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Lounge / Karl Malden dead
Yes folks another celebrity death.  He reached the very old age of 97.  I would say that is a full life.
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Drivetrain Tech / Summir 1007R AOD Pan Installed impressions / pics
I had a leak from the pan gasket on my AOD, so I decided to go with a new pan while I had things apart.  I picked up the summit 1007R pan.  I liked it because of the fins, and lack of a logo.  The pan is nice, heavy, thick, and fit well.  It came with new fastners, gaskets, and a filter.  Unfortunately the pan gasket that came with it seemed very cheap, and thin.  I decided to spend an extra five bucks and buy a fel-pro gasket, which seemed to be better made, and a wise choice.  The filter, and fasteners were fine.  The pan bolted up with no issues, and fits well, despite being a bit deeper, with it's increased 1 quart capacity.  I did have another issue after everything was together, and I filled up with max-life fluid.  The drain plug had a very minor weep of a leak.  I went to Home Depot, and bought a pipe plug for 35 cents and all is well.  Overall I would buy it again, but definitely would suggest going with an aftermarket pan gasket.  I have attached pics for those interested.
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / nos on ebay
instrument cluster clear lens/cover
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-88-Ford-T-Bird-Cougar-NOS-Instrument-lens-cover_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a10Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170326759488QQitemZ170326759488QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

fog lamp covers

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Ford-Marchal-Fog-Lamp-Covers-84-86-Mustang-T-Bird_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a10Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem200336536659QQitemZ200336536659QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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General Computer Forum / Vista Readyboost
Just got a laptop.  HP G60-230US.  I am not hating Vista too much.  Some things bad some good.  My question is does readyboost do much for performance?  I have tried it and do not see much difference.  My PC has 3GB memory.  The most vista can see?  I do think if I had less memory readyboost would be more beneficial, or am I missing something?  Just use PC to surf web.
Specs: vista home premium, pentium dual core, 320GB hard drive, 3GB memory.  I dumped all the bloatware and it is not a bad laptop for the 449 I paid.
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / Summit H pipe under $100 on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Summit-640725-Crossover-Pipe-H-Pipe-Ford-Mustang-5-0L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem220349648894QQitemZ220349648894QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Add shipping and it is still under $110.  Looks like they dropped the price a bit.  Most likely to stimulate sales
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / misc nos stuff on ebay
Blue door panel
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280189879379&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

inner fender  LH

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320212355114&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

inner wheelwell  rear

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250239514087&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

grill cougar  87

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-1987-1988-Ford-Mercury-Cougar-Grille-Black-87-88_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a570Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem110333021051QQitemZ110333021051QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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Automotive News & Fuel/Energy debate/discussion / Government Bails Out Auto Industry
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081219/ap_on_bi_ge/meltdown_autos

Well,  I guess it happened.

It is good news for workers.

An easy way out for Managers/Executives who made the bad decisions which got the company in trouble.

Bad news for taxpayers.  We prop up companies who fail, all the while the executives keep taking their millions in pay/bonuses/perks.  I do know part of the package will limit executive pay, but I think maybe the government should have said if We (government/taxpayers) invest you executives should put some of your own money back in as well.  This goes for car companies and the bank bailout.


If the small businessperson is in trouble/failing they are on their own.  If he or she makes poor decisions and the employees of that business are out of work they are SOL.  Guess it pays to contribute to the campaign's of our leaders.

Now that the government has partial ownership in private businesses it would seem that could be construed as a boarder line component of communism.  Didn't we spend quite a few years defending against that?  Well,  GW hasn't won the war on terrorism seems to have reopened the cold war, potentially lost it, and dragged the country into a period which before it is over could rival or be worse than the great depression of the 1930's.  Good Job!

Sorry for the rant guess I have a sore spot on this one since no one helps me, but I have to pay the price when others screw up.
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LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale / 87 -88 nos cougar headlight ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Headlamps-Assembly-cougar-thunderbird-left-1987-1988_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ33697QQihZ001QQitemZ110318460376QQtcZphoto

There is no pic, so it is hard to tell for sure.  I am not super familiar with mercury part numbers , but from what I do know it seems to be a cougar headlight.  Check you numbers, and you may find this elusive part at a decent price.