Re: 1988 CRX Si
 

Dan C wrote:
> On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:41:38 -0700, jim beam wrote:
>
>> bottom line: /fear/ of mold is highly profitable. actual danger? how
>> many deciduous forests have you walked through and died? there, mold
>> exists by the ton, not microgram.
>
> It's an open forest, not a closed-in car environment. Altogether
> different.

analyze the spore density - it's not different at all.


>
>> spray some lysol and open a window if you don't like the smell.
>
> Damn, you're a dumb .

so the guy that doesn't know what he's talking about is /not/ dumb?
that's novel.

Re: 1988 CRX Si
 

jim beam wrote:
> Jim Yanik wrote:
>
>> Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpy@ExtraGrumpyville.com> wrote in
>> news:S%ULj.174240$cQ1.96543@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:
>>
>>>
>>> Jim Yanik wrote:
>>>
>>>> Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpy@ExtraGrumpyville.com> wrote in
>>>> news:CgbLj.84215$D_3.8557@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Watch Craig's list for cars in the Austin/San Antonio metro area.
>>>>> Avoid vehicles from Houston. Other cities could include DFW and maybe
>>>>> El Paso.
>>>>> You probably could by a drivable shell to take back to you current
>>>>> location for a swap out. Might even be able to do it piecemeal so
>>>>> that nothing is tied up for too long.
>>>>>
>>>>> JT
>>>>>
>>>>> (Who will never own a new car)
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> also watch out for flood-damaged cars!
>>>>
>>>
>>> Especially from New Orleans!
>>
>> and the whole western Gulf coast.Katrina effects were fairly wide.
>>
>>> OTOH, I've seen (flash) fresh water flood cars revived after sitting
>>> for ten years... As long as they weren't totally submerged.
>>>
>>> JT
>>>
>>>
>>
>> yeah,but if they get moldy....you'll not get the odor out,and it could
>> be a health risk.
>>
>
>
> i think that mold "health risk" stuff is over-blown. it's ubiquitous in
> nature. and you should have seen some of the fungal cultures growing in
> an ex gf's kitchen.
>
> bottom line: /fear/ of mold is highly profitable. actual danger? how
> many deciduous forests have you walked through and died? there, mold
> exists by the ton, not microgram. spray some lysol and open a window if
> you don't like the smell.
>



A friend who likes older big cars found a late 1970's Lincoln at the
same place I bought my '83 Civic FE. It had gotten its whole front end
dunked during a flash flood about ten years earlier.

He had the car towed then replaced the starter, installed a new battery
and removed the plugs. Motor spun right over (spraying him with a lot
of water from the plug holes). He put on a rebuilt carb, changed the
oil/filter and rigged a temporary fuel tank/line directly to the carb.
Also put in new plugs. Damned thing started right up and within a
minute or two was purrin' like a cat.

JT

Re: 1988 CRX Si
 

Dan C wrote:

> On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:41:38 -0700, jim beam wrote:
>
>
>>bottom line: /fear/ of mold is highly profitable. actual danger? how
>>many deciduous forests have you walked through and died? there, mold
>>exists by the ton, not microgram.
>
>
> It's an open forest, not a closed-in car environment. Altogether
> different.
>
>
>>spray some lysol and open a window if you don't like the smell.
>
>
> Damn, you're a dumb .
>
>



I wouldn't be so sure.

Mold has been around for zillions of years and perhaps the biggest issue
is that with all the "advances" in medicine, we've become a dumbed down
species less resistant to ambient bacteria etc.

But, I would mix some "new car smell" deoderizer along with the Lysol..

JT

Re: 1988 CRX Si: UPDATE and More Info
 

Dave Skipper wrote:
> All
>
> Sadly my unmodified car won't pass inspection until it gets $2500 worth
> of body work done to its rocker panels; nevertheless,the car runs great!
>
> I feel it's worth more than the $50 the guy at the body shop is offering
> me to unload it.
>
> What would you do?

The car is not modified at all. My wife is the original owner and she
bought it new.

The car only has 120,000 miles on it. It's a 5 speed. Engine hardly
ever takes oil. I've had it changed regularly. I also have a
comprehensive maintenance list. The drivers side seat and the fold up
part in back are bad but the rest is OK for a 20 year old car. I still
have the top for the back and I replaced the back floor area under the
carpet with a new cover about two years ago.

The stereo is not factory. It sucks now but I never cared about that
anyhow.

I now have pics of the body rust. Honestly to me, it didn't look that
bad but I'm not an expert. I do trust the bodyshop guy though and he
pointed out two places of concern:

1. driver's side lower door (I forgot what he called it) area where two
bolts hold the door onto the body.

2. rear underside left rocker panel where jack support is.

He says both are ready to fail.

I even have two doors to replace the original ones on now.

If it weren't for the low mileage and the notion that someone out there
has the skill, tools and place to do all the work, I'd trash it for the
50 bucks.

BUT, I think it's worth more than that to someone. I just want to be
sure someone gets it that CAN fix it. It's a great car.

I'm asking $150 or best offer.

If you want pics, let me know. das216@comcast.net

Dave

Re: 1988 CRX Si: UPDATE and More Info
 

Dave Skipper wrote:
> Dave Skipper wrote:
>
>> All
>>
>> Sadly my unmodified car won't pass inspection until it gets $2500
>> worth of body work done to its rocker panels; nevertheless,the car
>> runs great!
>>
>> I feel it's worth more than the $50 the guy at the body shop is
>> offering me to unload it.
>>
>> What would you do?
>
>
> The car is not modified at all. My wife is the original owner and she
> bought it new.
>
> The car only has 120,000 miles on it. It's a 5 speed. Engine hardly
> ever takes oil. I've had it changed regularly. I also have a
> comprehensive maintenance list. The drivers side seat and the fold up
> part in back are bad but the rest is OK for a 20 year old car. I still
> have the top for the back and I replaced the back floor area under the
> carpet with a new cover about two years ago.
>
> The stereo is not factory. It sucks now but I never cared about that
> anyhow.
>
> I now have pics of the body rust. Honestly to me, it didn't look that
> bad but I'm not an expert. I do trust the bodyshop guy though and he
> pointed out two places of concern:
>
> 1. driver's side lower door (I forgot what he called it) area where two
> bolts hold the door onto the body.
>
> 2. rear underside left rocker panel where jack support is.
>
> He says both are ready to fail.
>
> I even have two doors to replace the original ones on now.
>
> If it weren't for the low mileage and the notion that someone out there
> has the skill, tools and place to do all the work, I'd trash it for the
> 50 bucks.
>
> BUT, I think it's worth more than that to someone. I just want to be
> sure someone gets it that CAN fix it. It's a great car.
>
> I'm asking $150 or best offer.
>
> If you want pics, let me know. das216@comcast.net
>
> Dave



Buy a higher mileage similar model for either eBay or Craig's list that
does not come from the rust belt.

Your car will then become a parts car.

A CRX is worth keeping and this would be the best course of action in
your case.

JT

Re: 1988 CRX Si: UPDATE: SOLD IT!
 

I sold it to a guy who is a master welder who bought cars far worse than
mine for a lot more. Got $500 for it and we're keeping in touch.
Perhaps when he fixes it, I can buy it back.

It is a great car and I'll miss it.