Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Ok ok, I know... I'm late. Hopefully this will make up for the lateness! To start, I documented the trip to NC to pick up the car before the drive home to MN. First is the flight to Greenville, NC, where I was picked up by Bryan (Rufdraft). Yikes, not quite the plane I was planning on! Does it use a rubberband to run the engines?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 :happy feet: Yeah, I made it!! Who works here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Ruf was waiting when I got off the plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I was even showered with presents!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 The accomodations were, well... let's just say they would suit Snoop better than me! :dog: Kinda cramped, but it was free so I couldn't complain could I?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 The accomodations were, well... let's just say they would suit Snoop better than me! :dog: Kinda cramped, but it was free so I couldn't complain could I?? That explains why snoop didn't drive up to Ruf's. He knew Ruf was giving his room to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I even got to touch the fender from the original Rufstang! Notice the ** ahem!! ** booboo caused by some type of immovable barrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Finally... the next day! Off to meet up with Snoop and co-pilot to pick up the car in Fayetteville! All hail the Rufstang! Oops, had to pee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Met up with Bill & Donia... Red the fastest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Finally... Fayetteville!! Crown Ford... great guys there!! Sales Mgr - Donovan!! He went above and beyond... what service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 First sight of my baby... THE BLACK MAMBA!! :snake: Closer... Ruf and Snoop cleaning off the pine needles... Darn Ruf... can't take him anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Ahhhh!!! I never wanted to get out of that seat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Great photos Joegie, Felt like I was there. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 3 COOL MUSTANGS!! Bill, Donia and Bryan - you guys rock! :party2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Crown Ford even topped me off with a full tank of 93 octane for the trip home! My salesman Antione was great... think a mix of Kayne West and Chris Rock... what a nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Ruf even cleaned my wheels before I took off for home. Not a bad job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Had dinner with Snoop & co-pilot (I think they already posted pics of this portion of the trip ), then it was time to hit the highway! Didn't leave until about 4pm. After driving most of the night, pulled into Goat Country and met up with AlloyDave! :happy feet: Pictures in front of Dave's place of employment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Dave, his beautiful wife Terry and Sofi the goat dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Ugly Mustang that Dave & I saw on our way back from lunch. :barf: Dave snuck me into the museum at his work.... cool "exploded" view of a diesel engine. Old diesel Indy racer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 After staying the night at my sisters house in Indy, I headed West into Illinois where I met up with ShelbyDude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Sorry, no pictures of Dude... he said something about the federal witness protection program but I'm not sure. :bag: I think this pic proves that Black is faster than Blue... if just by a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 After a week of recovery (man that was a LONG drive home!! ), I finally cleaned her up. Wash Bug/tar remover Wash again Clay bar Wax with ICE Clean the wheels (man there was a bunch of brake dust!! ) THEN ENJOY THE RESULTS AND CRUISE WITH THE FAMILY WITH THE TOP DOWN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Thanks again to Ruf for helping me find this great deal! Thanks to Bill and Donia for spending the day with me and making the trip memorable! Thanks to ShelbyDude for all his help answering all my stupid questions and trying to find a car for me! Thanks to AlloyDave for your hospitality, the great Mexican lunch, the tour of the museum, diet lemonaid, the Colts game, and the tour of your awesome workshop! And thanks to everyone here who's been part of the journey. You're all like family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I'm glad you were able to finally get your car, Joe. And at a better price than you were holding out for to boot! :happy feet: diet lemonaid? WTF is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I'm glad you were able to finally get your car, Joe. And at a better price than you were holding out for to boot! :happy feet: :happy feet: Sometimes you hit the jackpot! diet lemonaid? WTF is that? I think it was AlloyDave's hint that I should maybe lose a few pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangFan Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 WOW nice pics Joe, your cars finish looks like glass. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 WOW nice pics Joe, your cars finish looks like glass. :happy feet: Thanks. Even though you think you don't/won't need to... make sure to clay bar your car after you get it (or 30 days later to make sure the paint is fully cured). There IS micro contaminants that the clay bar will take off. THEN you'll have a great surface to put the wax on. Then I used the ICE wax. Easiest wax job I've EVER used. Grabber says that it gets even better the more coats you put on! I think I'll add another this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Joe, Your car cleaned up real nice. Looks great. I read about your first Mod...the dash plaque. What's next ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I read about your first Mod...the dash plaque. What's next ? Not sure... stay tuned. Wifey asked me to hold off on the Stage 1 for a bit (actually, that wasn't quite the way she said it ... ) - YIKES! Will probably be more small scale... here's what's on my list: - shorter antenna (is reception still ok with a 12-14" version?) - cobra lighter plug - billet strut nuts (where's the best place to get??) - Cobra floor mats (like you have Grabby) - Hood struts (where's the best place to get??) Next gen mods: - sequential taillights - exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Congrats. Joe G Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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