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07-30-2013 05:58 AM #1
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69GT500 first drive
A while ago I got a PM from a member here asking if I really owned the cars in my profile since I never post about any of them. I of course responded in the affirmative. As further proof is the first drive (yesterday) of my 69 GT500 fastback after being apart the last three years.
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07-30-2013 06:06 AM #2
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Wow! Didn't know you'd been able to focus on the Mustang, Bill. It sounds great, and thanks for posting the video! Any plans for an informal photo shoot, or is it ready for that yet?Roger
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07-30-2013 07:16 AM #3
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Spare time has been tough to come by since we shut the shop down in October. The car was the last thing out of the building the morning of the absolute auction, took it out painted, but in 100's of pieces. Bolted the majority of the body together and did not touch it until recently. Been working on the mechanicals, the paint has not been buffed or cut since it was sprayed, have not even done final alignment of the fenders and hood yet, but the car is 100% street legal, covered in dust, and just out for it's maiden voyage to check and see how it is running. My goal is to have it done by the end of August. At that time we'll have to decide whether to keep it, or sell it, on that subject only time will tell.
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07-30-2013 07:21 AM #4
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Totally way cool bill, glad to see it back on the road.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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Thanks for the ride Bill!!!! My vote (if I get a vote) goes for some vintage racing with the rest of the old farts who should know better!!!!!!
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Cool car. Thanks for posting the update and vid.
^ Bill, Originally Posted by mrmustang
even without windshield wipers? I would have thought in upstate NY you have to have wipers. Or perhaps you meant 98% street legal
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Thanks for sharing that Bill. Awesome ride!
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07-30-2013 09:36 AM #8
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Car has a Historic tag (IE: permanent registration no expiration) on it. I could drive it without doors, glass, fenders, headlights (need taillight/brake lights), heck even an exhaust system if I wanted to and still not get in trouble. Originally Posted by Hot Rod Nick
Cool car. Thanks for posting the update and vid.
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even without windshield wipers? I would have thought in upstate NY you have to have wipers. Or perhaps you meant 98% street legal
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...and you're still in PA, not upstate NY, right? Originally Posted by mrmustang
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For the moment, but that is subject to change in the not so near future Originally Posted by rspears
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Cool!!! Sounds good, and the color is just right.
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oops! I saw "Watkins Glen" but didn't factor in the 244.1 miles south into PA Originally Posted by rspears
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Watkins Glen is still my favorite road race course. Having raced there from early 1982 to 2012 (I have yet to be on track in 2013), the location in my profile has always changed as my residence in a particular area has.... Originally Posted by Hot Rod Nick
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Looks and sounds like it got to 45 nice and quick. Enjoy itCharlie
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Awesome car! Post some pictures of it when you get time! You definitely don't see many of those around these parts unless they are a clone.Ryan
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Thats the fitting they call for. It has a tapered edge at the outer lip and the rest is square/flat . I see other designs that look like they would work better but none with the existing thread....
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