(Finally) Going to get work going on my FWB - Page 3

**jayoldschool** · #31 (**permalink**) 08-07-09, 11:45 PM

If it comes down to the jack or a starter/battery, skip the jack. I got by for a few years when I was younger with factory jacks and a pair of stands. It sucks, but they work.

Stingroo · #32 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 01:03 AM

Nah. My car doesn't have a factory jack in its trunk (I checked), and I already have the starter (it's sitting in my front seat now lol). I've got like $70 atm, and I'm getting another $120 from my ghetto freelance writing job. So that'll be enough for that set there. Then my sister owes me $50, so I'll use that, plus the other $50-ish left for a battery (or whatever I need for it). Then, in September when I get my $1400 from school, I'll replace the radiator (if needed), DEFINITELY buy a FSM, and find a heater core (for some reason, there isn't one in this car, and it was bypassed. I found that out looking under the hood with dad).

So, to recap:

1. Buy jack, stands, creeper off eBay.
2. Replace starter and battery.
3. Change oil, fill coolant
4. Start and run car around the block a few times.
5. Check for coolant leaks with UV light and check for OIL in the COOLANT.

Gah I'm so excited and wish I had the money NOW! I would have LOVED to drive the car up to school... Oh well, at least I'll be able to for Thanksgiving

Bro-Ham · #33 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 11:39 AM

Sting, Start the countdown timer.....

I can't wait to hear how everything works out for you and how you like driving the car after all this anticipation that must be testing your patience. Like being a kid at x-mas time - - you can see those presents under the tree but you have to wait until the magic moment. Have fun with your car no matter what. Dave

Stingroo · #34 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 12:13 PM

Dude it's even WORSE than Christmas. lol Cause like, I know what I got, I can see it, look at it, sit in it, but not use it. Gaaaah.

This is like, the 10th level of Hell. The book lied, there are more.

Bro-Ham · #35 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 01:13 PM

I know I would be feeling the pain if I were in your position. Hang in there! You're going to have a very cool car! How far away is school?

Stingroo · #36 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 01:29 PM

School starts on the 19th. I'm leaving that morning and will be there around lunch-ish.

Bro-Ham · #37 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 01:47 PM

are you staying in FL?

**jayoldschool** · #38 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 01:49 PM

You are on a budget. Go to a junkyard and ask for a jack. If they don't give you one, it will be very cheap.

Stingroo · #39 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 08:56 PM

Yeah Dave, I'm going to Jacksonville.

And on the jack, it's $130 shipped, I'd rather just buy the whole kit and kaboodle and be done with it, in case the car ever needs something in the future.

Then again, I don't know how much a radiator will cost me (with this being worst-case scenario). So maybe.

Bro-Ham · #40 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 09:47 PM

Sting, Some nice person on this forum turned me on to rockauto.com. Are you familiar with them? I found some amazing deals on items for my car. Hope you can save as much $$$ as possible to make your car as fabulous possible. What made you decide on Jacksonville? Do you know what you want to be when you get big?

Stingroo · #41 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 09:57 PM

Yeah, I was looking around at rockauto.com the other day. Found some parts for my dad's car. lol

I checked water pumps on there, cause that's what I initially thought it was, turned out it was cheaper at NAPA. I'm going to comparison shop for radiators now though, since that seems more likely.

Also, I want to be a lawyer, but I can't decide on my major. Right now I've picked Political Science, but I think I'm going to change that to Psychology. I picked Jacksonville because it was close to family, and they offered me an $18,000 a year scholarship, on top of other government grants and things like that.

Basically, it's costing me $3,000 a year for school. Way better than what most people get, and easily manageable after I graduate.

Bro-Ham · #42 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 10:12 PM

Wow! That's great! Sounds like you have a plan and a great opportunity. Go get 'em!

Stingroo · #43 (**permalink**) 08-08-09, 11:03 PM

Thanks.

It should be an interesting 4 years, that's for sure.

It'll be a lot more fun with a car though. LOL

Stingroo · #44 (**permalink**) 08-18-09, 02:27 PM

Slight bump.

I'm off to college TOMORROW. So I've got a week of busy stuff, then it should cool down, then about a week later I should, SHOULD have the cash to fix the Fleetwood and get it on the road.

Oh happy day!

So to all you forum folks, fond farewell for now.

Bro-Ham · #45 (**permalink**) 08-18-09, 05:17 PM

Don't tell us you're not going to have access to the internet to keep in touch with us!?!?

You go get 'em Sting and shoot for the moon! All the very best to you!!!!!

Dave