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For the 3rd month in a row, the winner for FOTM goes to....... Freshtiva!! but this time with his car Freshtiva, congratulations Marcus!!
Here is the winning entry again
Here is the winning entry again
Originally posted by freshtiva
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I bought this car shortly after it was manufactured in Oct 1993 It was our second festiva. Ive owned it for almost 18 years. At 175,000 miles I did the following to it. Replaced timing belt, replaced water pump, flushed out cooling system, replaced valve cover casket, replaced alt belt, ac belt, put in new halfshafts, replaced distributor cap, rotor, plugs, wires, air filter, pcv valve, drained trans-axle fluid and replaced. Then I replace control arms and ball joints, replaced tie rod ends, replaced all eight wheel bearing ( inner and outer, front and back) and all eight oil seals, replaced struts all around. Then I degreased engine ( from bad valve cover gasket) , got four wheel computer alignment, four new tires, waxed it , shampoo carpet and bought some new floor mats. About $1500 total with me doing the work. Freshtiva was born. This car has alway been parked inside, highway driven, well maintained, and kept a distance from other cars in parking lots.
Here are some pictures of the car right after the aforementioned work was done on it.
After that and up until 9/15/07 my goal has been to use original factory parts and ideas to get Freshtiva looking at its extreme original festiva best. Freshtiva is no longer my daily driver and only goes out on special occasions. Other than some upgrades I’ve paid for but not received ,ahem, like side skirt flares, and a dash bin with lid , etc. Freshtiva is pretty much a finished product, maybe a change here or there. This is the most ding and dent free festiva you will ever see.
Modifications up to: 9/15/07
1. Added manual passenger side mirror
2. Removed manual mirrors and replaced with dual power mirrors with switch
3. Added factory 12 inch alloy wheels and caps
4. Added factory “swoosh “ stripe kit (red)NOS
5. Added factory cargo cover and hardware
6. Added factory cargo light and grounded latch
7. Added factory tach/speedo cluster
8. Added factory fog light switch (NOS) and after market fog lights
9. Add factory LX console with NOS retainer, boot, and shifter knob
10. Added factory interior door trim and map pockets
11. Add factory rear wiper and rear window washer
12.Added factory Kia Pride clock and bezel in dash (new)
13. Added factory variable speed intermittent wipers
14. Added factory mud flaps front and back
15. Added NOS factory hatch spoiler
16.Added on a upgraded dome/map light
17. Added factory look a like bumper pin striping
18. Added new nose bra
19. I have two rear windows with defrost, waiting to have professional install , switch is in.
20. Tinted the rear windows, 30% I think
21. Proclaimed Freshtiva a L Plus and added a Festiva L Plus decal
22. Added FordFestiva.com sticker
23. Replace some rear plastic that was scuffed
24 Gone to a wider Goodyear tire.
25 Considered and dismissed factory power steering and cruise
26 Recharged a/c this month, its been six years since last recharge
27. Working on interior fuel door and hatch release.
28. Made a cool bi-metal personalized festiva key ring for the car
29. Had some 1.3L decals made (going to change to red ones )
30. Aspire seat swap with under seat tray.
Random Pictures:
Fully Loaded
New Festiva circa 1993
Aspire seat swap with tray
A couple of Freshtiva videos :
Video: Finger tip driver, no shaking, no pulling, no rattles.
Car domain video link below
Future improvements, mostly cosmetic :
Ive debated painting the bumpers white with a red accent stripe, painting power mirrors white and using wide LX red stripe molding. Haven’t decided . Have a sport graphic as well. Thought about painting one of my set of factory alloys white for the car too.
Some of the original extras that came with all new Festivas. Including plastic wallet key ( still uncut ), auto seat belt crank in case of power failure, and baby seat belt buckle adaptor still in unopened packages. Also note original dealer cards from the “Service Advisor “ and “Sale Consultant“ along with complete repair and maintenance records.
Here are some pictures of the car right after the aforementioned work was done on it.
After that and up until 9/15/07 my goal has been to use original factory parts and ideas to get Freshtiva looking at its extreme original festiva best. Freshtiva is no longer my daily driver and only goes out on special occasions. Other than some upgrades I’ve paid for but not received ,ahem, like side skirt flares, and a dash bin with lid , etc. Freshtiva is pretty much a finished product, maybe a change here or there. This is the most ding and dent free festiva you will ever see.
Modifications up to: 9/15/07
1. Added manual passenger side mirror
2. Removed manual mirrors and replaced with dual power mirrors with switch
3. Added factory 12 inch alloy wheels and caps
4. Added factory “swoosh “ stripe kit (red)NOS
5. Added factory cargo cover and hardware
6. Added factory cargo light and grounded latch
7. Added factory tach/speedo cluster
8. Added factory fog light switch (NOS) and after market fog lights
9. Add factory LX console with NOS retainer, boot, and shifter knob
10. Added factory interior door trim and map pockets
11. Add factory rear wiper and rear window washer
12.Added factory Kia Pride clock and bezel in dash (new)
13. Added factory variable speed intermittent wipers
14. Added factory mud flaps front and back
15. Added NOS factory hatch spoiler
16.Added on a upgraded dome/map light
17. Added factory look a like bumper pin striping
18. Added new nose bra
19. I have two rear windows with defrost, waiting to have professional install , switch is in.
20. Tinted the rear windows, 30% I think
21. Proclaimed Freshtiva a L Plus and added a Festiva L Plus decal
22. Added FordFestiva.com sticker
23. Replace some rear plastic that was scuffed
24 Gone to a wider Goodyear tire.
25 Considered and dismissed factory power steering and cruise
26 Recharged a/c this month, its been six years since last recharge
27. Working on interior fuel door and hatch release.
28. Made a cool bi-metal personalized festiva key ring for the car
29. Had some 1.3L decals made (going to change to red ones )
30. Aspire seat swap with under seat tray.
Random Pictures:
Fully Loaded
New Festiva circa 1993
Aspire seat swap with tray
A couple of Freshtiva videos :
Video: Finger tip driver, no shaking, no pulling, no rattles.
Car domain video link below
Future improvements, mostly cosmetic :
Ive debated painting the bumpers white with a red accent stripe, painting power mirrors white and using wide LX red stripe molding. Haven’t decided . Have a sport graphic as well. Thought about painting one of my set of factory alloys white for the car too.
Some of the original extras that came with all new Festivas. Including plastic wallet key ( still uncut ), auto seat belt crank in case of power failure, and baby seat belt buckle adaptor still in unopened packages. Also note original dealer cards from the “Service Advisor “ and “Sale Consultant“ along with complete repair and maintenance records.
It will be great till the money runs out anyway. Thanks again!!
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