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    3/01/2024 11:07 PM  #1

    MS
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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
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    I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    The 289 runs well and the c4 shifts gears smoothly. Water pump leaks but that 289 is coming out anyway.
    New brakes still need more miles to get seated.
    The car is now in storage again until sfter I recover from my back surgery, now scheduled for 3/13..

    So far, I installed a 3.25 rear gear, rebuilt the rear brakes and installed new bearings, installed new front disc brakes and master cylinder, got the engine running, added fluid to the tranny to get it working, installed a rebuilt demon carb, a new gas tank (20 gallon) and pickup and replumbed the fuel lines.

    Now the car runs on its own power and starts easily.  I can’t wait until I am healed up enough to start the restoration.

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

    3/01/2024 11:12 PM  #2

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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    AWESOME...YOU GONNA GET SOME POR-15?

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    3/02/2024 1:55 AM  #3

    Ron68
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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

      Wow - you've really been productive with that car since I last saw it in September. Nice job! Just takes time and money and parts and tools and a great shop and the knowledge and experience to get it done. Now just have to complete the repairs on your back and heal up, and you'll be right "back" at it!

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    3/02/2024 6:38 AM  #4

    John Ha
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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    Congrats!

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    3/02/2024 7:05 AM  #5

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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    This is great news on the car. I hope your surgery goes extremely well. 
     

     

    3/02/2024 9:16 AM  #6

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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    Outstanding!

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

    3/02/2024 3:09 PM  #7

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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    The first are always exciting! Prayers are with you for the surgery. 

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    3/03/2024 9:00 AM  #8

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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    3/13.. My prayers are with you.  I plan to come visit while you are recuperating. 

    Mustang Steve Bash in Gruene, Texas September29-30, 2023
     

    3/04/2024 8:10 PM  #9

    HudginJ3
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    Re: I drove the 65 convertible today for the first time

    Getting it running is the fun part. Prayers for the surgery and a quick and good recovery.

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

     

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