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    Looking for a lost Notch

    I hired a private eye last year to find my old notch I bought new in 91. It is worth a shot if he's serious about it. I knew the city/state my car was in from the car fax and googled PI's in the city. PI found owner, went to the house and gave him my information. Took about a week from an idea...
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    Looking for my old 2003 Terminator

    Try a private investigator in Pennsylvania...I hired one a couple weeks ago and he found my notchback I bought 30 years ago in a couple days ($100 fee). I'm pretty sure PI's have access to DMV records. You can have them send current owner a letter with your info and leave it to the owner to...
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    Minnesota Bimini Notch?

    I purchased a brand new 1992 Bimini Blue notch 5.0 in Charleston SC in 1991 but unfortunately had to sell it in 1998 (college broke!). The carfax took me to Minneapolis as its last stop and I was curious if anybody is familiar with this car. I sold it to a guy in Iowa in 98 then it went to Minn...
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    Anyone recognize this 07 vert for sale in Illinois?

    I am curious about this car and I may go take a look at it this weekend. Anyone know the history? 3 owner car....had some kind of accident in 2010 I believe? Looks like SLP exhaust with JLT intake. Originally leased at Currie Motors in Frankfort IL, serviced at Highland Park Ford, IL before...
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    Ford wants photo evidence of warranty fix?

    Recently bought a certified MKZ and the next day I discovered the right rear LED brake light would not extinguish. Took into the dealership last month and had it fixed...no questions asked. Now the service manager wants me to bring the car back in so he can install the old light assembly...
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    Cooling fan failure 99 Procharged GT

    My cooling fan smoked today. I've had 3 radiator fans smoke in the last few years. About every year and a half the fan will lock up and blow a fuse or just sh*t itself. The last 2 replacement fans have not been from Ford. Does the Procharger generate too much heat under the hood?? The...
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    Photoshop a fatboy??

    Can anyone paint my bike black and black out the white walls?? Thinking about changing the entire look.
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    FS: Procharged 2005 Mustang GT, $19,500

    Posting this for a friend. This is a sweet car with 479rwhp. Located in central Illinois. 2005 Ford Mustang GT Premium, $19,500 - Cars.com
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    Mr Clean Autodry discontinued

    Since spring is here I went out to buy some refill soap and cartridges for the Mr. Clean autodry.. only to find out that it has been discontinued. This sucks, I really liked the product. Amazon here I come.
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    Window tint finally legal in Illinois

    Not sure if this is old news but I just found out today. I thought I have seen more cars running around with tint. On passenger cars you can have 35% front and rears (rears have to be no darker then 35%), or no darker then 30% on the rears to have 50% on the front windows. If you have darker...
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    HDMI cable question

    Just bought a SONY 5.1 receiver. It has 2 HDMI inputs and one HDMI output. It says one HDMI input is for DVD and the other BD (blue ray disk). I plan on connecting my cable DVR and DVD player to the receiver with HDMI hookups. Can I plug my cable DVR HDMI output into the BD HDMI input...
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    Dashes in odometer??

    My 99 Procharged GT has trouble starting in cold weather, usually <50 deg. The car was outside last night (27 deg), it fired but I couldn't keep it running. Usually it will fire up with some patience. If it is warm out or in the garage it will start on one click. After cranking it off...
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    Is this image available for purchase??

    Saw this classic image of an AC Cobra (blue #12) at the track on Blue Oval News. It would look cool framed in the garage. Is it available for purchase?? http://www.blueovalnews.com/ (scroll down)
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    Electric fan not working

    Got the car (99 2v)out of winter storage and had a 10# Procharger installed recently. Sat at Sonic drivethru for 10 minutes and it overheated like a bid dog. Discovered the factory electric fan is not kicking on at all. It may not have worked since I got it out of storage and I doubt it is...
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    Procharger 2 core/3 core? satin or poilshed? 99 2v GT

    Looking at picking up a procharger kit soon. I want about 350-375 dependable RWHP. Not heading to the strip, not wanting 11's, just a strong running for weekend cruising, messing around. Is the 3 core worth it or should I stick with the 2 core??? Will the 2 core get me >350 rwhp?? I don't...
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    Who does 2v Cam swap in Central Illinois?

    Anybody know of a reputable shop who could install VT Stage 1 cams in my 4.6 2v...other then Anderson Ford??? Probably going to get the cams soon...just looking for someone to do it. I live in the center of Decatur/Champaign/Bloomington. Thanks!!
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    Car Appraisal??

    I want to up the insurance coverage on my 99 GT. Blue book is about 10k. Replacement cost of the wheels/tires/brakes alone would be about $4500. To go up to $15000, my insurance co. wants pictures and an appraisal. I live in bum F central Illinois. Would a dealership perform an...
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    Do shift lights need a tach adapter???

    My cars previous owner mounted a monster tach on the dash (hole and everything). It's wired up with a tach adapter off the wiring harness. (2v 4.6) I'm ready to get rid of it and mount a small stand alone shift light or the new tube style Auto Meter DPSS light...
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    FS: 1996 Mustang GT (stock)

    1996 Mustang GT, 157,000 miles, 5 speed, newer radiator, water pump, power steering pump and u-joints. Needs tires, front end align and the fan blows on defrost only (still good heat and cold air). Tan leather interior. Runs great. $3800 obo. Located in central Illinois. Ask for Matt...
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    Alec Baldwin...what a father!

    Listen to this psycho chew out his daughter...he needs help. I'm sure his daughter is no angel either. http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_audio/0419_baldwin.mp3
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    Ford Racing brakes...how long??

    I ordered this entire kit from Stang Susp. on 3/6/07. http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=825 All of the calipers/upgraded rotors/lines arrived no prob...however guys at Stang Susp said it could be anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months before I get the rear...
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    Detailing hood insulation??

    Has anyone just douched the hood blanket w/ F21 or Armor All to bring it to life?? Mine is not that dirty...it's just dull when compared to the rest of the engine comp.
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    Ford Escort stuck in Park! Help!

    My neice has a 2000 ford escort that she cannot get out of park. She's about 250 miles away from family at college so we're trying to find a quick fix before she gets the shaft from a dealership. Blown fuse? Is there an override? Thanks!
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    Project SN65 up for auction

    This would be my ultimate ride. Saw it up close in Springfield Ill. last year at the Route 66 car show. It is awesome!! http://www.showyourauto.com/am/listings/l0160.html
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    Chief Illiniwek is history...

    Looks like the 5% of people who opposed the chief finally won their battle. Hope the U of I don't want anymore donation $$ from me! :bs: http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/80741DC7350965C48625728400514B19?OpenDocument

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