buying a 1995 fto

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Re: buying a 1995 fto

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Vectose wrote:You should also drop on to the shop while it is being done, to make sure he is actually doing it properly and not just filling the holes with bog.
This is what I did.

Bog will last approx 6 months before it starts showing through. Keep telling him that your going to be owning the car for a lengthy period of time and if it starts to show through you're going to be bringing it back.
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silverGPX wrote:So assuming mechanics rates of $70/ hour that's really not much for him to make a profit on it.
At my new job they charge $120/hour, but thats for a diesel mechanic.
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done! :salut:
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now... :lol:
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silverGPX wrote:grumble grumble blah blah
Jaded little thing aren't you? Just because you assume everyone is a money hungry wanker, doesn't mean it's true :P

I actually know what has to be done, and so does the repairer. I took the car in there without the roof liner to make sure he was aware of how bad the rust is. HE was the one who told me he would be removing sections of roof and welding in plates. This guy is simply an older gentleman who has a nice little shop in a small town who has been doing the same job for 20+ years who takes pride in his work. It still exists. Yes really.

And BTW I got the same quote from 2 different places, and the other place is a bunch of younger guys (20-40) who DO care more about money than pride.
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Can't wait to see the pics of your rust free FTO :D
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done! :salut:
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now... :lol:
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Money makes the world go round love.
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c3rbera wrote:Ought to chat about nothing in particular just to raise ranks...
Worked for me :cheers:
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ObsidianRadio wrote:
c3rbera wrote:Ought to chat about nothing in particular just to raise ranks...
Worked for me :cheers:
Pfft.. amateurs.. :lol:
I fix cars.
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Daniel2019 wrote:
ObsidianRadio wrote:
c3rbera wrote:Ought to chat about nothing in particular just to raise ranks...
Worked for me :cheers:
Pfft.. amateurs.. :lol:
Pretty sure there was a thread about the new Xbox, could rant on there... nek minnit, Oldtimer. :lol:
silverGPX wrote:Nice supra
Manual '95 GPX
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SchumieFan wrote::roll: noobs
Give me a few months and I'll catch you :lol:
I fix cars.
Bennoz wrote:I got Bali beli & sharted on my phone. But it was fun :D
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Daniel2019 wrote:
SchumieFan wrote::roll: noobs
Give me a few months and I'll catch you :lol:
Probably before you build your engine too :troll:
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Bennoz wrote:
Daniel2019 wrote:
SchumieFan wrote::roll: noobs
Give me a few months and I'll catch you :lol:
Probably before you build your engine too :troll:
Probably? :lol:

Nah, picking up new one form Shane tomorrow, up to Thornleigh Cylinder Heads on Monday hopefully :cheers:

Then its just the gearbox to do and its done :cheers:
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shadowarrior wrote:Buy a manual instead of an auto if you can.... and make sure you buy a GPX or GPvR....you will thank me for the Mivec roar someday. :)

And welcome to the club!!
you are right the MIVEC roar is awesomeeee......haha.....
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bryan wrote:
shadowarrior wrote:Buy a manual instead of an auto if you can.... and make sure you buy a GPX or GPvR....you will thank me for the Mivec roar someday. :)

And welcome to the club!!
you are right the MIVEC roar is awesomeeee......haha.....
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