1968 Dropping in from time to time.

[mmarsalone]

Hey guys,

I come by and lurk and drop in from time to time since last August when my CS went from this:

To this:

I thought I might update you all on what replaced it. I ordered this in October and it arrived the Friday before Thanksgiving. It only has about 625 miles on it because I don't have the time to drive it anymore I did the CS.

I'll continue to stop by and try to contribute when I can
Mike

 

[mbsf1970]

I mean, if that's all you could find to replace it I suppose it will do!

I think I remember reading about your car back then...t-boned at an intersection?

Nice ride! Nice to see the wheels, any thoughts on hunting down another gt/cs?

Stephen

 

[Edward Bodoh]

What happened to the car after deemed totaled ? Ed here.

 

[mmarsalone]

I mean, if that's all you could find to replace it I suppose it will do!

I think I remember reading about your car back then...t-boned at an intersection?

Nice ride! Nice to see the wheels, any thoughts on hunting down another gt/cs?

Stephen

Yes, I might buy another one at some point. It would have to be the correct car and I sometimes look at the ones for sale. Mine was an AC car, I've got to have that down south. And my car had all of it's original sheet metal and fiberglass. The fenders and quarters were date coded correct.

It's just the thought of having to hunt down original parts in case of another wreck if the car is not total loss, would just seem daunting.

 

[mmarsalone]

What happened to the car after deemed totaled ? Ed here.

It was insured through Hagerty and went to a Copart auction. I had the first right of refusal to buy it back at the end of the auction. It ended at $6,600 and I just let it go.

 

[sam]

Too bad...that car looks repairable to me. The new Shelby Cobra is awesome, but I can't get used to the black wheels that are coming out. Aluminum silver anodized wheels all the way for me.......but then again I'm from the older generation.
Good luck.
Sam

 

[mmarsalone]

Too bad...that car looks repairable to me. The new Shelby Cobra is awesome, but I can't get used to the black wheels that are coming out. Aluminum silver anodized wheels all the way for me.......but then again I'm from the older generation.
Good luck.
Sam

Me too. I wish there were optional wheels available, but there aren't. These are the ones that come with the Performance Package. At some point I would like to get an extra set chromed to install.

 

[whodat]

One day we were riding west on W. Esplanade and I showed my wife that corner where the accident happened.

 

[mmarsalone]

One day we were riding west on W. Esplanade and I showed my wife that corner where the accident happened.

Yep, you got it. You know they say most accidents happen within a mile of your home, I was a half block away. I live only 10 houses down the street off of West Esplanade. You have a keen eye. If you're ever around in your CS (or not) send me a message.

 

[whodat]

Yep, you got it. You know they say most accidents happen within a mile of your home, I was a half block away. I live only 10 houses down the street off of West Esplanade. You have a keen eye. If you're ever around in your CS (or not) send me a message.

Sure will. We are moving back to the area once we sell here.

 

[whodat]

We drove around the neighborhood today looking for a house to buy. I saw a thunderbird in someone's garage and a few other old cars and sports cars on your street.

 

[mmarsalone]

Yes, the Thunderbird has been sitting for quite some time. Although over the last few days it looks like someone has been trying to get it running. PM me the next time you're in the area.

Mike

 

[whodat]

I'm going to look at that piece of property on Tartan next week. Maybe I can talk my wife into building a house and me a garage.

 

[mmarsalone]

Cool, good luck.