Forgive me, Zora...
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ChattanoogaJSB (09-08-2017)
09-02-2017, 09:47 PM
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added arm rests and emblems . I call it a project till I am happy with it .
09-02-2017, 10:08 PM
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Congratulations on the cherry Mustang. I've always loved early Mustang fastbacks and have no idea why I never owned, though I suppose buying a 67 Vette coupe in 68 influenced my car choices forever. Lovely car(s) you got there, Benton!
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09-03-2017, 01:53 AM
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I would have to get a lot of forgiveness from Zora - I'm all in for diversity on my appreciation of 60s era cars and own at least one each of the big 3. Nice Mustang - I like the fastbacks.
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09-03-2017, 10:01 AM
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Hard to beat a '65 Sportback...
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09-03-2017, 10:12 AM
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Super always have liked them. Congrats and enjoy 
always have liked them. Congrats and enjoy
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09-03-2017, 05:16 PM
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Nice find, enjoy fixing it up and enjoying it.
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09-04-2017, 09:17 AM
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You guys are ALL too kind, and the photos are cool to see as well.
I admit that the c2 and early c3 are the (obtainable) "it" cars for me, but I've owned mid to late 60's Pontiacs and a couple early Challengers and Chrysler products and enjoy perusing a bevy of other vintage P cars and Lotus.
candidly project/driver coupes are so cheap I can't believe I never owned a first gen mustang! I hope I enjoy driving the Fastback, they are the pick of the litter IMHO and I'm comfortable with the economics, so I'm counting this as a great adventure.
I bought the 69 Corvette right, and won't have trouble selling it if that's what happens, but it's such a good car as well that I hesitate to. Dang it, they're all nice. Makes me laugh. What a world.
Anyhow- I'm going to "thanks" a bunch of posts here and I hope you guys will read this and know I appreciate you all individually and I'm not just rubber-stamping it.
When I pick up the car tomorrow I'll post some follow up and some much better photos.
Benton
I admit that the c2 and early c3 are the (obtainable) "it" cars for me, but I've owned mid to late 60's Pontiacs and a couple early Challengers and Chrysler products and enjoy perusing a bevy of other vintage P cars and Lotus.
candidly project/driver coupes are so cheap I can't believe I never owned a first gen mustang! I hope I enjoy driving the Fastback, they are the pick of the litter IMHO and I'm comfortable with the economics, so I'm counting this as a great adventure.
I bought the 69 Corvette right, and won't have trouble selling it if that's what happens, but it's such a good car as well that I hesitate to. Dang it, they're all nice. Makes me laugh. What a world.
Anyhow- I'm going to "thanks" a bunch of posts here and I hope you guys will read this and know I appreciate you all individually and I'm not just rubber-stamping it.
When I pick up the car tomorrow I'll post some follow up and some much better photos.
Benton
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09-04-2017, 09:36 AM
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09-04-2017, 12:26 PM
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basically that is a darkish orange color. I almost bought one in that color with a black interior when I did get my first 67 back when. I couldn't stomach the color even tho it woulda been a better deal/price than the one I did buy...
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09-06-2017, 05:24 PM
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I got the paperwork down yesterday afternoon, it arrived around nine pm. At 2 pm today I drove it gingerly in the neighborhood after a quick fuel system drain and flush and brake check. I have new brakes all around for it but the old ones had been bled and are probably ok (I like to know I did my brakes, however).
Feels good to drive a cR that has been sitting for too long.
benton
Trying to add photos- iPhone errors stand by
Feels good to drive a cR that has been sitting for too long.
benton
Trying to add photos- iPhone errors stand by
09-06-2017, 05:34 PM
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09-06-2017, 07:04 PM
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Nice Looking car, I really like the lines on the 67/68 fastbacks. I hate Fords for the most part but I really like that car.
Make Zora and yourself happy. Install a 327/365 in it and it will outrun any Ford small block and the Muncie tranny will shift better!
I feel a Ellanore clone coming in your future, finding a good body is the hardest part and you now have it.
When I was 17 I was dating a gal, her dad bought her a first car. I drove her to go pick it up. It was a 1967 Mustang. I had my 1971 Nova SS with a 350 in it. On the way home I was going to show off how much more power my Nova SS had so I pulled out and was already passing when she realized what I was doing and floored it. That damn Mustang her dad had purchased took off and before I could get far enough ahead to pull in front she was blowing past me. My 17 year old ***** shrank for sure. I found out later about the 390 option in the GTA Mustang, I had never had any competition from the 289 or 302's back then. That 390 with a Holley 780 factory carb embarrassed my 350 which I thought ran really well. Enjoy your new Toy it goes well with your 64 Vette.
Make Zora and yourself happy. Install a 327/365 in it and it will outrun any Ford small block and the Muncie tranny will shift better!
I feel a Ellanore clone coming in your future, finding a good body is the hardest part and you now have it.
When I was 17 I was dating a gal, her dad bought her a first car. I drove her to go pick it up. It was a 1967 Mustang. I had my 1971 Nova SS with a 350 in it. On the way home I was going to show off how much more power my Nova SS had so I pulled out and was already passing when she realized what I was doing and floored it. That damn Mustang her dad had purchased took off and before I could get far enough ahead to pull in front she was blowing past me. My 17 year old ***** shrank for sure. I found out later about the 390 option in the GTA Mustang, I had never had any competition from the 289 or 302's back then. That 390 with a Holley 780 factory carb embarrassed my 350 which I thought ran really well. Enjoy your new Toy it goes well with your 64 Vette.
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09-06-2017, 08:12 PM
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Nice Looking car, I really like the lines on the 67/68 fastbacks. I hate Fords for the most part but I really like that car.
Make Zora and yourself happy. Install a 327/365 in it and it will outrun any Ford small block and the Muncie tranny will shift better!
I feel a Ellanore clone coming in your future, finding a good body is the hardest part and you now have it.
When I was 17 I was dating a gal, her dad bought her a first car. I drove her to go pick it up. It was a 1967 Mustang. I had my 1971 Nova SS with a 350 in it. On the way home I was going to show off how much more power my Nova SS had so I pulled out and was already passing when she realized what I was doing and floored it. That damn Mustang her dad had purchased took off and before I could get far enough ahead to pull in front she was blowing past me. My 17 year old ***** shrank for sure. I found out later about the 390 option in the GTA Mustang, I had never had any competition from the 289 or 302's back then. That 390 with a Holley 780 factory carb embarrassed my 350 which I thought ran really well. Enjoy your new Toy it goes well with your 64 Vette.
Make Zora and yourself happy. Install a 327/365 in it and it will outrun any Ford small block and the Muncie tranny will shift better!
I feel a Ellanore clone coming in your future, finding a good body is the hardest part and you now have it.
When I was 17 I was dating a gal, her dad bought her a first car. I drove her to go pick it up. It was a 1967 Mustang. I had my 1971 Nova SS with a 350 in it. On the way home I was going to show off how much more power my Nova SS had so I pulled out and was already passing when she realized what I was doing and floored it. That damn Mustang her dad had purchased took off and before I could get far enough ahead to pull in front she was blowing past me. My 17 year old ***** shrank for sure. I found out later about the 390 option in the GTA Mustang, I had never had any competition from the 289 or 302's back then. That 390 with a Holley 780 factory carb embarrassed my 350 which I thought ran really well. Enjoy your new Toy it goes well with your 64 Vette.
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I had a powder blue '69 fastback, 302 3-speed. Sure wish I had it now!
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