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Topic: Fastback to body shop for paint and bodywork
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 313
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-17-2003 03:57 PM
   
Dropped it off last night. 6-8 weeks.
Fenders, (rust free originals), headlight buckets,doors, {rust free coupe doors,) Shelby GT 500 hood and decklid pieces. 1/4 skin drivers side right side 1/2 quarter with outer lower wheelhouse. New GT grill All new rubber seals and moldings. Color Clearwater Aqua. Long wait but it has been worth the wait. Owe the wife for allowing this to happen. Nice Christmas present
Thanks Joan!------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". Body shop Dec 03 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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bill haab
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posted 12-17-2003 04:15 PM
sounds good ! What was the $$$. good price.
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Tom G
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posted 12-17-2003 04:39 PM
$3500 down probably end up around 6k------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". Body shop Dec 03 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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johnmustang
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posted 12-17-2003 06:24 PM
Sounds to me like a very good price as long as the work is good.------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2.....14.44 @ 107mph 1/4
87 TAURUS WAGON
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Tom G
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posted 12-17-2003 09:53 PM
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Originally posted by johnmustang:
Sounds to me like a very good price as long as the work is good.
I'll know in a few months Thanks
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67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-18-2003 09:03 AM
Good luck! That must be a great feeling.------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
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Tom G
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posted 12-18-2003 09:45 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
[B]Good luck! That must be a great feeling.
Couldn't wait to get it to the shop, now i can't wait to get it finished.
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67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-19-2003 11:00 AM
The light at the end of the tunnel.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 313
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-19-2003 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
The light at the end of the tunnel. New Year will here soon!
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67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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John Z
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From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-19-2003 04:04 PM
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Originally posted by Tom G:
Dropped it off last night. 6-8 weeks.
Is that calander time or body shop time. I pick mine up this weekend after 2 weeks of bodyshop time that started in August!
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Tom G
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From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 12-19-2003 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by John Z:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tom G:
[b]Dropped it off last night. 6-8 weeks.
Is that calander time or body shop time. I pick mine up this weekend after 2 weeks of bodyshop time that started in August! [/B][/QUOTE] Yours must be on the Chinese calender! 6-8 weeks total not body shop working hours.------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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Tom G
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posted 12-19-2003 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by johnmustang:
Sounds to me like a very good price as long as the work is good.
Body and Paint by guy that works for Mid County Mustang in Eagle Pa. Pat owner of Mid County is a great guy to deal with very fair and his shop does nice work too.
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67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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MidLifCrisis
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Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 12-20-2003 12:02 PM
Tom G Congrats on the progress....please post pictures when you get it back. Reading your post made me miss my fastback. Charlie
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Tom G
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Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-23-2004 10:25 PM
Update on the bodywork it just got more extensive and expensive. Rear frame rails starting to rot around the shackle monts and the pass side inner rocker. Another 1300 bucks. I love the car but.....------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". BIG Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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66fstbck
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posted 01-23-2004 11:06 PM
Mine's off for finish body work and paint tomorrow afternoon. Gonna be gone about 6 weeks or so ........ Then, I get to put it all back together.------------------
Alan 66 Fastback
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Tom G
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posted 01-23-2004 11:18 PM
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Originally posted by 66fstbck:
Mine's off for finish body work and paint tomorrow afternoon. Gonna be gone about 6 weeks or so ........ Then, I get to put it all back together.
I'll have some things to put back in rear trim and seats tailights and such as I went to a 68 shelby taillight panel and decklid. Some thin to do while the weather still sucks here in eastern Pa.------------------
67 Mustang Shelby clone F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". BIG Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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Tom G
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posted 02-01-2004 10:00 AM
Another 4 weeks or so till it is done. I hope! Rear frame rails are done taillightpanel is in right side quarter is on inner rocker on pass side done. Drivers side quarter next the final fit and primer then paint. Looks decent so far. Body shop Bob figured out that the car probably got the cowl and roof damage from a hood that popped open at speed. It won't ever be perfect (not in the budget)though. I am having Mustang and NASCAR withdrawels for the last few weeks. I go out to the shop and sheck the progress every few days, keeps me going I guess. I will have a nice scrap book of the resto I will post some soon of the in process if interested anyone?------------------
67 Mustang Shelby clone F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". BIG Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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Ryan Wilke
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From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
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posted 02-02-2004 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by Tom G:
......I will post some soon of the in process if interested anyone?
