Man, it felt good to get this out today - The Orange Mane

hades · 01-28-2006, 06:45 PM

I bought a 68 Ford Torino last summer, didn't need much work, but a few things here and there. Well, today I took her out for a drive and boy did it feel great! Haven't had her on the road for several months, got some new brakes on her, and a tune up, and she runs like a top! It was pretty fun cruising her around a bit. Tomorrow I'll probably wash it up, check on a few wiring problems (no dash lites or overhead lite) and drive around again.

I forgot how many looks you get driving an old car, even from young kids,

!

loborugger · 01-28-2006, 06:50 PM

That is a NICE set of wheels. My brother in law had a 68 Cougar a few years ago... another set of cool Ford wheels. I am thinking about getting a new Pony car, I really dig them. If I had a garage, I think I would go get an oldie - maybe when the kids grow up and leave.

hades · 01-28-2006, 06:50 PM

Here's my two babys resting.

Thanks loborugger ! I love the Cragars, I always wanted a set of them when I was a kid, but never had any, and now I finally do!

I also like the air shocks on the rear, I think it looks pretty pimp when they are aired up. Need some fatter rear tires, air the shocks up and it's ready for cruise nite!

scorpio · 01-28-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hades

I bought a 68 Ford Torino last summer, didn't need much work, but a few things here and there. Well, today I took her out for a drive and boy did it feel great! Haven't had her on the road for several months, got some new brakes on her, and a tune up, and she runs like a top! It was pretty fun cruising her around a bit. Tomorrow I'll probably wash it up, check on a few wiring problems (no dash lites or overhead lite) and drive around again.

I forgot how many looks you get driving an old car, even from young kids,

!

Nice car! Needs bigger wheels.

Vegas_Bronco · 01-28-2006, 06:56 PM

What I'd like to know - Where is your orange and blue garage? I don't see 1 broncos item - WTF?! Now that you have the car, give it a nicer home, gee man! Great looking cars.

hades · 01-28-2006, 06:56 PM

You're right Scorpio, it does need bigger wheels. I havn't had a car wth 15's in a loooong time.

I'm pretty lucky. My wife bought me this cuz I was talking about wanting one. Then she gets me tickets to BOTH Bronco playoff games, south stand seats too boot! She's a definite keeper!

Edit: Vegas Bronco, I have Bronco stuff inside the house, and a tattoo on my leg! The garage was mostly car stuff. We used to do car shows with the wifes Harley Davidson truck, but sold it and bought a pool. Now the Torino will be fixed up so she can take it to car shows, since she really digs those.

Hmmm, I was thinking of repainting the floor this spring, Guess I'll paint it Orange!

Bronx33 · 01-28-2006, 07:05 PM

I love old school bone stock rides.

hades · 01-28-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

I love old school bone stock rides.

I hear ya. The only non -stock itmes are the satellite radio and an alarm. I'm the 3rd owner, have the window sticker, all the receipts, etc. This car will stay as stock as possible. It's an all matching nunbers car too, no new motor or anything. Not like it's worth a lot, but I like it and that's all that matters! I love the smell of it too, reminds me of my grandfathers garage when I was a kid, he had a paint/body shop in Berthoud.

Florida_Bronco · 01-28-2006, 08:32 PM

Very nice cars! I like the Mustang...I own a 1994 GT myself.

watermock · 01-28-2006, 08:59 PM

nice car.

Jetmeck · 01-28-2006, 09:11 PM

Nice looking ride for sure. 390, or maybe a 428 CJ or even SCJ ?

hades · 01-28-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetmeck

Nice looking ride for sure. 390, or maybe a 428 CJ or even SCJ ?

I wish, those were too pricey. Plain jane 302, but it was not bought to go fast, the Stang has a vortech supercharger and a paxton air to air intercooler, that's my go fast/play at the track car.

scorpio · 01-28-2006, 10:32 PM

If anyone knows where I can get an AMC Vigilante 327 for a '65 Wagoneer, PLEASE let me know. Some a-hole put a pontiac six-banger in my baby.

ludo21 · 01-28-2006, 11:34 PM

Heres my truck, im only 18, so its a start!

Year 2000, only 34k miles, cant beat it!

Goobzilla · 01-28-2006, 11:54 PM

I know I've posted it before, but this is my favorite car I have right now so for the 3 of you on here that haven't seen it, enjoy

:

But I did pick up a new Scout a couple months ago:

ludo21 · 01-28-2006, 11:55 PM

those are cool Goob.

Goobzilla · 01-28-2006, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpio

If anyone knows where I can get an AMC Vigilante 327 for a '65 Wagoneer, PLEASE let me know. Some a-hole put a pontiac six-banger in my baby.

