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Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 10:40 pm
by silverGPX
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.
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 11:54 pm
by PHIL069
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.
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 12:35 am
by XenaP
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
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.
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 12:37 am
by PHIL069
Can't wait to see the pics of your rust free FTO
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:40 am
by silverGPX
Money makes the world go round love.
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 7:08 pm
by ObsidianRadio
c3rbera wrote:Ought to chat about nothing in particular just to raise ranks...
Worked for me
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 7:38 pm
by Daniel2019
ObsidianRadio wrote:c3rbera wrote:Ought to chat about nothing in particular just to raise ranks...
Worked for me
Pfft.. amateurs..
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 1:45 am
by c3rbera
Daniel2019 wrote:ObsidianRadio wrote:c3rbera wrote:Ought to chat about nothing in particular just to raise ranks...
Worked for me
Pfft.. amateurs..
Pretty sure there was a thread about the new Xbox, could rant on there... nek minnit, Oldtimer.
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:13 am
by SchumieFan
noobs
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 11:19 am
by Daniel2019
SchumieFan wrote: noobs
Give me a few months and I'll catch you
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 12:39 pm
by Bennoz
Daniel2019 wrote:SchumieFan wrote: noobs
Give me a few months and I'll catch you
Probably before you build your engine too
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 1:43 pm
by Daniel2019
Bennoz wrote:Daniel2019 wrote:SchumieFan wrote: noobs
Give me a few months and I'll catch you
Probably before you build your engine too
Probably?
Nah, picking up new one form Shane tomorrow, up to Thornleigh Cylinder Heads on Monday hopefully
Then its just the gearbox to do and its done
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:03 pm
by bryan
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.....
Re: buying a 1995 fto
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:14 pm
by shadowarrior
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.....