YOU BET!!!
Post away, Let's see your pride n' joy!
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Ryan Wilke
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posted 02-03-2004 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by Ryan Wilke:
YOU BET!!!
Post away, Let's see your pride n' joy!
WOW! Tom G, from the pics you emailed me, it looks like you're doing a FINE job on your '67! Keep us posted on your progress!
Ryan 
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 02-03-2004 06:31 PM
Here are Tom's pics:   
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johnmustang
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From: British Columbia , Canada
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posted 02-03-2004 06:35 PM
The car looks very good, I just love the way the hood looks.------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2.....14.44 @ 107mph 1/4
87 TAURUS WAGON
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PONYMAN
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posted 02-03-2004 10:41 PM
Looking Good!!!!!!! I feel your paint though, what was the name of that old song? Anticipation. Mine is painted yellow and color sanded except for the hood. Still needs the lower blackout, hood needs painting, and entire car needs buffed and reassembled with the stripes put on. I am hoping for the end of this month, but I drove by the shop today and it was sitting outside all day. I try to only go by every two or three days to keep from being a pest. Tomorrow is one of my days to visit.
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Tom G
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posted 02-04-2004 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by PONYMAN:
Looking Good!!!!!!! I feel your paint though, what was the name of that old song? Anticipation. Mine is painted yellow and color sanded except for the hood. Still needs the lower blackout, hood needs painting, and entire car needs buffed and reassembled with the stripes put on. I am hoping for the end of this month, but I drove by the shop today and it was sitting outside all day. I try to only go by every two or three days to keep from being a pest. Tomorrow is one of my days to visit.
Iwanted the Lemans stripes but my body man talked me out of it. Maybe another day on the stripes Clearwater aqua is the color in basecoat clearcoat Your visitation is like mine I don't want to seem like a pest. It is almost like congical visit and the Stang is in jail.
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Tom G
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posted 02-04-2004 06:12 PM
Thanks for post'n the pics Steve!!!!------------------
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Fastymz
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posted 02-04-2004 06:15 PM
Tom your car looks great, cool scoop. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Tom G
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posted 02-04-2004 06:16 PM
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Originally posted by johnmustang:
The car looks very good, I just love the way the hood looks.
I was debating on the 67 or 68 hoods. I love the way the 68 hood scoops are close to the front but I may have issues with aircleaner clearance, this one seems to work out nicely. I think Im going to install a honeycomb insert in the scoop openings, Keep the Rice Burners from being sucked down the scoop!!D:------------------
67 Mustang Shelby clone F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". BIG Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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Fastymz
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posted 02-04-2004 06:18 PM
I don't worry about the ricers, but those small dogs and kids are real hard to clean out of the K&N filter.  Really nice choice on the hood it looks great. Any more pictures ?, any of the inside or the motor ?
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Fastymz
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posted 02-05-2004 02:30 PM
Tom emailed me some picutres of the motor and the interior looks great.------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
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68 S-code GT
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posted 02-05-2004 02:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tom G:
Owe the wife for allowing this to happen. Nice Christmas present
Looks like it?s coming a long nice. Can you have your wife talk to mine? I would like to get one of my cars painted by the end of next year.  ------------------
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adragon8u
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posted 02-05-2004 02:40 PM
Why would you worry about ricers getting sucked into the scoop? wouldn't they be behind you?------------------
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FiveOFastback
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posted 02-05-2004 04:32 PM
Eatin rice! and S***ing Chevy! What gives you more pleasure? Blowing the doors off of a rice burner, or handing a Chebbie his a$$?
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Fastymz
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posted 02-05-2004 04:35 PM
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Originally posted by FiveOFastback:
What gives you more pleasure? Blowing the doors off of a rice burner, or handing a Chebbie his a$$?
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Tom G
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posted 02-06-2004 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by adragon8u:
Why would you worry about ricers getting sucked into the scoop? wouldn't they be behind you?
