Utah Newbie

Derek Spitzer · Monday at 5:19 PM

Hi All, I'm just finalizing my first Mustang purchase. Should be delivered on the 17th of Jan, 2025. I've had several "simple" restorations in the past. I'm hoping this 1972 Grande will also be simple. New to the whole sports car scene. Will need a lot of advice. I look forward to meeting you here online! Anyone else here in Utah? Thanks - Derek

Spaceman · Monday at 5:41 PM

Hello and welcome from Alaska!

Idaho Chris · Monday at 6:57 PM

Welcome. I am right next door in Idaho.

Sheriff41 · Monday at 7:41 PM

Welcome, Derek, and howdy from Texas! You'll find plenty of helpful information and solid advice from the members here. We're all always learning about our cars and share our experience and knowledge and fortunate not to have the know-it-alls you often encounter on forums. Once you get your Grande start a build thread with plenty of picture of the car and your progress. Don't hesitate to ask your questions.

Spike Morelli · Monday at 8:41 PM

Hello Derek, and welcome. Well I live in Boise Idaho, next door to you. Last September I was in San Diego and, on the trip back to Boise, my truck's Navigation sent me through Salt Lake City! Picturesque drive, but man, 19 hours nonstop to get home. I don't know why the computer sent me that route. I was so tired, I fear Utah now!!!!!!!! Congrats on your Grande find.

tpj71mach · Monday at 9:32 PM

Welcome from Chicago! Good luck with your new purchase.

Steve McMahan · Monday at 10:07 PM

Welcome to the best Mustang forum. So, as said, we’ll need lots of pics once you have your ride. And, get yourself a Ford service manual for your car. It’s the second best money spent, after the car.

Paul Schmidt · 2024-12-24T07:07:56-0500

Welcome to the group! Lot of great info and folks on here. Looking forward to seeing your grand after it arrives.

- PBR

dawson357 · 2024-12-24T08:00:45-0500

Welcome from a fellow Grande owner. Just got mine on the road. Still lots of tweaking to do. You'll find tons of info here and lots of help. Best of luck on your project!

cv_72mustang · 2024-12-24T08:25:04-0500

Welcome to the group and from PA!

73 Mach 1 4 me · 2024-12-24T08:43:56-0500

Derek Spitzer said:
Hi All, I'm just finalizing my first Mustang purchase. Should be delivered on the 17th of Jan, 2025. I've had several "simple" restorations in the past. I'm hoping this 1972 Grande will also be simple. New to the whole sports car scene. Will need a lot of advice. I look forward to meeting you here online! Anyone else here in Utah? Thanks - Derek

Congratulations and welcome from Maryland

Stanglover · 2024-12-24T08:51:39-0500

Hello Derek and welcome from SW Ontario Canada.

tfowler9 · 2024-12-24T09:54:19-0500

Welcome to the club! Lots of great people, always willing to help. And I am from Utah. Live in the Heber Valley. Tom

ROCKET70 · 2024-12-24T10:25:19-0500

Welcome from Ontario Canada. Enjoy working on and driving your Grande. Your in the right place here a lot of knowledgeable and very helpful people.

rtspotts · 2024-12-24T12:27:58-0500

Welcome from Georgia, and congrats on the new 'stang.

Nightbeacon · 2024-12-24T12:42:07-0500

Derek Spitzer said:
Hi All, I'm just finalizing my first Mustang purchase. Should be delivered on the 17th of Jan, 2025. I've had several "simple" restorations in the past. I'm hoping this 1972 Grande will also be simple. New to the whole sports car scene. Will need a lot of advice. I look forward to meeting you here online! Anyone else here in Utah? Thanks - Derek

Hey Derek - I'm in SLC (Taylorsville) and I've owned my '72 convertible survivor for five years. Been lucky because she was in such great condition when I bought her, I didn't have to worry about how to keep my Diva happy. My issue now is that I no longer have the garage space to work on her myself, while most local Mustang shops won't even acknowledge me because it's not a $50k+ restomod project.

I digress - my first car at 17 was a '73 stripper with a 302-2v. Maybe we can get together and collectively find solutions for our common issues. I am a member of NUMOA (Northen UT Mustang Owners Association) but find the majority of members seem to be interested in recent Mustangs with all the modern day trimmings and HP.

Speaking of trimmings, have a wonderful KrampusMas tomorrow (or whatever you prefer to call it) and let me know if you'd like to connect. I don't check here much so please email me at "[email protected]" for a faster reply.

Regards,
Steve Glauser

fuzzyflash · 2024-12-24T20:27:16-0500

Hi Derek, Welcome from Georgia

Bill Perkins · 2024-12-24T22:39:41-0500

Derek Spitzer said:
Hi All, I'm just finalizing my first Mustang purchase. Should be delivered on the 17th of Jan, 2025. I've had several "simple" restorations in the past. I'm hoping this 1972 Grande will also be simple. New to the whole sports car scene. Will need a lot of advice. I look forward to meeting you here online! Anyone else here in Utah? Thanks - Derek

Welcome abroad from Opelika, Alabama

Bobby · 2024-12-25T02:14:27-0500

Nightbeacon said:
Hey Derek - I'm in SLC (Taylorsville) and I've owned my '72 convertible survivor for five years. Been lucky because she was in such great condition when I bought her, I didn't have to worry about how to keep my Diva happy. My issue now is that I no longer have the garage space to work on her myself, while most local Mustang shops won't even acknowledge me because it's not a $50k+ restomod project.

I digress - my first car at 17 was a '73 stripper with a 302-2v. Maybe we can get together and collectively find solutions for our common issues. I am a member of NUMOA (Northen UT Mustang Owners Association) but find the majority of members seem to be interested in recent Mustangs with all the modern day trimmings and HP.

Speaking of trimmings, have a wonderful KrampusMas tomorrow (or whatever you prefer to call it) and let me know if you'd like to connect. I don't check here much so please email me at "[email protected]" for a faster reply.

Regards,
Steve Glauser

Yeah, the younger crowd is like you said, interested in the newer Mustangs. I was describing my 72 Mach1 to a young fellow in a restaurant after he observed my Mustang attire. Once he heard 1972, he mumbled old school and walked away. Jerk!

Bobby · 2024-12-25T02:16:48-0500

Welcome to the inner sanctum! Post some pics as soon as you take delivery. Make sure you post some under hood shots.

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