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Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
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>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>
>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ r inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW, I
>>>>>> sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it up
>>>>>> today.
>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below $3k
>>>>> the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling time
>>>>> for people to come look at it.
>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you can
>>>> block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come then and
>>>> the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is it will be
>>>> gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a half
>>> scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a pretty
>>> good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me pix etc.
>>> when he got it finished.
>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>> rear.
>>
>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign
>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the
>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North Carolina!
>>>> I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>>>
>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>
> Depends on who you ask. lol!
That goes for all of us old timers.
>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen years.
>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting on
>> the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the
>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to
>> take it next.
>
> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating on
> the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod motors
> have become the standard.
I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in tinkering
with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the Washington,
DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard around here that had
a 5.0L AC bracket.
>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling around
>> a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some MM
>> suspension mods.
>
> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about it
> but I didn't know you actually got one..
I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think that is
the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really want
the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is enough to
keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a blower on it later. :)
Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
> news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ rrinZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>
>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ r inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW, I
>>>>>> sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it up
>>>>>> today.
>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below $3k
>>>>> the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling time
>>>>> for people to come look at it.
>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you can
>>>> block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come then and
>>>> the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is it will be
>>>> gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a half
>>> scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a pretty
>>> good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me pix etc.
>>> when he got it finished.
>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>> rear.
>>
>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign
>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the
>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North Carolina!
>>>> I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>>>
>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>
> Depends on who you ask. lol!
That goes for all of us old timers.
>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen years.
>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting on
>> the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the
>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to
>> take it next.
>
> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating on
> the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod motors
> have become the standard.
I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in tinkering
with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the Washington,
DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard around here that had
a 5.0L AC bracket.
>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling around
>> a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some MM
>> suspension mods.
>
> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about it
> but I didn't know you actually got one..
I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think that is
the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really want
the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is enough to
keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a blower on it later. :)
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
news:o-udnR2WOb5R8-_VnZ2dnUVZ_tninZ2d@comcast,com :
> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> Joe wrote:
>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>
>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ_r_inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW,
>>>>>>> I sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it
>>>>>>> up today.
>>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below
>>>>>> $3k the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling
>>>>>> time for people to come look at it.
>>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you
>>>>> can block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come
>>>>> then and the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is
>>>>> it will be gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a
>>>> half scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a
>>>> pretty good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me
>>>> pix etc. when he got it finished.
>>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>>> rear.
>>>
>>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign
>>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the
>>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North
>>>>> Carolina! I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>>>>
>>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>>
>> Depends on who you ask. lol!
>
> That goes for all of us old timers.
Yeah, kids these days...
>>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen
>>>> years.
>>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting
>>> on the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
>>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the
>>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to
>>> take it next.
>>
>> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating
>> on the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod
>> motors have become the standard.
>
> I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in tinkering
> with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the
> Washington, DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard around
> here that had a 5.0L AC bracket.
Same here. Even compared to a few years ago, there are only a handful
of nice fox cars left. I still have a hard time thinking of the '94 as
a 302, even though it is one.
>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some
>>> MM suspension mods.
>>
>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>
> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think that
> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a blower
> on it later. :)
Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
news:o-udnR2WOb5R8-_VnZ2dnUVZ_tninZ2d@comcast,com :
> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> Joe wrote:
>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>
>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ_r_inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW,
>>>>>>> I sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it
>>>>>>> up today.
>>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below
>>>>>> $3k the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling
>>>>>> time for people to come look at it.
>>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you
>>>>> can block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come
>>>>> then and the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is
>>>>> it will be gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a
>>>> half scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a
>>>> pretty good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me
>>>> pix etc. when he got it finished.
>>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>>> rear.
>>>
>>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign
>>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the
>>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North
>>>>> Carolina! I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>>>>
>>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>>
>> Depends on who you ask. lol!
>
> That goes for all of us old timers.
Yeah, kids these days...
>>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen
>>>> years.
>>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting
>>> on the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
>>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the
>>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to
>>> take it next.
>>
>> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating
>> on the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod
>> motors have become the standard.