They're like bugs on the windshield. Always were you don't need them and a pain in the a#$. I'm sure I'll see a bunch of them at Maple Grove this spring. Taking up space in the staging lanes.------------------
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Tom G
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posted 02-14-2004 07:12 PM
10 days and back to my garage for a few days work. Door handles, some trim and the 68 Shelby taillight panel and sequencer wiring. Should be eventful. cutting a fresh taillight panel is not on my hit parade but it has to be done. I have to get it ready for the show in NE phila. I have heard rumors that Moneymaker may attend?------------------
67 Mustang Shelby clone F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". BIG Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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christang
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posted 02-17-2004 10:24 PM
Definitely looking good. The scoop looks GREAT! ...Chris
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7DMACH1
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posted 02-17-2004 11:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tom G:
10 days and back to my garage for a few days work. Door handles, some trim and the 68 Shelby taillight panel and sequencer wiring. Should be eventful. cutting a fresh taillight panel is not on my hit parade but it has to be done. I have to get it ready for the show in NE phila. I have heard rumors that Moneymaker may attend?
Everbody's coming to Philly!!!! Can't wait to see it and meet you Tom. Good Luck, RAY
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bibbs68
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posted 02-18-2004 04:55 PM
Sounds like you are making great progress on your project Tom. I can't wait to see the finished product. I love the hood! I don't suppose you would buy one for my car would you? Or better yet, just tell your wife you have a friend that deserves a really nice Xmas present this year. ------------------
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Tom G
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posted 02-22-2004 09:07 PM
I got the taillight panel home with fresh base clear CLEARWATER AQUA. I like the color alot better than the original Frost Turquoise Looked to musch like a Girlyman color as "Alex" puts it. Shell should be painted this week. Hope so as I am going through horsepower withdrawel. Havin to drive the 4 popper Focus everyday.------------------
67 Mustang Shelby clone F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". BIG Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 02-23-2004 08:00 AM
That's a gorgeous color!------------------
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FiveOFastback
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posted 02-25-2004 12:49 PM
One more week! 
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Tom G
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posted 02-25-2004 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by FiveOFastback:
One more week!
And dad gets to put it back together!!!! 
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FiveOFastback
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posted 02-25-2004 03:38 PM
With the help of me of coarse... Somebody has to get the tools.
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Fastymz
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posted 02-25-2004 03:41 PM
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Ryan Wilke
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posted 02-25-2004 08:13 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tom G:
And dad gets to put it back together!!!!
...Why not let dad be the 'tool getter' and allow the sprout do the assembly work this time around?
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Tom G
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posted 02-26-2004 05:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by FiveOFastback:
With the help of me of coarse... Somebody has to get the tools.
Looks like someone needs to learn to spell (Coarse)?? No wonder your English grades are down!
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Tom G
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posted 02-26-2004 06:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Ryan Wilke:
...Why not let dad be the 'tool getter' and allow the sprout do the assembly work this time around?
Tried that it doesn't work. Broken parts or not assembled correctly. 
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Ryan Wilke
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posted 02-26-2004 08:33 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Tom G:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ryan Wilke:
[b] ...Why not let dad be the 'tool getter' and allow the sprout do the assembly work this time around?
Tried that it doesn't work. Broken parts or not assembled correctly. [/B][/QUOTE]  WOW!! If that's the case, you don't really plan to let him DRIVE that hot Stang once you've got it back together, do ya Tom!?!?
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FiveOFastback
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posted 02-26-2004 12:08 PM
Thats the thing, I can drive better than he can, but he has the mechanical ability that I need to learn... the timeslip proves who can drive better
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jshaw
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posted 02-26-2004 04:52 PM
hey buddy car looks good. I was wondering what you did with your clutch linkage. I am putting a 302 with a t5 in a 67 and will probably have to custom fab some type of clutch linkage. Got any suggestions? thanks
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Tom G
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posted 02-26-2004 09:43 PM
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Originally posted by FiveOFastback:
Thats the thing, I can drive better than he can, but he has the mechanical ability that I need to learn... the timeslip proves who can drive better
4 100ths difference in time slips. Dad weighs 230lbs and "sprout" weighs 148lbs there's your better driver
13.39 to a 13.43 "SH2t sales man with a mouthfull of samples."
