My Crazy Ideas...

6T9PONY · 08-09-2002, 02:08 AM

Lately I've been thinking far ahead into the future about what kind of automotive project I'll have, if any. All these plans will hopefully start to be fulfilled within a couple/few years after I get my master's degree (which will be 7 years from now

).

Choice #1: Do a few final mods to the Fastback (heads, radiator/water pump, electronic ignition; get it in the mid-13 range) then buy a decent '69 Coupe (in remembrance of my first Mustang

), drop in a n/a 408W, 4-spd, 9" combo. Have the Coupe in the mid-high 11s with around 575 hp. Of course both of them will be painted the same color of yellow and have the same Centerline AutoDrag wheels. The Fastback would be more of a cruiser for casual times, raise a little hell with, have fun, take to the track every once in a while. The Coupe would be more of a serious street racing in perfect conditions/drag car.

Choice #2: Build the Fastback up and drop in the 408/4-spd combo and get it in the 11s n/a. Forget about the Coupe.

Choice #3: Do the final mods to the Fastback to get it in the mid 13s, then build a radical '77 Ford Econline van and get IT into the 13s. I've actually thought this out a little bit. Built 460/C6/9", mini-tubbed, DragStars or AutoDrags with slicks, custom stainless dash with aftermarket guages, painted a limish-green color (similar to the Mustang mower on Monster Garage) with some ghost flames coming up from the bottom. Have the Fastback and the van capable of low-mid 13s. The van would blow some people away, big time.

Choice #4: Get rid of the Fastback and spend all the money on the van. Get the van into the 13s, maybe even 12s with the plans above plus some.

Choice #5: Screw cars, they're money pits! Spend the money on something else!

I am actually kind of serious about the Econoline. I even took the time to sketch a picture about what it would look like. It's not perfect, but you get the idea about the flames and all.

Crazy Horse GT · 08-09-2002, 02:20 AM

just give me the fastback & build your van, hahaha.

6T9PONY · 08-09-2002, 02:22 AM

Sorry Marty! That plan wasn't included in the choices!

Crazy Horse GT · 08-09-2002, 02:57 AM

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Originally posted by 6T9PONY
Sorry Marty! That plan wasn't included in the choices!

cant blame a brotha for trying. heheh

PKRWUD · 08-09-2002, 03:35 AM

Do what I'd like to do: Build a BOSS 429 from the ground up, sparing no expense, with 12pt ss ARP's everywhere. Make it prettier than the engineers ever imagined. Then set it up in my living room.

Take care,
~Chris

Topless In Texas · 08-09-2002, 04:01 AM

the Fastback AND the Coupe! SHAWEEEEEETTT!

IMO of corse! (which really means nothing!)

Wish I had such a pressing decision to make like that!

Hmm...the GTO or the Fastback......

TNT

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 08-09-2002, 11:44 AM

I think it would be sweet to have a both a fastback and a coupe with the parts you listeed there. Im not really into the van thing lol.

Later,
Nick

jj_jonathon · 08-09-2002, 12:05 PM

welll....if you like the van idea that much, then do the van and the coupe....your old coupe was sweet...if you made another one *drools*...

PWRWUD - does that mean youd build it in the living room? lol...start with just some spare parts lying around...*grin*

08-09-2002, 12:05 PM

i say the fastback and the coupe would be better and funner.

The Deuce · 08-09-2002, 12:07 PM

Don't be a van guy. In theory they are cool, but people will look at you funny.

I would say go with the fastback and coupe. However, drop the 408 in the fastback and put the original motor in the coupe.

PKRWUD · 08-09-2002, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by jj_jonathon
PWRWUD - does that mean youd build it in the living room? lol...start with just some spare parts lying around...*grin*

I'd do all the work in the garage, but I'd assemble it in the living room. I'd have to. I'd never be able to get an assembled 429 up the stairs.

Take care,
~Chris

Crazy Horse GT · 08-10-2002, 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD

I'd do all the work in the garage, but I'd assemble it in the living room. I'd have to. I'd never be able to get an assembled 429 up the stairs.

Take care,
~Chris

what are you going to do? prop your feet on it while you watch tv, bwahahah.

jj_jonathon · 08-10-2002, 12:24 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT

what are you going to do? prop your feet on it while you watch tv, bwahahah.

it could be a wonderful conversation piece when entertaining guests! hehe...

0h n0 5.0 · 08-10-2002, 02:20 AM

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Originally posted by 6T9PONY
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I am actually kind of serious about the Econoline. I even took the time to sketch a picture about what it would look like. It's not perfect, but you get the idea about the flames and all.

here come the mounties!!!...

any cheech an chong fans in here?

PKRWUD · 08-10-2002, 03:32 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT

what are you going to do? prop your feet on it while you watch tv, bwahahah.

Such sacrilege will not be tolerated. Go to your room.

Take care,
~Chris

Crazy Horse GT · 08-10-2002, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD

Such sacrilege will not be tolerated. Go to your room.

Take care,
~Chris

heheh, ok dad!

you could put it in my 2k, wouldnt make me mad.

PKRWUD · 08-10-2002, 03:42 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT

heheh, ok dad! you could put it in my 2k, wouldnt make me mad.

How are you gonna get it into my living room?

Take care,
~Chris

Crazy Horse GT · 08-10-2002, 03:54 AM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD

How are you gonna get it into my living room?

Take care,
~Chris

what, well just drive through the front door, it aint like it's not been wrecked bfore, heheh

PKRWUD · 08-10-2002, 04:14 AM

Right on. I appreciate you being willing to give up your GT so willingly, but I assure you it will be dusted and polished every week. When do you want to drop it off?

rustang girl · 08-10-2002, 04:27 AM

God, you guys are a riot!!!

08-09-2002, 04:01 AM	#6
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	Do em both... the Fastback AND the Coupe! SHAWEEEEEETTT! IMO of corse! (which really means nothing!) Wish I had such a pressing decision to make like that! Hmm...the GTO or the Fastback...... TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

08-09-2002, 11:44 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I think it would be sweet to have a both a fastback and a coupe with the parts you listeed there. Im not really into the van thing lol. Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

08-09-2002, 12:05 PM	#8
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	welll....if you like the van idea that much, then do the van and the coupe....your old coupe was sweet...if you made another one drools... PWRWUD - does that mean youd build it in the living room? lol...start with just some spare parts lying around...grin __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

08-09-2002, 12:07 PM	#10
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Don't be a van guy. In theory they are cool, but people will look at you funny. I would say go with the fastback and coupe. However, drop the 408 in the fastback and put the original motor in the coupe. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-10-2002, 04:14 AM	#19
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Right on. I appreciate you being willing to give up your GT so willingly, but I assure you it will be dusted and polished every week. When do you want to drop it off? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-09-2002, 02:20 AM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	just give me the fastback & build your van, hahaha. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

08-09-2002, 02:22 AM	#3
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Sorry Marty! That plan wasn't included in the choices!

08-09-2002, 03:35 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Do what I'd like to do: Build a BOSS 429 from the ground up, sparing no expense, with 12pt ss ARP's everywhere. Make it prettier than the engineers ever imagined. Then set it up in my living room. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-09-2002, 12:05 PM	#9
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	i say the fastback and the coupe would be better and funner.

08-10-2002, 04:27 AM	#20
rustang girl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: LA, or Bakersfield, CA Posts: 273	God, you guys are a riot!!! __________________ Heidi 22/F/Cali. 1966 Mustang Coupe Ricer Hater's Club- member # 15 http://ricehatersclub.com/ http://MechaPS.com/

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