>
> I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in tinkering
> with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the
> Washington, DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard around
> here that had a 5.0L AC bracket.
Same here. Even compared to a few years ago, there are only a handful
of nice fox cars left. I still have a hard time thinking of the '94 as
a 302, even though it is one.
>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some
>>> MM suspension mods.
>>
>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>
> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think that
> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a blower
> on it later. :)
Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
> news:o-udnR2WOb5R8- VnZ2dnUVZ tninZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>> news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ rrinZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>
>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ r inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW,
>>>>>>>> I sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it
>>>>>>>> up today.
>>>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below
>>>>>>> $3k the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling
>>>>>>> time for people to come look at it.
>>>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you
>>>>>> can block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come
>>>>>> then and the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is
>>>>>> it will be gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a
>>>>> half scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a
>>>>> pretty good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me
>>>>> pix etc. when he got it finished.
>>>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>>>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>>>> rear.
>>>>
>>>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>>>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign
>>>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the
>>>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North
>>>>>> Carolina! I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>>>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>>> Depends on who you ask. lol!
>> That goes for all of us old timers.
>
> Yeah, kids these days...
They don't know how to take an insult like us old timers. ;)
>>>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen
>>>>> years.
>>>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting
>>>> on the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
>>>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the
>>>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to
>>>> take it next.
>>> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating
>>> on the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod
>>> motors have become the standard.
>> I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in tinkering
>> with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the
>> Washington, DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard around
>> here that had a 5.0L AC bracket.
>
> Same here. Even compared to a few years ago, there are only a handful
> of nice fox cars left. I still have a hard time thinking of the '94 as
> a 302, even though it is one.
I see the '94s & '95s an SN95 Mustangs even though the have a 302.
>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some
>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
>> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
>> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
>> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think that
>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a blower
>> on it later. :)
>
> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
> you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high revver
but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake and
other parts from the current engine. It would be a really inexpensive
build.
Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
> news:o-udnR2WOb5R8- VnZ2dnUVZ tninZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>> Joe wrote:
>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>> news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ rrinZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>
>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ r inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon. BTW,
>>>>>>>> I sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked it
>>>>>>>> up today.
>>>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below
>>>>>>> $3k the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is scheduling
>>>>>>> time for people to come look at it.
>>>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you
>>>>>> can block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come
>>>>>> then and the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess is
>>>>>> it will be gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a
>>>>> half scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make a
>>>>> pretty good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send me
>>>>> pix etc. when he got it finished.
>>>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>>>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>>>> rear.
>>>>
>>>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from someone
>>>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a foreign
>>>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send the
>>>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North
>>>>>> Carolina! I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>>>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>>> Depends on who you ask. lol!
>> That goes for all of us old timers.
>
> Yeah, kids these days...
They don't know how to take an insult like us old timers. ;)
>>>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen
>>>>> years.
>>>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting
>>>> on the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I am
>>>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for the
>>>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where to
>>>> take it next.
>>> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now concentrating
>>> on the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod
>>> motors have become the standard.
>> I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in tinkering
>> with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the
>> Washington, DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard around
>> here that had a 5.0L AC bracket.
>
> Same here. Even compared to a few years ago, there are only a handful
> of nice fox cars left. I still have a hard time thinking of the '94 as
> a 302, even though it is one.
I see the '94s & '95s an SN95 Mustangs even though the have a 302.
>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do some
>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
>> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
>> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
>> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think that
>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a blower
>> on it later. :)
>
> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
> you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high revver
but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake and
other parts from the current engine. It would be a really inexpensive
build.
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
news:X86dnRpfsMQP4u_VnZ2dnUVZ_vCdnZ2d@comcast,com :
> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:o-udnR2WOb5R8-_VnZ2dnUVZ_tninZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> Joe wrote:
>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>> news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>
>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ_r_inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon.
BTW,
>>>>>>>>> I sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked
it
>>>>>>>>> up today.
>>>>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below
>>>>>>>> $3k the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is
scheduling
>>>>>>>> time for people to come look at it.
