Peakster's Gloria Thread
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With my hot air ballooning summer job coming to a close (thankfully), I thought this would be a good time to formally introduce my newest vehicular addition: Gloria!
Attachment 867 I was browsing through the local online classifieds and found her for sale for $250. I phoned up the owner, asked if the car was drivable and plateable, and took her for a test drive. My thinking was that if it didn't explode after I drove it for 45 minutes, I'd buy it. Took her home for $200. Attachment 868 Finally, I have a cheap car where I can throw caution to the wind and modify all I want for fuel economy purposes (I didn't want to fool with my Geo as it's still in good shape). I thought the 2.3L engine, it's 0.36 Cd, and 5 speed manual would be a good base to work with. Gloria needs a few things before I trust to go too far with her. I've been P&Ging with her since purchase. I intend to keep you posted! |
Yay! Nice pretty, cheap, new-ish to you car! :)
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It will be cool to see all the mods you will do to it!
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Wow, the last car I got for 200 bux didn't look anything as good as that! :thumbup: Good luck with your travels. :)
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One thing is for sure: my Geo struggles to do 65mph in the wind, but the Tempo just loves it. I've tried to do the same 50mph I did in the Geo with Gloria, but it's just too easy for her! Edit: I just removed Gloria's passenger side front seat today. Man alive that thing was heavy! Attachment 875Attachment 884 There used to be a great weight reduction thread here on GS (complete with pictures), but I can't find it. Anyone know where it is? |
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A decent discussion is here BTW, great project! I like seeing those Tempos still on the road. A good friend had one forever -- pretty durable until it rusted out. Keep us posted -- it looks like fun :thumbup: -Rick |
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Reached just over 180km/h (112mph) going downhill. The car could've gone faster I'm sure but I think that's fast enough for a $200 car (and the fact the speedometer only reads to that speed). Amazingly the car was very much in control with very little vibration. Just tons of wind noise near the 'A' pillar and side mirrors. |
Nice tempo. My parents had one when I was very young.
It looks like you have some work to do to catch up to clencher. |
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Definitely look to grabbing a trip minder computer from an early 80's ford luxury car. (Tbird, cougar, grand marquis, LTD Crown Vic)
Wires right in if you have an EEC-IV, and gives you instant FE in both L/100km and MPG. Gives average for a trip, too. Real nice. |
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