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Tom G
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posted 02-26-2004 09:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by jshaw:
hey buddy car looks good. I was wondering what you did with your clutch linkage. I am putting a 302 with a t5 in a 67 and will probably have to custom fab some type of clutch linkage. Got any suggestions? thanks
Clutch linkage is cable kit from Modern driveline. Works great and is pretty easy to install.
I used a latemodel bellhousing and latemodel clutch setup too.
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jshaw
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posted 02-26-2004 10:34 PM
ok i'll check that out. thanks
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 02-27-2004 08:23 AM
Here's the latest pics. Man is it looking good!    ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1700
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-27-2004 08:54 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Tom G:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by FiveOFastback:
[b]Thats the thing, I can drive better than he can, but he has the mechanical ability that I need to learn... the timeslip proves who can drive better
4 100ths difference in time slips. Dad weighs 230lbs and "sprout" weighs 148lbs there's your better driver
13.39 to a 13.43 "SH2t sales man with a mouthfull of samples."[/B][/QUOTE] Seems to me that an 80+ pounds difference should equate to 0.08 seconds difference in ET.... Sounds like to me that Dad IS the better driver - since the Sprout should be 0.08 seconds faster but is only 0.04 faster! Looks like the 'To Do' list for the Sprout is getting longer..... Now he needs to: 1) Put some added work into correct spelling to improve his English grades; 2) Quit putting it off for tomorrow and get to learning the mechanical ability that Dad obviously has; and, 3) Review the basic dragracing "Mass in Motion" rules...namely, that most changes of 100# of mass will provide an 1/4mile ET change of 0.1 seconds. Ryan
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 332
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-27-2004 08:55 AM
Man that color is beutiful!
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Tom G
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From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 02-28-2004 01:18 PM
Thanks for putting up the new pics Steve!
Delivery is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. We had some extra time spent lining up fenders and hood. Front valance and bumper filler are aftermarket and don't fit as well as NOS. I also should have bought a Ford Tooling RH fender instead of TAIWAN aftermarket crap! Looks 500% better than it used to. Thanks to you guys busting the kids balls about physics and such now his come back is "Wait till April at Maple Grove!" We'll see junior we'll see!------------------
67 Mustang Shelby clone F/B 302 GT-40X FMS Crate engine 5 spd cable clutch 13.39 on 205/70/14 BFG @104 mph Flowmasters X Pipe 4.11 9". BIG Body shop NOW! 03 Focus ZX3 BORLA exhaust Wings West spoiler (Arrest ME RED)
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1700
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-29-2004 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by Tom G:
....Thanks to you guys busting the kids balls about physics and such now his come back is "Wait till April at Maple Grove!" We'll see junior we'll see!
- April may be the chapter "exam" in driving the fresh hotrod, but will he put in the effort to "bring up his overall grades" between now and then is the bigger question... -- I'm sure he's got it in him !!! However - Beware Tom, he may try to fatten you up with dounuts & pizza !! Ideally, all of this can be fun AND a learning experience for all involved! GOOD LUCK!!
Ryan
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-29-2004 01:45 PM
Great color Tom, it looks a lot faster already. You two sound like my dad and I, but my dads the one with the 5.0 that'll be chasing my tail lights.
I did get him some 3.55 gears for his 88GT this year so he doesn't have that excuse anymore.
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SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 02-29-2004).]
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-29-2004 08:08 PM
Wow, really looking good!  
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 02-29-2004 09:09 PM
Very great job ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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DarrenF
Journeyman Posts: 46
From: Panama City FL USA
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 02-29-2004 09:31 PM
i hate you :[. I am green with jealousy.
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sigtauenus
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From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 02-29-2004 09:32 PM
Man, that looks great. Makes me want to go home and get mine, right NOW!!!
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 146
From: Colorado
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 02-29-2004 11:10 PM
One word...WOW!It looks great!
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1700
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-01-2004 07:52 AM
THAT BABY LOOKS GREAT, TOM!! Very nice trailer also!! Ryan
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2004 08:26 AM
I am a big fan of that color because it looks clean, shows the body lines well, and it's a period-correct color on top of it.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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FiveOFastback
Journeyman Posts: 46
From: Bethlehem, PA, USA
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 03-01-2004 05:28 PM
The 16x8 wheels from vintagewheelworks.com are going to just set our car off. Anybody ever get wheels from them? I know they sell blemished wheels for $650 for a set of 4.
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