Bob's Ton of Posts!

[Grant 302]

Two more weeks for my 6th anniversary for the Boss. 7th for the GT in a few days. Both still on their original batteries.

 

[302BOB]

My Boss still has the OEM battery also....still going strong! It has never endured long stretches of extreme hot or cold conditions ( garage kept) & I make sure to drive the Boss at least once a week..that may help it's long life. My Crown Vic battery had a similar life & was still cranking after 7 yrs but I replaced it out of guilt. I'll see how long I can get out of this one........ BTW I"m getting acid build up on one of the terminals for the past few years...I just clean it off with a wire brush when I get a chance... Is this a sign of things to come?

 

[Grant 302]

Gotta neutralize the acid if it comes out. I've been using diluted baking soda and an old toothbrush. Recent development on both cars, right after track days. It's possible I just didn't notice before, but I doubt it. Clean up and petroleum jelly seem to help for now. The acid will stay in the joints and continue to corrode if you don't neutralize, and you'd have to take the cable/terminal connector apart to clean fully.

 

[302BOB]

Thanks for the advice Grant, I'll give it a try...any recipe for the baking soda?

 

[Grant 302]

No specific ratio, but I use enough water to make it a runny paste. More importantly, though, is to wear old clothes and have enough paper towels, gloves, fender liner when you do it. Don't want battery acid on your skin or clothes you want to keep!

 

[302BOB]

GOTCHA!....The skin and Boss I would like to keep. The clothes are replaceable.

 

[302BOB]

Just got my 68 Bullitt mustang Diecast delivered from Fairfield collectibles. It's 1:24 scale, same as as my Boss 302. I don't believe this size is available anymore. They still offer the next size bigger for the Bullitt but it's $60 more.My Boss 302 loves the company..

 

[VoodooBoss]

Photos?

 

[302BOB]

i wish I could, But I have a "dumb" phone,with no skills to attempt that & son is my only hope to get that done. He's on his own mission now-a days.I'll try to rope him in to capture my two "Boys" and post them.JSYK I know most everybody knows how to do things like that but I just I wish I did! I'm Tech handicapped as Bill P. mentioned previously when it comes to showing everybody my stuff...

 

[302BOB]

Another summer like day today...near 80...normal is mid 60's. Had the Boss out again today....with weather like this I'd be crazy not to....but that's another story...............

 

[302BOB]

Local weatherguy calling this weekend Ct in "Augtober". He's right...feels like late summer, not early fall....I'm not complaining at all....we may have to pay for this once winter gets here...

 

[302BOB]

Rick , Son came by today. Hope these Bullitt & Boss Diecast pics show up. Taken on the trunk lid of my Boss. There's a Charger diecast in the background of some of the pics for good measure..........Baddest chase scene I can remember


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[TymeSlayer]

Happy 6th Boss Anniversary to Bob and Grant. Won'y hit mine till December 21st but I did have to wait nine months to build my baby. Also have the original battery and never had any crud build up on the terminals. I clean them often and tender it over the winter.

Speaking of which, 2-6 inches of snow in the forecast for Denver, late Sunday into Monday morning. Mondays high 38 degrees. Low of 22 tomorrow. Better blow out the sprinkler system today.

 

[VoodooBoss]

@302BOB yep the pictures look terrific. I'm sure posting them was easy as pie!

Coming up on the TMO 7th anniversary in November.

 

[302BOB]

For him , not me! Big bash at your place for the big 7? Count me in!

 

[Big Black]

I see TymeSlayer has fifteen more posts to make 1200. C'mon!!!

 

[302BOB]

He's under enough pressure as it is! This added stigma may push him over the edge.....

 

[TymeSlayer]

I see TymeSlayer has fifteen more posts to make 1200. C'mon!!!

I count 14 but who's counting?

 

[302BOB]

Tymeslayer, How'd you make out with your snow the other day? Still having a mild October here, all tho it may get to the high 40's tonite. I pray for all those folks in Cali dealing with those terrible fires burning out of control! Doesn't this seem like a bad year for a lot of people weather wise and other events?

 

[302BOB]

Son stopped by today to show me his new $1k Gladiator tattoo. Peer pressure had to play into this. I'm disappointed but what can I do....He's a man now, But he will always be my boy (son) to me............