Utah Newbie

[Derek Spitzer]

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]

Hello and welcome from Alaska!

 

[Idaho Chris]

Welcome. I am right next door in Idaho.

 

[Sheriff41]

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]

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]

Welcome from Chicago! Good luck with your new purchase.

 

[Steve McMahan]

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]

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

- PBR

 

[dawson357]

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]

Welcome to the group and from PA!

 

[73 Mach 1 4 me]

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]

Hello Derek and welcome from SW Ontario Canada.

 

[tfowler9]

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

 

[ROCKET70]

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]

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

 

[Nightbeacon]

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]

Hi Derek, Welcome from Georgia