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Bobby G
08-22-2001, 06:36 PM
Holly and I are thinking of getting on of the new Ford Explorer Sport Tracs. Does anyone have one? If so, how do you like it?
http://www.mysporttrac.com/mysporttrac/SToftheWeek/mikepowell.jpg
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JasonC8301
08-25-2001, 10:28 PM
I don`t have one, but it seems like a very good idea, half SUV/ half pick up.
I hope the picture you included was from another person. The wheels look blah! Well the cars you own wouldn`t get that dirty!
Hope someone offers their advice that actually owns one,
Jason
hkross
08-26-2001, 03:30 AM
Go for it. My rich friends dad had one. And the guy who fixed my cluch has one. They love it. Go for it! if you want some more info go to http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorersporttrac/ (`http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorersporttrac/`)
Ron Ketcham
08-26-2001, 08:22 PM
This past week while in Dearborn working on some other projects, we went over to one of the Rapid Concern Definition shops and looked at one that was of a series produced which had a floor cracking problem.
They were working on a fix.
Apparently, it is only effecting one series of VIN numbers.
If you like, I can call and get the series.
Other than that, there are no constant concerns to be addressed and as I stated, only a few are affected.
Don`t have any information on why it happened, but if you wish, will attempt to find out.
800-543-7156, we are on eastern time, and all but this Tuesday, the girls will transfer you to my cell.
Ketch:cool:
Bobby G
08-27-2001, 10:53 AM
Ron,
Thanks, I was aware of the problem, and it seems to be taken care of. If you have the series number, I would appreciate the information.
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rstype
08-27-2001, 12:05 PM
Check out Edmund`s Crew Cab Comparison. (`http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/46966/article.html`) The Dakota was first (I`m sure Detlman is now jumping up and down) and I understand why, but my personal pick is the Sport Trac, too.
I think the cool-ness will easily fit your lifestyle... but be aware of the fact the ex-Explorer platform is getting quite old.
Ron Ketcham
08-27-2001, 09:25 PM
Have a yearly drunken, knock-down-drag-out best ball foursome golf tourny in the morning, but will find out Wed or Thurs and let you know.
The fix is still being time studied, but Hughes thinks it works, just trying to do it with out lifting the bed off, seems that when you do that , the whole cab gets tweeked.
Not good!
:eek:
Ron Ketcham
08-29-2001, 08:31 AM
The concern is only for those built before aprox. Jan 2001.
The cab would make "creaking" noises, the fix is for those built before Jan. 2001.
John says to check the jam for the build date, month/year and you will be fine.
Hope this helps you.
Ketch
:bounce
Bobby G
09-01-2001, 10:02 AM
Thanks, Ron. I`ll do that. We may go look this weekend.
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Jay@G.K
11-20-2009, 05:58 AM
Vehicle given the usual wet stages - foam, wash, clay. Convertible top was cleaned and then protected with 303
Correction was carried out using Menz 3.02 on a Megs cutting pad, a drop of FCP was used in some area`s
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120209.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120210.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120211.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120212.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120214.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120215.jpg
DA sanding marks were found on most panels, common thing with Astons
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120216.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120217.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120218.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120219.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120224.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120225.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120226.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120227.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120228.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120229.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120230.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120231.jpg
Paintwork was then refined using Megs 205
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120240.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120281.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120246.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120268.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120282.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120292.jpg
Cleaner fluid applied and then a coat of Swissvax Divine. Left this to cure whilst I carried on with some of the small jobs such as polishing the exhausts and cleaning the leather
All seals conditioned using swissvax seal feed
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120317.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120317.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120318.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120318.jpg)
Cleaner fluid applied to wheels and removed and then each recieved a coat of swissvax autobahn. Tyres dress with Swissvax Pneu
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120329.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120329.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120334.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120334.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120336.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120336.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120326.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120326.jpg)
End result
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120343.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120378.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120375.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120308.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120369.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120366.jpg
Short vid
YouTube- Gleaming Kleen - Aston Martin Vantage. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z-ANro0ZSk)
Thanks for looking
imported_broker99
11-20-2009, 06:45 AM
very nice work. I really like the Aston Martin line up. Great color as well.
imported_Luster
11-20-2009, 08:50 AM
Excellent job, Jay! Nice correction and nice photos!:thumbup:
imported_Flash Gordon
11-20-2009, 09:27 AM
Outstanding as usual Jay. Beautiful deep/rich colour
Thanks for posting with Truth In Detailing :rockon:
BimmerSean
11-20-2009, 10:58 AM
Beautiful job...I can`t believe that these expensive exotic cars are sent out of the factory with sanding marks all over the place like that. They should be ashamed...Anyhow, nice work...
Sean,,,,,,
hopsgt500
12-14-2009, 07:24 PM
Vehicle given the usual wet stages - foam, wash, clay. Convertible top was cleaned and then protected with 303
Correction was carried out using Menz 3.02 on a Megs cutting pad, a drop of FCP was used in some area`s
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120209.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120210.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120211.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120212.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120214.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120215.jpg
DA sanding marks were found on most panels, common thing with Astons
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120216.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120217.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120218.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120219.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120224.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120225.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120226.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120227.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120228.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120229.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120230.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120231.jpg
Paintwork was then refined using Megs 205
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120240.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120281.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120246.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120268.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120282.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120292.jpg
Cleaner fluid applied and then a coat of Swissvax Divine. Left this to cure whilst I carried on with some of the small jobs such as polishing the exhausts and cleaning the leather
All seals conditioned using swissvax seal feed
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120317.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120317.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120318.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120318.jpg)
Cleaner fluid applied to wheels and removed and then each recieved a coat of swissvax autobahn. Tyres dress with Swissvax Pneu
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120329.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120329.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120334.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120334.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120336.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120336.jpg) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/th_P1120326.jpg (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120326.jpg)
End result
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120343.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120378.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120375.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120308.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120369.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/AMV8/P1120366.jpg
Short vid
YouTube- Gleaming Kleen - Aston Martin Vantage. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z-ANro0ZSk)
Thanks for looking
Man that is one awesome looking car. I love Austin Martins. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: