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I RECENTLY JOINED YOUR SITE, AND AM GLAD I DID. I PICKED UP A 71 MACH AWHILE BACK AND AFTER I STARTED ON IT I MUST ADMIT I THOUGHT ABOUT PULLING PARTS AND SCRAPPING THE SHELL. I GUESS PRIDE KEPT ME FROM DOING IT. BUT NOW THAT I SEE THAT MINE IS FAIRLY COMMON, IM MARCHING ON WITH IT. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. THANK GOD THAT I HAVE SPENT MOST OF MY LIFE IN BODY AND FRAME WORK, BOTH PROFESSIONALY AND AS A HOBBY.

 
OH YES.... I HAVE ALREADY SEEN SOME. TWO NEW 1/4S,WHEEL HOUSE,TAIL LIGHT PNL,REAR VALANCE, REPAIR OF PREVIOUS WORK THAT HAD BEEN BUTCHERED,COMPLETE FRT END SHEET METAL UNDERHOOD,REBUILD OF SHOCK TOWERS,ETC. ETC.ETC. JUST THE COMMON STUFF

 
Welcome to the forums! We are glad to have you aboard! Always remember that there are lots of helpful folks here to share knowledge, lend advice or even for morale support when you think this project is driving you insane! LOL!

::welcome::

 
::welcome:: I wish I had the skills that some of you professional body guys have, but honestly, I don't think I would have lasted if this was anything more than a "hobby"! I can sure appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these restored cars though!

 
thanks to all of you... AND I LIKE THE THOUGHT OF THE RUSTED ONES, NOT GOING ALL OUT RACE, BUTTTT. CURRENT PLANS ARE FOR A 545 SOMEWHERE AROUND 6-650 HORSE BACKED BY A C-6 AND THE 9" . THE 460 TRANS AND REAR ALL CAME WITH THE CAR, CANT WASTE IT, TOO MUCH POTENTIAL AND BY THE WAY BAD MACH HELL THERE ALL TOYS, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!

 
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Welcome to the forum....

Just remember if you've run into a problem.....someone on here has already been there done that.....shout for help the guys are great at answering questions!

Ken

 
THANKS GUYS AND THATS WHY I JOINED HERE. I MUST ADMIT, THIS IS MY FIRST FORD BUILD SINCE I HAD A 428 SCJ TORINO IT WAS A 69 AND IT WENT BYE BYE WHEN I GOT MARRIED AND HAD A KID IN 1970. BETWEEN HERE AND THE FORD 460 FORUM I HAVE BEEN BURNING UP THE INTERNET.

 
I RECENTLY JOINED YOUR SITE, AND AM GLAD I DID. I PICKED UP A 71 MACH AWHILE BACK AND AFTER I STARTED ON IT I MUST ADMIT I THOUGHT ABOUT PULLING PARTS AND SCRAPPING THE SHELL. I GUESS PRIDE KEPT ME FROM DOING IT. BUT NOW THAT I SEE THAT MINE IS FAIRLY COMMON, IM MARCHING ON WITH IT. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. THANK GOD THAT I HAVE SPENT MOST OF MY LIFE IN BODY AND FRAME WORK, BOTH PROFESSIONALY AND AS A HOBBY.
I've got a couple of them and I thought it was just Mustangs in Hawaii :D Welcome!

 
WELCOME aboard, Pappy!

It sounds as if you have done your homework. You are definitely subscribing to two of the best Sites on the Net for your stated goals - - here and 460Ford.com!

As a big block Ford fan, I look forward to interacting with you on your journey.

Again, Welcome!

BT

 
thanks to all of you... AND I LIKE THE THOUGHT OF THE RUSTED ONES, NOT GOING ALL OUT RACE, BUTTTT. CURRENT PLANS ARE FOR A 545 SOMEWHERE AROUND 6-650 HORSE BACKED BY A C-6 AND THE 9" . THE 460 TRANS AND REAR ALL CAME WITH THE CAR, CANT WASTE IT, TOO MUCH POTENTIAL AND BY THE WAY BAD MACH HELL THERE ALL TOYS, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!
ahhhh LOL... my friends ask why I drive Hondas... why not get a Mercedes like them? my response.... "either of my Mustangs is worth twice the value of your Mercedes"

 
Just remember all of the restored cars out there started somewhere. I promise somebodies out there is worse than yours. Good luck.
Hey! You don't have to point THAT out. Geez - why didn't ya just link to my garage while you were at it? LOL!

 
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