Originally Posted By: Doog
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
...and 80% of my fun!
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
...and 80% of my fun!
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Originally Posted By: antiqueshell
Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
I don't have any lookups for anything that old. Beyond 1980, I can't look up anything. Our books ended up in the recycling bin a few years ago because everything was obsolete and our mircofiche has bullet holes in it.
Does that include the 1979-80 Ford Fiesta MKI?
A lot of times on the older cars the listings are horrible. What is a real bummer is spending all that time looking something up to find it went disco duck and no-one has it on the shelf.
Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
I don't have any lookups for anything that old. Beyond 1980, I can't look up anything. Our books ended up in the recycling bin a few years ago because everything was obsolete and our mircofiche has bullet holes in it.
Does that include the 1979-80 Ford Fiesta MKI?
A lot of times on the older cars the listings are horrible. What is a real bummer is spending all that time looking something up to find it went disco duck and no-one has it on the shelf.
Originally Posted By: Doog
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
Originally Posted By: VNTS
but does Ford offer any rebuilt common stuff for the older cars?
I'd imagine the common stuff - Alternators, brakes, starters were used across a boatload of cars that used that same engine. The 460 engine in the '70 Lincoln was made until 1997 so common parts should still be easily available.
but does Ford offer any rebuilt common stuff for the older cars?
I'd imagine the common stuff - Alternators, brakes, starters were used across a boatload of cars that used that same engine. The 460 engine in the '70 Lincoln was made until 1997 so common parts should still be easily available.
Originally Posted By: itguy08
Originally Posted By: VNTS
but does Ford offer any rebuilt common stuff for the older cars?
I'd imagine the common stuff - Alternators, brakes, starters were used across a boatload of cars that used that same engine. The 460 engine in the '70 Lincoln was made until 1997 so common parts should still be easily available.
If you've got something like the Mark III, rebuild the items yourself or have the alternator or starter internals rebuilt by somebody who still does that work. That way you keep the original numbers on it.
FoMoCo is like WalMart. If it doesn't sell, they no longer stock it, although there is a local dealer near me that has some stuff that came over on the Mayflower and their inventory isn't included on any national database.
For stuff that Ford has recently antiquated, you MIGHT get lucky here: http://www.greensalescompany.com/
Originally Posted By: VNTS
but does Ford offer any rebuilt common stuff for the older cars?
I'd imagine the common stuff - Alternators, brakes, starters were used across a boatload of cars that used that same engine. The 460 engine in the '70 Lincoln was made until 1997 so common parts should still be easily available.
If you've got something like the Mark III, rebuild the items yourself or have the alternator or starter internals rebuilt by somebody who still does that work. That way you keep the original numbers on it.
FoMoCo is like WalMart. If it doesn't sell, they no longer stock it, although there is a local dealer near me that has some stuff that came over on the Mayflower and their inventory isn't included on any national database.
For stuff that Ford has recently antiquated, you MIGHT get lucky here: http://www.greensalescompany.com/
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Originally Posted By: Kruse
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
I'm honest to my friends as well. I tell them that their car can probably go faster, corner better, stop quicker, and get better gas mileage than my car. But my 71 Cutlass is way cooler than their car.
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
I'm honest to my friends as well. I tell them that their car can probably go faster, corner better, stop quicker, and get better gas mileage than my car. But my 71 Cutlass is way cooler than their car.
on the alternator have them test it on there tester, for 15 min, be fore you take it home. even though iam a chrysler guy, the 70 Lincoln Mk III is a bunch under rated car a real collector car.
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Originally Posted By: Kruse
Originally Posted By: Doog
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
I feel the same way about my 70 Monte Carlo with a 396 big block. I always have people ask me about it. I've had this car almost 26 years and it's a part of the family at this point. I've never had problems finding parts for it and rarely have ever gotten parts that [censored] out quickly.
Wayne
Originally Posted By: Doog
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
I feel the same way about my 70 Monte Carlo with a 396 big block. I always have people ask me about it. I've had this car almost 26 years and it's a part of the family at this point. I've never had problems finding parts for it and rarely have ever gotten parts that [censored] out quickly.
Wayne
when i said some thing about the Lincoln Mark III i didnt say it very good. i should have said the Lincoln Mark III is a very great car, for sure.
Originally Posted By: antiqueshell
Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
I don't have any lookups for anything that old. Beyond 1980, I can't look up anything. Our books ended up in the recycling bin a few years ago because everything was obsolete and our mircofiche has bullet holes in it.
Does that include the 1979-80 Ford Fiesta MKI?
LOL re: 79-80 Fiesta. I have a 1978 Fiesta in my drive right now that I'm putting back into active duty. Not a restoration, just drivable.
Last time I went to the local Ford dealership for parts-they just laughed. Can still snag some stuff on Rock Auto. Finding 12 inch tires is becoming difficult. Tire Rack still lists some Yokos.
Joe
Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
I don't have any lookups for anything that old. Beyond 1980, I can't look up anything. Our books ended up in the recycling bin a few years ago because everything was obsolete and our mircofiche has bullet holes in it.
Does that include the 1979-80 Ford Fiesta MKI?
LOL re: 79-80 Fiesta. I have a 1978 Fiesta in my drive right now that I'm putting back into active duty. Not a restoration, just drivable.
Last time I went to the local Ford dealership for parts-they just laughed. Can still snag some stuff on Rock Auto. Finding 12 inch tires is becoming difficult. Tire Rack still lists some Yokos.
