Author Topic: Hello from a Newbie (Read 483 times)

bigb427 · « **on:** January, 03, 2010, 12:15:55 AM »

Howdy all! It's not my first post, but I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Bernie and I found my way here from that 3 letter site. I post occasionally there and on other Ford/Mustang related forums.

I am currently Mustang-less, but am looking for a nice 69 SCJ 4-speed Mach 1.

My most recent Mustangs were a 69 GT500 convertible project car, and a 2005 GT. I also owned a 69 Boss 429 for a few years, a 67 GT500 for almost 20 years that I restored from the ground up, and my first Mustang was a 69 Mach 1 a 428CJ. I also owned a 86 GT, and a 89 Saleen convertible that I bought new.

I like the laid back atmosphere here and look forward to hearing from you all.

BTW, I'm a Ford Technician by day, so if I can answer any late model Ford technical questions, I'd be more than happy to!

Sluggo · « **Reply #1 on:** January, 03, 2010, 05:24:24 AM »

Welcome!

Good to have you.

RyanG85 · « **Reply #2 on:** January, 03, 2010, 05:46:42 AM »

Welcome Bernie. You've had an impressive stable of Stangs! You are looking for my dream car, a 69 SCJ Mach! I was a Ford Tech for about 3 years before quitting to open my own repair shop.

Grabber70Mach · « **Reply #3 on:** January, 03, 2010, 05:57:42 AM »

Welcome glad to have you here. Nice stable you had in the past.

guruatbol · « **Reply #4 on:** January, 03, 2010, 12:28:17 PM »

Welcome to the dark side!

Mel

tarafied1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January, 03, 2010, 12:37:20 PM »

Welcome,
What's the story on the car in your sig pic? Looks pretty nice!

bigb427 · « **Reply #6 on:** January, 03, 2010, 01:06:33 PM »

Thanks for the nice greetings!

That's the engine from my old 67 GT500 #0784, a 427 medium riser with Weber induction. I restored the car from the ground up doing most everything except the body work. I sadly sold it during the height of the Eleanor craze, I got an offer I couldn't refuse.

Since everyone enjoys pictures here, here's one of the car:

GT350 · « **Reply #7 on:** January, 03, 2010, 01:14:29 PM »

welcome to the forum :)

tarafied1 · « **Reply #8 on:** January, 03, 2010, 01:42:25 PM »

WOW, that is sweet. I would hate to have sold that too but I know they fetch crazy money. Of course I could have never had one to sell anyway, I'll never be able to afford a real one but I sure love seeing them. Thanks for sharing that.