Another NJ Stang
10/14/11, 08:51 AM
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Another NJ Stang
Hey everyone,
New to the forum... I've owned many mustangs in my life.
When I was five I grew up in Colorado my neighbors had three boys. Each owned at least two mustangs and they dominated the street racing and organized racing scene where I lived. They were generally 67-69 fastbacks. I occassionally got to ride in them and was bitten by the bug.
When I turned 16 I purchased a '71 Mach 1 from a friend. The car was totaled before I ever got to drive it because I was stupid and let my friend borrow it.
When I turned 17 I purchased a 78 Mustang II which we promptly swapped the engine out and put a 302 in. The state took that one away because I was street racing with it.
I took a break from Mustangs for a couple years then bought a 67 GTA Convertable basket case. I worked with a friend to restore the car and got it to decent driveable shape. I sold it before actually being able to drive that legally on the street.
I got married and purchased a 68 GT coupe a few years later. Started restoring that one and got to the point of replacing the engine when my ex-wife lost her job. The project was sold to my neighbor who finished the restore so we could put food on the table for a couple months.
A week ago I was at the dealership looking to trade my wifes Santa Fe in for something that was safe to drive. Looked at a few F150's and other pickups on the lot. The dealer wanted way too much for the trucks. I jokingly said how about that '06 GT. The dealer said he could work with me on it. Well long story shortened, my wife bought the car for me. She said I deserved it and she always wanted a mustang. Loving life hating payments.
Absolutely love the car.
New to the forum... I've owned many mustangs in my life.
When I was five I grew up in Colorado my neighbors had three boys. Each owned at least two mustangs and they dominated the street racing and organized racing scene where I lived. They were generally 67-69 fastbacks. I occassionally got to ride in them and was bitten by the bug.
When I turned 16 I purchased a '71 Mach 1 from a friend. The car was totaled before I ever got to drive it because I was stupid and let my friend borrow it.
When I turned 17 I purchased a 78 Mustang II which we promptly swapped the engine out and put a 302 in. The state took that one away because I was street racing with it.
I took a break from Mustangs for a couple years then bought a 67 GTA Convertable basket case. I worked with a friend to restore the car and got it to decent driveable shape. I sold it before actually being able to drive that legally on the street.
I got married and purchased a 68 GT coupe a few years later. Started restoring that one and got to the point of replacing the engine when my ex-wife lost her job. The project was sold to my neighbor who finished the restore so we could put food on the table for a couple months.
A week ago I was at the dealership looking to trade my wifes Santa Fe in for something that was safe to drive. Looked at a few F150's and other pickups on the lot. The dealer wanted way too much for the trucks. I jokingly said how about that '06 GT. The dealer said he could work with me on it. Well long story shortened, my wife bought the car for me. She said I deserved it and she always wanted a mustang. Loving life hating payments.
Absolutely love the car.
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10/16/11, 08:05 AM
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Awesome you got a mustang ! May we see pics? I'm starting mine up to keep the oil going through it. But need money to put it back on the road. Wish I could just put the top down and take off. It's a great fall day today in cape may court house. 
10/18/11, 09:13 AM
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Very nice! Congrats on the new car!
Medford Ford, huh? My dad lives in Tabernacle, and I'm a few miles away in Cherry Hill. I actually think I remember seeing that car on the lot...
Are you in the area, or did you travel to pick the car up?
JR
Medford Ford, huh? My dad lives in Tabernacle, and I'm a few miles away in Cherry Hill. I actually think I remember seeing that car on the lot...
Are you in the area, or did you travel to pick the car up?
JR
2/3/12, 06:36 AM
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Well I finally made it to the SJMC meeting last night. I joined the club which cost $10 for the year.
I figured it was worth it since they work hard to get free tickets to the auto shows and special access.
I got a few good leads on parts and project cars in the area.
Debating on a 73 vert. with 302... We'll have to see what the government returns to me in a few weeks.
Very cool bunch of people, had a great time riding there with my Neighbors.
I figured it was worth it since they work hard to get free tickets to the auto shows and special access.
I got a few good leads on parts and project cars in the area.
Debating on a 73 vert. with 302... We'll have to see what the government returns to me in a few weeks.
Very cool bunch of people, had a great time riding there with my Neighbors.
