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I've had my faithful rust bucket for over 4 years now. I saved Carby Car from certain death at a junkyard; bringing home one of the dirtiest non running cars I've ever seen.
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Slowly but surely, the old man came together. He rocked a white hood for a long time until PU241 matched me up with another non matching but still blue hood.
From original blue:
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To white then blue again:
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This car became so much more than a car to me. I redid the interior, replaced the alternator belt more times than I care to think about, and generally just drove the heck out of it. I dropped a 5 speed out of a wrecked car in a junkyard to replace the awful 4 speed. I've replaced the water pump and worried myself to death over the rust all over the body that had always been there and was just growing more and more. Carby car has always been dependable, never ever left me stranded somewhere that I couldn't find help. I know that car's ins and outs better than I know myself.
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A few weeks ago, my grumpy old man was hoisted on the life for a routine oil change. I've been having engine issues, typical tired B3 issues paired with a 1.6 carb, and so we had been preparing for an engine swap too. But this time, we discovered that the rust has gone too far. It's too much rust to save my car as is; we don't have the resources, skillset, or money to rebuild the frame.
So that brings up the bucket list. There is a future plan for Carby car, although it will never be a daily driver again. So I now want to take carby car to all the most awesome places I can find. I'm also taking a little inspiration from the Parked Next To thread. I'm listing the coolest things, places, cars, and other Festivas that I can find, and taking the road trips and parking next to as many of them as I can. I'm currently compiling the lists and will post when closer to completion. Want to join in on the fun? I'd love to park next to you!
FB_IMG_1468871160932.jpg
Slowly but surely, the old man came together. He rocked a white hood for a long time until PU241 matched me up with another non matching but still blue hood.
From original blue:
6894089327_0dcccb2cc9_z.jpg
To white then blue again:
FB_IMG_1468872529554.jpg
This car became so much more than a car to me. I redid the interior, replaced the alternator belt more times than I care to think about, and generally just drove the heck out of it. I dropped a 5 speed out of a wrecked car in a junkyard to replace the awful 4 speed. I've replaced the water pump and worried myself to death over the rust all over the body that had always been there and was just growing more and more. Carby car has always been dependable, never ever left me stranded somewhere that I couldn't find help. I know that car's ins and outs better than I know myself.
FB_IMG_1468872640241.jpg
A few weeks ago, my grumpy old man was hoisted on the life for a routine oil change. I've been having engine issues, typical tired B3 issues paired with a 1.6 carb, and so we had been preparing for an engine swap too. But this time, we discovered that the rust has gone too far. It's too much rust to save my car as is; we don't have the resources, skillset, or money to rebuild the frame.
So that brings up the bucket list. There is a future plan for Carby car, although it will never be a daily driver again. So I now want to take carby car to all the most awesome places I can find. I'm also taking a little inspiration from the Parked Next To thread. I'm listing the coolest things, places, cars, and other Festivas that I can find, and taking the road trips and parking next to as many of them as I can. I'm currently compiling the lists and will post when closer to completion. Want to join in on the fun? I'd love to park next to you!
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