So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird July 26, 2010, 06:02:27 PM I was waiting by the body shop that's going to put new hinges in the driver's side door. Here comes Andi and the little one. She stops in the parking spot with burnt smells coming from under the hood and a little (a lot) bit of smoke coming out.Total damage report is I'm going to need a new A/C compressor :( Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #1 – July 26, 2010, 06:14:01 PM That's nothing.Put on a smile and be glad there wasn't an under hood fire,engine damage,bent up body panels or other major event. Compressors cost,but it could be worse. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #2 – July 26, 2010, 06:21:38 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;329583Compressors cost,but it could be worse.I know. I'd have much rather the compressor go there than on our way to Central City in a few months.She seems to have all the luck with my 'bird. The upper radiator hose finally started leaking when she drove it. Now the compressor, although it may just be the clutch and bearings. Hopefully it's the latter so it doesn't damage the pocket book, too much. The door's already enough, but at least it's an awesome shop that's going to e doing that work. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #3 – July 26, 2010, 06:36:20 PM Glad you're having a shop do it.I have to do it all myself.LOL. That reminds me,I need to get a new upper radiator hose.Thanks for the reminder. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #4 – July 26, 2010, 06:41:04 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;329586Glad you're having a shop do it.I have to do it all myself.LOL. That reminds me,I need to get a new upper radiator hose.Thanks for the reminder.I did the hose. A body shop's going to do the door hinges. I'm probably bringing it by a shop I use all the time for the clut..well, hopefully it's only the compressor clutch. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #5 – July 26, 2010, 07:01:53 PM Quote from: Scott D;329584I know. I'd have much rather the compressor go there than on our way to Central City in a few months.She seems to have all the luck with my 'bird. The upper radiator hose finally started leaking when she drove it. Now the compressor, although it may just be the clutch and bearings. Hopefully it's the latter so it doesn't damage the pocket book, too much. The door's already enough, but at least it's an awesome shop that's going to e doing that work.Ehh,, A/C is overrated LOL. I have been driving without A/C for a very long time, (other than when I drive my ram, which is hardly ever). Too cheap to have a shop do it (well poor really :D) and don't know enough about them to fix it myself......Oh well Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #6 – July 26, 2010, 07:13:05 PM Quote from: 20thanniver-ls;329589Ehh,, A/C is overrated LOL. I have been driving without A/C for a very long time, (other than when I drive my ram, which is hardly ever). Too cheap to have a shop do it (well poor really :D) and don't know enough about them to fix it myself......Oh wellBring your bird up here ...the Chilton book said, "Repair or service is not covered in the manual, because of the risk of death or personal injury, and legal ramifications blah blah blah."I'm sure if the two of us got together on it, we'd have the a/c's going awesome by the end of the day In my C-1500, I have never used the a/c, but the 'underbird has gotten me spoiled a little bit. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #7 – July 26, 2010, 11:24:55 PM AC working is the last thing on my list right now. My parents said that it was working when it was parked 10 years ago but it is not working at all now. So I will get to it when I get to it. Too much other stuff needs to be done! Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #8 – July 27, 2010, 04:14:59 AM What's air conditioning? :hick:Oh, right....yeah, have central air/heat in the house, and the loaner 'Yota Camry we've been using for the family hauler has good air, but the Sport, and "Ole Blue" don't have air at all....lolDon't need it in either, really. Someday though, I'll probably get the parts from a Muskrat (thanks Oldraven! ) and set it back up...but for now, hell, I need to do 40 or 95 thing more important. Besides, summer will be over in about 2 months and 3 days around here, lmfao Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #9 – July 27, 2010, 05:42:19 AM Now, if this were a project 'bird that I was going to be running at the track, I'd be asking where to find the a/c delete stuff.'underbird should be at the shop in a few hours, hopefully it doesn't get me behind on other things. The door's already over budget. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #10 – July 28, 2010, 07:23:38 PM I just got the quote from the shop. They'll be replacing the water pump, too, as well as using all Motorcraft parts & I won't be getting another Thunderbird :( Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #11 – July 28, 2010, 07:59:25 PM Quote from: Scott D;329824I just got the quote from the shop. They'll be replacing the water pump, too, as well as using all Motorcraft parts & I won't be getting another Thunderbird :(??? That makes no sense? I won't get another one either but it isn't because of some small maintenance issues of parts wearing out after 13+ years. In my experience, Tbirds are some of the more reliable cars out there when maintained properly (and not expensive).Anyways, the water pump sucks in pretty much any vehicle and can be costly. Shops will charge for twice the amount of labor as one could do in their own driveway if they have the know-how already (we got very good at pulling all the accessories and heads off of my motor when the rebuilt motor was a lemon).So is it AC compressor, water pump, A/C charge, and coolant flush? Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #12 – July 28, 2010, 08:09:53 PM Quote from: Seek;329826??? That makes no sense? I won't get another one either but it isn't because of some small maintenance issues of parts wearing out after 13+ years. In my experience, Tbirds are some of the more reliable cars out there when maintained properly (and not expensive).Anyways, the water pump sucks in pretty much any vehicle and can be costly. Shops will charge for twice the amount of labor as one could do in their own driveway if they have the know-how already (we got very good at pulling all the accessories and heads off of my motor when the rebuilt motor was a lemon).So is it AC compressor, water pump, A/C charge, and coolant flush?I won't be getting another one because I don't want to push my luck with this one I never planned on Project 'underbird costing so much, so to make it up to my wife, I'm going to invest what money I would be investing for a 94/95 Thunderbird SC into a 55/6/7 Chebby Bel Air. But, I'm not going to tell her until I have the Shoebox in the driveway.After we've got the Bel Air taken care of, I'll go back to looking for another Thunderbird project to work on.The water pump is just a preventative measure on my part. Considering I'm already spending 1200$ on the A/C, I might as well spend another 400$ on the water pump, so I don't have to worry about it (and the head gaskets) later.I was driving (my work truck) when the shop called, and I had to pull over when the girl told me how much it was for the A/C ...haha! My wife about laughed her butt off when I texted her the quote.Like I said, she's taking care of me through this deal, so I'm gonna make sure she's taken care of, too And yep, it's the a/c, water pump, coolant flush, and charge the a/c. On top of that, I need to get the door hinges on the driver's side completely rebuilt and a new set of Firestone tires. So, like I said, she's dealing with this 'underbird stuff very well, so I'll take care of her when we get things straight. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #13 – July 28, 2010, 08:28:11 PM My 88's hinges/bushings are still stock after 22 years :pYes, I should replace them soon too. Quote Selected
So, My Wife Broke My T-Bird Reply #14 – July 28, 2010, 08:32:58 PM Quote from: Seek;329831My 88's hinges/bushings are still stock after 22 years :p:flip:My door is twice as heavy, but you make up for it with the hood :D Quote Selected
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