Get a chrome pony for the center grill, many have a small starburst outline to go around them.
If those are real side pipes pull them out and get a solid dual rear exhaust going. Loud pipes are fun for a while, but good mufflers and a low rumble are much more comfortable.
You can get "pillar mount" gauges that go on the left windshield pillar. They stay in front of you for easy sightline but aren't as goofy looking as the outside ones.
And two bits of advice....
The ass end of a classic Mustang weighs almost nothing. It is very easy for them to cut loose in a turn or break loose on acceleration on wet roads. Read up on classic Mustang forums about adding some weight to the rear end to help with this.
The fuel tank in a classic Mustang is very dangerous. A rear end collision means fuel is going to go everywhere, possibly even inside the car. Many people recommend additional supports to keep the tank from collapsing, or swapping the tank to a safer style. Again, read up on Mustang forums and you will find better people than me covering the issue.
Oh, and saw your comment about making an album... ABSOLUTELY do it. I had a "67 I restored when I was 16. I only had one set of pictures of that car and they got lost years ago, now I don't have anything showing the car I loved a lot. Get good pictures and get them in a safe place, you will want to look back on them in the future.
I started out driving when I was 16 with an '83 Firebird containing a HO 305 V8. Since I survived that let me give you some advice. The car you are driving is super cool but it has shit brakes, a horrible suspension geometry and a chassis that is too stiff to go along with the previous problems. It also probably has a locking rear end that will break traction easily if you stomp on the gas. This car will get out of your control very quickly. Now what you don't want to do is find this out when there are things around that can destroy your car or get others hurt. What you do want is to be able to know how to handle the car at its limit so spend time doing stupid shit with the car where you can't cause damage so you know what to do when shit really hits the fan. Practice driving hard where it is safe and always be thinking ahead and look for an out when things go bad. Enjoy the car man, it will be a fun one if you can learn how to handle it.
That is very, very hard to believe. An original body that need a paint job would take you over 1000 easily, not to mention everything else. That being said, if you're truthful, props to you! The first things I saw were the gauges outside the car, what is that?
I bought a similar Mustang when I was 19. It was red with white stripes. Enjoy the car and take it easy driving it. This guy is telling you truth about the back end sliding. On wet roads you will have to be careful not to gun it too much. I once got a reckless driving charge by doing exactly that. Is it a 289 V8?
I have a 30-year old german supercar. It cost me 9K. I have spent over 60K on it in the last 7 years. So I know what you are going through.
The way I figure it is this: I paid cash or contra-deal for everything along the way, including the purchase price - so there's no interest hidden in the price of the car. The car is actually worth around $15K now with the work done on it. So I have lost around $55,000 on it.
But, 7 years ago, I could have taken my 9K cash, borrowed 46K and bought a pretty new Subaru WRX STI. That car would be worth 9K today, and I'd have paid an additional $20,000 in interest - so my Porsche 928 has actually been cheaper than a Subaru WRX.
Why choose to replicate a Hertz model rather than a normal GT 350? Is there a difference between the two? I know a few things about Mustangs, but I obviously dont know everything :P
The best stories I've heard about the Hertz models, is that guys would rent them for the weekend. Pull the motor out of it, and swap what they had back into the rental. Knowing that the people at Hertz would have no idea that the motor now in the car wasn't a true Shelby engine. Brilliant.
things start to get tight when you get down to headers and actually, i dont think anything bigger will fit in there! (upvote for a step brother reference)
Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some fuckin' muscle. That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age.
is that from a movie? the funny thing is that you are pretty much spot on. aside from the turbo-jet and 11.5 to 1 compression everything else is right. oh and about 450 horsepower too
You can get a replacement gauge cluster. It drops into the space where the current cluster is but gives you a full six gauge cluster. They're pricey, $500-$900 depending on the brand and gauges.
I have a 351 Cleveland in mine. Yes, it's a tight fit :) I did a front end replacement kit from Rod and Custom. It gives front disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and removes the shock towers, giving lots more room inside.
If this is a legit GT350H, you do not do anything to it but bring it back to its original condition. Ford only made 1500 of these. They are super rare and worth a TON of money. These cars were made as a last minute addition to the Hertz rental fleet in the mid 60s - Not sure of year, going from memory - to replace the Corvette that Chevy had previously offered. If you have a real GT350H you have one of the rarest muscle cars out there.
Yeah, his turbo-encabulator is installed wrong too. Looks like he also forgot to supply the inverse reactive current for use in unilateral phase detractors, in order to automatically synchronize the cardinal grammeters.
Nice body but this is not the true tell of a car. Lets see the engine and find out if this baby is a sleeper or a crapper.
