new Blackjack pics

[Spas]

Its not that I don't support you on your idea but I just think the time frame is a little too early. I just personally see it in a need and want situation and with the way the cost of living is going, your gonna hurt yourself.

I do what I can, when I can. And seeing as to how much "support" I'm getting in here, I'm just gonna do what my heart tells me to. I'm not going to keep you guys updated anymore to avoid these unwanted critiques of my lack of financial capability. This thread is about a very unique little black 1998 Explorer, not me.


I'll post pictures when Jack's whole again, hopefully in about 6-8 months :mattmoon:

 

[cybergasm]

So if you don't mind me asking what exactly is the plan with the new Sport you bought?

I think i have an idea here of what ur planning......But i want to hear it from the horses mouth.

 

[Spas]

Sent chu a Pm there, buuuuuddy

 

[MONMIX]

Yeah Linds' cause it is not like we all care about you or any thing like that......

Supporting your friends does not mean you agree with every descision they make.
Supporting your friends means calling them out when need may be. Like if I wanted to put graphics on the side of Zorro with a big "Type-R" on the door. I would like to think you would have a word or two with me.

Hey if ends are meeting and bills are getting PAYED OFF, and you have savings I say more power to ya (literally and figuratively )
Otherwise take your time and be carefull.
Think things all the way through.

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

I can see everyone's point of view. I finally paid off my 3000 dollars worth of credit card debt, and I can't even begin to describe how good it feels. I'm 20 years old and got in just a little bit, I know people my age that have RUINED the rest of their lives. The creedo I live by is don't go over your limit, and make at least the minimum payment so the card company is happy.

Now that I actually have money, the Explorer has seen numerous improvement in the last few months. It's a great feeling to be able to do what you want and not feel restricted.

Then again I also took out 14,000 for school, lol. I look at it as an investment though.

But let's get back to the thread:
Good Luck, Spas!! Keep us updated!

 

[NC_Xplorer]

Spas,
I think some of the confussion about your situation comes from not knowing every detail of your finances, but I can tell you this; I believe you are getting this input from the previous posters because they do care about you and your situation. I agree wholeheartly about making your debts priority one, but if you have it under control, then you are on the right track. Good luck with the transformation of your new X. Keep the updates and pics coming!

 

[mynameisaric]

and make at least the minimum payment so the card company is happy.

thats exactly what they want, and it will make them very happy because they get to charge you 9.99%apr(if you are lucky), and if you are late or dont make the minimum payment again, it skyrockets to 34%+ apr.... and then your in deep doo doo. My dad always preached that the only things you go in debt for is "reliable transportation and a home mortgage" and everything else, "if you can't pay for it with cash, then you don't need it."

its kept me out of trouble thus far, and built me some damn good credit. 5.75% apr on my used f150, and i'm 20 with no previous major purchases. i cringe when i hear people paying anything above 7% apr for anything.

 

[IZwack]

My dad always preached that the only things you go in debt for is "reliable transportation and a home mortgage" and everything else, "if you can't pay for it with cash, then you don't need it."

There are some benefits to credit cars, like air miles . That's what I mostly use my credit card for -- pay it off at the end of the month and continue the cycle. I've been able to get a few free cross-country tickets with it so far -- and ALMOST got a free ticket to Japan but decided to save the miles and just buy the ticket instead since it was so cheap during that one season (also used the credit card for the ticket, and accrued even more frequent flier miles on that same credit card)

 

[xdviper]

its kept me out of trouble thus far, and built me some damn good credit. 5.75% apr on my used f150, and i'm 20 with no previous major purchases. i cringe when i hear people paying anything above 7% apr for anything.

One handy trick is to call your credit company, ask them if you can get any kind of lower interest on your cards. I had the chase freedom, had mine lowered from 17.95% down to 14.95%, and told me call back in another 6 months to get it lowered again.

 

[Spas]

And I got smart this last time I realized I couldn't handle my credit card payment: I shut it down, am paying it off (a whole whopping $300 left), and don't use the damn things anymore!! If I can't pay for it with my own hard earned cash, then I can't have it. Simple as that. The only card in my wallet is the one linked to my checking account, and it's been that way for 10 months now. I've moved 3 times in the last year, bought a car, bought another Explorer, bought furniture and food... all without utilizing any type of credit at all. The only POSSIBLE thing I might need that crap for in the future is to buy a house. And that's so far away that's its absolutely ridiculous to think about at this point in my life. It would require a second income anyway, and the last time I checked I wasn't married I know you guys care, and I appreciate it. However, what I need right now is a lot of support in this undertaking- cuz it's a doozie!

 

[MONMIX]

^^^
Well that said than keep up the good work.
Make that little $300.00 disapear ASAP.

Beyond that, take your time and make smart descisions.
You DONT want to rush Jacks ressurection.
Jack is well worth taking your time.

 

[Turdle]

Well,
All I can say is I understand where you are, where you want to go, and will help you any way I can.

On the other hand, keep up the direction you are going with your financial status please. Please, wait for the deals to come around, and don;t get the project into a rush. Like Kevin said, it is worth the wait.

 

[Burns]

Glad everything is turning in a better direction. I am not much help to you but would if needed.


Also Spas were you selling a manual tranny at one time? or was that not you?

 

[Spas]

Glad everything is turning in a better direction. I am not much help to you but would if needed.


Also Spas were you selling a manual tranny at one time? or was that not you?

Yeah that was me. Decided to hang on to it once I got my financial situation resolved, sorry! And thanks for the offer of help, it's appreciated


Well, a lot of people have asked what I plan on doing with Jack's Fooses, since they've been discontinued and are getting harder to find by the day...


I highly doubt I'll be able to save the right rear, considering it shaved off a section of the inside wheel well when the axle folded in half The left rear is missing a chunk out of the inside edge but it looks repairable. Both front rims have superficial scratches around the outside edges that I can fix myself with a Dremel (in theory : ). Only one tire shows any sign of damage, oddly enough. The left rear has a few sidewall slices but they don't penetrate through to the steel.

Ow, my poor babies

I'm going to have the three salvageable ones fixed and hope to high Heaven that I can find a single 20x10 (that I can afford!!!)


Fooey

 

[Albino 94LTD]

Lindsay, I wonder if these guys can fix the Foose's?

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/services.shtml

 

[sn0border88]

I have welded up a few cracked alunimu wheels before, we have a wheel repair guy bring his stuff to us. Ive built up the aluminum to the orig shape and he shapes it back in form, paints and clearcoats it. He has done some pretty awesome work.

I wouldnt be surprised if with some careful heating and grinding if that wheel couldnt be saved.

If you want to send me some better pictures I can get a better idea and I could work on it here at school.

 

[briwayjones]

Ouch, they don't look so good.

 

[Spas]

Man it pays to keep searching...!

So guess what I found on Ebay during a random search last night...

WHAT ARE THE FRIKKIN' ODDS?!?!?!!?!




Micah, I just need to you to fix the rim with the little nick in it now, if you don't mind. And if your Uncle can have the tire guy recoat/paint/buff/whatever to all of them, could you get me a price??


Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha, $92! I got a brand new 20x10 for $92!!!! *does the happy dance all over the place*

 

[briwayjones]

Holy crap! Wow, that's awesome. I wish I could get lucky like that on E-bay.

 

[blueka]

congrats on the auction win!

you should still give the refurb guys the new wheel to match it with the ones they're going to repair..

Si