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1968 Turning 50

mbsf1970

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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

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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.
 

CougarCJ

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

68 special

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


Bret
 

franklinair

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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).:grin:

Neil
 
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mbsf1970

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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).:grin:

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

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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).:grin:

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.:rolleyes:

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
 

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Ruppstang

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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).:grin:

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
 

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Batgirl89

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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.:rolleyes:

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

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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
 

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

sam

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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
 
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mbsf1970

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Neil,
don't forget that tomorrow (FEB @20th) is a big day for Doug. Give him an "atta boy" for being such a great car!
Stephen
 

franklinair

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Your car will get Shelby 10 spokes and new BFG's (for the 'Birthday Buggy').

Neil
 
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