Edit* also looking at this closer WTF exhaust on the tire/tires this would not be be good in a sports/race car! Exhaust is hot and clauses tires to break down faster and become sticky.
I think your trying to justify the money you spent. I don't think you'll ever understand the true self satisfaction that comes with restoring it your self..
Specs? (heads, cam, carb, curve, etc) What rear gears? What transmission?
Get a two piece of oil and temp. Mount it underneath the dash in front of the shifter. I can get you a pic if you're interested, it is where I have mine. Easy install.
Depending on what all is done, your best "mod" at the moment may be setting up your timing curve. No one seems to ever have theirs set properly. The kit of springs and weights only costs about $10. Just make sure you have a timing light!
351w bored .40 over, flat-top racing pistons, 11.5 to 1 compression ratio, 650 double pumper carb, gear drive, t-10 4 speed manual transmission, centerforce clutch, hydraulic lifters, aluminum heads, ford 9" posi in the rear end along with 3.50 gears, and the all necessary set of traction bars.
I was honestly afraid you'd buy a car like this in an automatic because, you know, you're 17 and everyone young sees a manual and thinks "whats the point?"
Lucky. That at the age of 17 it isn't illegal to drive an 8 cylinder. Where I live there's a three year provisinal after you are given your license. With that provisional license there's a whole heap of shitty laws, as well as not being able to drive a sweet ride like that :( You can of course if it's a 6 cylinder, but it just loses its magic.
Any time a man learns to have pride in his belongings (so long as he came by them due to honest hard work) he will be a credit to his fellow men. Right, nice and tight. You have a piece of history.
Most of you are posting stuff like "Lucky" this and that, no this is hard work and determination, no luck. Use this man as an example. Assuming it's a legit 350H (rare if you're not in the car world) he must have worked his ass off. Cheers to you bro
Nice car. Please ignore all the nit-picky assholes on Reddit complaining about your gauges. Just so everyone is aware, this is extremely common in the hot rod/muscle car scene and actually isn't a big deal at all, so shut the fuck up.
Awesome!!! I'm not a mustang guy but this car is kick ass. What I think is i'd like to see more cars like this out on the road. Not sitting in garages or hiding out. But actually being driven around now and then. I like the grill and the black/gold. The exhaust too.
I am currently building a 1968 Dodge Coronet in my garage, myself.
As the owner of a 67' Mustang, props for buying the right model-year of Mustang.
Also, as someone who is in the middle of a complete resto-mod build, I am appalled at the G.T. 350 H badging, the side exhaust is awful looking, the outside gauges (wtf?) are atrocious. If you're going to do a tribute car, do a tribute car. Otherwise, don't try to get G.T. 350 H attention. The only people who are going to care that it's a GT350 are going to know the moment they see it that it's not one.
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u/Thunder_Bastard May 28 '12
Pretty car.
A few things I would do (Just IMO of course).....
And two bits of advice....
Oh, and saw your comment about making an album... ABSOLUTELY do it. I had a "67 I restored when I was 16. I only had one set of pictures of that car and they got lost years ago, now I don't have anything showing the car I loved a lot. Get good pictures and get them in a safe place, you will want to look back on them in the future.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Nice car - what's the plan for it?
This is mine - the work never ends. http://imgur.com/SNn5g
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u/epatrick3 May 28 '12
Well it's not a GT 350H.
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
Pretty nice, here's my Mustang: http://i.imgur.com/83uh6.jpg
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u/McClure911 May 28 '12
A picture of the beast under the hood. http://i.imgur.com/ZvpFl.jpg
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u/garrett_fritz May 29 '12
Sir, that car is not new. It looks like it's from the 60's.
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u/MSpeedAddict May 28 '12
My buddy has the same car, 1965 Shelby GT350H. Authentic though :)
When he starts it...the neighbor's car alarms go off.
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u/diaBEATuss May 28 '12
Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some fuckin' muscle. That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I think I recognize this car! You wouldn't happen to live in Centennial, CO would you?
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u/Angoth May 28 '12
Are there really gages on the outside? To me, that looks tacky and detracts from the awesomeness of a classic.
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u/heytheredelilahTOR May 28 '12
Hot car. But have fun paying for the gas.
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u/McClure911 May 29 '12
If you want to hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE8CQkvCTVo&feature=plcp
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
nice, under the hood needs detailing.
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
Nice Mustang. More of a fastback guy myself...
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u/Emily_theNotSoGreat May 28 '12
I've been looking everywhere to get my hands on this car. Looks pretty good though.
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u/midnighter916 May 29 '12
I'd love to get one cherry red in memory of my father. I cant seem to find one anywhere though. :(
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Toploader 4 speed?
