I enjoyed auto shop classes in highschool back around 1970, started working on cars out of necessity because anything I could afford was broken.   On the advice of my friend's Dad, I purchased a 2.8 V/6 engine, put that into a 71 pinto around 1977.  It was not fast and before long I had a 302 and eventually a 351.  I was going through college (1981 BSEE) at this time, and the car was VERY low budget, but I had a lot of fun.  I got married in 85 (also had a Mustang II with a 351 by then)  got rid of the cars; FOUR KIDS by 1993.  Built a house with a larger garage (and more bedrooms) 15 years ago.

As a family project we bought a 69 Mach One in 2002.  I wanted a Ford to use up some of my old 351 parts, ha ha; not realizing a 428 would have so much intrigue.  

Despite being a low priority I got the Mach pieced together a few years ago and enjoyed driving it for a summer as a multicolored beater.  I have since taken the front sheet metal and doors off for minor rust repair, then started a basement remodel (yikes) and hope to be back working on the Mustang soon.  

Best part of this has been the friends we have met, especially some of the BC supershifters (Dale P, Rory, Tom P etc) that have been very welcoming and generous with their time.  The car has been a low priority as I'm self employed, kids have had their own projects and college but it has definitely been a part of our identity.

Gary B