In and out again in a hurry.

[FORDBOYpete]

Hi Y'all, Just thought I'd stop by And say howdy. I have been busier than I want need or care to be lately. No time for me. I spend all my time doing for others, because i want to and am commited, but a break now & then would be nice.
I'm yanking a good runnng 4.0L from an AWD XLTN. & not following protocol with this one. Body is going to a crusher, so it's "Re-Cip" saw, bolt cutters, side cutters and out thru the front, once sheetmetal is cleared away. I will take Photos for later ref's. This Aero is Donor for front rotor upgrade I have been talking about. It has brand new short shaft axles, fresh hub bearings, new rotors & pads and fresh calipers too.
I'm so busy I don't even have time to get in trouble righ now. In fact now I've said this I will have to leave & get going. I will be back as soon as I can find a gap in the schedule. . . . Although I will be out of town for a few weeks week after next. No Rest for the weary still holds true I guess.

CIAO Y'all

FBp

 

[BrooklynBay]

Why is it being junked? Does it need a lot of work? What year is it?

 

[FORDBOYpete]

Hey Brooklyn Bay,
'93, XLTN, Rotten floors, spent transfer case, worn 8.8 Rear clunk & whine. RABs Problems and so forth.
It was driven in snow up north in winter 1st 100Kmi or so, never rinsed or cleaned of salt etc. Also the power steering cooler has been rusted and is seeping P/S fluid. I got it for engine, A4LD, front PDB's, rotors, hubs & all.
There are some good doors & front fender panels. Bumpers are cracked, I want Tail Gate & Slider door for my inventory.
My 95 has a 87 tailgate & no 3rd brake light. I really would like to have a 3rd brake light back. It has earlier gate because a guy I got it from backed into his boat trailer early one morning & it was jacked up so high he put ball clamp on trailer tongue thru the hatch at lock cylinder.
I wondered why he was backing up so fast in the dark, but he didn't explain that to me.
Are you looking for a clean body ? ? Down here they are either pristine, or junk nothing in between. My 95 is so clean underneath I could wax it & it would shine up.
CIAO,
FBp

 

[BrooklynBay]

Everything here has tons of rust. My vans developed rust, and holes just sitting in the driveway. Water goes into the rocker panels, and corrodes everything. Take some pictures of this parts vehicle. How much did you get it for?

 

[FORDBOYpete]

Brooklyn Bay,
I think I gave $400 or $450 for it about a year maybe -14 months ago.
But I only paid $1000 for my driver, well $1065.00 (tax you know). That was from a dealer.
If you're looking for a clean van, tell me year, model, engine & dirve train etc you want & I'll keep a look out. There was a sweet 96 XLTN 4.0 w/o roof rack, RWD, clean & not worn out. It was Fawn color with tan interior. It went for $1800. It was Low mileage too, 95K - 100K. All matching tires, etc.

It was not my color combo, I dislike OBD II which 96's are and it wasn't really me and I was already into my 95.

If I had an email addy I'd fwd some pix of my 95, the shop, etc etc. I could also fwd pix of good Aero vans when I run across them. I'll pm you my email.

FBp

 

[BrooklynBay]

PM sent.

 

[FORDBOYpete]

Roger. Copy that. check for the reply.
FBp