>>>>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you
>>>>>>> can block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come
>>>>>>> then and the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess
is
>>>>>>> it will be gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>>>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>>>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a
>>>>>> half scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make
a
>>>>>> pretty good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send
me
>>>>>> pix etc. when he got it finished.
>>>>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>>>>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>>>>> rear.
>>>>>
>>>>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from
someone
>>>>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a
foreign
>>>>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send
the
>>>>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North
>>>>>>> Carolina! I may have been born at night but it wasn't last
night.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>>>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>>>>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>>>> Depends on who you ask. lol!
>>> That goes for all of us old timers.
>>
>> Yeah, kids these days...
>
> They don't know how to take an insult like us old timers. ;)
Nor do they know how to give 'em..
>>>>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen
>>>>>> years.
>>>>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting
>>>>> on the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I
am
>>>>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for
the
>>>>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where
to
>>>>> take it next.
>>>> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now
concentrating
>>>> on the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod
>>>> motors have become the standard.
>>> I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in
tinkering
>>> with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the
>>> Washington, DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard
around
>>> here that had a 5.0L AC bracket.
>>
>> Same here. Even compared to a few years ago, there are only a
handful
>> of nice fox cars left. I still have a hard time thinking of the '94
as
>> a 302, even though it is one.
>
> I see the '94s & '95s an SN95 Mustangs even though the have a 302.
Exactly. That body style just shouldn't have a 302. In my mind the 302
went out with the foxes.
>>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do
some
>>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
>>> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
>>> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
>>> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think
that
>>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a
blower
>>> on it later. :)
>>
>> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
>> you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
>
> It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high
revver
> but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake and
> other parts from the current engine. It would be a really inexpensive
> build.
So when are you starting? Doing it in the garage, or sending it out?
Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
news:X86dnRpfsMQP4u_VnZ2dnUVZ_vCdnZ2d@comcast,com :
> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:o-udnR2WOb5R8-_VnZ2dnUVZ_tninZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> Joe wrote:
>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>> news:-5KdnYKTEPAAEezVnZ2dnUVZ_rrinZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>
>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>> news:KOGdnSlYGYjOGPbVnZ2dnUVZ_gudnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>>>>>>>> news:ZcSdnRpvfp5QcvfVnZ2dnUVZ_r_inZ2d@comcast,com :
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Full details:
>>>>>>>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>>>>>>> That is an excellent price. You should have a buyer soon.
BTW,
>>>>>>>>> I sold the KB from a listing on Craigs List. The guy picked
it
>>>>>>>>> up today.
>>>>>>>> Congrats on the KB. Yes, as soon as I lowered the price below
>>>>>>>> $3k the e- mail inbox is burning up. Only trouble is
scheduling
>>>>>>>> time for people to come look at it.
>>>>>>> I figured you would get a lot of replies and inquiries. May you
>>>>>>> can block out four hours on Saturday and tell them all to come
>>>>>>> then and the first one to hand over the cash gets it. My guess
is
>>>>>>> it will be gone in the first 30 minutes.
>>>>>> We were out for a few days, but I just sold it today - a guy came
>>>>>> over from the west coast with a trailer, spent a good hour and a
>>>>>> half scouring over it, and bought it cash. Told me it would make
a
>>>>>> pretty good 9-second car. I asked him to keep in touch and send
me
>>>>>> pix etc. when he got it finished.
>>>>> He will be doing a lot of mods if he plans on running at a track.
>>>>> Roll cage, new rear setup etc. and drive train mods from front to
>>>>> rear.
>>>>>
>>>>>>> The funny thing about the blower was I got a response from
someone
>>>>>>> that was part of what looked like the old Nigerian scam. They
>>>>>>> wanted to send a certified check for $7,200 (probably on a
foreign
>>>>>>> bank or funded with a stolen credit card number) and then send
the
>>>>>>> excess money ($7,200 minus $2,400) to some chick in North
>>>>>>> Carolina! I may have been born at night but it wasn't last
night.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When the Mustang is gone are you still going to hang out here?
>>>>>> Well, it's gone and I'm hanging out now...
>>>>> It wouldn't be the same around here without you.