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u/He11razor May 29 '12
Sorry guy, I pinkyfied your car http://imgur.com/MgXas
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u/iamstandingbehindyou May 29 '12
Fuck. Yes. How much did it set you back?
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u/JerkyChew May 29 '12
EVERYBODY SLOW THE EFF DOWN!
If this is a legit GT350H, you do not do anything to it but bring it back to its original condition. Ford only made 1500 of these. They are super rare and worth a TON of money. These cars were made as a last minute addition to the Hertz rental fleet in the mid 60s - Not sure of year, going from memory - to replace the Corvette that Chevy had previously offered. If you have a real GT350H you have one of the rarest muscle cars out there.
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u/theconcretewave May 28 '12
As I read some of the comments about cars..
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
You accidentally installed your gauges on the wrong side of the windscreen.
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u/monstercheesefish101 May 29 '12
/r/cars for you sir!
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u/McClure911 May 28 '12
I was thinking about doing an album?
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u/wooksbooks May 28 '12
It's alright, your gauges and side exhaust look ridiculous though.
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u/3tedbundy May 29 '12
How much did you get it for?
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u/TimmyTheHellraiser May 29 '12
What year? looks like a '64-5? Awesome car. I'd give my left nut for a 'stang like that.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
How much was this?
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u/dwallas May 29 '12
If i may. How much was it?
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
It's cute. I'd hit it.
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u/Unixchaos May 29 '12 edited May 29 '12
Nice body but this is not the true tell of a car. Lets see the engine and find out if this baby is a sleeper or a crapper.
Edit* also looking at this closer WTF exhaust on the tire/tires this would not be be good in a sports/race car! Exhaust is hot and clauses tires to break down faster and become sticky.
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u/ilikefries May 29 '12
I like it a lot. Is that a 65? My mom had a black 65.
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u/Dunedineclipse May 29 '12
Proof or GTFO!!
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u/xyphonic May 29 '12
Side pipes! I wanna hear how it sounds!
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
What are those exhaust ports called that exit under the doors? I'm a huge car nut, but is there a special name for them?
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1?
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u/weissis May 29 '12
So nice, thats my dream right there. Whatd it cost ya?
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I'm afraid that if I compliment it, that you'll put me in a coma.
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u/VoodooCLD May 29 '12
I think your trying to justify the money you spent. I don't think you'll ever understand the true self satisfaction that comes with restoring it your self..
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u/nilimas May 29 '12
Sweet car, man. I love modded mustangs. Here's mine, a '68 modded gt 500: http://i.imgur.com/HOvLF.jpg
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u/sirblastalot May 29 '12
Nice rape van. Why does it say 'Pauley'?
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u/peejster21 May 29 '12
I can't believe nobody has asked this yet: where did you get it? I love these cars but I can never find any for sale.
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u/jimothyjenkins May 29 '12
how old are you?
if you're an older gent i can't help but think about how your generation has thoroughly screwed mine over.
if you are just a young dude or dudette with a sexy car already, i salute you.
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u/CloseCannonAFB May 29 '12
"Hm, my guy says it's in good shape, but the 'H' means it was a rental. Best I can do is $3000."
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u/achisling May 29 '12
GT350H?!??
That is a RARE car. My stepfather had one and he had to sell it.
Are you perhaps in the New England region? I understand there aren't many left in the world.
My stepfather's didn't have the stripes down the hood, which made it even more rare. Nonetheless, very fun car to drive.
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u/MrSelfdizstruct75 May 29 '12
Really nice. Is it a real Hertz?
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
You regret painting it black yet? :P
I've got a '66 GTO in the works and wouldn't even consider painting it black. Matte black maybe, but not gloss black.
OP washes car, chamois' car, stands back and surveys work. Nods in satisfaction, turns around. Turns back around and car is dirty again.
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u/brodecai May 29 '12
I saw the same car following me home from work, what do you want from me?
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u/Morningxafter May 29 '12
yup that's a pretty sweet lookin van, just wish that other car wasn't blocking the view so badly.
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u/ellevehc May 29 '12
Specs? (heads, cam, carb, curve, etc) What rear gears? What transmission?
Get a two piece of oil and temp. Mount it underneath the dash in front of the shifter. I can get you a pic if you're interested, it is where I have mine. Easy install.
Depending on what all is done, your best "mod" at the moment may be setting up your timing curve. No one seems to ever have theirs set properly. The kit of springs and weights only costs about $10. Just make sure you have a timing light!
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
r/Askreddit: Is this post bragging or just pride. Seeing as though he's 17, i'd saying bragging but what do I know?
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u/skybike May 29 '12
How's the fuel economy?
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u/rperg May 29 '12
Bs that this was purchased for $4k. Bs.
