Driving a wrecked Prius - Forever!

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  1. Daddy Dave

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    That can be solved with judicious application of duct tape!
     
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    A friend of mine had a Suzuki car that had a persistent leak which created an incredible mold stink under the carpet when the temperature got warm enough. Down here that is pretty much all year long and, I suspect, the conditions in NC would be nearly the same (abundant rain and warm temps).
     
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  3. Daddy Dave

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    A new fact that will make the rest of you jealous: Only In Wyoming - only a bill of sale and proof of insurance are required to operate a vehicle for 30 days after purchase. The car doesn't need plates or anything in the window. The problem arises when it is driven out of state. Non-Wyoming cops will pull you over and you'll have to explain your way out of it too many times to make it worth driving 1800 miles back home. The best way is to get a transit tag. Wyoming doesn't require emissions inspections either, though I'm sure this car will pass with flying colors.

    The 12V battery has been replaced with an Optima Yellow Top and Lexan windows have been installed on the right side. The doors seal fairly well. It doesn't have much wind noise at 55 mph. We'll tape over one 1/4" hole but it is very good without it.

    This car will drive from Sheridan, WY to North Carolina starting on 1/2/2015.
     
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    Good luck to Junior on his trip. Would be great to get updates on that XC voyage!
     
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    Classic_pri Former 2001 Prius 0wner

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    Hope that works.

    I suspect you're probably right.
     
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  6. GrumpyCabbie

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    You think this is the car the OP is refering to?

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    OK, it's a little crumpled, lets a bit of water in, but it drives so hey why not. :unsure:
     
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  7. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    It's only squished on one side so it still seats five--as long as some are children & midgets.

    To quote "Trains, Planes, and Automobiles", the radio still works.
     
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  8. Daddy Dave

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    This is the car! It drives fine and the heater works well at -15F in north-central Wyoming.

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    Stop in southern Indiana to have Steve at Prius hybrids sales and service Scottsburg Indiana take a look at it to see what improvements he can make quickly at a low cost. His business is refurbing salvaged Gen2 Prii

    JeffD
     
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  10. Classic_pri

    Classic_pri Former 2001 Prius 0wner

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    Did he bump out the roof a little? Doesn't look too bad at all.
     
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    He and a friend made a wide hook out of some scrap metal and pulled up the beam over the rear door a couple of inches using an engine hoist. He also pushed with his lefts from the back seat to raise the roof about 4" at the same location. What isn't shown is the 3/4" overlap between the top edges of the front and rear doors on the passenger side. He'll soon trim that much off of one of those doors because it is awkward to have to open the rear door before closing the front door.
     
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    Sounds Like Fun!
     
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    I'd be more concerned about wearing that hat in public ;)
     
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    The car looks ok to me but, that top can be straightened out a whole lot more.
     
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  15. Daddy Dave

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    Thanks for the pointer! I found his website and explored a little. I love the boat Prius!
     
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