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My Car's a Ford and I Love It! Paddy and Jimmy

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This Web site features our cars and general tips for car care that we've gathered from research and from experience.

Our Cars

Because cars in general are hobbies of ours, we constantly buy, fix, and show them, often using this site, too. We also show others' cars on our site for free. See the information on the Contact page, if you're interested. Jim currently has a 1999 Ford Contour, with leather seats, automatic transmission, 5-disc CD player, dual air bags, and power locks and steering. The Contour has 60,000 miles. He won't be selling this one soon, it's in Greece! Check our What's New page for updates on it.

Paddy has just put the  finishing touches on his five-year restoration of  a '68 Galaxie Vert - but Jimmy hears he's not quite finished!  He's looking to top 500 hp within the next few paychecks.

We also recently acquired a 1964 Beetle with 330,000 miles. This car doesn't quite possess the luxurious interior of the Contour or Galaxie; it has regular fabric seats, AM/FM radio and cassette player, but no sun roof. Blue book on this car is around 5,000, but we're not selling it as Jim wants to fully restore it. If interested, see our Contact page.

Paddy just traded his Lincoln (Batmobile) LS for an Edie Bauer Special Edition Ford EXPLORER - we will be showing pictures of this in the near future - when Paddy pries himself from the steering wheel!

Keeping Your Car Cool

Did you know that in 95 degree heat, the air in your car reaches approximately 146 degrees and the steering wheel can reach 158 degrees? So what can you do about it? First, you can tint your car windows. Clear glass magnifies the sun and intensifies the heat. If that's too expensive, buy manual sunshades. They come in cheap cardboard or reflective material. You can also buy shades for the back side windows where your kids are. To avoid hot steering wheels, put a towel over the wheel to absorb sun while your car sits.


Washing and Waxing Tips

Most cars now come with a clearcoat finish, which tricks owners into thinking they don't need wax. Actually, you should wax your car 3-4 times a year. Most manufacturers also recommend washing your car once a week. Remember to start washing your car only when the car's surface is cool and only after rinsing the entire car. Rub gently, one section at a time, and use specific car wash products--never household cleaners. After rinsing your car well, dry it with a soft, clean cloth.

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Paddie's "Resto" FORD Galaxie Advantage
We drove through the Greek Mountains 2 weeks ago--Paddy says a Ford's the only way to go!

Power and Grace! Jim's Red Contour

We've got all kinds of automotive photo galleries--I'm sure your dream car is there. Come check it out!

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