My Mustang is waiting for me!

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 01/26/2017 at 15:27 • Filed to: Mustang

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Here she is, raked out and ready to drag. Next step in the operation is to import the car into Canada! Pic by Cletus

LongbowMkII > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 15:30

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Isn’t that the opposite of raked? I always thought raking meant lifting the rear.

MonkeePuzzle > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 15:34

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is that a guide coat sprayed on teh rear? was someone tweaking the fit and finish of the rear while the front was still complete garbage?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > LongbowMkII 01/26/2017 at 15:34

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GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > MonkeePuzzle 01/26/2017 at 15:35

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I think it was a racing stripe when it was drag raced in the 80s.

My bird IS the word > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 15:36

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All I can say is, enjoy. This is one of the best muscle cars in the goofy, impractical sense that I like. The brief time I spent with one of these got me hooked.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > My bird IS the word 01/26/2017 at 15:39

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I can’t wait to get started! Lots still needs to happen before I can even see it in person though.

crowmolly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 16:16

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Former racer? So does this have a 9" rear?

Bourbon&JellyBeans > LongbowMkII 01/26/2017 at 16:16

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Technically this is reverse rake. Still a type of suspension rake.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > crowmolly 01/26/2017 at 16:18

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9" rear, slapper bars, in the original ad it has fat Centerlines on the back and skinny Cragers on the front. Sticker on the winshield says this thing was last registered in New Jersey in 1985, which means it was a street racer in Jersey in the 80s. How cool is that?

crowmolly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 16:21

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Probably spent its fair share of time at Raceway park here in central NJ.

Did they tell you what was in the rear? Might be built up then!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > crowmolly 01/26/2017 at 16:30

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Unfortunately I don’t know! Factory it came with a 2.73 open diff, and I seriously doubt it’s still got that. I’m hopeful! Maybe when it’s done we’ll take it back to Jersey for some racing!

crowmolly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 16:33

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If it was a car that saw a lot of track time there may be some history on it, too.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > crowmolly 01/26/2017 at 16:49

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Man would I ever LOVE to see some period race photos!

Your boy, BJR > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 16:54

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Stop taking our cheap ass muscle cars you douches!

Your boy, BJR > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 16:55

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Oh shit! Street racer? Jersey? Mid ‘80s? That car probably lost to my uncle’s Charger a bunch of times!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 17:03

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So....what’s the plan? Doing it up original style? Crazy engine swap? Etc? :O

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 01/26/2017 at 17:36

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Well I’m not sure what engine I’m gonna put in it yet, but it’s definitely gonna have a 5 speed Tremec! The body is honestly probably going to be left like it is, because I like the mean look it has. Gonna be more of a daily driver than an all out performer.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Your boy, BJR 01/26/2017 at 17:37

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Haha I don’t doubt it. Rematch?

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 17:54

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You’ve developed quite a taste for giant vehicles :)

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Your boy, BJR 01/26/2017 at 18:02

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We’re taking them to frozen freedom land to live again.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > shop-teacher 01/26/2017 at 18:15

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I know! I’m gonna have to get a mini bike or something next to balance it out, haha.

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 19:26

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Plenty of room in the Suburban for a couple mini bikes :)

Your boy, BJR > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/26/2017 at 19:49

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Bruh the car was the fastest car in the county, a total sleeper too. Built right in my grandpa’s driveway. Was featured in Car Craft magazine a couple of times.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Your boy, BJR 01/27/2017 at 12:05

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That sounds awesome! Got any pics of it?

Your boy, BJR > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/27/2017 at 12:08

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GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Your boy, BJR 01/27/2017 at 14:02

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I’m in love. I would really be interested if these two raced against each other, I would drive it to Jersey to reunite them! This is how my car looked when I bought it, with the original wheels and tires from the 80s.

Your boy, BJR > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/27/2017 at 15:57

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Bring it to Asbury Park when it’s done. We’ll cruise the circut and run ‘em on Memorial Drive. In the meantime I’ll track down the Charger.

Your boy, BJR > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/27/2017 at 16:08

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This is my home town. I’d be more than happy to share it with you. It would have been your mustang’s stomping grounds back in the day. Once it’s done, a R+C road trip should come here.

http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/STONEMANGUITARS/circuit.html

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Your boy, BJR 01/27/2017 at 17:24

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That looks amazing, and this is happening. I can’t wait! Thanks man!

Your boy, BJR > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/27/2017 at 20:26

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At the very least, I’ll be able to get the ‘69 Dart Swinger Scat Pack out and running for it.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Your boy, BJR 01/28/2017 at 03:27

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PLEASE

greasemonkey235097 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 01/28/2017 at 12:18

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Did you buy the original “Gone in 60 Seconds” car?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > greasemonkey235097 01/28/2017 at 13:33

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Sure looks like it with that dent eh? It’s the car that the one in the movie is really SUPPOSED to be, because it was actually a 71 in the movie made to look like a 73.

19JRC99 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 02/03/2017 at 18:30

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Please go back to the Cragars and Centerlines. It’s such a badass look.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > 19JRC99 02/03/2017 at 19:19

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I wish I got them with the car.

19JRC99 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 02/03/2017 at 20:02

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Could always get another set. The mis-matched racer look is always cool. Especially with Cragars on the front and steelies or slots on the rear.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > 19JRC99 02/04/2017 at 16:52

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I’m starting to become a fan of slot mags, didn’t like them too much before but they’re growing on me.

19JRC99 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 02/04/2017 at 16:54

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I’ve always loved them myself, especially over the last couple years where I’ve fallen completely in love with the 70s look.