Flat Tired...

This weekend, Todd and I went into a store in Groton MA.  As we were getting back into the car, I heard this hissing sound... it was one of Todd's tires, the right rear. We drove about a mile or so to a gas station and filled it up a bit for the trip home, about 15 miles or so. We took a divided highway, trying not to stop if possible, and got to our exit just as all the air was gone. Our road isn't far from the exit, so we didn't have too far to go, but part of the road is very bumpy.  We made quite a racket as we went. As we approached Todd's driveway, a man walking with his family were approaching. The look on his face as Todd backed into the driveway in front of him was priceless...

Cop Uses Cruiser to Stop an 88-Year-Old Man Driving the Wrong Way

The radio report said the trooper was in a Crown Vic.  That aside, the actual stopping of the wrong-way driver is absolute perfection!  I mean, talk about timing!!!

UPDATE: Rotor Madness...

Today we finally replaced my warped brake disc.  It took some heat to get some bolts loose, but otherwise a straight forward job.  The rotor is a Wagner.  I have not tried that brand yet.  Chinese, of course... everything is... I didn't go with anything too fancy due to the age of the car and lack of funds.  The test drive was a success.  I will know for sure as I drive a bit more.

Todd, Vic, and tools...

New CVE Police Interceptor Section!

Last week I got a chance to sit in a 2013 Interceptor Utility.  I snapped a few photos and decided I had to start a new section on the main site for these new police cars.  I have a lot to learn about the cars.  They are so modern, and I am so old fashioned!

The main page for the Interceptors is HERE...

More stuff may be added as time goes by, depending on how many of these Fords show up in my area!

UPDATE: 410??

For the first time in 12 years, Vic told me it could go 410 miles on a full tank of gas!  Also purchased one new front brake rotor.  I know I should really do both, but I can't afford it right now... Hope to replace the warped one soon, though hot weather is coming tomorrow...

Fun facts about the Griswold's Family Truckster

 

Fun facts about the Griswold's Family Truckster

http://social.imakenews.com/watertown-ford/2012/05/26/fun-facts-about-the-family-truckster/

REAR BRAKES: 1" vs 1 3/4" piston clip??

When we swapped wheels recently, I snapped a photo of a rear brake pad.  Yesterday I was looking online for info on aftermarket pads, and found that there are many types.  There are regular and phenolic pistons, and 1" and 1 3/4" piston clips.  I put this to the folks at http://www.crownvic.net/, and it seems there is no real way of knowing what your car has until you pull the wheels and look.  So much for ordering parts ahead of time... At least I know front discs are... well, just front discs!  Same with the front pads.