D/D must be crazy
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3rd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 585
From: Baltimore MD
D/D must be crazy
Last week the master cylinder went out. $325 I didn't have. Went to move her out of the driveway this morning so I could get to my D/D. The starter died so I ended up pushing her around in the cold and dark so I could get to work.
I love my car, I could never imagine her being my main means of transportation.
I love my car, I could never imagine her being my main means of transportation.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,751
From: Central Illinois
If you are old enough you will remember it is not the age of the car doing that. 60s cars did that kind of thing back in the 60s as well. Reliability is a relatively new feature for cars.
When I got my 65 I had a shop do the MC, shoes, wheel cylinders, everthing for the brakes since it really had not been driven for twenty years. I think it was $600 or so.
When I got my 65 I had a shop do the MC, shoes, wheel cylinders, everthing for the brakes since it really had not been driven for twenty years. I think it was $600 or so.
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If you are old enough you will remember it is not the age of the car doing that. 60s cars did that kind of thing back in the 60s as well. Reliability is a relatively new feature for cars.
When I got my 65 I had a shop do the MC, shoes, wheel cylinders, everthing for the brakes since it really had not been driven for twenty years. I think it was $600 or so.
When I got my 65 I had a shop do the MC, shoes, wheel cylinders, everthing for the brakes since it really had not been driven for twenty years. I think it was $600 or so.
i agree, hell some of the cars when they came out only had 90 day - yes DAY - factory warranties due to the dealers & manufacturers knowing the cars would be raced and beaten.
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,896
From: Elk Grove, CA
I've been daily driving my 67fb since I got it in 2001 (it's my only car). The only real problem I run into is that I need to find alternate transportation when I dive into a multiple-day project. Yes, there are occasionally some small hiccups, but if you keep the car in good shape, it shouldn't be much of a problem.
Realize that you're working with old, worn out parts. These cars weren't designed to last 10 years, let alone 40. There are inevitably things that are going to need attention. Focus on reliability first, fixing things that need repair (suspension, brakes, steering), then work on the go fast goodies and body/paint.
Realize that you're working with old, worn out parts. These cars weren't designed to last 10 years, let alone 40. There are inevitably things that are going to need attention. Focus on reliability first, fixing things that need repair (suspension, brakes, steering), then work on the go fast goodies and body/paint.
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,839
From: Connecticut
They are actually more reliable today than when they were new. We have available better quality mechanical/electrical parts, electronic ignition, and higher grade seals, wiring, and drivetrain parts. I'm not talking about the poorly fitting overseas made body panels and trim pieces.
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 42
From: Virginia
I have had my 66 for 2 weeks but since I bought it its my dd. They do need wrenching here and there but very simple and parts are cheap. How new is your dd now? Compare that age to your stang and thats a big difference.