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Offline JeffTepper

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New Project - It's H!ere
« on: January, 30, 2010, 11:48:07 AM »
This is one of those friend of a friend kind if scenarios.  An unemployed guy in need of cash has a '68 390, GT, 4 speed, A/C, convertible that has some front suspension damage, a cracked engine block, and has been sitting for several years under a tarp within a few miles of here.  Anyway the friend says come look at this car and tell me what you think.  The body is in remarkable shape with a few minor repairs needed, between the garage and the chicken coop everything appears to be there, but the car clearly needs a thorough going over.  The best part is the asking price is reasonable.  Long story short is we bought it and will be dragging it home next week so we can figure out how far to take it.  Gotta get the garage cleared out......................................  Pics once I can get my hands on it.  :pbj  

Dragged it home today!

« Last Edit: February, 02, 2010, 04:58:46 PM by JeffTepper »

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Re: New Project
« Reply #1 on: January, 30, 2010, 11:52:59 AM »
Very cool! waiting for pic's!

I keep eyeing your 67 as I restore my 67 fastback, if I end up with the same wheels it's because of your sig pic  :)

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Re: New Project
« Reply #2 on: January, 30, 2010, 11:53:48 AM »
I can wait for the picssssssss  :craz :craz :craz
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New Project
« Reply #3 on: January, 30, 2010, 11:55:58 AM »
Pics once I can get my hands on it.  :pbj  

Fixed it now that you have pics to prove it.  :craz

Hey nice find. Does that mean that for Knott's 2011 you will driving it down fully restored with the interior still needing to be finished.  :beat fd
« Last Edit: February, 02, 2010, 05:23:40 PM by FordDude »

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Re: New Project
« Reply #4 on: January, 30, 2010, 12:01:54 PM »
FD:

Anything's possible at this point!!!!!  We're working up our game plan so we can approach this with some degeree of organization and direction. :ecit

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Re: New Project
« Reply #5 on: January, 30, 2010, 12:10:28 PM »
If it turns out even close to being as nice as your fastback, it will still be an awesome Convertible. Even if you do paint it with a Mercedes color.  :craz fd

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Re: New Project
« Reply #6 on: January, 30, 2010, 12:18:48 PM »
My buddy jost forwarded a pic from the other day.  Proof of its existence:


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Re: New Project
« Reply #7 on: January, 30, 2010, 12:56:31 PM »
can't see the pic.Too small !!

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Re: New Project
« Reply #8 on: January, 30, 2010, 02:48:54 PM »
It sounds like a very nicely optioned Mustang.  Congrats on your new project, Jeff.
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Re: New Project
« Reply #9 on: January, 30, 2010, 02:57:36 PM »
It sounds like a very nicely optioned Mustang.  Congrats on your new project, Jeff.

Ryan:

That's exactly why we pulled the trigger.  S code, toploader, A/C equipped convert with solid rockers and even body panel gaps that has been locally owned by one family since 1970 seemed like a good combinatiopn of attributes.  Let's hope we didn't miss anything serious!!!

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Re: New Project
« Reply #10 on: January, 30, 2010, 06:18:08 PM »
Very nice score.  I can't wait to see it.

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Re: New Project
« Reply #11 on: January, 30, 2010, 07:26:04 PM »
Nice find Jeff! Good Luck with it. Look forward to watching the transformation!

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Re: New Project
« Reply #12 on: January, 30, 2010, 07:37:38 PM »
Jeff,
Very cool but WTF (where TF) are you going to put it?  What about the Ranchero?  I assume this vert has Lynn's name on it?
Cannot wait to see it.  Let me know if you need help in getting it secured into it's new home.




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Re: New Project
« Reply #13 on: January, 30, 2010, 08:05:47 PM »
Congrats Jeff boy.....I would have thought a classic Jag or Porsche but another Mustang. At least you kept it a 67. Seems to be missing a top......????? Is that in good shape?

Call if you need help moving it.


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Re: New Project
« Reply #14 on: January, 30, 2010, 08:35:43 PM »
Sounds like a darn good score, congrats. Can't wait to see some plans for it or pics. If your FB is any indication, it's gonna be drool-worthy when its done. :D

It would look nice in the same shade of burgundy....twin Mustangs?
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Re: New Project
« Reply #15 on: January, 30, 2010, 10:10:25 PM »
Congrats on the new pony in yer stable.

Is this a keeper, are you gonna flip it?
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Re: New Project
« Reply #16 on: January, 30, 2010, 11:02:25 PM »
Exellent!  Can't wait to see it!
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Re: New Project
« Reply #17 on: February, 01, 2010, 06:33:45 PM »
Congrats Jeff, feel free to store your Ranchero at my place.

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Re: New Project
« Reply #18 on: February, 02, 2010, 04:21:09 PM »
Very cool, Jeff.  If you need help moving it, just call Gullery!

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Re: New Project - It's H!ere
« Reply #19 on: February, 02, 2010, 06:56:16 PM »
Very Cool Jeff!
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Re: New Project - It's H!ere
« Reply #20 on: February, 03, 2010, 07:22:05 AM »
You guys have it so rough.  If that car would have sat outside here in the rust belt there wouldn't have been anything left!  Congrats on the buy, a 390GT convertible is a pretty nice score!!!
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Re: New Project - It's H!ere
« Reply #21 on: February, 03, 2010, 07:34:38 AM »
Looks like a great project.  Need more pictures and a new thread in the Member Build section.  :)
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Re: New Project - It's H!ere
« Reply #22 on: February, 03, 2010, 10:53:06 AM »
How are the door gaps Jeff?  Any evidence of sagging?

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Re: New Project - It's H!ere
« Reply #23 on: February, 03, 2010, 10:59:42 AM »
I've only seen the one picture so far, but I was thinking about this quite a bit last night, I think I might hate you.

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Re: New Project - It's H!ere
« Reply #24 on: February, 03, 2010, 11:18:42 AM »
I've only seen the one picture so far, but I was thinking about this quite a bit last night, I think I might hate you.


You're still in the early stages then.....  Five minutes after he posted the new acquisition I'd determined that I hate him.  If he posts a purchase price under $7500 I'll probably need to be medicated.

 


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