1997ThunderbirdLXV6
PostWhore
Inspired by the recent conversation over in the daily threads, I took a look at my rear underbody. Generally speaking, I consider myself lucky - although I hate saying it for fear of jinxing myself.
For a car originating from Long Island, NY, I think it looks pretty good down there. Some components, such as springs, show significant rust, but the body, subframe, and structural reinforcements all look fully intact (probably thanks to some sort of protective undercoating done by the original owner).
Here are a few observations, none of which concern me, unless anyone else tells me otherwise.
This fuel line actually make contact with the tank here. Doesn't wear through it, but seems like a poor installation.
Does the tank really just hang on this one strap?! What's there seems solid; I just find it odd that I cannot make out any other attachment points.
Moving on to whatever this thing is called, it looks fine. Not sure what it does; I'm guessing it restricts movement of the subframe (?).
Moving further back, is it normal that this hanger doesn't have rubber all around but instead has that empty hole at the bottom?
I really would like to change the differential oil at some point. I understand it's good for 100,000 miles (?), but it's old; I'm guessing it's original. I saw a video of someone siphoning out the old oil through the filler hole without taking off the cover, which seemed pretty easy. Is the tube at the top just a breather? I may have to replace that tube; it looks like it's falling off...
These control arms seem to sit differently. See how one sits further forward than the other?
Few more random pics:
For a car originating from Long Island, NY, I think it looks pretty good down there. Some components, such as springs, show significant rust, but the body, subframe, and structural reinforcements all look fully intact (probably thanks to some sort of protective undercoating done by the original owner).
Here are a few observations, none of which concern me, unless anyone else tells me otherwise.
This fuel line actually make contact with the tank here. Doesn't wear through it, but seems like a poor installation.
Does the tank really just hang on this one strap?! What's there seems solid; I just find it odd that I cannot make out any other attachment points.
Moving on to whatever this thing is called, it looks fine. Not sure what it does; I'm guessing it restricts movement of the subframe (?).
Moving further back, is it normal that this hanger doesn't have rubber all around but instead has that empty hole at the bottom?
I really would like to change the differential oil at some point. I understand it's good for 100,000 miles (?), but it's old; I'm guessing it's original. I saw a video of someone siphoning out the old oil through the filler hole without taking off the cover, which seemed pretty easy. Is the tube at the top just a breather? I may have to replace that tube; it looks like it's falling off...
These control arms seem to sit differently. See how one sits further forward than the other?
Few more random pics:
