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MunsterBro95
07-01-2017, 02:20 AM
So as some of you know, I bought my 03 SB from the junkyard over here in Germany. Active duty army stationed over here. The previous owner blew up the motor shortly before he left, didn't listen to what y'all said about not driving it and it grenaded. Oh well, his loss. I bought the car September of 2016. It has been a very bumpy and expensive road but it officially started for the first time Thursday night. I was so happy I cried, not afraid to admit it haha. Have to work out a few more bugs, headlight and gauge cluster issue (headlights are dimmer when brights are on and gauge cluster doesn't work and it doesn't light up), have to tap two of the holes to connect the driveshaft to the rear end cuz 2 are stripped I think, put the hood, grill, and headlights back in, then get a new windshield, and finally take it to Ford for the LCM recall. Almost there. Hopefully passes inspection first time through, super strict here. Thanks for all those who have helped. Especially MartyO, MGDriver, MarauderRocks51 (I think that's his name), and a really good friend of mine here who has been storing my car and helping me every step of the way. Y'all have been amazing. Wouldn't be anywhere without the help I got and this forum.

martyo
07-01-2017, 02:37 AM
Happy to hear it's running!!

MunsterBro95
07-01-2017, 02:48 AM
A few videos of the start up


https://youtu.be/ESwgctVuExc

https://youtu.be/22bbAybYaZo

https://youtu.be/GoSlnfhuQPk

MunsterBro95
07-01-2017, 02:49 AM
The alternor has bad bearings.

MMBLUE
07-01-2017, 05:48 AM
Way to go !!!!!

sailsmen
07-01-2017, 09:13 AM
I suggest before you drive it that you put all 4 wheels in contact with the ground.

marauderrocks51
07-02-2017, 04:38 AM
glad you finally got it . like all said , clean and tight grounds , are key . good luck , again

1Marauder
07-03-2017, 07:03 AM
Amazing job! Congratulations!