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Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 15, 2009, 02:26:18 pm

Signed myself up for my second Mustang yesterday with help from Steve at Mustangs of Melbourne.

She's a 1966 Fastback, 289, 4 speed manual. :+

She is in Oz already and is having roadworthy and other small stuff done now.

Collection date is hopefully Friday 24th April - just in time to cruise to Whittlesea on the Sunday if we can get organised.

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: ChilliChadd on April 15, 2009, 02:46:37 pm

Well done:(

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: caretaker65 on April 15, 2009, 09:07:50 pm

Stang8 Congrats on your purchase.
Hopefully will catch up at Whittlesea on the 26th.
I can't confirm this run just yet as the motor maybe coming out that weekend.

Cheers :a

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 21, 2009, 02:17:40 pm

:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

ONLY THREE SLEEPS TO GO !!!

:+

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: usa289 on April 21, 2009, 02:22:28 pm

Then you'll want to sleep in it ...............

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: 66 Hertz on April 21, 2009, 02:50:19 pm

Congrats stang8 I hope she is all youve been dreaming about

Sure is nothing like a severe case of MUSTANGITIS :p                   Cheers     Dale....  :f

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 21, 2009, 09:30:57 pm

Oh Man O Man...

Get the car Friday right. and guess what the weather forecast is ????

Friday ;1
Saturday ;1
Sunday ;1

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: usa289 on April 21, 2009, 09:40:23 pm

You'll be the only guy driving around Melbourne holding an umbrella out the window!!!

Enjoy .. its only water ....  and it then gives you a reason to wash, polish and wax the machine during the week ,,,

USA289

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 22, 2009, 09:25:36 am

Like your thinking usa289......

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: matttyler on April 22, 2009, 10:36:15 am

Welldone mate :( I can relate to that feeling.........My tip is not much sleep Thursday !!!! Then Friday hour after hour sitting in the shed just staring at it thinking........."It doesnt get much better than this !!!!!" Followed by" Mmmmm ,I will get that fixed" or "I wouldnt mind that set of wheels I saw on the net !!"

Its fantasic and the car looks great.....enjoy !!!!

Cheers
Matt

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 22, 2009, 11:02:45 am

Hey Matt.

I tell ya, there hasn't been much sleep all week !!!

BTW, I got two quotes on insurance for a daily drive :

Shannons $780   :*
LSV $326              :(

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: caretaker65 on April 22, 2009, 09:13:21 pm

Stang8 ,

We changed from Shannons to LSV as well , the quote was less then half from LSV it was really a " No Brainer " which way too go !
Hope to catch up on Sunday for the cruz to Whittlesea

Cheers,

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 22, 2009, 09:34:49 pm

Good work caretaker65 !!

Did you do that today same as me ?

I saved $450  - now what other Mustang stuff can I spend THAT on ??? ;2

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 23, 2009, 11:33:21 am

:+

Only one more sleep !! :p

Off to get the bank cheque today in readiness for tomorrow's pick up !!!

Better get some miles in tomorrow because they are forecasting RAIN and yes, wiat for it...HAIL on Sunday.

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: matttyler on April 23, 2009, 11:37:21 am

Haha gold.........enjoy watching the clock tonight mate !!!

Make sure you post some pics.

Cheers
Matt

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: caretaker65 on April 23, 2009, 05:17:12 pm

Stang8 ,
Just sent you a U2U

We changed our insurance back in Feb after reviewing few different companies & also talking with various club members.
Ours is only mainly driven on weekends & the occassional RDO if weather is good.

Hope you enjoy the drive home tomorrow.

Cheers, Caretaker

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: 66 Hertz on April 23, 2009, 08:04:15 pm

Good luck tomorrow hope all goes well...........;2

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 24, 2009, 07:12:14 pm

:+

Well guys (& girls) the new best friend is tucked away safely in the garage.

Sounds absolutely awesome.

Looks awesome.

Even smells awesome. :+

Stopped at the petrol station on the way home to top up and had my first "OMG" admirer. :+

Only issue was when I went to leave the servo the brakes had locked (master cylinder issue), but it was quickly rectified and we were on our way.

She looks so good in the garage, so might go and tuck her in shortly and have one last look before bed.

Shall take pictures over the weekend !

Thanks for all the well wishes from everyone !

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: IGALOP on April 24, 2009, 07:23:22 pm

Congrats stang8. :(
Did you fillerup at the Caltex on the corner of Canterbury and Liverpool Rds?
I did 3 1/2 years ago and when they asked how long I had my 67 Coupe I answered, " about 4 minutes ".:+:+:+
It was a great cruise back to Narre Warren.

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 24, 2009, 07:27:06 pm

HI IGALOP,

That's a classic isn't it !!

Filled up near home in Lysterfield but it's sooooooooo cool having strangers just walk up and start talking about how cool the car is !

My drive home was sedate but can't wait til the roads are dry to give her real go.

Cheers

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: USA.P51 on April 24, 2009, 09:22:30 pm

Congratulations on your purchase mate! I bet your over the moon to have another family member! :)

Hey if your up for it, i'd love to catch up with you some day...be great to exchange ideas and generally chat!

Cheers. Kurt

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: nassi on April 24, 2009, 10:43:17 pm

Quote

Originally posted by stang8

:+

Well guys (& girls) the new best friend is tucked away safely in the garage.

Sounds absolutely awesome.

Looks awesome.

Even smells awesome. :+

Stopped at the petrol station on the way home to top up and had my first "OMG" admirer. :+

Only issue was when I went to leave the servo the brakes had locked (master cylinder issue), but it was quickly rectified and we were on our way.

She looks so good in the garage, so might go and tuck her in shortly and have one last look before bed.

Shall take pictures over the weekend !

Thanks for all the well wishes from everyone !

 

Good plan. :+ :( and dont forget the nightcap :2

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on April 25, 2009, 02:25:54 pm

Been feverishly cleaning today but took time out to take some pictures.

Also forgot to mention that the original radio is in place...AND WORKS !

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: matttyler on April 25, 2009, 06:18:46 pm

Mate that is a fantastic rig !!!!! Thanks for sharing the pics. Its a great feeling esp when you have a great car from the word go.

Cheers
Matt

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Bllett on April 25, 2009, 06:38:33 pm

Nice rig and congratulations , Man the boys at Shannon’s have lost there way on premiums must be the global economic climate lol
:p:p:+

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: 66FBK on April 25, 2009, 11:59:04 pm

Congrats on your new toy. It looks great. The '66 fastback are the prettiest of all   but I am a bit biased. I know what it's like having your pride & joy in the garage at last. It will be still there tomorrow but I bet you have checked twice aready I know. My wife calls mine the mistress...

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: caretaker65 on April 26, 2009, 05:40:41 pm

Stang8
Congratulations on bring her home ,first time this weekend I've been well enough to sit in front of the pc.

I managed to allow my " cold " to develope into Pneumonia so it's feet up with the blanket on , off , on etc
Saw the photo's you took , she looks great.

Cheers, Geoff

;1

Title: 1966 Fastback
Post by: Dad on February 16, 2011, 04:23:57 pm

She is now for sale............

http://mustang.org.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=13702