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Know what ya mean on the kid.... My son was all revved up on cars till he was about 12 and discovered computers, don't think he's been in the shop voluntarily since then. month or so ago, had to go put a battery in his car for him--said he didn't know how...

Sounds like some good progress on yours... I went out in the garage the other night and tacked the frame ties into the 'maro, but that's about all I've done to it lately...so busy out at the shop again. Think I see some spare time coming in a couple weeks, hopefully. Got the right side quarter cleco'd into place on the '67 (rust monster) Camaro at the shop, it's a "real" SS 4 speed car, so it will require a lot of extra time and attention to detail!!!! Got the engine out of the '36 Plymouth and doing the final fit on the front sheet metal, then time to break it down for paint... Bill did some swappin' today, swapped the old '66 T-Bird for a '37 Plymouth pickup...haven't seen it yet, guess it's coming home next weekend... No pics from the shop, forgot to take the camera along today.....

Dave....you'll be driving that Camaro before you know it. You should drop a blue oval in it just to puzzle us Chevy guys. Had a co-worker come in last week telling me that he just saw a 65-68 Mustang Fastback for sale for $1200. Absolutely overloaded with excitement (my wife wants one), I jumped in the van and headed to the place that said co-worker stated it sat. Keep in mind please....this guy is an old friend that I met at a car show. We both showed our 71 Chevelle SS's the same day and became close friends ever since. I honestly figured him to be a car guy and know what he was talking about. When I got there however.......it was an AMC Javalin. I definitely called him and teased him. He said they look similar....I said no way. Cool car....just not what I was hoping for. Obviously it goes without saying....if its too good to be true it probably is. I knew a fast back would be priced much higher but you never know around here. Lots of times folks around here dont know what some of these cars are worth.

It's funny I thought it was going to be a newer Mustang. After looking at a Javelin though, it does bear some resemblance to a 72 fastback

What shape was the Javelin in? Might be worth a bit!

Heck, I like them both!!! of course the Horse would be my first choice, but I'd like to find a nice Javelin or especially an AMX to play with some day!

Dave the next Fastback I nab you will have first dibs on it . Of course some fender massage may be in the configuration .

No problem, Bobby!!! I do lots of fenders and quarter panels!!!!

Finally got a shot of the frame ties tacked into place on the 'maro, still lots of work and welding to finish the installation. The other pic, well, if a little engine set back is good, then more is better, right????

Evolvo.... I actually do like the car but it was for my wife.....she wants a 65-67ish fastback....or an original Beetle convertible. LOL's. I'm leaning toward the Beetle. Although they have a hefty price tag too now days.

Stovens.....the AMC actually is in very restorable shape. Badged as a 360 auto. Also think it had the SST emblem. If someone is interested I'll dig deeper for them. $1200 on the window.

Dave.....Right now I'm wishing you'd send some of that cooler weather my way. LOL's.

Bluestang......Those will make some nice ponies! You must have been collecting them for a while.

That looks great, Dave. That thing should handle like a slot car between the reinforcements and weight distribution. Is that about the same setback as a late model F-body?
Bobby, looks like you've got a goldmine worth of Stang stuff sitting there!

[QUOTE=falconvan;355658]That looks great, Dave. That thing should handle like a slot car between the reinforcements and weight distribution. Is that about the same setback as a late model F-body?
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About 4" more.....Might have to go forward some so I can get the shifter where I want it.... Now if I could just find some time to work on it a bit....

No kidding; if I've got time, I've got no money. If I've got money, I can't find the time. Wish I could get them both together for a change. It's looking good, you'll be done before you know it.

Originally Posted by falconvan

No kidding; if I've got time, I've got no money. If I've got money, I can't find the time. Wish I could get them both together for a change. It's looking good, you'll be done before you know it.

When you figure out how to balance the time vs money deal, PLEASE let me in on the secret!!!!!!

Mocking things up on the 'maro for now, when I get the cage and other components installed, gonna set in up on the scales and put the engine where it does the best on weight distribution.... Looks like Mike Forte can get me a shifter positioned just about anywhere I need it....!!!!!!!

Then paint it, wire it, fire it up, install the FOR SALE signs!!!!!!!!

Don't have any Fastbacks right now those are the ones I have had and sold in the last 5 years . Something better comes along or different sell and buy . Though selling the 390 to get the 37 , well still have set backs over that one this last 9 months .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Don't have any Fastbacks right now those are the ones I have had and sold in the last 5 years . Something better comes along or different sell and buy . Though selling the 390 to get the 37 , well still have set backs over that one this last 9 months .

Same here; my son about had a stroke when I sold my 70 Monte Carlo SS to build a fat fendered rod, but that's the only way I can afford to move to the next project. How's the 37 coming along?

Originally Posted by falconvan

Same here; my son about had a stroke when I sold my 70 Monte Carlo SS to build a fat fendered rod, but that's the only way I can afford to move to the next project. How's the 37 coming along?

Falcon nothing moving on the 37 yet just doing some gathering , Main goal is the mustang and 31 . The 31 is going on the block running and typical black , picked up a AOD and 8 inch to swap out the 9 and T-5 to the 37 .