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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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Hello fellow Mustang owners and enthusiast.
My name is Scott and I have just joined the forum. I've been a Mustang owner and builder since I was in my teens (which was a long time ago). Ran across this forum when I was searching for some 1968 parts. I've been building and driving 1970 Mustangs for a long time and have recently purchased a 68 as a father and son project. My youngest son, who is 12, is a diehard Mustang lover. I did some parts trading and picked up a little 68 coupe for him and I to restore. He likes the car but was really hoping I could find him a fastback. At this point I am considering a roof graft if I can find a 67-68 doner car. If any of you have any leads please let me know. I'm located in Southwestern Michigan, so I'm sure we have some around our area but I haven't located one yet. Being in the rust belt...sometimes that's all that's left of a car...Ha! Ha!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting many more fellow Mustang enthusiast through the forum.
I've attached a photo of my most recent car. It's taken 6 years to build and the help of a number of my friends. It's the most radical Mustang I have ever built and we are planning on doing many shows with it this summer. It's a 1970 Mustang Fastback from Southern California. It's powered by a 514 cid Big Block Ford with a 14:71 Kobelco Supercharger and twin 750 Demon carbs. Engine makes approximately 800 horsepower and we built if for the street...not the strip. It's definitely a handful to drive but it's an absolute BLAST. The car is custom from top to bottom and the interior is completely handbuilt.
Although this car is heavily modified, I love the stock models as well. My dream car is a calypso corral Boss 302, 69 or 70....doesn't really matter.

Thanks for allowing me to be part of your group.

Scott
Southwestern Michigan[attachmentid=45389] [attachmentid=45390]
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Hello and Welcome!

Fantastic 'Hot Wheels' Mustang!! More pictures please, if you get a chance. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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Here are a couple more. [attachmentid=45407] [attachmentid=45408]
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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Beautiful restomod! 800hp in a 1970 - that has GOT TO BE two handsful to drive.

Welcome to the boards!
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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Georgeous ride! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drool.gif[/img]

Welcome to the site. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wavey.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/eek.gif[/img] That thing is awesome!

And, welcome to the site.
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Awesome Mustang.
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Awesome.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Great car and good luck on the 68 project with your son.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Thanks Guys.
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Scott,

that is a gorgeous car,

You seem to be a fantastic craftsman, but wouldn't it be easier to sell/trade your '68 coupe and try and find a solid fastback? I know there is more money upfront, but I am sure it would pay out in terms of time.

Enjoy the site... its a great place
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Always good to have another member. You will learn a lot and hopefully share the knowledge that you have...It's been a great site for me over the past 2 years. Great car and I look forward to seeing the 68 as well. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Galaxie @ February 22, 2006, 11:03 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Scott,

that is a gorgeous car,

You seem to be a fantastic craftsman, but wouldn't it be easier to sell/trade your '68 coupe and try and find a solid fastback? I know there is more money upfront, but I am sure it would pay out in terms of time.

Enjoy the site... its a great place
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Yes, I've been thinking about that as well. We may fix the coupe up and then sell or trade up into a fastback. That is one of the suggestions I gave my son. The roof swap is just a thought at this point.
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