my car after sitting in the sun for 6 years
11-28-2012, 10:53 PM
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my car after sitting in the sun for 6 years
11-28-2012, 10:57 PM
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Not to bad. Just needs a little paint and weather stripping.
11-29-2012, 11:54 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Note to self. Sell the car before letting it sit parked in the sun for 6 years.
11-29-2012, 11:58 PM
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Tommy T-Bone
Note to self. Sell the car before letting it sit parked in the sun for 6 years.
the car was sitting before it was mine
11-30-2012, 12:33 AM
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the car was sitting before it was mine
Buy car after sitting in sun for 6 years.
11-30-2012, 12:51 AM
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Buy car after sitting in sun for 6 years.
It was a gift from his grandpa, I think.
11-30-2012, 01:03 AM
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11-30-2012, 04:40 AM
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Not to bad. Just needs a little paint and weather stripping.
Interior looks surprisingly good for all that time in the elements.
11-30-2012, 11:22 AM
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Is it me, but from your pics, interior looks pretty good. But the pass. door handle looks like its the only thing that moved in 6 years.
11-30-2012, 11:26 AM
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Tommy T-Bone
Note to self. Sell the car before letting it sit parked in the sun for 6 years.
Especially the kali environment. Surprising the paint is still there.
11-30-2012, 11:29 AM
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Mine is silver and has the same problem even though I didn't let it sit......I did park it outside.
11-30-2012, 11:35 AM
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There are scissors style window regulator kits available that have the window seal included. You have to drill off the old ones and rivet on the new ones...but while you are replacing the ribbon style regulator, it is an easy job
11-30-2012, 12:33 PM
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It is pityful that the factory doesn't put any better paint than that on their cars.. But could be the results of that sealant crap the dealers stick you with..
11-30-2012, 01:04 PM
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Just paint and you're good to go.
11-30-2012, 01:24 PM
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Paint, w-stripping and emblems. You'll be good to go.
11-30-2012, 01:36 PM
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It is pityful that the factory doesn't put any better paint than that on their cars.. But could be the results of that sealant crap the dealers stick you with..
Thats not factory paint. if it was I dont see how someone could complain. The car is 28 years old.
11-30-2012, 07:25 PM
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It obviously had a nervous breakdown. It doesn't know whether it's an early C4, a late C4 or a C5!
12-01-2012, 12:11 AM
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Buy car after sitting in sun for 6 years.
it was a gift from my uncle after i spent the money and got it running after 6 years
12-01-2012, 12:24 AM
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12-01-2012, 12:52 AM
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Thats not factory paint. if it was I dont see how someone could complain. The car is 28 years old.
How would your house look if you didn't paint it for 28 years?
Paint, emblems, weatherstrip, it will look fine. Interior looks nice.
11-30-2012, 01:03 AM
Interior looks surprisingly good for all that time in the elements.
