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Hi, my name’s Scotty and I’m addicted to Mustangs

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It has been about 10 years since I have turned a wrench in anger. Thanks for all the help, tips, suggestions, scoldings and other help on here, I finally went out and pulled the cover off the 65. I even crawled under the rear, well I had to because the trunk was locked and I didn’t see the little slot to turn to unlock it at first. A few things, the Mopar guys who did my bodywork and paint did more than I thought. I knew they put new seals on my rear end and welded in my subs, but I seen new brake lines and hoses under there as well. Time to take stock of what I have and what I need. Snuggle Bunny and I will inventory the stack of boxes I have from NPD and find out how much of the original stuff I have in other boxes. Time to get moving. This will still probably be slow, but I’m feeling it. Thanks for the support, and even for the good natured shaming.

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I think I saw those pictures on the internet, he's just trying to get our hopes up...

Missed the Ole Uncle Penny Bags Turner comment from my friend @Israel ...

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I have to say, I’m surprised/impressed/happy about the condition of this “new” ‘98 5.0 so far. Heads look clean enough to eat off of under the covers. Still has drops of oil clinging to the springs here and there. Gettting encouraged...
That thing looks fresh...

Allen
I'm lost,.....
Sorry about that, it was @Caper50...apologies

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Let me time stamp that for you...


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Weak... I've been called worse by better.

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Do you have a full set of those wheel chocks or just the one?

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I would take the rock over Roll Tide ones...

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You're not in the early stages of another 20 year hiatus are you?

Allen
Not sure why a few of us don't throw a couple of dollars in a business together and start doing these cars...

Allen
I'm thinking about starting a Mustang show with trophies. Not going to invite anyone the 1st year. I should be able to pick up a win...

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Two questions.

1. On my door window "frames" (see below example pic), I have some surface rust and am going to sand and paint them. What paint would be best for these?

2. I have only one of the two long block off plates (see example pics below). I'm going to get some metal and bend one up myself. I have already made a template to use. Does anyone know what guage this is right off hand?

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1. I like to use the high temp engine spray cans.

2. Do not know. Do you have a micrometer?

Allen
Harbor Freight sells a digital micrometer for $11.00 and a analog one for $2. Is your engine already built (sorry don't remember and too lazy to look back)? If not, you're going to need one anyway...

Allen
I think I could have saved it, but for $120 on a piece no one will see.
Did Mrs. @Russstang write that?

Allen
No, but she approved it.
Going to need some proof...

Allen

BTW, Happy Thanksgiving!
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I'm going to have to see some proof that this account is really an actual person...

Allen
Must be close to Easter...miracles are happening...

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We're not THAT close to Easter...

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I got your text and forgot to respond. You're going biking as soon as the heat dissipates...stop teasing... :p

Looking forward to the progress.

Pretty sure this is the only build thread I'm following...I don't get many notifications...

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97 tomorrow, no riding, but I do have to do some mowing in the morning before Sol does his thing. Some rain later in the week, hope to get some wiring done then.
Up at 11 pm EST...impressive.

I do look forward to the progress!

Allen
Very purty indeed...

Allen
Where on the internet did you find a picture of Russ' kin?

Allen

Bedtime check...
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