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Topic: Another newbie in from the lurking circle
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Randy Wilson
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Portland, Or USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-19-2001 12:54 PM
   
Hello everyone! I just registered late last night in the racing forum and got such a great response that I thought I should post here and sort of introduce myself. I am in the process of restoring and modifying my '70 Mach 1. I have a 351C-4V that is still being "thunk out" as for final assemby. I swapped the dead FMX tranny for a C-6 (I know a lot of people prefer the C-4). So far the body has been straightened, but sits in DP-40. I have finished the engine compartment (mostly), the rearend is also new with 3.89 traction lock and Dutchman 31 spline axles. I have replaced the driver side floor pan and have the passenger side in work. I have lowered the upper A-arms 1.5 inches and added wedges to the ball joints as well as lowering and moving forward the tie-rod attatchment locations by 1.25 inches. I currently have some picture loaded at www.hevanet.com/rkwilson. Oh, and I made my own sub frame connectors, pics of them as well. Thanks to this forum, I have had no problem getting up the nerve to tackle some of the tougher parts of this rebuild. Its nice to see and hear how others solved problems. Always a lot of great input from a very knowledgable bunch that enjoys the same interests that I do. Thanks to all!!!
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wythors
Gearhead Posts: 2209
From: La Conner WA HOW 'BOUT THOSE MARINERS?!?!?
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 06-19-2001 01:32 PM
Welcome aboard Randy. Always good to have another Northwesterner with us. Are you acquainted with Duane (71resto)?
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 4719
From: Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 06-19-2001 01:38 PM
Welcome aboard, Randy! Unfortunately, I could'nt link to your site to check out that Mach I....  Now, the really, really, really important question.... You gonna make it to Reno this weekend?????  ------------------
The MOST Conservative Grrl 1970 Mustang Coupe, the SheStang
1964 Fairlane Sedan,
constant project
'94 Mustang GT Convertible, chrome yellow Mustangsandmore.com Member #142 [This message has been edited by Ked (edited 06-19-2001).]
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2545
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-19-2001 01:46 PM
Hello Randy,Thanks for joining us, post often and prosper.  SteveW
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 1663
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-19-2001 01:49 PM
Welcome to best site on the web Enjoy and post often ------------------
Ed
Heart mods:Trick High flow titanium valve ported & polished Listen close: "tic tic tic" No folks thats not a noisy lifter thats the sound of big flow!
1984 5.0L LX Conv 3600 lbs 13.41 at 101.89 SIR
http://ragtopjr.hypermart.net/
http://ragtop-racing.stangnet.com/
http://mbmustangs.tripod.com/index.htm
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Greenstang
Gearhead Posts: 387
From: its all a fog..
Registered: May 2001
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posted 06-19-2001 02:44 PM
Welcome to M&M Randy ------------------
Marcus
My World
``Two cars hitting the barriers is not an ideal way to finish the first day of practice for a Grand Prix,'' - Patrick Head
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Randy Wilson
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Portland, Or USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-19-2001 05:32 PM
Thanks for the welcome! I am afraid I am not aquainted with Duane(71 resto), but if he is in the greater Portland area, I may have seen his car. I frequent a lot of our local shows. As for the link, I think you will have to drop the period after rkwilson and it should work. It looks like it saved the end of sentence as part of the address. I will keep adding pics as my project progresses. I love this hobby! Randy.
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Randy Wilson
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Portland, Or USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-19-2001 05:36 PM
Forgot to mention, no I won't be able to make Reno. Moneys tight and all that. Projects have to be prioritized 
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1047
From: 900 miles from somewhere important
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-19-2001 06:21 PM
Welcome to M&M Randy. One nice thing about the C6 is that it is bullet proof, but the C4 is faster, lighter and shifts better. I sure do like the 69-70 fastbacks (But maybe I'm just biased )
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 1744
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-19-2001 06:34 PM
Welcome to M&M. Your car sounds great. Going to take a stab at seeing it. Kid VIshus: YOU biased?? Nah!! Nuthin' like that!! LOL!! Someone's got to do it!! There appears to be a tidal wave of 70 MAch I's. LOL!!
