nowizer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Still Learning) wrote in news:988-481FEA6F-658
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> Sarah/others:
>
> re: never washed the '79 Avanti? well, some Springs, I hosed down
the
> lower part, but don't like getting water down the windows.....so
usually
> sponged-off and waxed in the Spring........dust with a waxed flannel
> cloth after every drive. Want more symptoms of mania? When new,
took
> all the chrome off and sealed the back with epoxy...........never sat
> on the leather when the temp was under 45 to keep it from
> wrinkling.........had a flannel-lined cover, but that got dusty so I
> covered that with sheets. Oh, and you paint the underside with
linseed
> oil every Spring to make sure nothing corrodes.
>
>
> I love cars and I love driving.......but whichever is my "toy" has to
> stay pristrine.
You're not really talking about toys, you're talking about museum show
pieces. Toys are meant to be played with.
> Absolutely stupid..........when I sold the Avanti, I
> got maybe $5000 more than one in typical above-average condition,.
But
> the buyer got a virtually new car.....and is driving and enjoying it.
>
> And yes, the '06 Mustang is getting the same treatment. Man, takes a
> lot of Q-tips to clean that engine. But at least the new Ice polish
is
> quick and doesn't leave residue. I've had the top down once - had to
> use a hair dryer to smooth out the wrinkles.
>
> At the risk of boring you (more): my first brand-new toy was a '74
MGB
> (last one with twin carbs and chrome bumpers) I kept it 10 years,
> managed to put 14,000 miles on it, but that English paint started to
> age anyway. (Did I mention that I had the windows removed from the
> garage so the sun won't damage the cars?). Anyway, I sold the MG to a
> friend at work.......he got it on a Friday and drove it to a car show
> the next day......and won. Then his kid wrecked it.
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