>>>> Depends on who you ask. lol!
>>> That goes for all of us old timers.
>>
>> Yeah, kids these days...
>
> They don't know how to take an insult like us old timers. ;)
Nor do they know how to give 'em..
>>>>>> Feels weird to be Mustang-less though. First time in fifteen
>>>>>> years.
>>>>> I'm glad mine didn't sell. I spent some time this weekend putting
>>>>> on the Cobra upper intake and it felt good to work on it some. I
am
>>>>> scouring ebay to get a cheap stock AC engine bracket. Parts for
the
>>>>> Fox cars are getting scarce and expensive. I am evaluating where
to
>>>>> take it next.
>>>> Yeah, I guess most of the aftermarket companies are now
concentrating
>>>> on the 4.6 block. Now that 302s are becoming more scarce, the mod
>>>> motors have become the standard.
>>> I just noticed it recently when I became more interested in
tinkering
>>> with the car. I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the
>>> Washington, DC area anymore. I couldn't even find a bone yard
around
>>> here that had a 5.0L AC bracket.
>>
>> Same here. Even compared to a few years ago, there are only a
handful
>> of nice fox cars left. I still have a hard time thinking of the '94
as
>> a 302, even though it is one.
>
> I see the '94s & '95s an SN95 Mustangs even though the have a 302.
Exactly. That body style just shouldn't have a 302. In my mind the 302
went out with the foxes.
>>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do
some
>>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
>>> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
>>> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
>>> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think
that
>>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a
blower
>>> on it later. :)
>>
>> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
>> you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
>
> It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high
revver
> but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake and
> other parts from the current engine. It would be a really inexpensive
> build.
So when are you starting? Doing it in the garage, or sending it out?
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
> news:X86dnRpfsMQP4u VnZ2dnUVZ vCdnZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>><snip>
>
>>>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do
> some
>>>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>>>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
>>>> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
>>>> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
>>>> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think
> that
>>>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>>>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>>>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a
> blower
>>>> on it later. :)
>>> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
>>> you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
>> It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high
> revver
>> but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake and
>> other parts from the current engine. It would be a really inexpensive
>> build.
>
> So when are you starting? Doing it in the garage, or sending it out?
I'll probably have the short block done at a shop. The rest I can put
together at home but I'll have a garage install it. I just don't have
the will power to do that myself. I HATE crawling under a car anymore.
Joe wrote:
> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
> news:X86dnRpfsMQP4u VnZ2dnUVZ vCdnZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>><snip>
>
>>>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do
> some
>>>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>>>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than the
>>>> stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them that is
>>>> placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be a great
>>>> candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It Think
> that
>>>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>>>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>>>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a
> blower
>>>> on it later. :)
>>> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car. If
>>> you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
>> It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high
> revver
>> but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake and
>> other parts from the current engine. It would be a really inexpensive
>> build.
>
> So when are you starting? Doing it in the garage, or sending it out?
I'll probably have the short block done at a shop. The rest I can put
together at home but I'll have a garage install it. I just don't have
the will power to do that myself. I HATE crawling under a car anymore.
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
Michael Johnson wrote:
> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:X86dnRpfsMQP4u VnZ2dnUVZ vCdnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> <snip>
>>
>>>>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do
>> some
>>>>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>>>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>>>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>>>>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than
>>>>> the stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them
>>>>> that is placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be
>>>>> a great candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It
>>>>> Think
>> that
>>>>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>>>>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>>>>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a
>> blower
>>>>> on it later. :)
>>>> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car.
>>>> If you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
>>> It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high
>> revver
>>> but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake
>>> and other parts from the current engine. It would be a really
>>> inexpensive build.
>>
>> So when are you starting? Doing it in the garage, or sending it out?
>
> I'll probably have the short block done at a shop. The rest I can put
> together at home but I'll have a garage install it. I just don't have
> the will power to do that myself. I HATE crawling under a car anymore.
I'm glad to hear that part about car crawling, I thought it was just
me. One thing with my truck ( and my previous Dodge) I don't have to
jack or ramp it to change oil or the filter.
