WOW..just had a phone call for parts on an 83 EXP, was surprised that i didnt have anything in stock nor could i order anything

and then had a guy rip me one for a 6.0 part being discontinued

 

The big news here is that there is an 83 EXP that is close enough to still running that it needs a part.

 

Front end is all done and dusted, I am wondering if it would have been worth doing the front hubs whilst it was all apart though... Hmm too late now... lol

Rear spring hanger is being done on Tuesday, Garage I normally use only have lifts designed for UK cars so couldn't lift it safely to get it apart, Garage on Tuesday have a 5 tonnes 2 post lift so should have no problems.... (as long as they can get the bolts undone... I did warn them that they were 20yr old originals...lol)

Not gone any further on the seal yet, I'm actually considering having a LSD put in the back as we tow our caravan (RV) with it and last year was interesting on occasions on wet grass.

If I go that route, I'll get them to do bearings and seals at the same time...

 

I hear it's national burrito day today.... I just may need to celebrate that.

 

I recall the EXP, brings back memories......but the chick that owned the diesel rabbit was cooler. Good ole days lol.

 

My Buddy had an EXP... I'm guessing it was an 84. Guess I could ask him, lol. Anyway, he bought it as a project back in 91-92ish, and had to rebuild the motor. Ford was not good at building 4 cylinders back then. Buying Mazda, in my opinion, really helped them learn a thing or three about 4 cylinders.

 

Wow, wasn't Blaupunkt a decent brand in the 80's or maybe early 90's? Seems like they were cool when I was in high school.

 

Yes they were, Buck0. I thought I was hot shiz because my Audi had a Blaupunkt deck, LOL. I have some of their speakers in Frankie, and The Eight Nine. They are a great bargain if you just need mids and highs from them.

So... Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree has done some remix's of some old songs... quite a few of Jethro Tull's. Man, I gotta say that this sounds absolutely fantastic! Wish I woulda known they existed before just recently.


A little article on what he's doing: https://www.soundonsound.com/people/...classic-albums


EDIT: Damn... another fine job on 25 or 6 to 4.

 

Hey,.They are not a bad thing, now & then. Order if U gotta. Wait 3 weeks, if you gotta. *I* like RainEx. Next yr (or 2-3,) buy one a tad long and cut the extra "dickweed," off, if I have the parleyance, correcta'-mundo.

FWIW, I do use their windshield washer solution.

 

First mow of the season