited by Team Lightning; 09-21-2011, 10:42 PM.Jerry
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I'm sorry dean but you can't have it yet!1988 Ford Festiva "Sonic" BPT g25mr MS2 standalone ecu, FOTY '11, Best Beater FMV, Fan Favorite FMVI
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Do you really think so??? I've seen you resurrect some cars from worse than this! I'm with these guys.... Yank the motor and all the parts that need to be replaced and let's rebuild it!Originally posted by kartracer46 View Post
I don't wax nostalgic often... but this is the car that Dean loved the most. I don't know about you guys, but I'm not ready to see it stripped and torn apart. I'd be willing to get dirty over madness to fix it!
To me, 42 is like Optimus Prime... the leader of Festivas! Having 42 at madness is almost like having Dean there with us. I don't know... I'm just sentimental like that.Last edited by Britstiva; 09-21-2011, 10:55 PM.www.cardomain.com/id/jermnc77
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Im gonna have to say maybe the fuel line burst drenching the engine and spark plug and or disty in fuel igniting the fire. Would really love to see this car rebuilt.89L build thread http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=36422
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Glad to know you're alright. Sad to see it in such sorry shape.
If you guys are serious about rebuilding it, don't forget you'll need a new wiring harness. I'm sure it's toasted with all the insulation burned or melted off.
Well, the harness and brake master cylinder... etc.-Zack
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