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A lot of you on FGF have followed along with my story of cancer etc and the story of my 2 Firebirds. I hope I have helped some people with the knowledge I have gained over the years.
Last April my friend Greg that gave me the Muncie, Q-jet and disk brakes from his '70 GTO told me I needed to get my story out because it was so cool and unusual. So I sent the idea to Tom Demauro and after about 6 months, it is now out in your mailboxes and news stands. I hope you all enjoy the article.
and yes, Boater Bill took the pictures at the Cape Coral Boat ramp.
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Cool. And thanks for letting us know early that the mailman is bringing me my monthly entertaining reading material here soon.
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement
2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered.
2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it)
Old projects, gone but not forgotten:
1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it.
1980 Turbo Trans Am
1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto
1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed
1983 F-150 4x4, built 302
1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
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and those are good pictures too Bill!
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Nice write up, got mine in the mail last week
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I have a 2 for 1 coupon (HPP mag) if two of you guys want to share it.
Engine Test Stand Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoxyUwptUcdqEb-o2ArqyiUaHW0G_C88restoring my 1968 Firebird 400 HO convertible (Firedawg) 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon 389 TriPower (Catwagon) 1999 JD AWS LX Lawn tractor 17hp (my daily driver) 2006 Sequoia 2017 Murano (wife's car) 202? Electric car 203? 68 Firebird /w electric engine 2007 Bayliner 175 runabout /w 3.0L Mercuiser__________________________________________________________
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I started reading your story when I got HPP last week and was interrupted. After reading this post I went back and finished. Great story!
The car looks great and I'm very glad to hear that you seem to be doing well.
Keep praying knowing that there are a lot of us praying for you as well.
] ![[Linked Image from i601.photobucket.com]](http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt95/920-680-1902/firebird/Photo_2006_1_29_22_27_15_edited_edi.jpg) Hank K. Green Bay Wis.
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The mailman delivered my copy today and I read the article this evening.
Wow. I'm not sure if I could have faced your obstacles as bravely as you have. Makes the twin hip replacements I am facing in the next 12 months or so look like a ride in the park.
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement
2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered.
2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it)
Old projects, gone but not forgotten:
1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it.
1980 Turbo Trans Am
1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto
1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed
1983 F-150 4x4, built 302
1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
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Anyone care to post the article for those of us who don't have a subscription?
thanks!
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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OK, my good deed for the day.
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Thanks Lee!
What an inspirational story! With wonderful news at the end!
Beautiful car as well!
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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Just read the article yesterday. Very timely and inspirational for me. I've been struggling to get the restoration started on my 68. 3months ago I was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. I just finished 7 weeks of radiation and chemo. While its tough to work on the car I have started collecting parts and working on a plan. I have 4 week long rounds of chemo starting after the first of the year that go through April. Then the wrenching will start in earnest!
I wish you the best in your complete recovery.
Warmest regards,
Al
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Got mine in the mail here in Amsterdam last week and read your story. Wow. Some bad luck there, but amazing how you recovered. A Whipple ain't no walk int he park for sure.
Car looks perfect. Congrats!
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