1st Post and a 1st Question!

Hi folks, Joe here, tomorrow I'm purchasing a 1990 Ford Country Squire, she's got 140,000 miles on her but has been well taken care of (I'll post some photos after I get her home). Anyway I'm pretty pumped, it's my first wagon since the last Country Squire I owned 30 years ago. My question is, can anyone recommend a good wagon mechanic in the Wash DC area? The car has been sitting for awhile and although she seems to run well I know she'll need a good going over before getting the Maryland inspection. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, and thanks again for such a nice site, I am happy to be a new member!

 

Welcome aboard, sorry can't help with your question.

 

Thank you 1tireman, I see you have a Caprice wagon, I was looking for one of those beauties until I found the Ford . . . I had a 69 Caprice four-door back in high school, that baby could really run!

 

to the forum and good luck with your wagon. Hopefully it will need no more than a basic tune up and will give you miles of fun.

 

I take my old cars to Dulles Auto Clinic in Sterling, Virginia. But thats a little out of your way if you're in Maryland.

 

aboard Square woody.

 

Sterling, VA isn't super close but I'm in Chevy Chase so it's not out of the question either, straight down the Beltway and out toward Dulles and I'm there . . . if I don't find something closer I'll give 'em a try (I'm new to the area and I hate picking a mechanic without a recommendation from someone). Thanks!

 

Welcome squirewoody!

 

to the wagon train, Joe!

 

Welcome, SquireWoody.....

Just so you know, all Fords with the 'Squire' name on them were 'Woodys'.

Sorry that I can't help you with a shop recommendation. You might try driving around your area to find a shop that seems to have a good amount of older vehicles on the lot. Or, if you see a nice older vehicle, stop the owner and ask.

Another tip:
I just did a google for "Car Clubs Washington D.C." and got a return with quite a few entries. Join one.

 

Welcome to the forum Joe!! Hope you enjoy your new wagon, congrats!

 

Krash thanks for the suggestion I will definitely do that, part of why I like the older cars (I've also got my grandpa's 1950 Chevrolet 4-dr Styline Deluxe) is hanging out with other old car guys.
Joe

 

Yikes! Love the Schwag!

 

Whoops, I mean Love the Shwag!

 

Krash's idea is actually pretty good. But to start, you might try attending a couple shows or cruise ins, and get some input for shops that might be close to home. The Capital Cruisin website lists most of the local cruise ins, in the Washington area, and a few of the local shows.
http://www.capitalcruisin.com/shows.html