Author Topic: What did you do to your car today? (Read 3012459 times)

2JDM · « **Reply #3840 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:27:36 pm »

Quote from: Turbo Bob on March 07, 2015, 09:03:29 pm

Quote from: Firm on March 07, 2015, 07:09:30 pm
I had to take photos of the T/A for insurance

Why?

Looks good BTW.

Classic car insurance?

Bubba · « **Reply #3841 on:** March 08, 2015, 01:16:56 pm »

Quote from: Firm on March 07, 2015, 07:09:30 pm

I had to take photos of the T/A for insurance, so I gave it it's first wash since I bought it in January. Too cold out to do any real detailing, but I hit it with some Croftgate spray wax. Car cleaned up pretty good for what it is:

The T/A looks fantastic. A real time machine.

aquadorhj · « **Reply #3842 on:** March 08, 2015, 01:20:46 pm »

How old does a car have to be before you insure it as classic?

Washed both VW and bmw and just put on spray wax for now.

mmret · « **Reply #3843 on:** March 08, 2015, 01:56:22 pm »

Quote from: aquadorhj on March 08, 2015, 01:20:46 pm

How old does a car have to be before you insure it as classic?

Washed both VW and bmw and just put on spray wax for now.

http://www.hagerty.ca/insurance/Classic-Car-Insurance/Does-My-Vehicle-Qualify/Newer-Vehicles

Your M3 might just quality but there are stipulations. I don't think you can daily the car.

ArticSteve · « **Reply #3844 on:** March 08, 2015, 02:17:12 pm »

Your M3 might just quality but there are stipulations. I don't think you can daily the car

Rehash of previous discussions. Certainly cannot drive to place of employment. All licensed drivers of one's household must own their own insured vehicle.

Schmengie · « **Reply #3845 on:** March 08, 2015, 11:09:47 pm »

The winter tires and rims came off today. The high today was +14C, by mid-week it's supposed to go up to +18C

, so no point in leaving them on much longer. I was surprised how little wear was evident considering how dry the roads have been.

The authorities are already expressing concerns about increased fire risk due to record low snow packs. It's still winter fer gawd's sake!

Here's a pic of the old buggy after I spruced 'er up. 119,000kms and 8 years under her belt so far and running like new.

Firm · « **Reply #3846 on:** March 08, 2015, 11:24:59 pm »

Quote from: ArticSteve on March 08, 2015, 02:17:12 pm

Your M3 might just quality but there are stipulations. I don't think you can daily the car

Rehash of previous discussions. Certainly cannot drive to place of employment. All licensed drivers of one's household must own their own insured vehicle.

The latter part of that is true. However, Hagerty (and only them to my knowledge) offer an optional "driver" policy where the vehicle CAN be driven to work, or anywhere else, but on a limited basis. It's a little more expensive, but the extra flexibility is worth it. For example, for the T/A on a traditional classic car policy I'd be paying about $175/year, on this optional policy I am $360/year.
The traditional policy is great for a true classic/collector car...I use that type of policy on the British cars, because I'd never want to drive them to work. But the T/A is something I want to drive everywhere.

I also tried to get them to accept the SLK as a "special interest" car, no dice

I have a feeling it depends on how you're talking to though.

Oh, and thanks for the compliment Wink. Up close the wheels really need a good scrubbing, and the paint would benefit from a cut/polish, but I'll get to all that over the summer.

tooscoops · « **Reply #3847 on:** March 09, 2015, 03:58:30 pm »

i had to do a proper appraisal for the pacer! wish i could just do pics... should be just as good... the appraiser i got knew way less than i did.

bonus for me is that i can drive to work.. because it's a dealership, i can say i was bringing it in for servicing... handy that...

Fobroader · « **Reply #3848 on:** March 09, 2015, 04:15:37 pm »

Quote from: Firm on March 07, 2015, 07:09:30 pm

I had to take photos of the T/A for insurance, so I gave it it's first wash since I bought it in January. Too cold out to do any real detailing, but I hit it with some Croftgate spray wax. Car cleaned up pretty good for what it is:

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I also changed the oil in the Spitfire, tightened all the oil pan bolts (which were all loose) and washed the red Firebird while I was out there.

Wow....that looks great!!!!

Bubba · « **Reply #3849 on:** March 09, 2015, 05:30:20 pm »

Quote from: Firm on March 07, 2015, 07:09:30 pm

I had to take photos of the T/A for insurance, so I gave it it's first wash since I bought it in January. Too cold out to do any real detailing, but I hit it with some Croftgate spray wax. Car cleaned up pretty good for what it is:

If I drove your T/A, I'd be imagining I was Don 'the Snake' Prudhomme.

Firm · « **Reply #3850 on:** March 09, 2015, 10:46:38 pm »

I had a white Hotwheels car when I was a kid that was a Firebird funny car like that, haven't thought about one of those in ages!

Schmengie · « **Reply #3851 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:45:25 am »

In my younger days I loved watching the top fuelers, funny cars and especially the jet dragsters doing their thing at the Edmonton International Speedway. I saw Don Prudhomme and Art Arfons there, among others. Those were amazing days.

mmret · « **Reply #3852 on:** March 10, 2015, 04:36:43 pm »

Put on some painted metal valve stem caps. Sprayed with WD40 first. Will have to see how that goes rust wise. The outside is knurled.

Also put 12V socket LED flashlights in both the TL and the V60. Should come in handy in many circumstances.

mmret · « **Reply #3853 on:** March 13, 2015, 03:05:17 pm »

Tinted!

initial_D · « **Reply #3854 on:** March 13, 2015, 03:12:28 pm »

I can still thru the front tho!

redman · « **Reply #3855 on:** March 13, 2015, 03:12:34 pm »

^^^
^^^^
Looking Good

Firm · « **Reply #3856 on:** March 13, 2015, 04:34:40 pm »

Yeah, looks great mmret

RunsinLight · « **Reply #3857 on:** March 15, 2015, 06:51:59 pm »

Tried to remove tar spots after a hand washing. Didn't come off as easily as I'd like. I'm using a bottle of Turtle Wax bug and tar remover that I bought maybe 7 years ago or more. Which might be my problem. Can anyone recommend a brand they've bought recently?

Firm · « **Reply #3858 on:** March 15, 2015, 09:49:59 pm »

Getting sick of working on cars and it's not even Spring yet.

Spent 9 hours straight on Saturday removing, rebuilding and re-installing the rear calipers on the T/A. Also did new flex lines. Everything was filthy, it was windy and cold outside, I had to remove a rear control arm to get a caliper bolt out....spent another 45 minutes wrestling with the arm to get it lined back up. Major PITA.

Today I washed the Firebird (nice handwash in the driveway), painted some engine compartment splash panels I built for the Spitfire, installed a new headlight bulb in the T/A and put new license plate stickers on the Sonoma & SLK.

2JDM · « **Reply #3859 on:** March 15, 2015, 09:51:54 pm »

Mmret, how are there so many parking spots available at FMP?!