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I think I'm gunna hurl! 85S about to be crushed

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Old 04-25-10, 08:45 AM
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I think I'm gunna hurl! 85S about to be crushed

So I was at a bone-yard in Fredonia WI yesterday looking for a Taurus radiator fan and what do I stumble upon???? A near mint condition White (burgundy interior)85 S with an automatic trans....the thing had like 75k on it, the engine compartment looked like Sgt Fox owned it, and the interior was immaculate.
Obviously I was going to keep this gem to myself.....so I go into the office to ask the guy at the desk, and he tells me it's a "cash for clunkers" car and he's got to crush it in like 3 weeks! The engine has been disabled, and he can't sell the rolling chassis! I nearly puked!
I wasn't able to get pictures, but trust me, this thing was CLEAN! No rust, no dings, no scratches, nothing.
MODS I know this is a borderline post, but I'm not trying to get business for these guys...I'm just trying to let my Rotary Brothers know about a good deal, so call Dylan at Auto Parts & Recycling 262-692-2447 if you need body parts interior parts ......anything.....don't let this beauty die in vain!
Old 04-25-10, 09:08 AM
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If I lived anywhere near Fredonia, WI I'd consider. Just too far away to bear the cost to salvage this beauty. Thanks for getting the world out.
Old 04-25-10, 10:39 AM
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buy every good part from it that you can...
Old 04-25-10, 11:06 AM
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Steal it!
Old 04-25-10, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
buy every good part from it that you can...
That's the problem...EVERYTHING was good! The exhaust manifold looked brand spanking new.
Old 04-25-10, 04:26 PM
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Buy everything you can! Then sell it for profit, or use it. I'd like to see it, but it's sad to hear that's it being crushed.....
Old 04-25-10, 08:13 PM
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How did it qualify for cash for clunkers? It's too old IIRC. I thought only FC's and FD's were elgible for that.
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Originally Posted by jshiz
How did it qualify for cash for clunkers? It's too old IIRC. I thought only FC's and FD's were elgible for that.
Cash for Clunkers applies to any vehicle under 25 years old with a "new" combined mileage of 18mpg. If that were the case, then it would have been 24 years old when the program was first in effect.

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Old 04-26-10, 11:57 AM
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The FB's mileage is rated that low? wow. oh well
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Yeah, I have the original window sticker, and it gets like 20 highway (says the EPA)
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