Joe
Originally Posted By: wtd
Originally Posted By: Kruse
Originally Posted By: Doog
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
I feel the same way about my 70 Monte Carlo with a 396 big block. I always have people ask me about it. I've had this car almost 26 years and it's a part of the family at this point. I've never had problems finding parts for it and rarely have ever gotten parts that [censored] out quickly.
Wayne
And I'd bet that car has never dropped in value below what it costed new.
Originally Posted By: Kruse
Originally Posted By: Doog
Get rid of the 70MKIII and 80% of your trouble is gone...
If you've got the '70 Mark III and a new car sitting side-by-side at the stop light, what car will get the most looks?
I've got a '71 Cougar and it would probably be the last car that I part with. It's rude and unforgiving, would go through the slalom course like a fat pig, gets 8 mpg at the most and loves the '91+ octane. It is not a daily driver. But it's an eye-turner and my wife knows to drive it with egg shells on the accelerator pedal or it will light 'em up. It's a keeper.
I feel the same way about my 70 Monte Carlo with a 396 big block. I always have people ask me about it. I've had this car almost 26 years and it's a part of the family at this point. I've never had problems finding parts for it and rarely have ever gotten parts that [censored] out quickly.
Wayne
And I'd bet that car has never dropped in value below what it costed new.
Just for grins and hahas I looked up the Mark on Rock Auto:
Couple of choices on fuel pumps
Few distributors
Buncha' alternators
I'm surprised you didn't upgrade to a blue grommet Duraspark ignition.
Anyway, part of the problem is O'Reilly.
I worked for Hi/Lo Auto Parts. The employees, managers, and DMs were car guys. You could just go in and talk cars with the staff. Parts weren't quite as good as what I had been selling at Western Auto but they were okay.
Then O'Reilly purchased them. Our new DM was more concerned with what kind of shoes I was wearing than the ASE patch on my sleeve. (I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day often carrying heavy things. Wearing "shineable dress shoes" is stupid to me) Whether or not the floors were properly waxed. Whether or not my floor staff had their shirts tucked in. Why I had a Master Parts Specialist and Master Tire Specialist certificates from Western Auto on my wall in the office... a lot of nonsense to me personally. I don't care if some one brought a leaking master cylinder in that ate spots of wax off the floor or if the manager is wearing Vans when I buy parts. I care about whether or not the have the part and the quality of said part.
The quality of the parts seemed to be driven by the lowest possible price point at the highest profit margin. Quality seemed pretty far down on the scale of importance.
They are really good at inventory maintenance and distribution (if the manager and staff are doing it right)....really good. You need something that is only stocked at the warehouse? You can get it quickly. Faster than AutoZone or PepBoys
Couple of choices on fuel pumps
Few distributors
Buncha' alternators
I'm surprised you didn't upgrade to a blue grommet Duraspark ignition.
Anyway, part of the problem is O'Reilly.
I worked for Hi/Lo Auto Parts. The employees, managers, and DMs were car guys. You could just go in and talk cars with the staff. Parts weren't quite as good as what I had been selling at Western Auto but they were okay.
Then O'Reilly purchased them. Our new DM was more concerned with what kind of shoes I was wearing than the ASE patch on my sleeve. (I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day often carrying heavy things. Wearing "shineable dress shoes" is stupid to me) Whether or not the floors were properly waxed. Whether or not my floor staff had their shirts tucked in. Why I had a Master Parts Specialist and Master Tire Specialist certificates from Western Auto on my wall in the office... a lot of nonsense to me personally. I don't care if some one brought a leaking master cylinder in that ate spots of wax off the floor or if the manager is wearing Vans when I buy parts. I care about whether or not the have the part and the quality of said part.
The quality of the parts seemed to be driven by the lowest possible price point at the highest profit margin. Quality seemed pretty far down on the scale of importance.
They are really good at inventory maintenance and distribution (if the manager and staff are doing it right)....really good. You need something that is only stocked at the warehouse? You can get it quickly. Faster than AutoZone or PepBoys
My Grandfather had a 1968 MK III when I was a kid, beautiful car.
I'd like to have a '70 Eldorado or a '69 Riviera, ahhh the luxury coupes.
I'd like to have a '70 Eldorado or a '69 Riviera, ahhh the luxury coupes.
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Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
So in the last 2.5 years here's my lovely record: (all aftermarket)
1. alternator for 06 civic - had to get three before found one that worked.
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So are there any quality re manufacturers out there?
The ONLY quality alternator for a Honda will be one from a Honda dealer. American Honda is very particular about the quality of their remanufactured parts; these are extremely well-made and will last at least as long as original, if not longer.
Was your original alternator a Delco or a Denso? Apparently Delcos have a bad reputation. Honda used them on at least some US-assembled vehicles in order to increase their "domestic content" for legal reasons.
So in the last 2.5 years here's my lovely record: (all aftermarket)
1. alternator for 06 civic - had to get three before found one that worked.
...
So are there any quality re manufacturers out there?
The ONLY quality alternator for a Honda will be one from a Honda dealer. American Honda is very particular about the quality of their remanufactured parts; these are extremely well-made and will last at least as long as original, if not longer.
Was your original alternator a Delco or a Denso? Apparently Delcos have a bad reputation. Honda used them on at least some US-assembled vehicles in order to increase their "domestic content" for legal reasons.
I've also had poor luck with rebuilt/reman parts. Sometimes better to find an OE in the junkyard and snag that. Especially if the vehicle is low mileage and was hit and totaled. At least you know it was running before it got towed the boneyard.
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