--
Perhaps a metaphor might help:
1. Your emails are like sperm, ready to dash out and do their thing.
2. Your ISP is a prick.
3. APEWS is a condom.
4. We are innocent maidens who do not like surprises.
5. You are asking for one teeny hole in the rubber.
You'll have to get us drunk first. - Hey Bub
Michael Johnson wrote:
> Joe wrote:
>> Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote in
>> news:X86dnRpfsMQP4u VnZ2dnUVZ vCdnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> <snip>
>>
>>>>>>> I thought the 427W was where I was headed but I have a
>>>>>>> new B50 block sitting on a crate in the garage so I am milling
>>>>>>> around a 327 stroker and just live with 300-325 rwhp. Then do
>> some
>>>>>>> MM suspension mods.
>>>>>> Sounds nice. When'd you get the B50? I remember you talking about
>>>>>> it but I didn't know you actually got one..
>>>>> I have had the block for years. They are a little stronger than
>>>>> the stock blocks. They have about ten pounds more metal in them
>>>>> that is placed at points to increase overall strength. It would be
>>>>> a great candidate for a 327 stroker as it is machined already. It
>>>>> Think
>> that
>>>>> is the way I'll go with it. Maybe I'm getting old and don't really
>>>>> want the mega power I thought I did. I think 300-325 rwhp/rwtq is
>>>>> enough to keep me happy nowadays. Plus, I could always throw a
>> blower
>>>>> on it later. :)
>>>> Well, sure! Sounds like a real nice block for a mild street car.
>>>> If you could keep the car relatively light, 325 rwhp would be fine.
>>> It would be a great block for a mild stroker. It won't be a high
>> revver
>>> but then again neither am I. Plus, I can use the heads/cam/intake
>>> and other parts from the current engine. It would be a really
>>> inexpensive build.
>>
>> So when are you starting? Doing it in the garage, or sending it out?
>
> I'll probably have the short block done at a shop. The rest I can put
> together at home but I'll have a garage install it. I just don't have
> the will power to do that myself. I HATE crawling under a car anymore.
I'm glad to hear that part about car crawling, I thought it was just
me. One thing with my truck ( and my previous Dodge) I don't have to
jack or ramp it to change oil or the filter.
--
Perhaps a metaphor might help:
1. Your emails are like sperm, ready to dash out and do their thing.
2. Your ISP is a prick.
3. APEWS is a condom.
4. We are innocent maidens who do not like surprises.
5. You are asking for one teeny hole in the rubber.
You'll have to get us drunk first. - Hey Bub
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:30:16 -0400, Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote:
:> I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the Washington,
:>DC area anymore.
Come down to So. Maryland. :) We have three beautiful Fox Mustangs in our
neighborhood alone [ Golden Beach in St Mary County ]. What's great is as
far as I know they are all daily drivers, and are owned by people in their
late 20's.
On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:30:16 -0400, Michael Johnson <cds@erols,com > wrote:
:> I rarely see Fox Mustangs on the road in the Washington,
:>DC area anymore.
Come down to So. Maryland. :) We have three beautiful Fox Mustangs in our
neighborhood alone [ Golden Beach in St Mary County ]. What's great is as
far as I know they are all daily drivers, and are owned by people in their
late 20's.
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
"Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
> Full details:
> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside, and the
outside looks pretty damn good, too.
Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and abused).
After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding tickets), I sold
that car off to the first $3,000 that came knocking. And I got it in cash,
too, which didn't hurt. But I was happy to see that one go.
As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I still
can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too, and stuck in
my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of Subaru joy.
dwight
(It's a Subaru, right?)
"Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
> Full details:
> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside, and the
outside looks pretty damn good, too.
Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and abused).
After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding tickets), I sold
that car off to the first $3,000 that came knocking. And I got it in cash,
too, which didn't hurt. But I was happy to see that one go.
As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I still
can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too, and stuck in
my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of Subaru joy.
dwight
(It's a Subaru, right?)
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
"dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
news:xuqdnR-rVYE-hvHVnZ2dnUVZ_gydnZ2d@comcast,com :
> "Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
> news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>> Full details:
>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>
> Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside,
> and the outside looks pretty damn good, too.
