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Topic: what's the heck's a SKI PAK SPECIAL?
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69MontegoMX
New to M&M Posts: 6
From:Boston
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-02-2000 04:57 PM
   
I have a '69 Mercury Montego MX. It's turquoise with a white painted top. I don't think it's original paint. Anyways, on the side pillars, there are these medallions that have a picture of a skier and the words "SKI PAK SPECIAL". What the heck does this mean? Is this something to do with the paint job or what? Am I supposed to be able to fit skis in the car? Even stranger, the car is originally a Kansas car. They don't ski much there, do they? Help solve the mystery...IP: 198.112.61.204 |
kwazykat
Forum Kahuna Posts: 1615
From:orange county, nc , M&M92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-02-2000 05:01 PM
first of all, welcome to M&M!!! we are very happy to add you to our family!while i cannot answer the question about your montego, i am certain there are some folks here who have resources to find that info! this sounds interesting and i will stay tuned for the answer! again, welcome! kaylin
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ford true-blue-blood
62 fairlane 500 sports coupe (CHIKCOOP)
66 fairlane 500 4-door (waiting for a new home...maybe)
67 fairlane 500 ranchero (SPUNKY67)
67 cougar: dan gurney special (KWAZYKAT)
69 cougar standard convertible (KATSMEOW)
84 F150 (TRUKGRRL)
the only polish on my nails is "ford grease black" IP: 216.48.45.48 |
69MontegoMX
New to M&M Posts: 6
From:Boston
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-02-2000 05:03 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome! Hope it's okay that I also own a mopar...  ------------------
69 Mercury Montego MX
66 Plymouth Barracuda [This message has been edited by 69MontegoMX (edited 08-02-2000).] IP: 198.112.61.204 |
Joe Clutch
Esteemed Member Posts: 633
From:Austin, Texas
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 08-02-2000 05:31 PM
Yeah, it's OK, and WHAT A MOPAR to own!  Welcome!Psst Don't tell anyone, I have a ricer pickup.   See ya,
-jc
2K GT ("Blue Moon") https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/JoeClutch.html
86 Linc. TC
&, well, you know IP: 63.90.215.144 |
kwazykat
Forum Kahuna Posts: 1615
From:orange county, nc , M&M92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-02-2000 07:06 PM
i can certainly appreciate a 66 cuda!!kk IP: 216.48.45.48 |
mustangs68
Forum Kahuna Posts: 8212
From:Phoebus Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-02-2000 07:16 PM
69MontegoMX,This ill be a long shot but go to www.highcountryspecial.com and see if there's an e-mail click.. There were several "Ski Packages" offered through the years..as you said not many fron the Kan.DSO but the Denver DSO had many from 1963-late 70's may Jon will have some info. sam PS..I had a '67 "Bac'aruda" in '68 sweet little 273Hipo in it...well until I blew the engine  [This message has been edited by mustangs68 (edited 08-02-2000).] IP: 209.240.216.75 |
The Iceman
Esteemed Member Posts: 453
From:Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 08-02-2000 07:36 PM
haha Ski Pak.....hmm kinda sounds like the VW Golf package that theyve been givin the past few years with the K2 Snowboard or Rossignol Skis option (nice quality stuff too!!)
My take on it is that you maybe got a special paint option or something with the car, maybe a lil different interior (?) and haha lastly A PAIR OF SKIS!
haha hope it helps have a good one  ------------------
1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html IP: 158.252.37.33 |
kwazykat
Forum Kahuna Posts: 1615
From:orange county, nc , M&M92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-02-2000 09:36 PM
hey iceman!when we find out the ski pak is so RARE this car is worth 8 zillion dollars, i hope you feel sheepish for all those ha ha's you just said!!!!!!!!!
kk
IP: 165.247.162.188 |
The Iceman
Esteemed Member Posts: 453
From:Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 08-02-2000 09:42 PM
haha well then kwazykat looks like thatd be 8zillion not in my pocket!
haha have a good one everybody------------------
1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
https://mustangsandmore.com//ubb/TheIceman.html IP: 38.32.24.218 |
oldford
New to M&M Posts: 12
From:Phoenix, AZ, USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-03-2000 02:49 AM
Well, I haven't heard of a Ski "Pak" Special, but there was a "Ski Country Special" offered in the late 60's. Sources are a little iffy on the exact years. The only proof I've seen shows 1967 model cars.The Ski Country Special was basically a paint package, but also included a few things like a limited slip dif, ski rack, snow tires and special badges. The package was offered in Colorado so the special colors were named after Colorado ski resorts; Aspen Red, Vail Blue, Winter Park Turquoise, Loveland Green and Breckenridge Yellow. The '67 SKS package was offered on Fairlane and Galaxie hardtops, Mustang hardtops and fastbacks and on the Country Sedan. No mention of Montegos. The "proof" of this special I've seen is a newspaper ad that Mark Hartman dug up and had linked on his High Country Special page for quite a while. Mark has some great info on the specials, but he recently lost his server space, so he and I are in the midst of posting his info on my site. You can see a copy of the ad here:
http://californiaspecial.com/images/skics.gif Although it doesn't mention Montegos in the ad it's entirely possible that Ford kept this promotion going through '69. Any chance of getting a photo of this emblem? I'm sure Sam or I would be happy to put it up on either one of our sites. I can also scan it in for you if you don't have access to a scanner. Cool find! I always love hearing about new ones! Jon Hanna
[email protected]
CaliforniaSpecial.com IP: 209.86.200.199 |
69MontegoMX
New to M&M Posts: 6
From:Boston
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-03-2000 04:31 PM
Huh, so it's starting to sound like an actual thing. I thought maybe it was some weird ski lodge club emblem that someone stuck on there. Also, I made a mistake - it's SKI PAC with a C, not PAK.I have a digital camera at home so I'll snap a photo and then if I figure out how to upload it I'll post it here. Thanks for your help so far! ------------------
69 Mercury Montego MX
66 Plymouth Barracuda IP: 198.112.61.204 |
mustangs68
Forum Kahuna Posts: 8212
From:Phoebus Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-03-2000 05:27 PM
Jon,
Thanks for the added info.
As Jon said he runs the California Special and High Country Secial website..I just send the question on these Models to him.. I'd like to see a photo of it..if you don't have a website..I be glad to post it here on M&M.
sam IP: 209.240.200.73 |
oldford
New to M&M Posts: 12
From:Phoenix, AZ, USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-07-2000 03:59 AM
On a side note to this thread, here's a photo of the "Ski Country Special" badge for 1967 as discussed in my previous post.Mark Hartman, who owns the other High Country Special web site is loosing his server space and has graciously agreed to post his great ads and photos on my site. You can take a look here. ------------------
Jon Hanna
[email protected]
CaliforniaSpecial.com IP: 209.86.209.169 |
SteveLaRiviere
Big Kahuna Posts: 7494
From:Saco, Maine USA '72 Mustang Sprint 351C '94 F-150 XL 5.8L and a '97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-29-2000 09:14 AM
Thought I'd move this to the Mid-Size Forum...------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Administrator
MCA # 47773
'72 Mustang Sprint 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac-Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC/CD4E IP: 64.208.66.74 |
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