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daveSanborn
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Welcome aboard fellow Mustang enthusiast! If you don't find what you're looking for here, you're looking for the wrong stuff.
Jump in and join the party!
Jump in and join the party!
gt289
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Thanks.
Glad to be here.
I'm a long-time automotive aftermarket manufacturer's rep, currently on industry-imposed
"hiatus" (at least that's thew story I'm sticking to).
I've got 2 one-owner cars (I was at the dealership when the paperwork was signed)-
a '66 GT coupe and a '68 coupe.
Glad to be here.
I'm a long-time automotive aftermarket manufacturer's rep, currently on industry-imposed
"hiatus" (at least that's thew story I'm sticking to).
I've got 2 one-owner cars (I was at the dealership when the paperwork was signed)-
a '66 GT coupe and a '68 coupe.
Sluggo
Active Member
Sound like an interesting story.
Please share when you get settled in.
daveSanborn
Active Member
"gt289" said:
Then this is a first for me.... I've never met the original owner of TWO classic Mustangs. As it is a little odd, please share with us how you managed to hang onto not only one, but both cars for 40+ years!
Yes welcome to the StangFix! We are a happy go lucky group here with very few rules. As our fearless leader stated we would like to hear all about your one owner Mustangs. But we are also a visual bunch too, we would also like to see pics. fd
gt289
Active Member
I've been a "car guy" my entire life. After about 5 years active duty in the Navy, I started working in the aftermarket at JBA in San Diego. After about a year I got an offer to put together a catalog
(mass media degree) for Global West Suspension up in Ontario CA. I spent about 4 years there as
General Manager. The economy slid slightly and I landed at General Motors Corp, working for the
ACDelco division. After dealing with corporate politics for 5 years I jumped ship and went to work
for Douglas Battery in the automotive division. A chance phone call 2 years later found me working
for Akebono Brake Corporation, the largest OE manufacturer in the world. I was there till Nov 2008,
when the economy hit and someone decided that 8 people in US sales was 4 people too many.
It's been an interesting life......
The cars are a seafoam green '68 and a wimbledon white '66. The '68 my folks bought to tow a
19' boat originally and it had base 289 as its only option. I got to drive it every once in awhile in
high school but I was normally stuck with a '71 Pinto. The '68 came from Plainview Ford in New
York, which is defunct and now is a hospital. Currently it's stock body-wise, with an Edelbrock
EFI system, truck SB C-6, Gearvendors overdrive, ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft and 9" rear. The
suspension is Global West and the brakes are Boss 302 Trans Am (front) and 10x2.5 rear drum.
The '66 is a factory GT coupe. It came from Hover Motors in Denver (also defunct). It's pretty
close to stock as far as the body- I've got one of the first sets of Maier fiberglass fenders on
it (no flare) and it's painted in aircraft Imron. Looks stock, all the ornamentation is on it. It's
a custom geared toploader, with a Lincoln Versailles rear. Front brakes are Boss 302 Trans Am.
suspension is all Global West (2nd car they did in the 80's). I used to run this car at open track
events up at Willow Springs and it looks stock, but it's pretty much a sleeper. It's got all kinds
of trick stuff that I did to it in the 80's (roller pedal assy, relay headlight harness, aircraft
landing lights for "fogs," etc). JBA full length headers, 2.5" exhaust over the axle and re-worked
trumpet tips with removable louvers. I stopped counting at $45 grand in 1985......
Lemme go through some jps and see what's suitable.
(mass media degree) for Global West Suspension up in Ontario CA. I spent about 4 years there as
General Manager. The economy slid slightly and I landed at General Motors Corp, working for the
ACDelco division. After dealing with corporate politics for 5 years I jumped ship and went to work
for Douglas Battery in the automotive division. A chance phone call 2 years later found me working
for Akebono Brake Corporation, the largest OE manufacturer in the world. I was there till Nov 2008,
when the economy hit and someone decided that 8 people in US sales was 4 people too many.
It's been an interesting life......
The cars are a seafoam green '68 and a wimbledon white '66. The '68 my folks bought to tow a
19' boat originally and it had base 289 as its only option. I got to drive it every once in awhile in
high school but I was normally stuck with a '71 Pinto. The '68 came from Plainview Ford in New
York, which is defunct and now is a hospital. Currently it's stock body-wise, with an Edelbrock
EFI system, truck SB C-6, Gearvendors overdrive, ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft and 9" rear. The
suspension is Global West and the brakes are Boss 302 Trans Am (front) and 10x2.5 rear drum.
The '66 is a factory GT coupe. It came from Hover Motors in Denver (also defunct). It's pretty
close to stock as far as the body- I've got one of the first sets of Maier fiberglass fenders on
it (no flare) and it's painted in aircraft Imron. Looks stock, all the ornamentation is on it. It's
a custom geared toploader, with a Lincoln Versailles rear. Front brakes are Boss 302 Trans Am.
suspension is all Global West (2nd car they did in the 80's). I used to run this car at open track
events up at Willow Springs and it looks stock, but it's pretty much a sleeper. It's got all kinds
of trick stuff that I did to it in the 80's (roller pedal assy, relay headlight harness, aircraft
landing lights for "fogs," etc). JBA full length headers, 2.5" exhaust over the axle and re-worked
trumpet tips with removable louvers. I stopped counting at $45 grand in 1985......
Lemme go through some jps and see what's suitable.
A
Anonymous
Guest
Welcome aboard, that sounds like some interesting history you have!!
Sluggo
Active Member
45k in 85.....WOW! What's that, like a million bucks now?
Can't wait to see more! :weas
Can't wait to see more! :weas
Welcome to the forum! Glad to have ya!
gt289
Active Member
1968 coupe, 335,000 miles
gt289
Active Member
Man, I can't find any jpgs of the GT. I had to scan an old photo from when I lived down in
San Diego......
San Diego......
A
Anonymous
Guest
Sweet ride, welcome aboard!
Fast68back
Guest
What wheels are those? Love the stance
gt289
Active Member
They're Vintage Wheel Works V48's. (16x8) Got them for free years ago from the owner at that time. Apparently a customer ordered them painted gray and received them ok but said the paint wasn't perfect. I couldn't find any flaws but hey, can't argue with the price :vic
70_Fastback
Hell Bent for Speed
Welcome aboard! Nice addition to the forum.