tulaweb Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The windshield gasket was split so that corner was loose. It still seemed to be sealed OK but I knew I would be driving through a lot of very bad weather, and it looked like it might also flop around, so I taped it in place before starting out. After the rain started it would have been too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The sign says this is 55 miles into Virginia. After all night on the bus, I made frequent stops to rest. Just south of Richmond I took about a 45 minute nap which was very refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Coming into Richmond, VA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The beltway around Washington, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The Fort McHenry Tunnel beneath Baltimore Harbor. This tunnel was completed in 1985 just like my cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Two cars with one good engine which is better than one car with no good engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks to everyone who followed my adventure and offered help and/or good wishes, notably Rabin, andré, Joe, Jeff and Arun. I was out by the cars today and someone walked by, looked at them, and said oh look brother and sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Lots of work ahead - but I think it'll really be worth it. Have you made a list of other items to harvest and install on your car? The 15" alloys look like they'd be one of the first things on my list if it were me. Depending on how well the new car rode compared to yours - suspension would be on the list as well. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Have you made a list of other items to harvest and install on your car? The 15" alloys look like they'd be one of the first things on my list if it were me. Depending on how well the new car rode compared to yours - suspension would be on the list as well. I think my original rides smoother. Remember I did what I thought needed doing to my car's suspension a few months ago with new parts. Although I haven't decided for sure, I think I may drive the grey car for the winter and let it be the one to suffer the salt, and then do the engine swap in the spring. Meanwhile I can get what's left of the hydrolocked engine out and do a few projects that would be hard to do on a daily driver. For instance I might take out some of the glass to address rust before it gets more serious. Then when I put the engine in the blue car, it can be ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethx Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 it was fun following your trip -- on monday, i was driving back to LA from monterey, and i would check in on this thread during rest stops, etc. your plan to use the grey car as a DD during the winter sounds like a good one. when you do get around to moving the engine over, you should harvest whatever you can (i.e., have room to store) before you scrap the grey car. WRT your blue car -- when you have it out of service, you should pull out the seats and the carpet and give the interior a thorough cleaning. even if you don't dynamat your car like i did, you will be doing yourself a huge favor. a lot of dirt & gunk can accumulate of 27 years.... andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 That looks like a sick find! I actually like the ratty look - in a weird way. BTW, is the P.O Gary Busey? -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 BTW, is the P.O Gary Busey? That's me. I used to get compared to Gary Busey all the time but not so much any more. I don't know if I look less like him than I used to, or he's not in the public eye as much lately. Hopefully I don't look like some of the recent photos of him, even after my all night bus ride. For a long time, a day never went by that someone didn't ask if I was Gary Busey but now maybe once or twice a year. ...........Dave............................Gary............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 That's me. I used to get compared to Gary Busey all the time but not so much any more. I don't know if I look less like him than I used to, or he's not in the public eye as much lately. Hopefully I don't look like some of the recent photos of him, even after my all night bus ride. For a long time, a day never went by that someone didn't ask if I was Gary Busey but now maybe once or twice a year. ...........Dave............................Gary............ Busey! Haha just kidding. I think that Busey is far too looney to own a Peugeot. He'd probably get aggravated with the lack of parts in the states and blow it up. Those bushes look nice. If anyone here was at the meet & drive last weekend, and witnessed what happened after our "spirited" run on Skyline, they'd agree that I've probably gotta throw all of mine out. Where did you get yours, and what did you replace? PM me si vous plat. -Sina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I actually like the ratty look. My wife would beg to disagree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Remove the tape, fix leak and detail it. Put the roof racks on it, clean up the rims really nice, and grind the hood down to metal and let it rust. Instant mad tite ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Remove the tape, fix leak and detail it. Put the roof racks on it, clean up the rims really nice, and grind the hood down to metal and let it rust. Instant mad tite ride... Boy then I would be sleeping in it. I've got the roof rack on the Blue car, so that's easy enough to move over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Then commence to give it a few more transformations, each one slightly weirder than before, until you get bored, and set it on fire inside of your garage while taping it for all of your fixie-riding hipster fans around the world. Ok I'll stop. But seriously, if this car is really quite rusty, and you honestly do not see any hope in saving the shell, I say have a little fun before you send it off to its certain death. Maybe cut a few coils here and there, go to the local Stanceworks meet, and before we know it, a bunch of little ricer kids will have purchased the majority of 505's left in our country and destroyed them. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrethx Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Remove the tape, fix leak and detail it. Put the roof racks on it, clean up the rims really nice, and grind the hood down to metal and let it rust. Instant mad tite ride... my favorite thing about this car is the fire extinguisher on the roof. WTF good is it going to do there? andré Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Damn - I didn't follow that build at all, but I did know about it. Googled "stanceworks rusty hood" and grabbed a pic. Not my taste - but had to respect the work done. Checked out some of the vids and links - really well done videography, but shocked to see he slammed a 2800CS E9 Coupe too. Beautiful car - but again not my taste. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 my favorite thing about this car is the fire extinguisher on the roof. WTF good is it going to do there? andré Well maybe if it catches fire and you have to get out through the sun roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunktionFET Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I think my original rides smoother. That actually makes sense, as the "STI" had a higher front spring rate, and different strut and shock valving, resulting in a firmer ride though a bit more roll resistance and slightly sharper handling. For day to day use I prefer the "S" suspension as it seems to soak up bumps much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulaweb Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 That actually makes sense, as the "STI" had a higher front spring rate, and different strut and shock valving, resulting in a firmer ride though a bit more roll resistance and slightly sharper handling. For day to day use I prefer the "S" suspension as it seems to soak up bumps much better. Then that does make sense. That's just how the two rides feel to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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