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Offline jabberwoki

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Goodbye old friend
« on: September 05, 2022, 09:33:32 PM »
About 18 years ago i rescued this 1965 Pontiac HO 421 4 spd 2+2.
I`ve had it stored away on a container.
Well as i get older i realize that it`s time to let some of these treasures go.
I didn't want just anybody to get it, it had to be the right person with the funds and motivation to do it justice.
Luckily i found just such a bloke , even thou i choked up a wee bit im happy to see it going to get done.

I found it behind a barn , it was also in the very last issue of muscle car review.

Note to self ... keep greasy fingerprints off the lense.
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Offline Lookin4_67GalaxieConv

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2022, 09:53:31 PM »
I understand, Steve.  In July I sold my very first car, a '59 Impala.  I'd had it since 1988, and it needed a major restoration I wasn't prepared to get done anytime soon.  I'm hoping the person I sold her to has started.  I need to contact them sometime this fall and see what's up.
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Offline goodfellow

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2022, 06:28:10 AM »
I feel for you Jabber. It must have been hard to let her go. That said, being realistic about the time and effort involved in a project is all good. Achievable goals change as we get older.


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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2022, 03:28:22 PM »
I know how you feel, as I'm no longer "coolmercury".  Just last week I came to the conclusion that at my age I couldn't spend the time or money doing a mechanical restoration on my 1956 Mercury Montclair.  A youngster of 50 had been after me to sell it to him for the last couple of years and I parted with it to what I believe to be a good home. 

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2022, 03:43:49 PM »
Always tough to let something go. Hopefully the proceeds benefit the WY fund well.

Offline muddy

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2022, 07:43:16 PM »
Tough to let it go, but sometimes our projects are meant for others

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2022, 05:45:06 PM »
I can't believe Elroy missed this tread. That big ole' boat of a Pontiac is one cool ride in the Elroy eye.  :bravo_2:

That thing is just kick ass. .........Neat "KAR"  :08:

Offline jabberwoki

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2022, 06:27:29 PM »
The guy that got it is balls to the wall on it already.
I made a stipulation that i get to drive it when its done.
Cannot wait.
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Offline john k

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2022, 08:42:38 PM »
I more than understand.  In 2015 I parted with my first car, 1956 Chevy 210 2 door.  Dad helped me pull it home on Thanksgiving 1965.  Not running, pulled the engine, rebuilt it, drove it through 3 years of high school.  Served me off and on through the 80s.  Sold it to a guy that lived some distance away, so there is little chance I will stumble on it again.  With the cost of restoration parts, plus paint, upholstery, figured it was time.   

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2022, 08:47:08 PM »
I more than understand.  In 2015 I parted with my first car, 1956 Chevy 210 2 door.  Dad helped me pull it home on Thanksgiving 1965.  Not running, pulled the engine, rebuilt it, drove it through 3 years of high school.  Served me off and on through the 80s.  Sold it to a guy that lived some distance away, so there is little chance I will stumble on it again.  With the cost of restoration parts, plus paint, upholstery, figured it was time.

That's a cool story. Bet you had a few good times riding around in that digging hot ride.  :cool2:

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2022, 08:56:15 PM »
Progress pix
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Offline Elroy

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2022, 09:04:49 PM »
Well it might not be cream puff, considering that thing is nearly 60 years old...................that's not real bad. That can be worked with.

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2022, 06:39:19 AM »
Brace her up and start cutting and welding. Looks to be very salvageable. 

Offline Lookin4_67GalaxieConv

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2022, 10:55:15 AM »
Brace her up and start cutting and welding. Looks to be very salvageable.

That's what I thought.  Looks solid.
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Offline jabberwoki

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Re: Goodbye old friend
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2022, 06:04:05 PM »
Yeah floors bottom of the fenders and rear 1/4 panels and the trunk.
When i`m not feeling lazy i type out its story.
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