Car Show Season
- John Brennan
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Re: Car Show Season
Just curious: I thought all '89's got the mesh wheels. My '88.5 had them. Are these 'spats' original with this car?
This is my car, and these are my people!
2015 Fiesta ST
2020 Edge 2.0 Ecoboost
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2020 Edge 2.0 Ecoboost
Re: Car Show Season
The mesh wheels are in boxes in my basement.John Brennan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:49 am Just curious: I thought all '89's got the mesh wheels. My '88.5 had them. Are these 'spats' original with this car?
They're in excellent condition, but IMO they don't look that great and they're a pain in the butt to clean.
I bought the spats from Craig Madsen a few years ago. He was going to take them to Carlisle, but I headed him off at the pass.
They had just been refurbished and had not been back on a car, basically NOS. There's not a scratch on 'em and the center caps are also perfect.
Everyone that saw it after I changed the wheels thought the new wheels looked way better.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
The actual item has arrived and it looks good!eaton53 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 9:26 am My employer's flag will be joining the throng on the MegaPole this upcoming season. There's plenty of room.
Unbelievable deal on custom flags at Bestofsigns.com right now... 2 x 3 flag for $20.70 shipped. How they make any money at that price... ???
That's less than half of what the MCA flag cost, so I pulled the trigger.
Just five weeks until my car is back.
Now THAT'S kissin' the corporate butt.
They have given $750 to my other club's charities the last 3 years.
I figure I could give 'em something just a little bit bigger than a logo on the sleeve of our car show shirts.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
Flag test today!
It works!
Now, if I only had a car...
It works!
Now, if I only had a car...
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
Flags look great
What do you mean by "now if I only had a car"
And now if we only new the actual dates for car shows
What do you mean by "now if I only had a car"
And now if we only new the actual dates for car shows
Re: Car Show Season
My Chevy Cruze Diesel is holding down MegaPole.
My Merkur is still trapped in storage at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds until at least May 2 per government orders.
I'm actually optimistic the it will escape on that day. If it does, I have a cruise in on May 9. A quick oil change and I'm ready to go.
FYI... that picture was taken with a $60 Samsung Galaxy S5 that I just got.
That's the best flag picture yet, even better than the professionally taken ones. You can see every wrinkle.
IMO, that is the "peak phone" for someone who wants a cheap phone that works.
You can replace the battery, I have an awesome "S-View" case and my Tello plan is $10.50 a month.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
It does escape tomorrow!
No cruise ins or car shows and don't expect any. My other club's strategy is to actually cruise.
A routine service next Wednesday and we're off! Depending on how much cruisin' we do, I may end up driving more, not less.
No MegaPole or flags, probably all year. Our cruises are closed events and when we park we want to maintain as low a profile as possible.
We're distancing and visitors might get a liitle closer than we'd like. Can't count on them behaving.
There will also be some birthday drive bys... a couple are already scheduled.
Our cars are just little more interesting than the stuff that usually drives by.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
Free at last!
Everything seems to be working well. A routine service next Wednesday and then we are cruisin'!
Everything seems to be working well. A routine service next Wednesday and then we are cruisin'!
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
- andyofcolumbusmerkur
- Level 7
- Posts: 1857
- Joined: Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:58 pm
- Location: NE Ohio
Re: Car Show Season
Looks good
The best way to keep your Kia from being stolen is to not have a Kia.
Re: Car Show Season
And we're birthday cruisin!!
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Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
I think these birthday cruises are going to be a frequent thing for now.
I've got one tomorrow that hits two birthdays and another one Sunday.
I believe the above photos are the first ever taken when the car was actually moving, so that's cool.
I've got one tomorrow that hits two birthdays and another one Sunday.
I believe the above photos are the first ever taken when the car was actually moving, so that's cool.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
Party time!
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
Long line of cruisers...
https://www.facebook.com/serene.l.mayer ... 2381652882
At the 5:00 mark, the star of the show appears...
https://www.facebook.com/serene.l.mayer ... 2381652882
At the 5:00 mark, the star of the show appears...
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
Another birthday!
Next one is next Thursday. We were supposed to cruise a retirement community today, but it got rained out.
Next one is next Thursday. We were supposed to cruise a retirement community today, but it got rained out.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Car Show Season
Yeah, it's shiny.
I look like I'm ready to rob a bank.
Think I could get away with it??
I look like I'm ready to rob a bank.
Think I could get away with it??
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.