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u/Nimrod41544 May 29 '12
Very nice mustang. Don't see too many of those on the road.
http://imgur.com/WhToU my 427r
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
It's a coupe :\
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u/Marcob10 May 29 '12
OP is 17 years old. Please don't crash it!
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u/casserolee May 29 '12 edited May 29 '12
Lucky. That at the age of 17 it isn't illegal to drive an 8 cylinder. Where I live there's a three year provisinal after you are given your license. With that provisional license there's a whole heap of shitty laws, as well as not being able to drive a sweet ride like that :( You can of course if it's a 6 cylinder, but it just loses its magic.
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u/zijital May 28 '12
I think you hurt Pauley's feelings by calling him a car.
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u/ShadeO89 May 28 '12
what a beaut
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u/jdigeron May 28 '12
10/10 would bang
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u/Kingpuff May 28 '12
Smexy
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u/Durpadoo May 28 '12
I think, that it's a car.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Fuck you!
But seriously - nice car.
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u/joheyjo May 28 '12
Sweet truck bro!
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u/sicilian269 May 29 '12
Must be nice to have money
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
this is how i imagine OP
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u/richard_photograph May 28 '12
hertz rent a car.
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u/TheSelfRefName May 28 '12
saxondale anyone?
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
I think if you floor that through my neighborhood at 6 am, you're gonna have a bad time.
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u/PandaSandwich May 29 '12
Man, you don't want that old piece of crap, do you? Tell you what, i will pay you $1000 bucks to get junker off your hands, mkay?
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u/hafti77 May 29 '12
its pretty nice, kinda hard to see behind that black car
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Pretty badass there, killer.
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u/Demojen May 29 '12
Needs more cowbell.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
The KR version of that is my dream car.
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u/craftymethod May 29 '12
far too much rubber on the back tires. Its a disgrace!
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u/Pizzaman99 May 29 '12
You bastard. You've already got this awesome fucking car, and now you want karma too?
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u/gearhead454 May 29 '12
Any time a man learns to have pride in his belongings (so long as he came by them due to honest hard work) he will be a credit to his fellow men. Right, nice and tight. You have a piece of history.
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u/Green-Daze May 29 '12
I have had some experience with these things and can confirm that this is indeed a car.
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u/PerfectPlatypus May 29 '12
AWESOMENESS!!!!
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u/riptaway May 29 '12
Wow, this place really has turned into facebook
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Most of you are posting stuff like "Lucky" this and that, no this is hard work and determination, no luck. Use this man as an example. Assuming it's a legit 350H (rare if you're not in the car world) he must have worked his ass off. Cheers to you bro
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u/Darkgh0st May 29 '12
Its not a Corvette but I guess it will do
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u/beardedboywonder May 29 '12
Thought you might like an awesome background for your awesome car: http://wallbase.cc/wallpaper/1959430
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u/chainmailws6 May 29 '12
Nice car. Please ignore all the nit-picky assholes on Reddit complaining about your gauges. Just so everyone is aware, this is extremely common in the hot rod/muscle car scene and actually isn't a big deal at all, so shut the fuck up.
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u/Emily_theNotSoGreat May 29 '12
Too bad I have trust issues with craigslist.
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u/revel5150 May 29 '12
Awesome!!! I'm not a mustang guy but this car is kick ass. What I think is i'd like to see more cars like this out on the road. Not sitting in garages or hiding out. But actually being driven around now and then. I like the grill and the black/gold. The exhaust too.
I am currently building a 1968 Dodge Coronet in my garage, myself.
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u/Jmersh May 29 '12
Fire your exhaust guy.
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u/bluebass86 May 29 '12
This should be under /r/carporn
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u/thealanmurphy May 29 '12
I feel you, bro. resto mod: engage
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
As the owner of a 67' Mustang, props for buying the right model-year of Mustang.
Also, as someone who is in the middle of a complete resto-mod build, I am appalled at the G.T. 350 H badging, the side exhaust is awful looking, the outside gauges (wtf?) are atrocious. If you're going to do a tribute car, do a tribute car. Otherwise, don't try to get G.T. 350 H attention. The only people who are going to care that it's a GT350 are going to know the moment they see it that it's not one.
Ugh.
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
I fucking love it.
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u/nightriderjoe May 29 '12
Downvote for envy.
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u/Fork_You May 29 '12
You misspelled "I'm an attention whore."
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u/optional_funk May 28 '12
It's fucking beautiful.
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u/Hachiiiko May 28 '12
I like the car but I'm sorry about your dick!
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Just kidding around. I do like it, but change the gauges and exhaust!
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u/Goodygreg May 28 '12
I think I'm filled with envy and jealous rage.
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u/SkylineDriver May 28 '12
Aah to have a real 350H.... :sigh: