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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:06 PM
    PennSilverTaco

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    So there's no way to to avoid distorting speakers in your car? I'd NEVER go without an external amplifier in an aftermarket system ever again!
     
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  2. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    I honestly have nowhere to put one unless it were super tiny to go where the factory one was behind the radio.
     
  3. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Under the floor in the cargo area?
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    That is where the spare tire and jack are located.
     
  5. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    I would never trust my dinky little factory jack to hold my truck; I know how to change a tire, but that's why I've got AAA!
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:30 PM
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    The one in the car is not actually all that bad as I have used it a few times, since I changed to 4 wheel disc I had to get a spare wheel and tire from a modern Cobra Mustang, it barely fits in the spot with zero space left over.
     
  7. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    My spare tire is almost 11 years old; Never used...

    I've gotten flats but I've always been close enough that I just up the tire at a gas station or call a tow truck...
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:33 PM
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    That's good that you were able to get it fixed easily, Cell Service is pretty sketchy around here so you have to be as prepared as you can to deal with things if need be.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:35 PM
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    One time I blew out two different tires on the same pothole within a week of each other; It was on a sharp turn and I was driving home fairly late at night...
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    Ouch that sucks!
     
  11. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    Road hazard warranty FTW!
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    @PennSilverTaco Did you know they had a Mustang SS in 1982? GM obviously did not approve and they changed to GT's.
     
  13. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    @shakerhood

    What happened? It was there and now it's gone...?
     
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  14. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    I was trying to post pics of an 82 Mustang SS and it wouldn't let me.
     
  15. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    I've heard of an Escort SS...
     
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    I believe that was RS.
     
  17. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:46 PM
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    From the 1981 brochure...

    [​IMG]
     
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    The SS on the 1982 Mustang stood for Super Snake, funny because a few years ago the actually had a Shelby Super Snake Mustang.
     
  19. Apr 28, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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    And GM threatened a lawsuit or something?
     
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    Wow that's cool, never heard of it.
     

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