Another west coast escapee.....

[Mustang_Runner]

Hey everyone! 

Another west coast escapee here, I was able to get out of the Democratic People's Republic of Kalifornia (aka the DPRK) back in September and recently found this board. I'm not a man of many words but I will look to jump in and contribute where I can!

As the name suggests, I do have a classic '67 Mustang that once belonged to my grandmother. Interesting backstory; after she passed the family was cleaning out her garage and lo and behold, the Mustang everyone thought she sold was hiding under a pile of boxes. Thousands of dollars later, I have an *almost* restored Mustang that now sits under a car cover in my garage. Haha.

[WindHawk]

Welcome to a "free" state.  I understand the 67 Mustang and "thousands of dollars later".  I have a 65 coupe that's being restored and I'm getting poorer by the day.  Sure going to be pretty when it's done though.

[Sleep profit]

3 hours ago, Mustang_Runner said:

Hey everyone! 

Another west coast escapee here, I was able to get out of the Democratic People's Republic of Kalifornia (aka the DPRK) back in September and recently found this board. I'm not a man of many words but I will look to jump in and contribute where I can!

As the name suggests, I do have a classic '67 Mustang that once belonged to my grandmother. Interesting backstory; after she passed the family was cleaning out her garage and lo and behold, the Mustang everyone thought she sold was hiding under a pile of boxes. Thousands of dollars later, I have an *almost* restored Mustang that now sits under a car cover in my garage. Haha.

Nice mustang welcome to Tennessee 

[Mustang_Runner]

Thank you! And yeah, restoring cars is not at all cheap. It is absolutely amazing how the cost adds up so quickly.

[Beltfed]

Tell me about it.  I have a 1939 Packard 110 business coupe I finished about 15 years ago.  Now I’m restoring a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr three window coupe.  Parts are almost impossible to source.  They will bury me in this car as it’s my final restoration.

[j2a]

Hey, another west coaster with a classic mustang! I just signed up and was going to post here when I saw your thread. For the 1st half of my life I lived in CA, 2nd in OR, and got my 66 mustang in 87. Looks like maybe you and I have the same wheels: American Racing Torq Thrust?. If all goes according to plan, the 3rd half of my life will be in TN. 

[OLDNEWBIE]

Sweet looking ride,

Welcome to TN.

[Mustang_Runner]

On 2/5/2022 at 6:38 PM, j2a said:

Hey, another west coaster with a classic mustang! I just signed up and was going to post here when I saw your thread. For the 1st half of my life I lived in CA, 2nd in OR, and got my 66 mustang in 87. Looks like maybe you and I have the same wheels: American Racing Torq Thrust?. If all goes according to plan, the 3rd half of my life will be in TN. 

Yep! Same wheels, was able to get a smoking deal on them that I couldn't pass up!

[Mustang_Runner]

On 2/7/2022 at 9:42 AM, OLDNEWBIE said:

Sweet looking ride,

Welcome to TN.

Thank you!

[hipower]

Welcome to Tn and TGO! Gorgeous Mustang you have! That color is fantastic on it.

[1fast4by]

Welcome to the site.

[user1776]

That is a beautiful car! Welcome to the forums

[Hehehmule]

What engine code is she? I’ve got an S-code fastback I got the day after I turned 16. She’s in need of restoration, but I have a sideoiler to replace the 390 when I’m full retired.

[Mustang_Runner]

Thanks everyone! And Hehehmule I'm sending you a PM. Maybe you can help school me on some classic Ford knowledge.

[Jason5150]

I too am an escapee!!! I left after the fall of Gray Davis

[Cruz2Jasper]

On 2/4/2022 at 10:53 AM, Mustang_Runner said:

Hey everyone! 

Another west coast escapee here, I was able to get out of the Democratic People's Republic of Kalifornia (aka the DPRK) back in September and recently found this board. I'm not a man of many words but I will look to jump in and contribute where I can!

As the name suggests, I do have a classic '67 Mustang that once belonged to my grandmother. Interesting backstory; after she passed the family was cleaning out her garage and lo and behold, the Mustang everyone thought she sold was hiding under a pile of boxes. Thousands of dollars later, I have an *almost* restored Mustang that now sits under a car cover in my garage. Haha.

Hello and congratulations escaping from Commifornia.  I'm a fellow refugee from Santa Cruz!  LOVE THAT STANG!  Loving TN so far!