Old guy-new here

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mprhoodlum

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Hello to everyone - I registered on May 7 and just noticed last night that people normally introduce themselves up front. Oh well, nothing unusual for me to do something bass-ackwards.
About me: I have a degee in Mech. Engr. and my career was with Bellsouth Communications in Facilities based computers. I was with Headquarters Staff in Atlanta for almost 20 years. Loved it! This month I will be 60 yrs young! I moved back to Tennessee in 2003.
In 1970 (jr. in high school) my father helped me to buy a 1967 Barracuda coupe. It was blue, black int.,buckets, 273/4bbl, Auto trans, Chrome reverse wheels and G60 tires. Man, I thought I had arrived!I kept the car 2-3 yrs, seems longer, and hit a big tree head-on. OOps. I partially put the car back together but it never was the same.
In 1973, I bought a 1970 340 'Cuda. I had arrived! The car was dark green, black int., auto trans., limited slip, rally sport wheels, rally rocker panels, and trunk-mount luggage rack. Beautiful car! I sold it in 76 for $1600 because of energy crisis and gasoline costs (0.56 /gallon).
Then came a long procession of MG ownerships. Five to be exact. The first and main one was a 68 conv. Fun, fun cars! Next, was a 72 BMW Bavaria, blue, buckets, 4spd. Fast! Then came an 84 Buick Regal. My one and only new car. It was stolen and I got a 91 Firebird with 3450 miles on it. Still got it.
In the meantime, I bought a 1970 L-46 Corvette coupe. It is Laguna Gray, 350/350, 4spd., All power, air, and trunk-mount luggage rack. Still got it. There were a myriad ofcars and trucks In between these cars. These were just the most notable.
I just purchased a 68 Barracuda coupe. Maroon, white bench seat w/armrest, Blown-up 318, 4 whl 10" drum brakes, auto trans., 14" steel wheels w/ wire hubcaps. The 318 is removed, am waiting to pick up 5.2L Magnum from a 2001 Ram 1500 pickup. I also plan to upgrade front brakes to discs and 4.5" bolt pattern, rear wheels to 4.5" bolt pattern. Bench seat is gone, replaced by gray cloth buckets, soon to be dyed to burgundy. The body is straight with a little rust in unusual places. All rust thru spots are up high on the body: roof and trunk lid drain channels.
I've bored you enough for now. Thanks for all information, tips and advice ahead of time.

Jim
 
Welcome to FABO. Damn you're old.....lol. Just kidding, 54yrs here :D. Nothing wrong with having other brand experience, i think the majority of us do. Have fun here, we can all learn from each other. :thumleft:
 
Welcome to FABO. There are quite a few "greyheads" around here and I fit into that catagory. I will turn 58 in a week. I met a nice gent today with a beautiful 68 Barracuda convertible. He was still having fun and was 20+ years older. I hope we all can enjoy are cars well into our 80's tmm
 
Welcome aboard from the northwest corner of Tennessee Jim! You'll enjoy it around here and soon be just as addicted as the rest of us. :-D Post up some pics of that '68 when you get the chance. I don't know about those other old guys up there ^^^ [duckin behind Toolman's Mac truck lol] but I'll still be grinnin' and shiftin' long after they have to pry the keys from my cold dead fingers.
 
Welcome from the northeast corner of Arkansas
Looking forward to your posts, I have been around here for years and you will not find a better bunch of folks and great tech's to help and cheer you on
 
Welcome from TX..........surprised no one has hit you up to post some pictures!
 
Welcome! Should I be keeping an eye on my 2001 Ram? If the motor goes missing I'll know. lol.
 
..welcome... I did MGs to MOPARS as well...would like to see some pics..
 
Welcome to the circus young man. :D We really need to see that fish because everyone here likes Barracudas the best. Wait a minute..........................................no, that,s right. :blob:
 
Welcome to the circus young man. :D We really need to see that fish because everyone here likes Barracudas the best. Wait a minute..........................................no, that,s right. :blob:

Yep, you've got that right. << duckin behind DRENO >>
 
Welcome from across the pond, England.
This place is great help getting these older cars running.
 
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