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  1. Midnight Special

    Added this clone...

    ...The paint is Acapulco Blue which is a Ford color. The previous owner who manages a body & paint shop said he had it produced special, so there may be a slight variation from standard. Looking at it out the window here - it also has a magnificent yellow aura "tinge" depending on the viewing...
  2. Midnight Special

    Added this clone...

    ...The '51 Ford belongs to a friend of mine. His grandfather bought it new and it is completely original including paint, flat-head six... everything but the original wooden bed floor which was replaced w/ diamond plate to haul an occassional cow. Truly, it gets more attention as-is rather...
  3. Midnight Special

    Hi, Introducing myself, Joining in...

    Welcome Grant. Boy! Nice to see another 4-speed S-code on the rise! Below is the one I had in high school. ...Did the "airport gas" thing too as you :-) Raced, played and let it go w/ regret like you too. But now; it's on its way to concourse in the hands of member, "Something Special" !
  4. Midnight Special

    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...
  5. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    ...I just received my (4) polo shirts from Jon. Their quality is outstanding! We now have dedicated uniforms for car show 'pilots' to match each car! We can really look 'pro' now! Thanks Jon!!
  6. Midnight Special

    Best of Show

    ...VERY very cool Paul! Congratulations!!
  7. Midnight Special

    GT/CS in June issue of Mustang and Fords Magazine

    ...It was the 390GT w/ a nasty cam & I think 11.5-1 pistons, big Holley carb and hollow thrush side pipes. Marie, you've been around that WWII F4U Corsair up here when it fires off... The Special sounded like that every morning in my parents carport - I was a reliable 'alarm clock' for most of...
  8. Midnight Special

    GT/CS in June issue of Mustang and Fords Magazine

    ...Marie, I'll ask Mike to bring in the magazine features he has next time you come up here. There were numerous restoration articles written in 'Illustrated', but I don't remember what yr./ mo. It's going to be an incredible final story as he is going completely concourse with a car that was...
  9. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    G.V. Show - Correction... Jim, the Fowler Center show is JUNE 17th, not May. I went down to register & found out the gal on the phone gave me the wrong month. I suggested she be demoted to assembling lawn mowers! (just kidding;-)
  10. Midnight Special

    ADMIN - New "Monthly Special" page showcasing a different car each month

    Very nice feature Jon! Congratulations Joe!! 'Love the scoop, wheels and stance! Only one word for what's under the hood - Awsome!
  11. Midnight Special

    Should I buy a GT/CS even if not with desired engine?

    ...I paid $35K for my 390 & couldn't be more pleased! The 4-speeders are going to be very hard to find however. I had one in '79 and let it go w/ serious regret. I paid $2,100 back then... I agree w/ Steve too.
  12. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    Well, I know what the ice chest is all about... 'Used to accompany my older brother on Lear Jet flights across the country delivering organs to waiting transplant recipiants. One Christmas he got the call & we flew from San Jose all the way to Pittsburgh and home in one loooong day! Christmas...
  13. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    Shaun, that can be done... Just let me know here how you would like it done - I'll design it, you proof it & I'll send it to Sharon for printing on the shirt.
  14. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    Casey, I took the basic shirt design & made it into a 11x14 and also a 8x10 sign which I laminated and placed w/ each car. Sharon can make standard signs of any size as well.
  15. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    D.D. with some good pictures, I can do it. Try to send me some of the approximate pose you would like it on the shirt as I don't have any other references of such a unique vehicle. 'Gives me something to do while you go out to all those neat shows ;-)
  16. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    Way to go D.D.! You have a beautiful car and a nice presentation w/ your pedal car on top :-) 'Wish I had time to get out & about. My cars were filled w/ flyers at Grass Valley of upcoming shows - Sheesh is right! But the only good news is the money saved from gas & all the registrations can...
  17. Midnight Special

    GT/CS T shirts - Polo shirts GREAT JOB!!!

    Jim, the Mustang show you speak of at the Fowler Center is on June 17th, 7 - 10 p.m. and is always a very nice one. ...and YES, do get both shirts. Jon's are embroidered and classy. I ordered four of the appropriate colors for my cars for the drivers to wear on cruises and shows where the...
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