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A wine toast to "Old Tom"
A couple of weeks ago I left the beast with Tom with the general instructions to "fix" everything. This was more a pre-emtive strike against what could disintigrate during the next 150K of SVX cruisin', along with few "it's broke now" items. While the list was 4 pages long, to include all leaks, brakes, timing belt, lots of rotten rubber stuff, all fluids, tie rods, stereo speakers, etc.,etc.; it's too long to mention in "what have you done to your SVX lately?".
Tom kept me posted as "bad stuff" was discovered, & if I wanted to replace the carnage. The bill was itemized down the part used, the cost, & the time (down to the minute) required to do the job. PLUS I got to feed & play with the dogs while Tom wrenched! Here's to ya', Tom (glug, glug,) Ron.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
Certainly the best mechanic I've ever gone to. Doesn't screw you on prices and very very good at what he does.
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
My SVX is always a happy car after visiting OT.
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1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert Reading Box of Wine Car ----------------------------------- 1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019 1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007 |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
Where can I get Old Tom's # and address to see if he's available to do some work on my beast?
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
FIRST of all, Thanks, Guys!
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I would go to www.svxfiles.com for that information. Or just call me at 301-707-2837 301-707-3437 Thanks for your interest.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link Last edited by svxfiles; 04-01-2011 at 10:35 PM. Reason: Tired, |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
And besides being a great mechanic, he is a nice guy!
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
Since when??
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
Killer Tomato seems to be in love with him. It always loves to visit him (finding ways to break more parts to see him)
+100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 about Tom being a great guy and a great mechanic.
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Rebecca 92 Claret SVX LS-L (180k) 09/91 #5,732 06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 7k 68 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (70k) Storage/hibernation for now. Past SVXs: 94 SVX Emerald Pearl FWD (Sold) 96 SVX Bourdeaux LSi (Sold) 92 Pearl SVX LSL "Stay Puft" 5MT (140k) #148 (RIP) 95 Brilliant Red SVX LS (162k) 12/94 #564 "Killer Tomato" (RIP) |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
Which one, the nice mechanic, or the great guy?
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
+1000000000 for him being a great guy. He has assisted me numerous times either with parts or knowledge, even when it means no profit to him! If that's not the sign of a great mechanic, I don't know what is.
Anyone who needs any work done (or parts that I know he can supply), I am sure to always direct them in his direction. Though I'm shocked he hasn't corrected you yet, he likes to believe "OT" stands for "Original Tom" As if it means anything different than "Old Tom"...
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-Craig 94 LSi 5spd Barcelona Red, 14Xk miles. Full custom exhaust (Stebro cat-back, custom rest of the way forward) 8000K HID kit from Tom (SVXfiles), Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings, Non-Droopy visors, Race Concepts C/D + Dimpled Rotors, Axxis Ultimate pads,SS brake lines, Bontrager Works #009 (or something like that), stripped interior. (up next) Full cage, fuel cell, 327 swap |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
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777, I have been feeling very old lately.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
The great guy part silly
Tom |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
OT is a nice Old/Original (pick one) man!
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-SSSVX 92 LS-L TEAL since Aug '01 92 LS-L YELLOW since Mar '05 |
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Re: A wine toast to "Old Tom"
Also from the Netherlands, he's a great guy
Rinus |
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