RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hey now, Dan! Yes - 264 goes through the Dismal Swamp! I miss the twisties of CT and SE NY State - but we do have some very Smooth roads 'round here. It's an interesting choice: bumpy twisties or smooth and straight. I'm here - so it's moot, I guess. I'm just ready to chew through a 2x4 to get to drive my baby again! We're gonna ride, my friend - gonna ride. Be safe - you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KobraII Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Our ages don't matter. We are "one." Listen to the "pipes," my boy. Listen. I do listen to the pipes... of my tired ol' V6!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 We've all had V6's. This, too, will pass. Work hard and Save your money. Nobody gave me this car. I earned it. You will, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KobraII Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 True man, true. With patience comes perseverance. Good things come to those who wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
call911fm Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 i have been waiting for 2 years !! need the speed now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
call911fm Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 but thats the hazards of oweing 19,000 on a 12,000 car ...like bill envall says ...here's my sign . and thats the reason for the big wait ....but like u said ruf , saving my pennies and biding my time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hey now, Dan! Yes - 264 goes through the Dismal Swamp! I miss the twisties of CT and SE NY State - but we do have some very Smooth roads 'round here. It's an interesting choice: bumpy twisties or smooth and straight. I'm here - so it's moot, I guess. I'm just ready to chew through a 2x4 to get to drive my baby again! We're gonna ride, my friend - gonna ride. Be safe - you hear? So that's why you keep that 'gator shock-stick in the trunk! ;-) Up in Maine once, on a dirt back-road half-way between nowhere, a bull Moose was licking the road (to get mineral salts). No way around him! Jan and I were in our big jacked-up 4x4 E250 exploring some roads that aren't on the maps. That Moose was over 7' tall at the shoulders (!!!) and we had to wait 20 minutes before he finally trotted off into the woods! Wish I had more than a cheapie camera ith me that day! That's when I figured I needed a shock-stick <lol> Actually, I could never hurt an animal -- observing nature is one of my true loves -- and one I can actually afford! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KobraII Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Haha, I'd road course mine too, but I don't think that a 1996 Explorer wouldn't do too good. I get massive body roll going around turns at 40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'd love the $26k engine - wonder what the warranty is? 200 laps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 What? 200 laps. what a wise guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 :happy feet: :bandance: :happy feet: :bandance: THE RUFSTANG IS BACK HOME AGAIN!! IN MY DRIVEWAY!! I have to bring it back to the shop tomorrow so they can install the window louvers - and the stripe guy can't put the stripes on until Monday or Tuesday - but IT'S HOME!! :banana piano: :hyper: :banana piano: We brought it to the Ford store to have it aligned and the UCA adjusted. The guys in the shop love what's been done. Thumbs up all around. The Bassanis are sweet! Up around 4,000 rpms, they come to life, daddy! While I'm very sorry I had a wreck, my baby looks better than ever! I'm going to wash it this afternoon and then finish up a roll of film tomorrow and post some pics. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500KR Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 You dare post this without picture!.....Be prepared :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad103 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 :happy feet: :bandance: :happy feet: :bandance: THE RUFSTANG IS BACK HOME AGAIN!! IN MY DRIVEWAY!! I have to bring it back to the shop tomorrow so they can install the window louvers - and the stripe guy can't put the stripes on until Monday or Tuesday - but IT'S HOME!! :banana piano: :hyper: :banana piano: We brought it to the Ford store to have it aligned and the UCA adjusted. The guys in the shop love what's been done. Thumbs up all around. The Bassanis are sweet! Up around 4,000 rpms, they come to life, daddy! While I'm very sorry I had a wreck, my baby looks better than ever! I'm going to wash it this afternoon and then finish up a roll of film tomorrow and post some pics. :happy feet: Congrats MAN!!! PICS PICS PICS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 :happy feet: :bandance: :happy feet: :bandance: THE RUFSTANG IS BACK HOME AGAIN!! IN MY DRIVEWAY!! I have to bring it back to the shop tomorrow so they can install the window louvers - and the stripe guy can't put the stripes on until Monday or Tuesday - but IT'S HOME!! :banana piano: :hyper: :banana piano: We brought it to the Ford store to have it aligned and the UCA adjusted. The guys in the shop love what's been done. Thumbs up all around. The Bassanis are sweet! Up around 4,000 rpms, they come to life, daddy! While I'm very sorry I had a wreck, my baby looks better than ever! I'm going to wash it this afternoon and then finish up a roll of film tomorrow and post some pics. :happy feet: I am looking forward to the photo shoot. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad103 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 :happy feet: :bandance: :happy feet: :bandance: THE RUFSTANG IS BACK HOME AGAIN!! IN MY DRIVEWAY!! I have to bring it back to the shop tomorrow so they can install the window louvers - and the stripe guy can't put the stripes on until Monday or Tuesday - but IT'S HOME!! :banana piano: :hyper: :banana piano: We brought it to the Ford store to have it aligned and the UCA adjusted. The guys in the shop love what's been done. Thumbs up all around. The Bassanis are sweet! Up around 4,000 rpms, they come to life, daddy! While I'm very sorry I had a wreck, my baby looks better than ever! I'm going to wash it this afternoon and then finish up a roll of film tomorrow and post some pics. :happy feet: is it tomorrow yet? :banana piano: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
