Author Topic: Just Bought A Convertible (Read 396 times)

Laurie S. · « **on:** October, 08, 2008, 12:47:24 PM »

I just bought a Mustang Jr. I've always wanted one, and just found one on eBay. It's funny, I got Trouble to have something get my mind off of losing my mother. Now I've done the same thing, and it cost $500 more than Trouble! Plus about $400 to ship it. I don't care, I feel happy for the first time in days.

Now the question is, do I restore it as stock or modify it? I do like the color it is now. And, no, I'm not putting stripes on the bottom. :D

Here's a link to the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=290265283037

Midlife · « **Reply #1 on:** October, 08, 2008, 02:19:05 PM »

Holy crap! Is that what these things go for? If I had your money, I'd throw mine away!

It does look nice, however. You still need a '68 to complete your collection...

Laurie S. · « **Reply #2 on:** October, 08, 2008, 02:50:40 PM »

Yep, they're not cheap, but that's a very good price for the gasoline engine model. Just talked with the seller and it's ready to be shipped. He sold it a couple of weeks ago, but the buyer didn't follow through so he relisted it. The fullsize convertible can wait, I have a fastback to finish. Can't wait to have fun with this one!

Fast68back · « **Reply #3 on:** October, 08, 2008, 05:45:16 PM »

See, I was thinking you bought it just so Mid would come drive/ride it.....

Laurie S. · « **Reply #4 on:** October, 08, 2008, 08:38:03 PM »

I don't think we can top that other sig pic of him in the Jr. :rof

Starfury · « **Reply #5 on:** October, 08, 2008, 09:42:42 PM »

I think you should put a 600 2-stroke in it :D

blue65coupe · « **Reply #6 on:** October, 09, 2008, 05:14:44 AM »

Holy cow. Saweeet.

AzPete · « **Reply #7 on:** October, 09, 2008, 05:34:19 AM »

Not sure what size engine those had but Vangaurd makes an 18 hp twin cylinder that is used in a lot of Cushman scooters as replacements. Seems to be a powerful little beast.

Willl be fun to watch the progress. Still think you will need a bigger truck and trailer now. You won't want to leave anything home from a show.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #8 on:** October, 09, 2008, 06:15:06 AM »

Ok, that is pretty cool.

Laurie S. · « **Reply #9 on:** October, 09, 2008, 09:04:03 AM »

Quote from: AzPete on October, 09, 2008, 05:34:19 AM

Not sure what size engine those had but Vangaurd makes an 18 hp twin cylinder that is used in a lot of Cushman scooters as replacements. Seems to be a powerful little beast.

Willl be fun to watch the progress. Still think you will need a bigger truck and trailer now. You won't want to leave anything home from a show.

I checked out the MustangJr website and the top speed is 22 mph. That's not too shabby for a little car like that. My cousin wants me to get a red nose and wig to go with it. :icon_jokercolor: