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Originally Posted by Not A T 25
Hey Frisco:
Is the 5 window in your photo album your latest project  it looks awsome and sounds great.  I was looking to sell my 25 this spring to get the cash to build a 5 window much like that! The American Graffiti style coupe is still my dream car.  |
Yes, the five window has been my latest project for the past three years. Very slow going due to some health problems (myself and my wife); but I continue to plod along. Just got the engine running a few weeks ago. I still need to run exhaust pipes and mufflers from the lake style headers. I have had it registered and insured all the while and here in N.C. I can run YOM (Year Of Manufacturer) plates as long as I have the actual registered plates with me. I want to change the rims and tires as I don't like the look of the larger front tires. Steering is a Vega box and is as easy as power steering on this light car. Four wheel disc brakes with power assist all around. Mild 350 engine. 350 trans with B&M Transpak. 9" Ford rear with 3.50 posi and Moser axles.
A really fun ride was taken recently. The town I live closest to was having a local fair of sorts ('Mater' Fest) and they had a "Classic car show". I was out with the coupe to calibrate the speedometer. Got that done and told my son we should take a spin thru town. Probably the one time of the year I could do that with no mufflers without getting a ticket. Cruised on thru at parade speeds due to traffic. That was a memorable day. Lots of folks waving. LOUD pipes (barely above idle) and my Hot Rod coupe.
I've still got a ton of work to do; but the milestone of being able to drive it has been achieved.