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 2545
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-19-2001 06:46 PM
Randy,Looks like you are doing the right way from the ground up! Good job, so far. Heres a new lik for everyone, http://www.hevanet.com/rkwilson/ SteveW
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 11236
From: Southeast Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-19-2001 10:00 PM
Randy,
Welcome to M&M..glad you find the site a good source for info..and we do have fun too
Sam
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-20-2001 08:34 AM
Hi Randy, Welcome to M&M, great looking car, you've done some real nice work, those skateboards and Tonka dump drucks make excellent dollies don't they.
Be careful in your garage, I think I saw a tiger lurking under the car.------------------
Stuart MCA #48902
67 stang 5 speed
91 f-150 xlt
98 explorer xlt sohc v-6
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Wooden
Gearhead Posts: 396
From: San Jose, Ca. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-20-2001 09:43 AM
Welcome Randy, have fun! Great Car!
Joel
Reno here I come! ------------------
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\_/ Joel Theriault
San Jose, Ca.
'77 Cobra II (White & REd stripes)
[email protected]
http://www.geocities.com//Heartland/Bluffs/7660/mustang.html
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 723
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-20-2001 05:20 PM
quote:
Originally posted by kid vishus:
Welcome to M&M Randy.
I sure do like the 69-70 fastbacks (But maybe I'm just biased )
Dittos here ------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
01 Focus ZX3 "Spicy"
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
http://www.volstate.net/~blackoak/stormwatch.html
"If your under control then your not going fast enough" P. Jones
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-20-2001 11:51 PM
Howdy Randy and welcome to M&M!! We are neighbors, considering I live in Milwaukie and also hit most of the local shows. I have a light blue metallic '73 Mach 1 and a primered (at least the back half) '71 fastback that I enter in most of the "under construction" classes at the locals. Seeing as how you can't make Reno you might want to make our clubs annual show, the "Mustang Stampede" at Clark College in Vancouver.
Anyhow welcome to another Portlander!! ------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (under resto)
73 Mach 1
M&M Member #730
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 1151
From: Wells, Nevada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-21-2001 03:10 AM
Randy,A Big WELCOME from Nevada... Sounds like you've got a great Mustang... You are going to love M&M... But, watch out - it's addicting... Don ------------------
Previously Known As Don H McDonald
Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
Soon To Be 302 w/5spd
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/BigD.html
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67 Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 540
From: Beaverton, Oregon
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 06-21-2001 12:46 PM
Hi Randy and welcome to M&M from another Portlander (well Beaverton anyway). Looks like you have a great start on your car! Enjoy your time here.------------------
Jerry
www.67Fastback.com
"The danger in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished."
G.B. Shaw
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 1535
From: Brimfield, MA 01010
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 06-22-2001 11:41 AM
Welcome to M&M Randy! Im one of the grrls who had to prioritize too, no Reno party for me You WILL be addicted shortly, I can tell. ------------------
Suzy 69 Cyclone Spoiler-my baby
96 Ford Explorer
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 546
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 fastback. MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 06-22-2001 10:32 PM
Hi Randy & welcome to M&M ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
87 Crown Vic
96 Ranger Extd Cab
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 04549
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wvcat
Journeyman Posts: 51
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 06-22-2001 11:36 PM
Welcome aboard Randy!!!
Your stang is looking great, looks like you've spent alot of time doing it right and it shows. I just swapped my cat over to an AOD and I love it!!!! I just got back from driving to the nationals and the more I drive it the more I want to drive it!!!------------------
Thanks
John
(wvcat)
http://www.geocities.com/wvxr7cougar/wvcat_01.html?989286238390
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 15078
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-26-2001 07:07 PM
Welcome to M&M Randy!------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.50 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC {Wife's car...}
All Fords since 1977
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 6097
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 06-26-2001 09:14 PM
Welcome, Randy!Sorry it took me so long to respond. I was on vacation when ya posted this. I had to ummmm, "uphold" my rep in Reno! Stewart
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