Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2015, 09:17:23 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2015, 09:17:23 AM
I had yesterday afternoon off so I gave the 'bird the old clay bar and wax treatment in preparation for Power Tour. I polished the Cobra wheels a week or so ago too.
I did end up getting a scare when I tried backing it out though. It wouldn't crank over, but it was an easy fix as it simply ended up needing new battery terminals. I'm glad that happened now and not out on the road somewhere! I also replaced the Interstate battery that had been in the car since 2004! It was still good as far as I could tell, I just didn't want to put my faith into it in the heat of summer while on a big road trip.
Another couple of weeks and I will be putting some serious miles on the ole girl!
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/IMG_0427_zpsrnmpw4zs.jpg)
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/IMG_0423_zpsrtrvkhds.jpg)
I did end up getting a scare when I tried backing it out though. It wouldn't crank over, but it was an easy fix as it simply ended up needing new battery terminals. I'm glad that happened now and not out on the road somewhere! I also replaced the Interstate battery that had been in the car since 2004! It was still good as far as I could tell, I just didn't want to put my faith into it in the heat of summer while on a big road trip.
Another couple of weeks and I will be putting some serious miles on the ole girl!
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/IMG_0427_zpsrnmpw4zs.jpg)
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/IMG_0423_zpsrtrvkhds.jpg)
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: STANG8U on May 28, 2015, 10:31:58 AM
Post by: STANG8U on May 28, 2015, 10:31:58 AM
Very nice
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2015, 11:40:09 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2015, 11:40:09 AM
Quote from: STANG8U;448385
Very nice
Thanks!
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 28, 2015, 02:09:14 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on May 28, 2015, 02:09:14 PM
Looks great! Have fun!
One day I'll have to go so there are two Fox Thunderbird on the tour.
One day I'll have to go so there are two Fox Thunderbird on the tour.
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2015, 03:48:48 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 28, 2015, 03:48:48 PM
There is at least one other forum member going this year that I know of. It would be cool if we could get a big group to go!
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: MeanLX on May 28, 2015, 08:54:03 PM
Post by: MeanLX on May 28, 2015, 08:54:03 PM
I've been working away at getting mine ready and then the wife through a wrench in the works.
Decided she wanted to buy a 2004 Torch Red Mach 1. Looks like that's getting the nod instead. :)
Decided she wanted to buy a 2004 Torch Red Mach 1. Looks like that's getting the nod instead. :)
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: My10-80 on May 28, 2015, 11:25:07 PM
Post by: My10-80 on May 28, 2015, 11:25:07 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;448395
Looks great! Have fun!
One day I'll have to go so there are two Fox Thunderbird on the tour.
I can't this year, but maybe next year. I'd definitely be in for a group cruise. Would be fun for sure. I'm only 2 hours from you could meet up and cruise to starting point together.
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: My10-80 on May 28, 2015, 11:27:33 PM
Post by: My10-80 on May 28, 2015, 11:27:33 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;448384
I had yesterday afternoon off so I gave the 'bird the old clay bar and wax treatment in preparation for Power Tour. I polished the Cobra wheels a week or so ago too.
I did end up getting a scare when I tried backing it out though. It wouldn't crank over, but it was an easy fix as it simply ended up needing new battery terminals. I'm glad that happened now and not out on the road somewhere! I also replaced the Interstate battery that had been in the car since 2004! It was still good as far as I could tell, I just didn't want to put my faith into it in the heat of summer while on a big road trip.
Another couple of weeks and I will be putting some serious miles on the ole girl
Have fun and enjoy yourself. I'm actually jealous to tell the truth. Spent just one day with them last year and had a ball doing it. Due to work and family I can't commit this year but I'm hoping next year to be different. I wish you the best.
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: hwy73 on May 29, 2015, 07:30:43 AM
Post by: hwy73 on May 29, 2015, 07:30:43 AM
Car looks good. Good luck and enjoy the cruise.
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 29, 2015, 08:44:28 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 29, 2015, 08:44:28 AM
Quote from: MeanLX;448410
I've been working away at getting mine ready and then the wife through a wrench in the works.
Decided she wanted to buy a 2004 Torch Red Mach 1. Looks like that's getting the nod instead. :)
Nothing wrong with that! I always liked the new edge 'stangs (especially Mach 1's and Cobras). IMO the Mach 1's looked best torch red...any pics??
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Have fun and enjoy yourself. I'm actually jealous to tell the truth. Spent just one day with them last year and had a ball doing it. Due to work and family I can't commit this year but I'm hoping next year to be different. I wish you the best.
I'll start a thread again next year well beforehand so everyone can plan it out.
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Car looks good. Good luck and enjoy the cruise.
thank you!
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: MeanLX on May 29, 2015, 11:50:29 AM
Post by: MeanLX on May 29, 2015, 11:50:29 AM
Just one so far. :) See ya next weekend!
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: gumby on May 29, 2015, 06:35:25 PM
Post by: gumby on May 29, 2015, 06:35:25 PM
Car is lookin good! That is one nice decal too :)
Have fun on PT, I am gonna get back out one of these years
Have fun on PT, I am gonna get back out one of these years
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: 83TB on May 29, 2015, 07:21:51 PM
Post by: 83TB on May 29, 2015, 07:21:51 PM
Nice job, enjoy the cruise
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: mcb82gt on May 29, 2015, 10:00:09 PM
Post by: mcb82gt on May 29, 2015, 10:00:09 PM
Looks great! Nice color combo. Too bad you have to back onto the gravel.
Wish I could meet up with you guys.
Wish I could meet up with you guys.
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 30, 2015, 08:50:22 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 30, 2015, 08:50:22 AM
Quote from: gumby;448432
Car is lookin good! That is one nice decal too :)
Have fun on PT, I am gonna get back out one of these years
Yep that decal's been on there since we met up at the Muskegon, MI stop a few years ago. It was good meeting you guys there...I really liked that stop it was a nice town and nice setting.
Title: Power Tour Prep!
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 30, 2015, 08:52:24 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 30, 2015, 08:52:24 AM
Quote from: MeanLX;448428
Just one so far. :) See ya next weekend!
In the words of Borat, "VERY NICE".
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