Knapper
New Member
Well fairly new to classic cars, but new to the forum. Quick intro...
I grew up in the 70's dreaming and drawing classic cars. I loved them all...including Camaro's, GTOs, Challengers. But the 67 Shelby was my favorite. Unfortunately, by the time I got my drivers license, the cars of the early 80's did not have the same appeal and my attention was drawn elsewhere...girls, sports, school. Then came college, career, kids, blah, blah, blah. Well, I had my mid life crisis about 2 1/2 years ago and "accidentally" bid on a 2007 Shelby GT500 40th Anniversary...a long, funny story (at least to everyone but my wife....that was a fun conversation). My kids, my dad and I drove down to Chicago to look it over and complete the transaction....It was a wonderful ride home!
Although the Shelby is great car, it didn't satisfy my desire for a real classic car, so the following year I purchased a 1967 390 Coupe and now the bug has gotten me. It is a decent driver but does need a little attention and could use some freshening up. My oldest son and I have worked together to rebuild the calipers, change the pads, clean up the engine, etc...It has been a fun experience that I am looking to build upon.
My hopes are to continue filling my stable by someday getting the 1967 Fastback & Convertible...both S codes. Who knows, maybe I will even eventually be able to get the coveted 1967 Shelby GT500 someday.
Although I enjoyed working on cars with my dad when I was younger - my dad is more of a gear head and is currently building a 65 Cobra - I am not a mechanic by any means and don't have any of the specialized skills..welding and body work. However, I have a problem solving mentality and like to take things apart. I am really looking forward to pursing the hobby and learning more skills in the hopes of taking on more of a project someday. First step is to buy a shop space so I have ample room to work and that will hopefully come to fruition over the next 9 months.
I am looking forward to learning from all of the wisdom I have found on this and other forums. Who knows, maybe someday I will even have knowledge to contribute to the forum and others. In fact, if anyone wants to know what brackets and pulleys are NOT used on a 67 S code, I can start helping now...I have a work bench full of them
Cheers!
Bill
I grew up in the 70's dreaming and drawing classic cars. I loved them all...including Camaro's, GTOs, Challengers. But the 67 Shelby was my favorite. Unfortunately, by the time I got my drivers license, the cars of the early 80's did not have the same appeal and my attention was drawn elsewhere...girls, sports, school. Then came college, career, kids, blah, blah, blah. Well, I had my mid life crisis about 2 1/2 years ago and "accidentally" bid on a 2007 Shelby GT500 40th Anniversary...a long, funny story (at least to everyone but my wife....that was a fun conversation). My kids, my dad and I drove down to Chicago to look it over and complete the transaction....It was a wonderful ride home!
Although the Shelby is great car, it didn't satisfy my desire for a real classic car, so the following year I purchased a 1967 390 Coupe and now the bug has gotten me. It is a decent driver but does need a little attention and could use some freshening up. My oldest son and I have worked together to rebuild the calipers, change the pads, clean up the engine, etc...It has been a fun experience that I am looking to build upon.
My hopes are to continue filling my stable by someday getting the 1967 Fastback & Convertible...both S codes. Who knows, maybe I will even eventually be able to get the coveted 1967 Shelby GT500 someday.
Although I enjoyed working on cars with my dad when I was younger - my dad is more of a gear head and is currently building a 65 Cobra - I am not a mechanic by any means and don't have any of the specialized skills..welding and body work. However, I have a problem solving mentality and like to take things apart. I am really looking forward to pursing the hobby and learning more skills in the hopes of taking on more of a project someday. First step is to buy a shop space so I have ample room to work and that will hopefully come to fruition over the next 9 months.
I am looking forward to learning from all of the wisdom I have found on this and other forums. Who knows, maybe someday I will even have knowledge to contribute to the forum and others. In fact, if anyone wants to know what brackets and pulleys are NOT used on a 67 S code, I can start helping now...I have a work bench full of them
Cheers!
Bill
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