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by shrinkstang
Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Mustang Projects
Topic: Justang's X driver
Replies: 183
Views: 79159

Re: Justang's X driver

Great work justang.
Looks like she'll be a beauty.
by shrinkstang
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

shermatt wrote:Tim, there were a few 64.5 fastbacks...not many, but a handfull

There was one for sale early last year on US Evilbay. Was a 6 banger but all the numbers stacked up

Matt



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Great info thanks Matt.
I need all the help I can get to make the best decision.
Cheers
Jeremy
by shrinkstang
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

If you are asking if verts were a factory body style then yes. You could go to the ford dealer and order a fastback, coupe or convertible. As for the avatars, we come for the cars but stay for the avatars :rotfl: Hope no zebras were harmed!!! Thank for the info re convertibles being a factory style...
by shrinkstang
Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

I'm with you Mark the ladies love the verts because they want to drive one :rotfl: and the coupe owners are just waiting for the fastback conversion :rotfl: :rotfl: (No offense intended guys im just joking around :thumbs: ) Not only is the site not heavily censored but people here have the best ava...
by shrinkstang
Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:32 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

Don't listen to him convertibles pull the chicks :drool: :poke: go for a ride in a convertible at night through town or early morning in the bush, see how you feel then. oh by the way welcome and yes 40k will get you something nice in any of the body styles. Thanks a lot 68pony!! :thumbs: I am open...
by shrinkstang
Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

Welcome Shrink ! Fastbacks are definitely the shit. All the coupe & vert boys really want a fastback instead :dance2: Am i right or am I right.......? :poke: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Jokes aside, be patient & look around. The more you look, the more you'll start realising exactly what you wa...
by shrinkstang
Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: My Ride
Replies: 11
Views: 7824

Re: My Ride

Looks a beauty to me!
And that is an awesome colour.
by shrinkstang
Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

Hi Jeremy, Welcome to the addiction. You have to choose the base type e.g., Convertible, Fastback or Coupe, as it will become your mechanical mistress so you might as well get the one the appeals the most to you. Go to a show or two or just look at pictures and the web. You will get to know which t...
by shrinkstang
Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

Hi Jeremy. There are a couple of light blue 65 and 66 fastbacks around the $40K mark for sale on carsales.com....i think one is RHD as well... Thanks :thumbs: I have been doing some looking and like the fastback the most I think. I actually took one for a drive today and it was just awesome- I got ...
by shrinkstang
Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

Re: advice for newbie

Thanks for the super fast replies!

Decide what you want-easier said than done!

Ideally light blue 65 fastback in awesome condition!!

But....... You can't always get what you want!!

Thanks and appreciate the help so far

Jeremy
by shrinkstang
Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: advice for newbie
Replies: 21
Views: 6258

advice for newbie

Hi all I've been looking around here for a short time with great envy at the cars and knowledge people have around here. I am looking to buy my first vintage car and have always lusted after a 65 or 66 Mustang. Apart from the FAQ link, is there any general advice, what to look for, what to stay awa...