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    6/02/2025 6:05 AM  #26

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: Disappointing local car show

    I remember when I was originally restoring my '67 and reading all the magazines at the time.  It used to piss me off when they dedicated space to Fox body cars.  I think back on that 30+ years later and I realize how foolish I was.  Those cars are now hot, valuable, and in demand.  Why?  Simple, for the same reason the classic Mustangs were originally in demand once they became antiques: the people who lusted after them in high school were grown and had money.  Its a simple cycle.  So I'm careful not to discriminate against anyone who is into the hobby in any way.  I probably seemed like a jack@$$ to the older guys when I was a kid.  The reality though is that those guys who were old when I was first in the hobby are mostly gone now, or out of the hobby due to age, health, etc.  I became the future of the hobby.  Now, I amone of the old guys.  Kids do dumb stuff; its what makes them kids.  If we are honest we all did dumb stuff too.  Ignorance can be overcome by knowledge, but its hard to create passion where none exits.  My thoughts are to embrace the young guys, whatever they drive, because at some point we need numbers and we need a strong lobby.  Lest those trolls in government try and outlaw what we love.  Don't think it can't happen either.  Look at how Leno's law has languished in CA.  A common sense piece of legislation aimed at keeping collector cars and trucks on the road.  

     

    6/02/2025 6:45 AM  #27

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    One would think it should still be strong with the vintage mustangs.  There's always projects still being bought and restored.  People are restoring mustangs that use to be view as complete junk.   On the other hand not many kids today get the exposure of learning how to cut, grind and weld in new panels.  Most just want to buy a car and hop up the engine and be done.  I can say I've done my part and have tried to teach my son some of these skills.

    I'm looking forward to hitting some local shows soon and will report back on what it's like.

     

    6/03/2025 5:11 AM  #28

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    The other major issue with classic mustangs is cost.  They are simply priced out of the realm of what a kid can afford.  A 10 year old Mustang is at about the bottom of its value.  A kid can buy that and hop it up as he goes.  Spending the same money on a classic might not even buy a car that still needs $20k worth of work to be driveable.  

     

    6/03/2025 2:49 PM  #29

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    TKOPerformance wrote:

    The other major issue with classic mustangs is cost.  They are simply priced out of the realm of what a kid can afford.  A 10 year old Mustang is at about the bottom of its value.  A kid can buy that and hop it up as he goes.  Spending the same money on a classic might not even buy a car that still needs $20k worth of work to be driveable.  

    Agreed. 
     

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    6/04/2025 8:46 AM  #30

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    BobE wrote:

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    The other major issue with classic mustangs is cost.  They are simply priced out of the realm of what a kid can afford.  A 10 year old Mustang is at about the bottom of its value.  A kid can buy that and hop it up as he goes.  Spending the same money on a classic might not even buy a car that still needs $20k worth of work to be driveable.  

    Agreed. 
     

       It cost $20K for nice paint job with no body work.   Thats a big issue. 
     

     

    6/04/2025 11:26 AM  #31

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    Steve69 wrote:

    BobE wrote:

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    The other major issue with classic mustangs is cost.  They are simply priced out of the realm of what a kid can afford.  A 10 year old Mustang is at about the bottom of its value.  A kid can buy that and hop it up as he goes.  Spending the same money on a classic might not even buy a car that still needs $20k worth of work to be driveable.  

    Agreed. 
     

       It cost $20K for nice paint job with no body work.   Thats a big issue. 
     

    The body work aspect is huge though for people in our areas, because: rust.  I've always been jealous of people who live where the tin worm doesn't.

    But yeah, cost of everything anymore is high.  Hopefully though that leads to more guys willing to try more hands on stuff.  

     

    6/05/2025 5:14 AM  #32

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    Rust, also a problem here in the northeast, and I’ve said for years; rust on a car is like an iceberg in the ocean, what you see is only a small portion of what you have.  
     

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    6/05/2025 5:50 AM  #33

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    BobE wrote:

    Rust, also a problem here in the northeast, and I’ve said for years; rust on a car is like an iceberg in the ocean, what you see is only a small portion of what you have.  
     

    Yep, the same as wood rot or termite damage.  
     

     

    6/07/2025 5:53 AM  #34

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    TKOPerformance wrote:

    BobE wrote:

    Rust, also a problem here in the northeast, and I’ve said for years; rust on a car is like an iceberg in the ocean, what you see is only a small portion of what you have.  
     

    Yep, the same as wood rot or termite damage.  
     

    Yep, and I've been though that also.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    6/07/2025 4:02 PM  #35

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    BobE wrote:

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    BobE wrote:

    Rust, also a problem here in the northeast, and I’ve said for years; rust on a car is like an iceberg in the ocean, what you see is only a small portion of what you have.  
     

    Yep, the same as wood rot or termite damage.  
     

    Yep, and I've been though that also.

    I just got done fixing me neighbors back porch before it collapsed, so it was fresh in my mind.  The previous owner clearly covered up and/or ignored substantial damage.  He was an okay guy, but he really didn't care a wit for the house.  
     

     

    6/10/2025 10:14 AM  #36

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    Re: Disappointing local car show

    Rudi wrote:

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    a majority of newer Mustang owners are A- Holes!

    Sorta like many of the Corvette guyz.....Jeez !
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