>
> Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
Of course pix don't tell the whole story. There are a bunch of pissy
things wrong, like the inoperative visor lights, jiggly ash tray cover,
broken driver's door lock solenoid, etc. Not to mention a bunch of
scratches, scrapes, dings, etc. that the car's collected over time.
> Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and
> abused). After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding
> tickets), I sold that car off to the first $3,000 that came knocking.
> And I got it in cash, too, which didn't hurt. But I was happy to see
> that one go.
I got cash today for the LX, but I still have mixed emotions. One part
of me was very sad, watching 15 years of history drive off on a trailer.
The other part of me was happy with a big, fat fistfull of hundreds, and
an empty garage space.
> As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I
> still can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too,
> and stuck in my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of
> Subaru joy.
>
> dwight
> (It's a Subaru, right?)
The Subie's actually my son's car, but I certainly wouldn't mind having
it. AWD, 220hp boxer 4-banger, 5-speed - tons of fun. My daily now is
my '03 Dakota, which is nice and comfy with plenty of torque to keep me
happy.
"dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
news:xuqdnR-rVYE-hvHVnZ2dnUVZ_gydnZ2d@comcast,com :
> "Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
> news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>> Full details:
>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>
> Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside,
> and the outside looks pretty damn good, too.
>
> Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
Of course pix don't tell the whole story. There are a bunch of pissy
things wrong, like the inoperative visor lights, jiggly ash tray cover,
broken driver's door lock solenoid, etc. Not to mention a bunch of
scratches, scrapes, dings, etc. that the car's collected over time.
> Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and
> abused). After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding
> tickets), I sold that car off to the first $3,000 that came knocking.
> And I got it in cash, too, which didn't hurt. But I was happy to see
> that one go.
I got cash today for the LX, but I still have mixed emotions. One part
of me was very sad, watching 15 years of history drive off on a trailer.
The other part of me was happy with a big, fat fistfull of hundreds, and
an empty garage space.
> As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I
> still can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too,
> and stuck in my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of
> Subaru joy.
>
> dwight
> (It's a Subaru, right?)
The Subie's actually my son's car, but I certainly wouldn't mind having
it. AWD, 220hp boxer 4-banger, 5-speed - tons of fun. My daily now is
my '03 Dakota, which is nice and comfy with plenty of torque to keep me
happy.
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
"Joe" <party@yourhouse,com > wrote in message
news:Xns9AD3C6EA798CDnospamforme@216.77.188.18...
> "dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
> news:xuqdnR-rVYE-hvHVnZ2dnUVZ gydnZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>> "Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
>> news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>>> Full details:
>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>
>> Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside,
>> and the outside looks pretty damn good, too.
>>
>> Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
>
> Of course pix don't tell the whole story. There are a bunch of pissy
> things wrong, like the inoperative visor lights, jiggly ash tray cover,
> broken driver's door lock solenoid, etc. Not to mention a bunch of
> scratches, scrapes, dings, etc. that the car's collected over time.
Well, that's all to be expected. These cars are getting long in the tooth.
TFrog looks best from about fifty feet away. Even so, with all of their
faults, a good running example of the Fox Mustang for a mere $2900 is a
steal.
>> Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and
>> abused). After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding
>> tickets), I sold that car off to the first $3,000 that came knocking.
>> And I got it in cash, too, which didn't hurt. But I was happy to see
>> that one go.
>
> I got cash today for the LX, but I still have mixed emotions. One part
> of me was very sad, watching 15 years of history drive off on a trailer.
> The other part of me was happy with a big, fat fistfull of hundreds, and
> an empty garage space.
And another part of you will always want another Mustang. This was your
comfort zone, with many happy memories that will haunt you forever. It's why
I get all misty-eyed every spring, thinking about buying another motorcycle.
>> As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I
>> still can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too,
>> and stuck in my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of
>> Subaru joy.
>>
>> dwight
>> (It's a Subaru, right?)
>
> The Subie's actually my son's car, but I certainly wouldn't mind having
> it. AWD, 220hp boxer 4-banger, 5-speed - tons of fun. My daily now is
> my '03 Dakota, which is nice and comfy with plenty of torque to keep me
> happy.
