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  1. Midnight Special

    World's fastest motorsport!...

    ..."PonyGal" Renee and "Rare Bear", the world's fastest piston-powered prop... :-)
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    the vin says it could be a calaiforna special

    ...And not much there, but its got a lot of "flare" ;-)
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    Happy Birthday Rhonda!...

    ..."Mustanglvr" that is :-) One of the first people who greeted & made me feel right at home when I joined here five years ago :-) Happy Birthday!
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    Who likes parades?

    That sounds like a lot of fun! I think Bend is about 6 or 8 hours from here. 'Tempting road trip for a reliable C-code :-)
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    1968 289 cooling problems revisited...

    ...'Just had a nice conversation with Tom :-) He has a new radiator, water pump, 160 thermostat, proper shroud and fan on a 300-mile rebuild w/ '66 heads on a '68 block. He says it runs normal temp on the highway, but climbs through 220-degrees at stoplights. Air pulled though the radiator by...
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    1968 289 cooling problems revisited...

    Tom, I'm not sure the heads should be pulled in your case just yet. I would rather discuss everything (symptoms) on the phone with you (perhaps) before you go to the trouble! PM me with a number and/ or see what others here have to say first. If your car only heats up at prolonged idle, but...
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    1968 289 cooling problems revisited...

    ...Having experienced boil-over issues with TJ's (low mile) 289 and replacing numerous stats, caps, shroud, flushing radiators and reading over & over the posts here by Arlie, Marty & like on the subject, TJ came to me Friday evening and said "Dad, we're going after those head gaskets!". (Rob -...
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    World's fastest motorsport!...

    ...Renee, those pics range from the early '80's to early '90's. Indeed Reno was a blast! How I wish we could convey the whole experience w/ sounds etc... other than saying it was thrilling as SAAC-35 track events, tho in the air ;-) I didn't shoot a lot of people pics this year 'cuz I loved...
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    1968 Hi Guys New Here

    Ditto! That will be one beautiful HCS :-)
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    World's fastest motorsport!...

    ...Hey Marty, those are really neat! Thank you! It's no wonder you are so thorough and knowledgeable on Mustangs having restored airplanes. I see it in Neil too. ...Gosh, that fourth pic with the parachutists and fastback!.. You have a wonderful family as well :-) My dad had a 150-horse...
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    1968 New owner, spare wires...

    ...Yes, seems today's replacement turn signal switches have extra wires for sequential (T-bird) tail lights...
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    Post your car show or race wins here!

    Indeed, 390s do not like sitting in traffic. I made the mistake of putting mine in a July 4 parade with dignitaries riding along. It was a 100-degree day and the needle pegged. She didn't boil over, but I ran the heater & fan full tilt to help keep her cool. The other 'S' would heat up at...
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    World's fastest motorsport!...

    ....VERY tempting Neil! 'Can't think of a better all-around deal ;-)
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    World's fastest motorsport!...

    ...'Closest I came was an AOPA ultralight certificate in 1985. We did the normal ground school, trained in two-seat Quicksilvers then soloed in a Pioneer Flightstar. It was an absolute blast! I have a whopping total of 36 hours solo time! With starting a family and not having the finances to...
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    World's fastest motorsport!...

    ...Here's a few pics from the pylons. 'Had a fantastic week of sitting in the sage, looking up and enjoying great food, people and thrills! This is what keeps me driving the Mustangs I can't afford to fly ;-)
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    Post your car show or race wins here!

    ...I get a lot of that too (people not knowing there were big block Specials) 'Still get plenty of "Shelby coupe" comments as well. Whatever the hell... it's all fun :-)
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    Post your car show or race wins here!

    Al, anytime a GT/CS (particularly an S-code) can be seen driving around is a "win" in my book. Congratulations on a great day!
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    . Pictures Of Real Life!

    Rob, that garage is amazing! You (and Cory) are tops when it comes to pulling all stops! How cool will it be to see your latest(s) emerging from those bays after a year or so :-)
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    World's fastest motorsport!...

    ...Reno National Championship Air Races begins tomorrow :-) http://www.theunion.com/article/20100914/SPORTS/100919880/1066&ParentProfile=1053
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    1968 Grass Valley car show...

    ...Renee, here's that picture Sharon took of you & TJ. You two made a great team! I received a lot of wonderful remarks about your (usual) informative enthusiasm and TJ's great progress! Caring & sharing car types are what it's all about! Special guests to the event included "twister"...
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