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    11/19/2018 11:41 PM  #1

    Coupedaddy
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    65-66 Fastback

    Good night I am going with a buddy to Scottsdale Arizona to buy a 65-66 fastback.We are flying there and driving back to Houston if it’s as good as they say it is. I will try and document the ride Lol. I have to be back at work on Monday so prayers are needed and appreciated. Anyone on the Forum from that area ? The car is a 347 stroker 4 speed with 3:30 gears yikes we will might be stopping at every gas station on the way back Lol

     

    11/20/2018 6:19 AM  #2

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Safe travels to you guys. I’m sure you can find a turkey sandwich along the way.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    11/20/2018 7:20 AM  #3

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    I hope you have a less eventful trip than Steve and Tim when they picked up a convertible for a friend. 
    Safe travels.

    Bash Host MSBB XVI.       BobC    1966 Mustang Coupe
     

    11/20/2018 7:22 AM  #4

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    OMG 😮 good news (sorta) is gas prices are down but ....

    Life is too short to drive a boring car😎
     

    11/20/2018 8:21 AM  #5

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Good hunting and good luck, Coupe.  I hope the car is everything the PO advertised.  Is this a car for your buddy or for Felicia?

    BB

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    11/20/2018 8:26 AM  #6

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    Very cool.  Safe travels and post some pics when you get a chance.

     

    11/20/2018 8:38 AM  #7

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Have fun.  If it makes the cut, and the trip, you know it is "Bash ready".

    I am aware of 2 forum members in AZ.  Bearcat & KeithP (I believe).  My brother (who attended the Montrose Bash) lives in Phoenix.  Lemme know what you think you might need.

    Be sure to look at the date code on the tires.  Quite a few years ago I drove my in-laws car back from Florida.  Tires looked perfect, passed the mechanics screen test, but didn't make 10 minutes on the highway.

     

    11/20/2018 7:18 PM  #8

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Anybody close to Enid, Okla. got a good complete 302 for a 331 build. Thank you.

     

    11/20/2018 7:18 PM  #9

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    Anybody close to Enid, Okla. got a good complete 302 for a 331 build. Thank you.

     

    11/20/2018 7:21 PM  #10

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    TerryM wrote:

    Anybody close to Enid, Okla. got a good complete 302 for a 331 build. Thank you.

    HEY!......I've been to Enid.   HUGE town!!
    Jus say'in,
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    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    11/20/2018 7:24 PM  #11

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    Send'in some "prayerz" up for y'all...........Hope you gave a fun trip and take plenty of pix along the way. (go back roads....interstates will be PACKED. More fun....less traffic...more to see.)
    6sally6

    Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
     

    11/20/2018 9:45 PM  #12

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Have a swell trip Charles. And remember what Nat used to say, get your kicks on Route 66!

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    11/21/2018 9:33 AM  #13

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    TerryM wrote:

    Anybody close to Enid, Okla. got a good complete 302 for a 331 build. Thank you.

    Start a new post

     

    11/21/2018 9:47 AM  #14

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    josh-kebob wrote:

    TerryM wrote:

    Anybody close to Enid, Okla. got a good complete 302 for a 331 build. Thank you.

    Start a new post

    Or better yet, start a new post in the Swap Meet Forum...See Index.

    BB

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    11/21/2018 10:49 AM  #15

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    Just a tip someone passed on to me.  Make sure you get a classic car insurance w/ extended towing coverage.  Could save you a fortune if it breaks down in the middle of the trip.

     

    11/23/2018 11:45 AM  #16

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    Ya know we want to see pics ! safe travels 

    65 coupe, 351w, c4, power disk brakes, power r&p, vintage air.
     

    11/23/2018 12:20 PM  #17

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Good morning I just Landed in Phoenix pray all is well Thanks for the prayer Hope everyone had a Awesome Turkey day.

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    11/23/2018 2:14 PM  #18

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    Glad yuh made it, hope all goes smoothly 🏁

    Life is too short to drive a boring car😎
     

    11/25/2018 9:23 PM  #19

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    Well???

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    11/26/2018 11:31 AM  #20

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    HA! Since this post was started I've been on the road from TX to AR, OK, TX, and now in AZ. Maybe I'll see ya on the road going home Fri Coupe.

    70, ragtop 351W/416 stroker Edel Performer heads w pro flow 4, Comp roller 35-421-8. T5
     

    11/26/2018 11:35 AM  #21

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    I heard from Charles they did not buy the car.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    11/26/2018 11:46 AM  #22

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    MS wrote:

    I heard from Charles they did not buy the car.

    Well, you gotta go look at them.  Glad they found out it wasn't what they wanted before they committed.

    BB

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    11/26/2018 9:15 PM  #23

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    I once drove from LA to Phoenix to look at a 65 fast back that was in primer and guide coat. Advertised as ready for paint.
    All the pics I saw convinced me to make the trip.
    Got there ... the parts of the car that weren't shown in the pics all had rust holes you could fit your fist through.
    Ready for paint?? Not so much.

    "Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
     

    11/27/2018 3:41 AM  #24

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Good morning thanks for the prayers. The trip wore me out. The car was a nice car there was just some things that was done he couldn’t live with and you would have to take the car apart to re do.I am still praying for him as when we got back I had to go to work he took a flight by himself and bought a fastback and is driving it back 1500 miles to get home .Please join in with me with prayers for safe travels. Thank you !!! Family

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    11/27/2018 9:38 AM  #25

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    Re: 65-66 Fastback

    Y'all getting to old for this kinda thing CD? So where did he end up buying car? I was looking forward to seeing you Charles

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

     

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