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Well, here’s my take. First of all let me come clean and say that I love 5 cylinders. They sound like half a 10 cylinder and I love those too. I drive a 2007 Colorado I5 and it was fast and fun, so I am certainly addicted. Anyway, there a several ways to go about this. My main idea would be to actually go through with that transmission swap. Convert it to a manual. You’re probably not going to convert the Fairmont to a manual so give the fans what they want with a manual conversion on a very unique car. I think that because you know Hondas/Acuras so well you have a clear advantage that will make an informative video series.
You’re going to have to fix the rust and I think that would be a great idea — you have never done any body repairs and now you don’t have to sacrifice the Fairmont to the body and paint fans if you don’t want to. Think of it like this — you can do the things that the fans want with the Vigor at least to an extent. The Vigor is still your car but since it’s such a “different” vehicle I would be there are a few people dying for information on that vehicle. Stuff like how to pull the dash apart when your blower motor is broken. I say get the engine in tip-top shape, do the manual conversion, fix the peeling clear coat and rust as best you can, then have a reliable, fun, POS. The Fairmont is going to be your car that you can’t leave anywhere because you love it so much — believe me, I know the feeling. Have fun with the Vigor Eric. Don’t forget to record everything. How to get pine needles out, how to replace a stereo, speakers, and all that stuff. Be well!
Nicholas Clark from Pittsburgh
Eric! This is a great car. I have to agree that grandpa fresh is absoulutely the way to keep this car. It’s too nice to really cut up. You could strap a turbo to that I6 but I think guys like MCM have covered that subject in depth. So do what you want, I will support you all the way. I’m not a Ford guy but I love anything from 1975-87. So do what you want.
Although I would name her “Jane” because it’s a plain Jane vehicle. Because you keep calling Oliver “her” and I’m not sure he/she/it would like that.
Regards,
Nicholas ClarkEric! This is a great car. I have to agree that grandpa fresh is absoulutely the way to keep this car. It’s too nice to really cut up. You could strap a turbo to that I6 but I think guys like MCM have covered that subject in depth. So do what you want, I will support you all the way. I’m not a Ford guy but I love anything from 1975-87. So do what you want.
Although I would name her “Jane” because it’s a plain Jane vehicle. Because you keep calling Oliver “her” and I’m not sure he/she/it would like that.
Regards,
Nicholas ClarkWhat a good meet up! I love being a 2 time Meet Up veteran! I love watching people meet Eric because I know how nice that feels to meet a friend you have had for a long time!
Eric thank you for the food, the fun, and the conversation. You are a gentleman and a scholar!
Regards,
Nicholas ClarkWhat a good meet up! I love being a 2 time Meet Up veteran! I love watching people meet Eric because I know how nice that feels to meet a friend you have had for a long time!
Eric thank you for the food, the fun, and the conversation. You are a gentleman and a scholar!
Regards,
Nicholas Clark