The only newsgroup I see that might be of interest to you and your Dakota
has something to do with pictures of a Dakota.
Fanning.
dwight
"Joe" <party@yourhouse,com > wrote in message
news:Xns9AD3C6EA798CDnospamforme@216.77.188.18...
> "dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
> news:xuqdnR-rVYE-hvHVnZ2dnUVZ gydnZ2d@comcast,com :
>
>> "Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
>> news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>>> Full details:
>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>
>> Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside,
>> and the outside looks pretty damn good, too.
>>
>> Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
>
> Of course pix don't tell the whole story. There are a bunch of pissy
> things wrong, like the inoperative visor lights, jiggly ash tray cover,
> broken driver's door lock solenoid, etc. Not to mention a bunch of
> scratches, scrapes, dings, etc. that the car's collected over time.
Well, that's all to be expected. These cars are getting long in the tooth.
TFrog looks best from about fifty feet away. Even so, with all of their
faults, a good running example of the Fox Mustang for a mere $2900 is a
steal.
>> Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and
>> abused). After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding
>> tickets), I sold that car off to the first $3,000 that came knocking.
>> And I got it in cash, too, which didn't hurt. But I was happy to see
>> that one go.
>
> I got cash today for the LX, but I still have mixed emotions. One part
> of me was very sad, watching 15 years of history drive off on a trailer.
> The other part of me was happy with a big, fat fistfull of hundreds, and
> an empty garage space.
And another part of you will always want another Mustang. This was your
comfort zone, with many happy memories that will haunt you forever. It's why
I get all misty-eyed every spring, thinking about buying another motorcycle.
>> As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I
>> still can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too,
>> and stuck in my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of
>> Subaru joy.
>>
>> dwight
>> (It's a Subaru, right?)
>
> The Subie's actually my son's car, but I certainly wouldn't mind having
> it. AWD, 220hp boxer 4-banger, 5-speed - tons of fun. My daily now is
> my '03 Dakota, which is nice and comfy with plenty of torque to keep me
> happy.
The only newsgroup I see that might be of interest to you and your Dakota
has something to do with pictures of a Dakota.
Fanning.
dwight
Re: FS: '93 5.0 - South Florida
"dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
news:4PidnWKT2sbAz-_VnZ2dnUVZ_qbinZ2d@comcast,com :
> "Joe" <party@yourhouse,com > wrote in message
> news:Xns9AD3C6EA798CDnospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>> "dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
>> news:xuqdnR-rVYE-hvHVnZ2dnUVZ_gydnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> "Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>>>> Full details:
>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>
>>> Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside,
>>> and the outside looks pretty damn good, too.
>>>
>>> Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
>>
>> Of course pix don't tell the whole story. There are a bunch of pissy
>> things wrong, like the inoperative visor lights, jiggly ash tray
>> cover, broken driver's door lock solenoid, etc. Not to mention a
>> bunch of scratches, scrapes, dings, etc. that the car's collected
>> over time.
>
> Well, that's all to be expected. These cars are getting long in the
> tooth. TFrog looks best from about fifty feet away. Even so, with all
> of their faults, a good running example of the Fox Mustang for a mere
> $2900 is a steal.
Based on the replies to the ads, I've found that Mustang's aren't that
special to most people. The ones that do favor them want 5-speed coupes
or "specialty" models like Cobras or triple white ones. However, there
was one kid who wanted it bad but didn't have his license yet (or any
money). "I've got my permit though!". LOL!
>>> Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and
>>> abused). After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding
>>> tickets), I sold that car off to the first $3,000 that came
>>> knocking. And I got it in cash, too, which didn't hurt. But I was
>>> happy to see that one go.
>>
>> I got cash today for the LX, but I still have mixed emotions. One
>> part of me was very sad, watching 15 years of history drive off on a
>> trailer. The other part of me was happy with a big, fat fistfull of
>> hundreds, and an empty garage space.
>
> And another part of you will always want another Mustang. This was
> your comfort zone, with many happy memories that will haunt you
> forever. It's why I get all misty-eyed every spring, thinking about
> buying another motorcycle.
