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  1. Midnight Special

    Gas Cards

    ,,,Yeah Neil! GET OFF THIS THREAD and go run for President! rvSteve would make a good VP. Donna - Secretary of Transportation. Arlie - Secretary of Interior ('cuz he knows the country real well by now). David and Joe in charge of the Military ('cuz they're our best street fighters)...
  2. Midnight Special

    Anything wrong with this picture?

    ...Correct. The B-17 has been removed and will undergo complete restoration by the Wings of Freedom Museum, but that's another topic ;-) http://www.b17wingsoffreedom.org/
  3. Midnight Special

    Gas Cards

    ...There is no shortage of resources or American industrial ability. Unfortunately, there's no shortage of politicians either... Don't give in to "hybrids" just yet - go out and vote instead!
  4. Midnight Special

    Anything wrong with this picture?

    ...Hey! Cool!! So great you two getting together!! Now Rhonda, hurry up and get that car fixed! I'm afraid it's going to become a landmark! 'Reminds me of a B-17 Bomber in Oregon that was raised up & used as a gas station ;-)
  5. Midnight Special

    Redlands Car Show and Chili cookoff July 19th

    ...Thanks Robert! 'Looking forward to your GT/CS becoming more local. The '69 Boss 302 does not have the artificial brake coolers present on the Mach Is and std. fastbacks...
  6. Midnight Special

    On my way to a car show......

    ...That's so funny. And true! Back when I had my first GT390 CS in the late '70s, a cop pulled me over (thinking I was going to get a ticket) to tell me he thought I was running too rich, cuz of the blue smoke in between gear shifts. He said; "lean it out a bit and see how she performs"...
  7. Midnight Special

    Redlands Car Show and Chili cookoff July 19th

    ...Very nice pictures Robert. 'Looks like a great show! Boy, that yellow fastback - is that what you do when the quarters are rusted beyond economic repair?? ;-) 'Lots of nice Machs and a Boss 302 clone (has artificial brake coolers)... Great show! Thanks!!
  8. Midnight Special

    Anything wrong with this picture?

    ...Gotta hand it to you tho Rhonda. You indeed bring alot of color, creative means and honesty to the site. Keep in mind however that there are some things insurance may not cover. Like.......like..... if you ever break down and need to be towed; DON'T attach a cable to the a-arms and tie it...
  9. Midnight Special

    Big Trouble!...

    ...Daughter gets driver's license and son is three weeks away from learner's permit! TJ has begun with the overhaul of his "68 coupe (183K+ original miles) to have ready for when he gets his license. We've read on another thread where Joe is having trouble getting traction during...
  10. Midnight Special

    Drag racing my GT/CS

    ...Congratulations Joe - That is awesome! 'Have to wonder what the times will be when you "get a grip" ;-) That has to be a serious rush! Do some photos next time (if you can) & keep us posted. 'Wasn't that long ago (sans alot of work) that David was besting in the low 13s.... Curious: How...
  11. Midnight Special

    Wanted: 1968 Mustang owner's manual

    ...On the way Monday Rhonda!
  12. Midnight Special

    Sentimental Journey...

    ...and reminder of what we enjoy most about this hobby! I was recently contacted by one of my best friends (Bob) from my high school years whom I hadn't seen in over 25 yeas! Back in the day; we had twin yellow & black '69 fastbacks and we cruised all over heck and back playing cat & mouse...
  13. Midnight Special

    Concours d' Elegance

    ...You were only lucky in that you didn't run out of gas on the way there. Everything else happened as it should. Congratulations!!!!!
  14. Midnight Special

    Wanted: 1968 Mustang owner's manual

    Rhonda, PM me your address and I'll pop one of my originals in the mail for you. I read it cover to cover and never saw anything 'bout the use of 55 gal. barrels as jackstands. If there is anyone who could use this - it's You! Put the barrels back out in the pasture and run horses around them ;-)
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    Wanted: 1968 Mustang owner's manual

    ...Here's a link to re-pros for all Mustangs. $8-9 each. They claim everything including the paper texture is exact... http://www.trophymustang.com/books-owners-manuals-c-12_190.html
  16. Midnight Special

    "Thunder in the Sky" 2008!...

    ...Indeed, and you won't have to buy the dinner - just contact me in advance and I'll get you out on the ramp for pics on the Friday afternoon. Saturday will be sketchy as we're not displaying cars alongside the warbirds due to flyby logistics. YES Renee.... Of course you will take the white...
  17. Midnight Special

    Wanted: 1968 Mustang owner's manual

    ...The glove box owner's manuals were not specific to GT/CS in '68. they just came with the standard '68 manual. I may have a few extras...
  18. Midnight Special

    Not even outta the garage yet!

    ...New o-rings gooped w/ a little gas & oil Seal-All. 'Comes in a yellow tube at AP stores. They get dry & brittle w/ sitting...
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    "Thunder in the Sky" 2008!...

    ...Saturday, August 2nd at the Auburn, CA Municipal Airport. An awesome mix of classic cars and vintage airplanes. WWII Warbirds include P-51 Mustangs, Hawker Sea Furys, F4U Corsair, (possible) P--40 Warhawk to be flown as well as Marine Corps Harrier Jets. I will have (3) red, white and blue...
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    GT/CS for sale ORIGINAL PAINT FULLY LOADED with MARTI REPORT

    ...I bought the car pictured below from Martin about two years ago. My wife & I flew to LA, picked it up from him and drove it 475 miles home on the same day without a hitch! We've taken it to every local show and on many cruises with no problems. Martin is the "real deal"! If you're...
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