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  1. Midnight Special

    This is neat!...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK-DIAMOND-LAZOR-STRAIGHT-BLACK-ON-BLACK-ON-BLACK_W0QQitemZ230108549969QQcategoryZ6236QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    Mexican Shelby...

    ...I've heard of these, but have never seen one 'til now. Of interest are some added b&w pictures that show some 67 or 68 Shelby coupes?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-REAL-SHELBY-DE-MEXICO-RARE-1of3-GT-350-COBRA_W0QQitemZ280095592681QQcategoryZ6236QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    New "jewels" for the Jewells!...

    ...'Was privileged today with going down to Auburn, CA to photograph Mike and Robinette Jewell take posession of their latest of two great '68s! Today was a "honey" of a GT/CS that now features a 302 4v 4-spd! If ever there was a "Gold Country Special", this is it! Two weeks earlier - the...
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    1970 Twister Special on E-bay...

    ...Seems somebody was asking about those here awhile back http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-FORD-MUSTANG-MACH-1-TWISTER-SPECIAL-428SCJ-4-SPD_W0QQitemZ220083649758QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6236QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    NorCal: Real deal photo op & GT/CS awareness...

    ...For anyone who wants to come to Grass Valley, CA on July 7th or 8th. I have been asked to chair another (Nevada County) AirFest and will be inviting a number of North American P-51 Mustangs. We had five "D" models last time & may have an "A" model this year. I will post the website during...
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    Power Brakes...

    ...All of a sudden this a.m., I noticed my brake pedal slowly going all the way to the floor. I pulled into a gas station & could find no fluid loss, no vacuum noises , plus the wheel cylinders are all new... The car will stop, tho you must pump it a few times to keep pressure, especially when...
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    More "Special" Interest...

    With so many here who are not out driving and enjoying their GT/CS - HCS due to harsh weather conditions, I thought I would propose an off topic... What are your hobbies??? (photos too please:-) ...as incentive to stay in touch during the winter. In earlier threads over the past year, we...
  8. Midnight Special

    Don't let the sunshine fool you.......

    .....It was COLD!! - but with family in town, we decided to take a 75-mile drive with the four GT/CSs and the '70 Mach. Performance was flawless and we got to enjoy a full combo of winding roads, freeway, hills, trees... and alot of admiration from cellphone-cammed mini-vans! Stops for lunch...
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    Nice weather...

    ...made for a nice day to bring all the cars out of "cocoon" and start 'em, drive 'em and check all systems... I took the following pics at sunset & just thought I'd share.... All are running great! :-)
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    On the History Channel tonight...

    ...as part of their series "Our Generation" - the history of the Ford Mustang and its place with Baby Boomers, individuality, freedom and lust for speed! I think it's 7:00pm eastern and 4:00pm pacific time. It will repeat again on Sunday...
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    WARNING! You're being watched!!

    ...I've noticed an increasing number of "privacy violations" lately when I pull into gas stations, resturaunt parking lots and even while driving down multi-lane avenues or freeways! When parked - menacing suspects will wait 'til you exit the car and go inside... They wiil then proceed to whip...
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    Heater motor guard...

    ...The sheetmetal housing used on big block Mustangs to protect the heater motor from damage during factory installation of the 390. Mike ("somethingspecial") asked me to post this photo of mine to see if any of you may have one for use on his restoration. Please contact Mike if you can help...
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    'Had to do it!...

    ...With the insistance of my son, T.J. and assistance from Mike and Robinette ("Something Special") - aquired this beautiful 1970 Mach I for the collection. T.J. overheard a lady at a recent car show speakin' of this car that belonged to her late husband cocooned in her garage for the past five...
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    World's fastest motorsport...

    ...and our namesake (P-51) Mustangs in all forms racing by at between 400 and 480 mph! 'Spent four days under the pylons north of Reno, NV and the National Championship Air Races as a press photographer... Speed, beauty, and Oooh - the sound!! Enjoy! :-)
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    Nor-Cal, Roamin' Angels Car Show...

    ...today in Grass Valley that was attended by over 750 antiques, classics and hot rods. We were the only GT/CS in the mix w/ the black 302 4-spd. Lots of attention, curiosity and new friends!
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    Nor. Cal. GT/CS BBQ...

    ...Was an awsome success amidst a sea of CSs! 17 GT/CSs, one clone, three Mach Is, a '66 coup and a Cobra packed the Jewell's beautiful front yard culminating in not just the largest - but the most festive gathering of proud owners and cars. The weather, food and fellowship couldn't have been...
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    Auburn California - "Thunder in the Sky"

    Those of you in Northern California may want to venture to Auburn, CA on Saturday August 12 for their "Thunder in the Sky" air show. There will be over a hundred classic cars including four confirmed GT/CSs, one clone and one CJ Mach I. In addition, we've confirmed five North American P-51...
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    More pictures from Grass Valley...

    ...where we rousted early on Saturday for a trip to the Nevada County Airport and the EAA sponsored Fly-in. Homebuilt, experimental and a few local warbird a/c augmented (flying club member) car displays for the event. A pancake breakfast was followed by formation fly-bys and fellowship until...
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    Where were you in 1968 ????

    ... Okay, so "Mustanger" gave me this idea from his recent post... What were YOU doing in 1968? I was 8 yrs. old, walking to Catholic school across a former gold mining town on the western foothills of the Sierras. Everyone knew everyone which meant you didn't do anything stupid on the way...
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    Added this clone...

    ...to my roster today. 'Started out as a 67 stripped to bare metal & fitted w/ a new 302 4v, C4, front & rear suspention, radiator, complete interior & more... I put about 60 miles on it today while noting only a few minor tweaks & fix-its... You may have seen it on E-bay and the seller...
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