call911fm Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Congrats ruf !!! :banana piano: yea we need some good shots !! i need a new screensaver for my laptop !!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 :happy feet: :bandance: :happy feet: :bandance: THE RUFSTANG IS BACK HOME AGAIN!! IN MY DRIVEWAY!! I have to bring it back to the shop tomorrow so they can install the window louvers - and the stripe guy can't put the stripes on until Monday or Tuesday - but IT'S HOME!! :banana piano: :hyper: :banana piano: We brought it to the Ford store to have it aligned and the UCA adjusted. The guys in the shop love what's been done. Thumbs up all around. The Bassanis are sweet! Up around 4,000 rpms, they come to life, daddy! While I'm very sorry I had a wreck, my baby looks better than ever! I'm going to wash it this afternoon and then finish up a roll of film tomorrow and post some pics. :happy feet: Well, allright!!!! Congrats, my friend! That's gotta feel good! Now all we need are pics pics pics pics pics ;-) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks, y'all. It's been an emotional day. I parked the car in front of the Ford/Toyota store while Christine looked at some...Matrix?? Small Toyotas. A few of the salesmen who were around when I bought the car came out and were complementing the rebuild. One of them said leave the side stripe off...I think it's going back on. Whew. What a ride home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
call911fm Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 hey ruf tell the wife i'll make her a good deal on a low milage newly re-built beautiful sonic blue 2004 mustang coupe v-6 (better on gas ) . only 23,000 gently drove miles and i'll even throw in a new bottle of zano !!! a man can dream right ? just a thought phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 She had an '01 V6 Mustang a couple of years ago. This car will be for our daughter, Macie. She's 16 and needs some wheels. (I doubt a new car - but I just keep quiet and let everyone dream!) Matter of fact, I just watched my daughter leave the driveway with her first real boyfriend on their way to dinner. He got his license today. He's been given his grandfather's LeBaron Vert. He and I had a little "talk" mano a mano before they left.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 She had an '01 V6 Mustang a couple of years ago. This car will be for our daughter, Macie. She's 16 and needs some wheels. (I doubt a new car - but I just keep quiet and let everyone dream!) Matter of fact, I just watched my daughter leave the driveway with her first real boyfriend on their way to dinner. He got his license today. He's been given his grandfather's LeBaron Vert. He and I had a little "talk" mano a mano before they left.... Finally the ordeal is over!!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Congrats Ruf, it's been a long wait for ya. Glad to see you got her back. Bet it felt real good to slide behind the wheel again!!! :happy feet: Now we need some pics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Cool - I get back in town and Ruf gets the Stang back. I couldn't have timed it better. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks, Jim - I know you understand. I've been feeling like I hurt one of my kids. It feels very comforting to see the car in the driveway. I was a little tentative driving home - but I picked up the wife and took her for a ride. After a few minutes, she turned to me and said - "hit it." I did. She smiled. Ruf still Rocks. Edit: Mark - where you been? The Moon? Good to have you back with us, you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad103 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks, Jim - I know you understand. I've been feeling like I hurt one of my kids. It feels very comforting to see the car in the driveway. I was a little tentative driving home - but I picked up the wife and took her for a ride. After a few minutes, she turned to me and said - "hit it." I did. She smiled. Ruf still Rocks. Edit: Mark - where you been? The Moon? Good to have you back with us, you hear? Hey Ruf, Dont forget to edit the mods in your sig thingy. But Pics first. Then post a Where's Waldo for the hidden....what was it you said? Spoiler or 2? See who can find it first! PS. Dont forget one of the mods was brick wall! That spawned all the other mods! PS. I was the first to say CONGRATS to RUF! Before he got it...so does that count? If not....I think I was second. Who cares. I am either 0-the hero, since my Congrats wasnt 1st, the car wasnt ready! Thus 0 or...I am 2nd-the best!.....3rd...ur a nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad103 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks, Jim - I know you understand. I've been feeling like I hurt one of my kids. It feels very comforting to see the car in the driveway. I was a little tentative driving home - but I picked up the wife and took her for a ride. After a few minutes, she turned to me and said - "hit it." I did. She smiled. Ruf still Rocks. Edit: Mark - where you been? The Moon? Good to have you back with us, you hear? Hey Ruf, Dont forget to edit the mods in your sig thingy. But Pics first. Then post a Where's Waldo for the hidden....ok ok DISCREET...what was it you said? Spoiler or 2? See who can find it first! PS. Dont forget one of the mods was brick wall! That spawned all the other mods! PS. I was the first to say CONGRATS to RUF! Before he got it...so does that count? If not....I think I was second. Who cares. I am either 0-the hero, since my Congrats wasnt 1st, the car wasnt ready! Thus 0 or...I am 2nd-the best!.....3rd...ur a nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 ...Mark - where you been? The Moon? Good to have you back with us, you hear?... Some place we know less about where I've been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Mad - I've edited my sig. Mods are current! (The Wall isn't a mod....) Thanks for the congrats!! You're on my short list - and it's a very short list! Mark - that link is mysterious - how about some pics? Were you on a sub? Oh, Daddy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Mad - I've edited my sig. Mods are current! (The Wall isn't a mod....) Thanks for the congrats!! You're on my short list - and it's a very short list! Mark - that link is mysterious - how about some pics? Were you on a sub? Oh, Daddy!! BTW Big time Congrats on the return of the one and only Rufstang! More links: Research expedition Expedition pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
call911fm Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 here are a few pics of the "crashstang" enjoy ! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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