The Swagn Wagon

[Luke Girard]

if you put as much effort into getting a job as you did this sweet build thread you might have more than $280 to get a car you got for free out of impound....

I would love to have a job but nobody wants to hire me part time because I'm at school 30 hours a week. I'm training to be an airplane mechanic and the hours are FAA mandated so I haven't found a job that will work around my school yet. =(

[C.Johnston]

if you put as much effort into getting a job as you did this sweet build thread you might have more than $280 to get a car you got for free out of impound....

[Luke Girard]

So the truck still hasn't sold yet so the Wagon is just sitting in my back yard with a flat tire =(

[Luke Girard]

Well I have good news. My dad loaned me $420 so I could get it out of impound! I got it back on Tuesday and just forgot to update my thread. Also my truck is selling for $1,000 this weekend so I'll be able to pay my dad back, register the car through 2016, and buy some lowering spring!!!!!! I can't wait for the stance lyfe!

[Luke Girard]

My question is "What exactly can you get for $700?" And if so, would it be any better than this little wagon escort (which is incredibly cheap to maintain)...?

I don't think I could get anything better running, better on gas, or cheaper to maintain for $700. That and I already have my stereo in it and the body look good so I want to keep it. It just sucks I have to do all of this shit.

[RedGalant2k1]

that wagon couldn't possibly be worth the price it would cost to get it out of impound. You might as well just buy another one

My question is "What exactly can you get for $700?" And if so, would it be any better than this little wagon escort (which is incredibly cheap to maintain)...?

[Luke Girard]

that wagon couldn't possibly be worth the price it would cost to get it out of impound. You might as well just buy another one

The total cost would be about $700 to get current registration, out of the yard, title in my name. Either that or I need another car and I have no $ so I won't be getting another one anytime soon.

[TheTynosaur]

So my little ford got impounded today for expired tags. It's going to cost over $700 just to get it back. I'm fucked because I'm 99.9% my parents aren't going to help me out. Yay my life is over I don't have any transportation anymore. Does anybody want to buy my truck so I can pay to get my wagon back?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5221689169.html

that wagon couldn't possibly be worth the price it would cost to get it out of impound. You might as well just buy another one

[Luke Girard]

So my little ford got impounded today for expired tags. It's going to cost over $700 just to get it back. I'm fucked because I'm 99.9% my parents aren't going to help me out. Yay my life is over I don't have any transportation anymore. Does anybody want to buy my truck so I can pay to get my wagon back?

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5221689169.html

[Luke Girard]

My mom used to whip around in one of these. Sold it to some black guy who put some big ass chrome wheels on it

That's awful. I wouldn't wish that fate on any car. Max wheel size I'll go is 16" I'll probably end up with 15's as there are so many for the Honda scene! All I plan on doing is replacing the cylinder head, clean engine, fix vacum leaks, new clutch, head gasket, and timing belt.

[fackinsteve]

My mom used to whip around in one of these. Sold it to some black guy who put some big ass chrome wheels on it

[Luke Girard]

So today's my 20th Birthday! I spent about $40 on little parts at the junkyard this weekend! New visors, rear view mirror, a new drivers side door panel, and some trim pieces. Hopefully I can sell the truck for enough to rebuild the engine in the wagon and buy some lowering springs!

[Luke Girard]

Now that I have the stereo I need to order these things.
Springs - http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-LoTek-...98dd39&vxp=mtr

Exhaust - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-4-...d8f0b0&vxp=mtr

Shift Knob - http://www.ebay.com/itm/AFF-Long-Dri...1b69aa&vxp=mtr

[Luke Girard]

So yesterday and today I got my stereo installed. My brand new Sony bluetooth headunit, brand new 2-way JVC speakers in the front, 5x7 random brand in the back, 300 watt kicker mono amp, and my 12 Powerbass Subwoofer and box. It sounds great and it really is bass overload!

[Luke Girard]

Escorts are the best cars every made, hands down
Those that think different haven't driven one

What ideas on the wheel choice?

Wheels? I'm not sure what to get I has no monies and I'm in college full time so no work =( Maybe some cheep ones off Craigslist if I find some I like for less than $500 My Birthday is on Labor Day so I'll be getting some money then.

When I was much much younger my parents got one of these for a beat box due to finding one for pennies and it was honestly a great car. I daily an '05 Focus wagon when my car is down and it will spin through 3rd in the rain and 2nd on dry pavement. Great cars that can take a beating lol.

I've always ***** fords but I actually like it!