Try the FS/Wanted ads on the amcforums, I bet you'll find one quickly

http://www.amcforums.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl

SportinOne · 01-29-2006, 02:38 AM

took mine out tonight.. between posts actually. sometimes that happens!! there is a nice long curvy road that i "discovered" but had to cut the trip short due to fear of drunken rich people barrelling around in their SUV's thinking they can negotiate turns.

hades · 01-29-2006, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goobzilla

I know I've posted it before, but this is my favorite car I have right now so for the 3 of you on here that haven't seen it, enjoy

:

But I did pick up a new Scout a couple months ago:

Those are both sweet!

01-28-2006, 06:45 PM	#1
hades Dallas biggest Bronco fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: They've done studies you know.... 60% of the time, it works every time Posts: 1,805	Man, it felt good to get this out today I bought a 68 Ford Torino last summer, didn't need much work, but a few things here and there. Well, today I took her out for a drive and boy did it feel great! Haven't had her on the road for several months, got some new brakes on her, and a tune up, and she runs like a top! It was pretty fun cruising her around a bit. Tomorrow I'll probably wash it up, check on a few wiring problems (no dash lites or overhead lite) and drive around again. I forgot how many looks you get driving an old car, even from young kids, ! Attached Images

01-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#3
hades Dallas biggest Bronco fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: They've done studies you know.... 60% of the time, it works every time Posts: 1,805	Here's my two babys resting. Thanks loborugger ! I love the Cragars, I always wanted a set of them when I was a kid, but never had any, and now I finally do! I also like the air shocks on the rear, I think it looks pretty pimp when they are aired up. Need some fatter rear tires, air the shocks up and it's ready for cruise nite! Attached Images Last edited by hades; 01-28-2006 at 06:53 PM..

01-28-2006, 06:56 PM	#6
hades Dallas biggest Bronco fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: They've done studies you know.... 60% of the time, it works every time Posts: 1,805	You're right Scorpio, it does need bigger wheels. I havn't had a car wth 15's in a loooong time. I'm pretty lucky. My wife bought me this cuz I was talking about wanting one. Then she gets me tickets to BOTH Bronco playoff games, south stand seats too boot! She's a definite keeper! Edit: Vegas Bronco, I have Bronco stuff inside the house, and a tattoo on my leg! The garage was mostly car stuff. We used to do car shows with the wifes Harley Davidson truck, but sold it and bought a pool. Now the Torino will be fixed up so she can take it to car shows, since she really digs those. Hmmm, I was thinking of repainting the floor this spring, Guess I'll paint it Orange! Last edited by hades; 01-28-2006 at 07:04 PM..

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01-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#2
loborugger lost in the ether Did we finally get a FB??? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The 'cuse Posts: 5,783 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	That is a NICE set of wheels. My brother in law had a 68 Cougar a few years ago... another set of cool Ford wheels. I am thinking about getting a new Pony car, I really dig them. If I had a garage, I think I would go get an oldie - maybe when the kids grow up and leave.

01-28-2006, 06:56 PM	#5
Vegas_Bronco Ring of Famer Fear is a lack of preparation. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 63 Yards Out Posts: 4,024 Adopt-a-Bronco: 1 Elam 1	What I'd like to know - Where is your orange and blue garage? I don't see 1 broncos item - WTF?! Now that you have the car, give it a nicer home, gee man! Great looking cars.

01-28-2006, 07:05 PM	#7
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	I love old school bone stock rides.

01-28-2006, 08:32 PM	#9
Florida_Bronco Got trolls? Welcome to Mile High, Brady! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 13,810 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brady Quinn	Very nice cars! I like the Mustang...I own a 1994 GT myself.

01-28-2006, 08:59 PM	#10
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	nice car.

01-28-2006, 09:11 PM	#11
Jetmeck Not a Chief's board Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,377	Nice looking ride for sure. 390, or maybe a 428 CJ or even SCJ ?

01-28-2006, 10:32 PM	#13
scorpio Cubicle Pimp Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,498	If anyone knows where I can get an AMC Vigilante 327 for a '65 Wagoneer, PLEASE let me know. Some a-hole put a pontiac six-banger in my baby.

01-28-2006, 11:34 PM	#14
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Heres my truck, im only 18, so its a start! Year 2000, only 34k miles, cant beat it!

01-28-2006, 11:54 PM	#15
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	I know I've posted it before, but this is my favorite car I have right now so for the 3 of you on here that haven't seen it, enjoy : But I did pick up a new Scout a couple months ago:

01-28-2006, 11:55 PM	#16
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	those are cool Goob.

01-29-2006, 02:38 AM	#18
SportinOne Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,422	took mine out tonight.. between posts actually. sometimes that happens!! there is a nice long curvy road that i "discovered" but had to cut the trip short due to fear of drunken rich people barrelling around in their SUV's thinking they can negotiate turns.