69 Camaro at Best of Show - Page 92 - Lateral-g Forums

Rick D · #**911** 09-20-2012, 05:00 AM

Man with TWO Fords I think you chosen sides

J/k
Well it's about time you updated this, with Todd closing up shop we Need others to step up

thanks Matt!!

**Matt@BOS** · #**912** 09-20-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom.A

Matt,

Where is the picture with you sporting that retro Shelby jacket you won last night

I do need to get a picture of that jacket. It is pure awesome, and xxl which means when I'm 60 I won't look out of place wearing it.

**Matt@BOS** · #**913** 09-20-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FETorino

And how far from stock was that Ford?

Springs, sway bars and old used up tires. I'm tempted to put a set of sticky tires on it, but I don't want to be buying tires for it that will be gone by December. I really can't complain though, that car weighs 4000lbs with 57 percent of the weight over its nose with me in it, and handles well enough I don't need any electronic aids, so to be able to hold its own on a go kart track is, well... remarkable. Of course, the fastest car out there was actually a truck, so we're a bit of an odd group. Your Torino will be right at home.

Matt

Tom.A · #**914** 09-20-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

I do need to get a picture of that jacket. It is pure awesome, and xxl which means when I'm 60 I won't look out of place wearing it.

You could always do the regifting thing and give it as a late wedding present to DG.

for the record I like the stripes Dave

Sorry for the thread jack. Matt keep the progress going

**Matt@BOS** · #**915** 09-20-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom.A

You could always do the regifting thing and give it as a late wedding present to DG.

for the record I like the stripes Dave

Sorry for the thread jack. Matt keep the progress going

Come to think of it, that would make the perfect gift for Dave, it is blue, has white stripes, and screams Ford without saying it!

No need to apologize about being off topic, the thick of this build is in the beginning, and the rest of the pages are filled with is happening as time goes on, usually that has to do with parts that have been broken, or simply replaced because I have something in common with Ron. I don't mind at all if we all post about what is sort, vaguely relevant at the moment, because I know there is no way this is ever going to end up like Dave's thread.

Anyway, yes, that jacket is pretty much what I won. It is even funnier if you really know me. I'm not exactly a Shelby fan. I don't dislike everything Shelby, rather I feel like Shelby marketing and branding has gotten so out of hand that it is simply ridiculous, in an entertaining way, of course. One of the things that makes me laugh is when I see Ford guys at Cars and Coffee, and they've got a Shelby hat, and Jacket, a shelby signed dash, and Shelby lettering on their car that wasn't built by Shelby. What is even more ironic is that when I bought my GT500, either the previous owner, or the paint shop that put on ghosted stripes decided to leave the Shelby lettering off

So, there I was at Adams on Tuesday running against all the Mustang guys with their Cobras, who probably had all kinds of Shelby apparel, and lo and behold by the end of the night I had the fastest time, earning me the treasured jacket, which reads on the tag, "Officially Licensed Vintage Racing Apparel" or something of the like, despite the fact that there is no official branding present. Unlike Tom's picture, the Ford oval has been traded out for a pair of checkered flags and the Cobra badge is mysteriously devoid of the Cobra lettering and has been modified just enough to avoid copyright infringement

Oh and I can't forget that most contemporaries give me endless sh-- for "being an old person." The very sight of me wearing this jacket would probably bring them to the floor laughing It is a good thing that girl I mentioned a while back moved back to D.C. she would probably refuse to be seen in public in its presence!

I'm looking forward to wearing this jacket and nerding out over car talk.

Matt

Cris@JCG · #**916** 09-20-2012, 06:58 PM

I had forgotten that you owned a 69 Camaro...

The WidowMaker · #**917** 09-20-2012, 08:54 PM

nice heads! those are the ones wegners doing the cnc work on. they claim theyre much better than anything remotely "ls7".

steves an awesome guy. took a lot of time with me and got some awesome work done. cant wait to see yours running. it will be a few years ahead of mine.........

**DOOM** · #**918** 09-21-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

I had forgotten that you owned a 69 Camaro...

Someone needs to get to Matt and get him to a doctor fast he must be breathing to much bondo dust at BOS!!

**Flash68** · #**919** 09-21-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

Enough with the pick a side thing already, you guys. Can't I have both?

No.

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Originally Posted by Tom.A

You could always do the regifting thing and give it as a late wedding present to DG.

for the record I like the stripes Dave

**Matt@BOS** · #**920** 09-21-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOM

Someone needs to get to Matt and get him to a doctor fast he must be breathing to much bondo dust at BOS!!

Nah, I try to wear a respirator, however, I had to clean out a bunch of lead on the Fastback, and that might have done it...

And Dave, I might just have to get you one of those jackets. Actually, I might be buying a few. Karl has a Mustang back up car for Blue Balz, and Brett H has one for his Trans Am. Ordinarily I'd say you needed one to join our little club, but exceptions can be made for rare individuals, besides, I seem to remember you had a Crown Vic at some point.

Matt