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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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