Tell us about yourself!
It is really good to see so many people register that I have met through my Web site. Many of you have told me much about yourselves, but, I just realized that you may not know anything about each other. So, I have started this forum to let everyone share some information about themselves. It can be anything you would like; how you became interested in Mustangs, a great story about your car, your other interests, etc. You can either post a new thread of your own or a response to mine.
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Greg
Pretty much every for as long as I can remember, I have loved Mustangs. I was just a child when they hit the streets, the first one rolled off the line 2 weeks before I turned 6...
My first real brush with Stang's came when I was in HS, my boyfriend bought a '66 hardtop, and I spent many an hour either under the hood or riding shotgun while we cruised the local strip with our friends. I had always been mechanically inclined, would hand my Dad the tools he needed when he worked on his car when I was only a couple of years old. Nothing I love more than grease under my fingernails and the smell of a garage. After my boyfriend and I broke up, I bought a '68 hardtop of my own and loved it...
After that car was totaled (one of my little brothers took it for a joyride and drove it into a tree...
Then I met my now ex husband and we began a family. For many years my transportation consisted of "kid friendly" autos. I missed my Stangs, but it is nearly impossible to get little ones out of the backseat of a 2 door.
Finally in '85, I scrounged up enough cash to purchase a '73 Mach One that I slowly restored. I loved that car, but it didn't have air, so after a few years I sold her. Still regret that decision
Since that time, I have owned many Stangs, '86 GT vert, another '68 hardtop, '95 vert, '99 vert, and then an '01 GT vert, to name a few. The latest is the '93 white Feature that led me to this site.
A little bit about me, I'm 46, live in SC, have three kids, and 3 grands...
Hope to see some more posts in this thread sharing stories of love for Mustangs...
Sue [B-)]
Anyway, that's cool that someone referred you to this site. In this electronic age, it's amazing what word of mouth can still do. That audio PC sounds interesting. I am really into technology myself but so far haven't applied any to my cars.
Hopefully, you have enough free time to enjoy your pony before you leave. Do you have plans to put it into storage?
You have an honorable profession. It's good to know that our country is being protected by a feature car owner. I'll bet a lot of Mustang lovers have left their steeds behind. I hope that your time overseas is uneventful and you have a safe return.
I'm glad you found the site. Hopefully you will find it helpful as you are restoring your car. There are many helpful people that read this forum!
That's great that you took over the car from your father and are keeping it in the family.
I also see from your profile that you are in the military. You are the second member of this site serving our country. Cool. Go USA!!!
On the personal side, I retired from the Navy a couple of years ago after almost 25 years, and now work as an analyst for an engineering firm that does testing and evaluation on military acquisition programs. I'm also on a reality tv show airing at the moment. If anyone has been watching The Real Gilligan's Island on TBS, that's me...one of the Skippers. You can go to the TBS website and follow the links to the show if you're interested in more info on that. Other than that, I'm glad to be here.
I suspect that a lot of people are out there just browsing this site. I'm glad you joined in. That's a nice story about how you got your car. It must have been great when you realized your car was different from a standard LX 5.0 convertible.
I checked out your site. You have some cool toys (even those that aren't Mustangs!) I really like old video games and would like to own one some day. Your '72 is a really clean looking car. It's generally not my favorite body style but I like yours a lot!
I'll have to check out your show on TBS. I knew about it but previously wasn't that interested in it but now I'm willing to give it a chance.
Thanks again for sharing your story.
John
Tom
To be honest, the Sprint isn't exactly my favorite car either....I prefer the pre-71 bodies...but it was a one owner, all original, fairly rare car with only 77K miles going for $2600. I couldn't pass it up even though it was a PA car and there was a little rust to deal with along with a hideous, after market vinyl roof. I put probably $7K into getting it where it is now and, parting from original again, added the Magnum 500s and Goodyear RWL tires along with dual exhaust and performance mufflers to really set it off. Now that's it's finished I'll probably keep it a few months and then get rid of it and find something else. My dream Mustang (Shelby's and Boss's not included...too expensive) is a 69 Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet. But those are getting out of reach also.
Funny, that a lady approached me at our clubs cars show and said she wanted to sell her 71 Boss. I didn't get her name, but refered her to our clubs web site and told her to put a post on it. I'll keep an eye out and see if she contacts us. I'll let you know how nice the car is.......and, if I don't snap it up for myself,
Tom
She saw the car on the used car lot back in 97 or 98 and decided that she had to have it. Even if that meant financing it for 5 years :P
About a year later, I was working in a restaurant when I noticed this hot stang pull up. I had always been a huge fan of the fox mustangs and seeing this beauty roll up was incredible, especially considering it was the first of it's kind I have ever seen. Then this hot girl gets out of it. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. A hot girl with a hot car! She then walked in and asked if we were hiring. I had her fill out an application then took it to my boss. He didn't know if he wanted to hire her so I told him he has to. He asked me why since I had a girlfriend. I don't know why I kept telling him to hire her but it worked.
6 months or so went by and we ended up dumping our significant others and getting together. 6 years later, we are married and I got the hot girl and the hot car
Back to the car. A couple years after she had the car, a customer came to the hair salon where my wife works to get a haircut. SHe noticed the car out there and asked if it was someones here. My wife responded that it was hers. The lady then said that it was previously her car which was really cool. I can probably get a bunch more info from her if I can reach her again.
The car has been a daily driver ever since my wife has had it. Only modification is a moroso CAI. It has 115K miles I believe and the only major problem that it has had was a faulty alternator. Other than that and some minor electrical issues, the car has been extremely reliable. It definitely shows that it has been a daily driver though. Clearcoat is chipping off in numerous places and the driver side leather is torn.
I had an order for a 05 stang back in November but had to cancel when I lost my job. Once I can get my 05, I will put my baby either into a storage garage or if we ever get a bigger house, a third garage space where I can restore her back to her original glory.
Hopefully that wasn't too long :P
As for your post, it's definitely not too long, the story was rather enjoyable...
Fun to hear a story about how the guy got the girl, and the car, and all three are still together after 6 years...
Sue
Thanks for joining the forums! Thanks for your story, too. It was a good read.
John
Take care, nice meeting all of you....
Jennifer Killebrew
Thanks for posting.
I should point out for everyone that Jennifer has contributed some of my favorite pictures to this site as well as some details on a current music video that has a triple white in it.
Thanks Jennifer!
Thanks,
Ryan
I currently also have a 1965 Mustang Coupe with 289 ( Ivy Gold color)
I also have a 2005 Mustang GT ( Black) that has been supercharged and modified.