Based on how I feel about my old Sportster, you're probably right about
the Mustang. I still want another bike, although it'll be a water-
cooled cruiser if I ever get one.
>>> As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I
>>> still can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too,
>>> and stuck in my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of
>>> Subaru joy.
>>>
>>> dwight
>>> (It's a Subaru, right?)
>>
>> The Subie's actually my son's car, but I certainly wouldn't mind
>> having it. AWD, 220hp boxer 4-banger, 5-speed - tons of fun. My
>> daily now is my '03 Dakota, which is nice and comfy with plenty of
>> torque to keep me happy.
>
> The only newsgroup I see that might be of interest to you and your
> Dakota has something to do with pictures of a Dakota.
>
> Fanning.
>
> dwight
She's way too young anyway. :p
"dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
news:4PidnWKT2sbAz-_VnZ2dnUVZ_qbinZ2d@comcast,com :
> "Joe" <party@yourhouse,com > wrote in message
> news:Xns9AD3C6EA798CDnospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>> "dwight" <dwight@XtfrogX,com > wrote in
>> news:xuqdnR-rVYE-hvHVnZ2dnUVZ_gydnZ2d@comcast,com :
>>
>>> "Joe" <news@eleven,com > wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9ACE9CA72D154nospamforme@216.77.188.18...
>>>> Full details:
>>>> http :// miami.craigslist.org/brw/car/737656403.html
>>>
>>> Sad day, Joe. End of an era. That car looks about new on the inside,
>>> and the outside looks pretty damn good, too.
>>>
>>> Somebody is getting a flat-out steal.
>>
>> Of course pix don't tell the whole story. There are a bunch of pissy
>> things wrong, like the inoperative visor lights, jiggly ash tray
>> cover, broken driver's door lock solenoid, etc. Not to mention a
>> bunch of scratches, scrapes, dings, etc. that the car's collected
>> over time.
>
> Well, that's all to be expected. These cars are getting long in the
> tooth. TFrog looks best from about fifty feet away. Even so, with all
> of their faults, a good running example of the Fox Mustang for a mere
> $2900 is a steal.
Based on the replies to the ads, I've found that Mustang's aren't that
special to most people. The ones that do favor them want 5-speed coupes
or "specialty" models like Cobras or triple white ones. However, there
was one kid who wanted it bad but didn't have his license yet (or any
money). "I've got my permit though!". LOL!
>>> Back in '87 or '88, I bought a 1984 version of TFrog (used and
>>> abused). After three heart-breaking years (and three quick speeding
>>> tickets), I sold that car off to the first $3,000 that came
>>> knocking. And I got it in cash, too, which didn't hurt. But I was
>>> happy to see that one go.
>>
>> I got cash today for the LX, but I still have mixed emotions. One
>> part of me was very sad, watching 15 years of history drive off on a
>> trailer. The other part of me was happy with a big, fat fistfull of
>> hundreds, and an empty garage space.
>
> And another part of you will always want another Mustang. This was
> your comfort zone, with many happy memories that will haunt you
> forever. It's why I get all misty-eyed every spring, thinking about
> buying another motorcycle.
Based on how I feel about my old Sportster, you're probably right about
the Mustang. I still want another bike, although it'll be a water-
cooled cruiser if I ever get one.
>>> As you know, TFrog is hardly a spring chicken at this point, but I
>>> still can't imagine parting with it. I guess I'm getting older, too,
>>> and stuck in my ways. I feel your pain, and wish you many years of
>>> Subaru joy.
>>>
>>> dwight
>>> (It's a Subaru, right?)
>>
>> The Subie's actually my son's car, but I certainly wouldn't mind
>> having it. AWD, 220hp boxer 4-banger, 5-speed - tons of fun. My
>> daily now is my '03 Dakota, which is nice and comfy with plenty of
>> torque to keep me happy.
>
> The only newsgroup I see that might be of interest to you and your
> Dakota has something to do with pictures of a Dakota.
>
> Fanning.
>
> dwight
She's way too young anyway. :p
