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Well folks the mercury hit 50 for the 1st time on a weekend yesterday where I live in CT so I figured it’s time to start getting ready for our 1st show. Birds are still in their bags but did a brake job and re-packed the bearings on my trailer yesterday. For those that store their birds, when do you start spring prep?
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Depends on the weather but usually I do the heavy preparation in late April or early/mid May.
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As long as the weather breaks, early April. Won't drive any on the roads ueentil the Spring rains wash away the salt and sand.http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membe...00&ppuser=1190
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I tried starting mine the other day and it was dead. I hadn't run it since Thanksgiving, so I jumped it off my pick-up and it started right up. So now everytime I go out to the garage for anything I start it and let it run for about 10 minutes. I don't plan on taking it out yet though, as much as I would like too. I too am concerned about all the salt and gravel still on the roads and don't forget the pot holes. The first time out will be to the car wash and then to my Ford dealer for an oil change and get my battery tested. I leave the hard top on till about June 1st usually. Leroy
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spring prep?...HELL..54degrees in spokane wash yesterday....went TOP DOWN cruisin........Last edited by 04birdman; Mar 7, 2010, 01:28 PM.Comment
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Way to go Frank!
The same for us down here in Tri-Cities. But have admit the HT is still on, for another couple of weeks.
Say when are you coming down this way? Let's have a cup of coffee sometime.Mike
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Yesterday it hit 50 in Greenwood IN (just south of Indy) so hard top is off. Put the top down to go to supper, but the wife felt it was a bit cool for much driving (that's what heated seats are for <G>).Originally posted by Chuck View Post
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We semi store our bird. Keep it in the 3rd stall and start it at least every two weeks for 15 minutes. Was nice yesterday so took it to dealer for spring oil change and also got a new battery. Never had any problems with the battery but felt 8 year old battery was pushing my luck. Have a wedding to go to in early April so crossing my fingers it might get warm early and can pop the top. First weekend above 60 will give it a bath and buff. Getting ansy for putting some nice weather miles on.
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Braught the 007 out yesterday for first time this year and took about a 3 hr. drive. felt great but hard top still on.
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I always thought that it was a bad practice to let a car idle for a long time. Once in a while, it's OK (I guess), but not repeatedly.
I've read that, even in normal driving, start the car, let the oil circulate for 30 seconds or so (depending on the outside temperature), and then drive at a moderate speed, being real careful at bumps/potholes, until the drivetrain and suspension warm up.
I try to use mine at least once per week even in the winter, unless we really get bombed with snow.2010 Explorer Limited Edition, tri color white, camel interior
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Spring is just a word, not a driving moment. It was hi 30's the other day to mid 40's yesterday--all of these days give way for a top down drive thru the Metro Park System in th Cleveland/ Berea/ Rocky River areas. Turned every head! I only took the car out since the melting snow cleared the roads of salt. I will drive it any clean chance that is given. BanarComment
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Cleaned it up this weekend and drove it in today!Comment
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Brake job has been completed, man am I old – been a while since I’ve done a brake job on drum brakes, even my pinky muscle aches. I'm thinking that I need to get the NM out of the bag and start working on the swirls. I won't drive them until after a few good rain storms clean the sand and salt off the roads. Will be ordering the RedLine oil and Wix filters today. Hey Leroy, no BatteryTender?Last edited by Chuck; Mar 8, 2010, 07:29 AM.Comment
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Decided to have my daughter help me lift the top off(not my wife like last times near disaster). Presto! Ready for spring after about 10 minutes of cleaning the soft top!Comment
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Chuck, No, I've never used one. I think I better get one for next Winter though. I usually get out and start it once in awhile but this year I didn't. Leroy
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