1968 - Turning 50

[mbsf1970]

ok, so for me turning 50 is later this year BUT...

Doug turns 50 in 4 weeks...on Feb 20th. I'm hoping Neil will put a cupcake and candle on hood...perhaps even fire up engine if its possible.

142562 turns 50 soon, what about your Special??? Any plans for yours personally when the day arrives?

Stephen

[hatchdog]

That’s a great idea, mine is March 24th as I recall. Might have to plan a little party including a drive if the weather allows. Thanks for the suggestion.

[stangfan]

Mine is 50 on March 15th. Weather permitting, I take my Mustangs for a spin on their birthdays.

[CougarCJ]

Feb 5, is my GT/CS's birthday. I might treat myself to a Dilly bar.

[68 special]

Mine is March 11th. Hoping for a break in the weather, but not holding my breathe.


Bret

[franklinair]

Gosh. Driving your favorite car that was made the same year you were born.
I think I'll be on the lookout for a '39 Ford coupe (flathead V-8 & 3 speed).

Neil

[mbsf1970]

Originally Posted by franklinair

Gosh. Driving your favorite car that was made the same year you were born.
I think I'll be on the lookout for a '39 Ford coupe (flathead V-8 & 3 speed).

Neil

Neil,
Not only that BUT Doug was produced in Feb and 9 months later I was born...coincidence??

39? Thought it was a '37? I had it wrong?

[hatchdog]

Originally Posted by franklinair

Gosh. Driving your favorite car that was made the same year you were born.
I think I'll be on the lookout for a '39 Ford coupe (flathead V-8 & 3 speed).

Neil

Neil, that’s too funny. While my GT/CS is 11 years younger than me, my high school car and I were born in the same year. Below is my 1957 Chevy short box pickup I enjoyed for a few years. Updated with a mildly built 283 4bbl dual exhaust converted to 12v. Original 3 speed converted to a floor shift. For a heavy thick steel truck this little guy was fast! Foolishly when gas got to $1.00 a gallon I sold it.

Sorry for this lousy picture, it’s the only one I have. Taken in Manito Park (Spokane, WA) in the spring of 1975 with a Kodak Instamatic 126 film camera.

Mike

[Ruppstang]

Originally Posted by franklinair

Gosh. Driving your favorite car that was made the same year you were born.
I think I'll be on the lookout for a '39 Ford coupe (flathead V-8 & 3 speed).

Neil

Well Neil plan on coming to Weeping Water, NE for you birthday. We can fix you up with this 21K mile unrestored original 39 Ford!
Marty

[Batgirl89]

Originally Posted by hatchdog

Neil, that’s too funny. While my GT/CS is 11 years younger than me, my high school car and I were born in the same year. Below is my 1957 Chevy short box pickup I enjoyed for a few years. Updated with a mildly built 283 4bbl dual exhaust converted to 12v. Original 3 speed converted to a floor shift. For a heavy thick steel truck this little guy was fast! Foolishly when gas got to $1.00 a gallon I sold it.

Sorry for this lousy picture, it’s the only one I have. Taken in Manito Park (Spokane, WA) in the spring of 1975 with a Kodak Instamatic 126 film camera.

Mike

Mike,
dang! the truck rocks!! are you going to get another one?
Love it.
Sheryl

[Batgirl89]

Originally Posted by Ruppstang

Well Neil plan on coming to Weeping Water, NE for you birthday. We can fix you up with this 21K mile unrestored original 39 Ford!
Marty

That is a beautiful 39 Ford.
Neil, sounds like a great way to spend your special day! (you are still a young man!) Sheryl

[mbsf1970]

Originally Posted by Ruppstang

Well Neil plan on coming to Weeping Water, NE for you birthday. We can fix you up with this 21K mile unrestored original 39 Ford!
Marty

Saw it. It truly is a remarkable survivor story!

[admin]

My HCS is a young'en. It won't turn 50 until July 3rd.

[limelyt]

April 19th for our CalSpec

Gary

[sam]

Mine is 50 on April 4 th! Chances are with all our salt & sand, I won't be out on the road until the end of the month. With my new Vintage AC installed, I'm looking forward to cruising over to the seacoast more often this coming summer.
Sam