As stated in my Introduction, I have a Toreador Red 1999 Ford Taurus SE that belonged to my mom before it was passed down to me. I will use this thread to post updates of the project, including some pictures.
The attached picture doesn't do the car justice- but unfortunately, I'd say that's not really a good thing (Yes, that's a 2008 Registration Sticker). My mom didn't keep up with maintenance too much (Hence why it broke down), and she had two rather messy young kiddos in the backseat (including yours truely). The car was used by the family between 2002 and 2008, before it broke down and was parked in my Grandmother's driveway in Austin, TX.
Here is the list of things that currently need to be done (as far as I can tell):
-Windshield needs to be replaced.
-Tires are flat/dry-rotted/recalled.
-Missing minor stuff (2 caps, etc).
-Paint is Oxidized/Has Scratches.
-Body has minor Dents and Dings.
-Leather is dry/dirty (not too bad).
-Stains in Carpet, Seatbelts, etc.
-Engine died years ago (No Oil?).
-A/C also died? (Before engine).
-Other cosmetic stuff (Dash, etc).
Obviously, there's a lot of things that need to be repaired or replaced, and although it isn't really worth it financially, I want to get this one back up and running due to its sentimental value. Fortunately, I think that I'm savvy enough to be able to do most of the work myself (YouTube and forums are also helpful), plus my cousin/mechanic is willing to help out, as well as let me use his tools and workshop.
Like most college students, I don't have too much spare time/money, so this will probably be a long term project. Since Tauruses/Tauri? are still pretty common, I'm hoping that the cost of some scrap yard parts will be fairly reasonable. I'm thinking that new tires, a new windshield, fluids, belts, and some other miscellaneous parts will be around $600 if I also use some stuff that my cousin has lying around (parts for the HVOC and Engine not included).
Anyways, that's about it. I'll be sure to post updates as I do things with the car, but I won't be able to start on it for a while as I'm attending college in Galveston (Again, the car is located in Austin). If anyone has any advice or connections that they'd like to share, feel free to reply or PM.
Thanks!
-Fisher
The attached picture doesn't do the car justice- but unfortunately, I'd say that's not really a good thing (Yes, that's a 2008 Registration Sticker). My mom didn't keep up with maintenance too much (Hence why it broke down), and she had two rather messy young kiddos in the backseat (including yours truely). The car was used by the family between 2002 and 2008, before it broke down and was parked in my Grandmother's driveway in Austin, TX.
Here is the list of things that currently need to be done (as far as I can tell):
-Windshield needs to be replaced.
-Tires are flat/dry-rotted/recalled.
-Missing minor stuff (2 caps, etc).
-Paint is Oxidized/Has Scratches.
-Body has minor Dents and Dings.
-Leather is dry/dirty (not too bad).
-Stains in Carpet, Seatbelts, etc.
-Engine died years ago (No Oil?).
-A/C also died? (Before engine).
-Other cosmetic stuff (Dash, etc).
Obviously, there's a lot of things that need to be repaired or replaced, and although it isn't really worth it financially, I want to get this one back up and running due to its sentimental value. Fortunately, I think that I'm savvy enough to be able to do most of the work myself (YouTube and forums are also helpful), plus my cousin/mechanic is willing to help out, as well as let me use his tools and workshop.
Like most college students, I don't have too much spare time/money, so this will probably be a long term project. Since Tauruses/Tauri? are still pretty common, I'm hoping that the cost of some scrap yard parts will be fairly reasonable. I'm thinking that new tires, a new windshield, fluids, belts, and some other miscellaneous parts will be around $600 if I also use some stuff that my cousin has lying around (parts for the HVOC and Engine not included).
Anyways, that's about it. I'll be sure to post updates as I do things with the car, but I won't be able to start on it for a while as I'm attending college in Galveston (Again, the car is located in Austin). If anyone has any advice or connections that they'd like to share, feel free to reply or PM.
Thanks!
-Fisher