What Did You Do To Your Car Today?

[Cory Wolfe]

This is such a common thread across various forums that I thought could bring some extra discussion 'round these parts. The premise is simple and the title literally speaks for itself. So, as it says, what did you do to your car today?    

 

Me? I gave the Firebird a good detailing. Washed and waxed to its maximum shine for the all the mullets to embrace. 

[rosa]

Well, I haven't done anything to mine yet but I notice that with all the strong wind it gets dirty quickly even when it's just parked in the yard. With that being said, I may have to give it a proper clean today.

[knightfan26917]

Nothing.

 

My 1979 Caprice Classic is just sitting in the driveway; haven't driven it all week.

 

My 1989 Caprice Classic Brougham is stored in east-central IL, ~5 hours from me.

 

 

Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com

1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve

"I see our time has gotten stale" __ Eve 6 __ 'Inside Out'

[Cory Wolfe]

Finally installed a working CD player in the Firebird. Fun fact... It's the same one I originally bought for my Grand Am back in the day.

[loki]

chose not to drive it to get lunch. still rockin 40+mpg since sunday's computer estimate of 44.2 or so.It's sitting at 40.2.

[knightfan26917]

Finally drove my 1979 Caprice Classic Wednesday afternoon.  Twas awesome weather for a short drive, too, but had to run errands.

 

 

Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com

1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve

"Years and miles are flying by" __ Bon Jovi __ 'Lost Highway'

[Cory Wolfe]

Splattered touch-up paint all over the Avalon in anticipation of getting rid of it.

[knightfan26917]

Began the process of psyching myself up to put my Caprice Classics on the market again.  Don't really want to, but....

 

 

Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com

1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve

"It's such a cold blow from out of the dark" __ Brooks and Dunn __ 'That Ain't No Way To Go'

[ZL-1]

Done this morning: 4 tires changed; wheel balancing; steering aligment.

[David]

Washed and detailed the wife's ride so it is nice and clean. Just ahve to do a wax job to get it well protected.

[Cory Wolfe]

Replaced the cracked, dirt filled parking lamps on the Firebird. Why is it that Pontiacs have such a problem with this? 

 

Edited May 20, 2015 by blackviper8891

[Cmicasa the Great]

Put Z51 on my Side vents and instead of going with Red Calipers on Black wheels.. I decided to go with red Corvette Letters instead of the Silver ones that were on there. Best part... if I get tired of any of this I can remove it as the Red letters were laid over the Silver writing on the calipers.

 

[Cory Wolfe]

Firebird: Drained the coolant and replaced the thermostat. 

 

GTI: Drove the piss out of it.

[El Kabong]

I took the Laramie out for a quick grocery run. Later this evening I'll be dropping the top on the Grand Sport and chasing an Alberta sunset.

[TAF]

Nothing in any of them...it wont stop raining here.

[Intrepidation]

Well the other day I replaced the rear struts, shoes, hardware, and drums on the Prizm, plus installed new rear speakers.

 

Both cars really need a bath.

[knightfan26917]

Haven't driven my 1979 Caprice Classic since last Saturday ... a trend that will continue at least until next week.

 

 

Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com

1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve

"It's so lonely being stranded with a dream you can't let go" __ Deborah Allen __ 'I Hurt For You'

[Susimi]

I've given my car a wash this morning so looks all bright and shiney now.

 

I've very proud of my work.

[David]

Moving my car lot of SUV's around getting ready for play time on the lake this summer.

[Susimi]

Today I had to remove some bird poop from the roof of my car. It's been a very warm day and was relieved that it hadn't damaged the paintwork.

 

Why is it that shortly after you wash a car a bird decides to crap on it? It's like they know.

[Robert Hall]

Got gas and used a squeegie to remove bird poo.  I should go through a car wash, but it's pointless since there is another chance of rain.    My next door neighbors moved out and took most of the cats w/ them, so less cat scratches on the cars these days..and they cut down the tree in their front yard that was dropping sap and tree spines on my Jeep..

Edited June 7, 2015 by Cubical-aka-Moltar

[aaaantoine]

I have the misfortune of having birds pretty much living over my driveway. Maybe because of that mulberry tree which is also hanging over my driveway.

So I'm probably going to invest in car covers...

But on topic, I washed berry-colored poop off of my cars today.

Edited June 7, 2015 by aaaantoine

[knightfan26917]

Officially put my 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics up for sale.

 

Not much point anymore.

 

 

Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com

1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve

"You probably won't remember me" __ Jan Arden __ 'Insensitive'

[Cory Wolfe]

Firebird: Started my multi-step coolant flush after a short delay (Vacation). Also, changed the oil and added some Marvel's mystery oil to hopefully help an intermittent lifter tick (common 3800 issue). Upon the first start up, it seems to have quelled the noise. 

 

GTI: Washed off the dirt it collected from sitting for a week. 

[Susimi]

Not long got done washing my car, and I did a better job of it this time than I did last week. She looks pretty damn smart now.

[Intrepidation]

Finished the carpet swap, washed both cars.

[Intrepidation]

Wrapped the faded pillars with 3M Vinyl Wrap Series 1080.

 

Super easy to put on and the results take years off of the car.