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Topic: Absolute Tragedy
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1328
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 09:24 PM
   
I am at my Dad's in Fuquay-Varina, NC, and went over to Carolina Mustang,the place that I bought my car from in 1994. The owner, Ray, used to have a big yard fenced in full of mustangs, bought several used parts off of him for my car. Well, we were talking with him and he said that a new building was built next door facing his yard, they complained to the city, and he had to get rid of the cars. He said he pulled and kept the engines, but more than 100 pre-73 mustang parts cars got slammed. I can't believe he didn't just give them away. I'm still sick just thinking about it.
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 4429
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-01-2001 09:25 PM
That sucks  ------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-01-2001 09:32 PM
Not fair, that really su**s ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 04549
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 4934
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 12-01-2001 11:06 PM
Another sad story to add to the files. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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UnbridledFury
Gearhead Posts: 1074
From: Tacoma, WA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-01-2001 11:17 PM
I really hate stupid people. If you go to a location and see something that you don't like, look elsewhere to build your building or home. I really get hacked when I see an article in the paper about someone just moving into the area and complaining about the noise from the Army post or the Air Force base. It is not like it is a secet that they are there.But I digress... Bum deal about all those Mustangs. ------------------
Motor Safe! George
1975 Mustang II
1994 Ranger XLT 4X4 (175,000+ miles)
2000 Windstar
Unbridled Fury Productions
http://www.pierce-county-mustang-club.org/
M&M Member #47
September 11, 2001 - A day we shall never forget
US Army, Retired
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unklshu
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: San Bernardino, Ca
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-01-2001 11:34 PM
That's really sad especially since some of those parts will never be available again, and that someday we will no longer be able to restore our Mustangs because things like that happen ------------------
joe
2001 SVT Cobra
68 GT Fastback
98 F-150
90 Escort GT (smokes the tires in all 5 gears, or just smokes through all gears)
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1812
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-02-2001 12:25 AM
Sam,
I agree that it really sucks...but, I'm sure the Carolina had some options that could have prevented this, like complying with zoning laws, building a bigger fence  Mike
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1196
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 12-02-2001 12:34 AM
Bastards!  How about we find out who this "business" was that moved in and BOYCOTT them. Run 'em out of town on a rail. If they didn't like it don't build there, or build a friggin privacy fence.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1515
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-02-2001 03:15 AM
What a waste,there are so many homes for all those cars.Dam people just cant mind there own business.SCOOP ------------------
65 Coupe with a 351w, RPM intake,carter625,shorty 1-5/8 headers,2.5 exhaust,Flowmasters,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Cragers SS,Black Suede finish.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 2692
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-02-2001 08:25 AM
quote:
Originally posted by kcode:
Sam,
I agree that it really sucks...but, I'm sure the Carolina had some options that could have prevented this, like complying with zoning laws, building a bigger fence Mike
Agree.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1328
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-02-2001 12:03 PM
quote:
Originally posted by kcode:
Sam,
I agree that it really sucks...but, I'm sure the Carolina had some options that could have prevented this, like complying with zoning laws, building a bigger fence Mike
Well, he's had his place for over 20 years, and the city basically grew up around him beyond his control. He basically had a parts yard in what has become like a downtown area. The place built next door is two stories, and has about 5 or 6 businesses, so he would have had to make his 6' fence into like a 15 or 20' fence so people on the second floor wouldn't be able to see it. Figure the cost of the fence versus profit from the used parts, it probably wasn't a very hard business decision, although we'd all agree it was probably a difficult personal decision. My dad's been talking about buying an acre out in the farmland area just to put parts cars on, maye build a lean-to or garage to put good stuff in. But now you have to have it zoned for a salvage yard, comply with all kinds of EPA rules if antifreeze or oil spills, etc. What a pain in the butt. Such a shame.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 2692
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-02-2001 01:38 PM
EPA and Derm are a handful to deal with. Salvage yards here have had to concrete their entire yard! They put an engine rebuilder out of business by making him pay to have 8' of soil removed from his back area and have it trucked out of state. Like many, he was slipshod in his cleaning and just let petroleum base waste drain into the ground.
