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How was everyone's Easter Weekend?? Mine was great!!
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Bolted to Floor
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How was everyone's Easter Weekend?? Mine was great!!
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April 02, 2018, 12:27:14 PM »
Was able to drive the car for the first time.
https://youtu.be/YtcTRW0d7zI
It was a great feeling to twist the key and see the engine spin over.
things to do
Add the steering column to the shaft already in the car!!
Get the tach working to determine idle speed
Adjust the carb
and a bunch of other stuff.
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John D -- 67 Mustang 390 5 speed
BruceS
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Re: How was everyone's Easter Weekend?? Mine was great!!
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April 02, 2018, 06:40:46 PM »
Congrats John! You should now have the inspiration to get 'er street legal! Hope to see you and the car at an upcoming event. Bruce
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66 Fairlane 500, 347-4V SB stroker, C4
63 Galaxie 500 fastback, 482 SO 4V, Cruise-O-Matic
Bolted to Floor
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April 03, 2018, 09:39:41 AM »
Thanks Bruce. That’s the goal I’m headed for.
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John D -- 67 Mustang 390 5 speed
turbohunter
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April 03, 2018, 10:20:14 AM »
Wow congratulations John. What a cool deal.
Hope you’re on top of the world, you deserve it.
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Marc
'61 F100 292Y
'66 Mustang Injected 428
'66 Q code Country Squire wagon
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April 03, 2018, 11:59:32 AM »
Thanks Marc.
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John D -- 67 Mustang 390 5 speed
Lenz
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April 03, 2018, 02:50:33 PM »
Great looking and sounding car- Like the wheel/tire combo too, gives the car a solid "capable" look (as I'm sure it will be
. Now then, it may be time to update that avatar, sorta like Marc who fearlessly rolled his out into the light of day.
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Len Zielinski
'64 Galaxie 500 445 Toploader
'69 F100 300 stick
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April 03, 2018, 03:35:39 PM »
Thanks Len. My capable look may turn a little more factory-ish when I actually bolt down the top of the shocks.
. They are sticking up threw the shock tower about 4” more than they should. All I can say is I really wanted to make it move without having to push it.
I will get my son to take a good picture when I get the hood back on it for a new avatar.
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April 03, 2018, 03:47:42 PM »
nice , be carefull driving your car without the weight in it , glass , hood , etc. the lighten weight messes with the front end alignment . i almost wrecked mine doing that .
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April 03, 2018, 04:51:02 PM »
Looks great! I love Lime Gold.
paulie
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April 04, 2018, 05:35:05 AM »
Thank guys.
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