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The Cheapo Mystique-o lives again! (Windshields?) #957316 05/17/04 06:17 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 129 Pen Argyl, PA. C Cheapo Mystique-o OP CEG\'er
OP Cheapo Mystique-o CEG\'er C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 129 Pen Argyl, PA.	Everything that's missing in the first picture isn't quite bolted down yet on the second, so she looks a bit lopsided.. The rest of the parts that are missing in the second pic are all waiting to be put back together - The right fender, the lights, etc.. And the hood looks silly 'cause we haven't got a proper battery for her yet - We're using a wrong-size battery that's too tall to fit. Other than that.. We have one more mission. The front windshield. We don't know if we should put it in ourselves, save money, and be completely frustrated.. Or if we should have it done, spend money, and sip iced tea while someone else gets frustrated by it. What do you guys think? 1995 Mercury Mystique - The $280 Wondercar. Sold for $96. 1996 Toyota Camry LE - At least it ran. 1988 Ford Bronco Custom - Chock full of get-up-and-slow. 1996 Taurus Wagon LX - In loving memory. sniff

Re: The Cheapo Mystique-o lives again! (Windshields?) #957317 05/17/04 06:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 7,431 Somerville, MA R rouar Hard-core CEG'er
rouar Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 7,431 Somerville, MA	Originally posted by Cheapo Mystique-o: The Contique on drugs ... I'd recommend having someone else do it, that way with warranty you're guaranteed against frustrating leaks... Matthew 2000 Nissan Maxima SE Sold: 98.5 Contour SE V6 ATX

Re: The Cheapo Mystique-o lives again! (Windshields?) #957318 05/17/04 07:01 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,007 Michigan A amarv12_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
amarv12_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,007 Michigan	Originally posted by 98 SE: Originally posted by Cheapo Mystique-o: The Contique on drugs ... Thats car of the month material right there! Good progress, the YAs are sweet, definitely worth saving. 1998 Mystique LS: -2.5 Duratec ATX -Vibrant White -------------------- =Pics= =Info=

Re: The Cheapo Mystique-o lives again! (Windshields?) #957319 05/17/04 09:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,117 West Palm Beach, FL - Going to... T TourDeForce Hard-core CEG'er
TourDeForce Hard-core CEG'er T Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,117 West Palm Beach, FL - Going to...	Your mirror is fallin' off, man! Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.

Re: The Cheapo Mystique-o lives again! (Windshields?) #957320 05/18/04 12:54 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 637 San Juan Capistrano, CA C caltour Veteran CEG\'er
caltour Veteran CEG\'er C Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 637 San Juan Capistrano, CA	A DIY install of a windshield is do-able. It basically involves handling the windshield carefully (have three people available to lift and install it without breaking it), and using contractor's string to pull the inner edge of the rubber into place. I don't know about the east coast, but here in CA it is pretty cheap to have a new windshield installed (about $150 parts and labor). I recommend a pro install, if it is affordable in your area.

Re: The Cheapo Mystique-o lives again! (Windshields?) #957321 05/18/04 01:32 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,395 Hanover Park, Illinois, USA T TaurusKev Hard-core CEG\'er
TaurusKev Hard-core CEG\'er T Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,395 Hanover Park, Illinois, USA	Im glad to see your Mystique is making progress Its sad to see a smashed up Contique Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan --Looking for Commodore stuff (Drives, Units, Amiga, games, etc)If anyone has any of this laying around and wants it gone, lemme know --

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