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1114
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-02-2001 07:05 PM
Who says "Progres" is a good thing? Yep, Sucks. ------------------
MCA# 48755
71 Mach 1
69 Fastback
92 F-150
M&M#884
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 121
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-02-2001 07:39 PM
There is a car buff in my town that had many unregistered cars sitting in his yard. The neighbors complained, so the county told him that he couldn't have unregistered cars sitting out. So.....he built a really big red barn right in front of the neighbors house to put the cars in. Now when the neighbors look out the window, all they can see is a big red barn. 
It's legal.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 1515
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-02-2001 07:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by clevelandstyle:
There is a car buff in my town that had many unregistered cars sitting in his yard. The neighbors complained, so the county told him that he couldn't have unregistered cars sitting out. So.....he built a really big red barn right in front of the neighbors house to put the cars in. Now when the neighbors look out the window, all they can see is a big red barn.
It's legal.
Storys like this always bring tears to my eyes.I love it.
SCOOP
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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters, C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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TomP
Moderator Posts: 3070
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 12-02-2001 09:30 PM
now that is a building that would have made a better target for Bin Ladens goonies. Why does everyone that builds a place next to a long established racetrack or wrecking yard think it's their god-given right to have the neighborhood transformed into the Hanging Gardens of Babylon just for them.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 2144
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-02-2001 10:03 PM
Too Bad the guy in NC didn't know about M&M... We have enough members in that thar area we could have helpt him... As it was,,, THAT SUCKS... ------------------
Don
'66 Brilliant Blue Fastback
302 with 5 speed
We Will Never Forget
Keep The Faith America
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 1871
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-03-2001 03:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Big D:
Too Bad the guy in NC didn't know about M&M... We have enough members in that thar area we could have helpt him... As it was,,, THAT SUCKS...
Yea!------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
01 Focus ZX3
03 Boss 281 (waiting on order form)
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
http://www.iditarodtrail.com
"If your under control then your not going fast enough" Parnelli Jones
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 4439
From: orange county, nc , M&M member #92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-03-2001 05:02 PM
hey sam!as long as you are hanging out in FQ-V
email me, ked and SuzyQ....maybe we can all get together with you and casey for some yummy carolina barbeque.... oh! yummy!!
kk
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12868
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-03-2001 11:18 PM
I'd come down for some B-B-Q
sam
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 4439
From: orange county, nc , M&M member #92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-04-2001 08:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
I'd come down for some B-B-Q
sam
there ya go!!! bring it on!!
name the day
i have the place
nothin' like a
quickie informal M&MBBQ-crew!
i am game.....
REAL GRRLS can eat barbeque three times a day
and not complain.....
heh heh heh
kk
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1328
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 12-04-2001 09:18 AM
quote:
Originally posted by kwazykat:
hey sam!as long as you are hanging out in FQ-V
email me, ked and SuzyQ....maybe we can all get together with you and casey for some yummy carolina barbeque.... oh! yummy!!
kk
Thanks for the invite, kk. we'll have to remember that next time we come through. As it was, I spent most of my time helping dad put in insulation and hang drywall in the attic over the garage that will be Casey and I's spare room when we come visit. We're already on the move again visiting Casey's parents.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 2144
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-04-2001 09:33 AM
quote:
Originally posted by kwazykat:
there ya go!!! bring it on!!
nothin' like a quickie!!heh heh heh
You Carolina Girls have the right additude...
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 4439
From: orange county, nc , M&M member #92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-04-2001 09:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Big D:
You Carolina Girls have the right additude...
heh heh heh yah! we sho' do dont we!!!
teeeheeeeheeeeeee just call it my KAT-itude..... 
kk
the innocent one
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