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1969GTS

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Well the GTS sold today and it was a bit sad watching it drive away. The unfortunate fire and total loss of my of my Land Cruiser had a great deal to do with the sale of the dart. As the old saying life goes on and I had a blast restoring it while learning a ton. I can let go of that B5 1969 Swinger I had to sell years ago for tuition because I finished this one and got to drive it. The car was all I hoped it would be and the driving experience was nostalgic. I'll be hanging around but not so active for the next while. I'm going to pursue a dream and build an expedition rig (FJ80 Land Cruiser) to travel the Yukon and Canada's North West Territories. Once I've put that one to rest a big block 68, 69 Barracuda may be the next adventure.

I just wanted to thank everyone on FABO for all the help while building my GTS and keeping me occupied while my mother was terminally ill. The car served as a distraction in a difficult time. I am honored to have been able to help out where I could and hope that Bruce keeps his house and Adam keeps his dart. This is the best dam automotive site going bar none! I had some interesting trades offered to me for my car including a low 9 second dart.

Keep up the cool builds and I'll pop in once and a while. We all have a finite amount of time and I think its cool we spend it pursuing dreams instead of watching the boob tube. My favorite line of all is from Brave Heart "every man dies, not every man really lives". All you take with you is your experiences so build that 7 second car! I've never seen a hearse pulling a U-haul so have fun.

Here is the old expedition rig, and the new one! The guy who bought my GTS had the same car, the same color new! He was pumped to have bought it.

Again thanks everyone

Dave

ps I'll likely chime in for those heated political debates, I can't help it.

LOL

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I enjoyed watching your GTS as it progressed during its restoration...thank you for sharing the restoration with us. I think the car turned out beuatifully and I hope you decide to do another A body soon so I can follow along with that one too.
 
Im sorry to see it go mate.

Do you mind me askin how the landcruiser caught fire???
 
Don't make yourself scarce. Remember, you have a lot of friends still here.
 
I think we are all gonna miss your dart.Hope the right barracuda grab's hold of you and drag's you back here often :cheers:
 
A lot less than I had into it but hobbies cost money. PM you with the details

Will the car remain in BC or did an out of province or country buyer drive off in it?
 
THe land rover she burn!!

Thats too bad Dave. I hope to see you here anyways.And thanks for the bushings!!
 
That is one beautiful car Dave. I would be heart broken to have to let that one go as I'm sure you were. Hope you find another A Body to build. Did you tell the new owner about this really great A-Body forum that you know of ? Hope so. Take care.
 
He seems very happy with it. Family vehicle before toys. I'll keep my eyes pealed for the right barracuda.
 
Congrats on selling it. See you at Mopar Madness tomorrow. Look out for my dark blue '73 Duster!
 
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