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  1. Midnight Special

    GT/CS purchase info

    Welcome to the site. On the surface, $7K seems extremely reasonable for a driver. Check for rust, rust, rust including pouring water into the cowl vents (as Neil suggests) to make sure water doesn't enter the interior behind the dash. IMO since all numbers match; it will reduce the collector...
  2. Midnight Special

    New Member From Florida

    ...'means you brought him up well Steve. On the other hand - you have an adopted daughter here who became a police officer to give balance to Joe's often unpredictable behavior... 'Must have been some serious rivalry back in those adolescent years... ;-) Welcome to the fray JOEGTS! :-)
  3. Midnight Special

    Can you "feel" your Rear Spoiler's Downforce?

    Hmm... I'm not sure if I can say I noticed a difference, but all my cars have been beyond "triple digits" and the CSs (especially FEs) have been remarkably stable. I had a '66 and another '69 (351W) that were a real handful!... A 30 kt headwind is rare around here & would be hazardous re; tree...
  4. Midnight Special

    Close call...

    ...or like this pilot is doing ;-)
  5. Midnight Special

    Value of 69 Mach 1 R Code 428??

    ...Amen! but become informed and 100% satisfied in advance so there be no regrets...
  6. Midnight Special

    Value of 69 Mach 1 R Code 428??

    ...This could be a good "Joe, David & Robb Campbell et-al " thread from now. I would like to know more too ;-)
  7. Midnight Special

    Value of 69 Mach 1 R Code 428??

    ...I think we're back to "square one" again Tony. That's a tough one to answer w/o so many details. 1,755 original miles - cool, but drag raced at what level? 'Roll bar welded in? Interior gutted & accessories removed? Does it still have original motor & trans? So many other possible...
  8. Midnight Special

    Happy Birthday Diesel Donna

    ...'Gotta be her car's. Her's is August 2nd...
  9. Midnight Special

    A sister website for the 2007-2009 GT/CSs?

    ...Welcome Esab! Due time and evolution will take care of your wishes. It's perhaps natural for everyone to point to the webmaster and make those kinds of suggestions (he owns a '68 HCS;-) But in reality; your enthusiastic participation will go alot farther as you read on & find alot of...
  10. Midnight Special

    Close call...

    ...Rich, thank you for posting your condition and giving us the opportunity to be as part of your "family". IMO - some of the greatest threads here range from the hearty "WAY TO GO or Congratulations" when you get a new car, win awards (or break into 11-sec 1/4 mile)...to... heartfelt...
  11. Midnight Special

    Trashed 289 - now what?

    ...Well, he said he wants it to have "kick in the pants". And the engine experts here are generously providing excellent tips for maximizing hp, yet stock appearance... My problem is that I'm always "testing" to make sure performance is optimum with sprints up the highway and 0-60 from...
  12. Midnight Special

    Close call...

    Rich, Please take good care & don't let that happen again! 'Glad we have a happy ending to this. Long may you prosper from now on...............>>>
  13. Midnight Special

    Trashed 289 - now what?

    ...Okay... so here's my solution ;-) P.S. Don't laugh - it's been done before!
  14. Midnight Special

    Fords Salute To Education Car Show

    ...There is currently a Roush P-51A on Ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-ROUSH-FORDViewItem
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    Trashed 289 - now what?

    ...Upon studying your gallery. it appears as tho you're keeping everything else as original as possible. Keep up the good work :-) I am a total fan of the 351 Windsor, but for some reason I've never been impressed with seeing them put into '68s. My first impression re; marketability (having...
  16. Midnight Special

    Car on the train

    ..Typically, those areas are pretty secure and will require permission or knowing someone. It would also be hard telling which car is yours as the unloading areas are huge with each rail car containing 18-24 cars multiplied by upwards of 50 railroad cars per train. There may also be numerous...
  17. Midnight Special

    Car on the train

    ...Neat piece of history there, Jon! :-)
  18. Midnight Special

    Does rarity mean desirability too?

    That's amazing, but true. I've had the same thing come up in conversations at gas stations & restaurants. I think p51 nailed it, plus the perceived rarity and styling associated w/ Shelby. I stop short of telling most strangers how or where to find them however, due to time constraints and...
  19. Midnight Special

    Car on the train

    ...Makes me remember the 1960s & watching trains with the open auto carriers full of new cars :-) Around here; Western Pacific carried the new Fords and Southern Pacific - new GMs. Gone are the two railroads and the open haulers... Congratulations koronen! 'Now just get home safely to enjoy...
  20. Midnight Special

    Sell my GT/CS to buy a 69 Mach?

    ...Oh, but I have a willing 15 yr. old who's looking to drive in another year. I have complete power for now! I'm going to set up an umbrella table, easy chair and use the light stand plug-in to power my blender for making fruity drinks... A old retractable antenna will make the perfect...
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