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Car is looking awesome Lorne! Man I love that color. Now for some new wheels.... :thumbsup:
Thanks Chris! You are reading my mind regarding the Wheels :)
I am going to be doing some research on vendors and color/style choices.. will be sure to get your opinion on what looks best! Hope your having a good summer and hopefully enough rain to keep things healthy out West.
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We'll have to get the cars together this fall and get some pics..
 
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View attachment 145263 Well, we are at the end of another Mustang Season. I cleaned up the Stang one last time before putting it away for the Winter. I ran out of daylight at the end. I have one last Cruise event this coming Sunday. Temps are going to be in the low 40's -- Here are some pics after cleaning her up.
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Well, we are at the end of another Mustang Season. I cleaned up the Stang one last time before putting it away for the Winter. I ran out of daylight at the end. I have one last Cruise event this coming Sunday. Temps are going to be in the low 40's -- Here are some pics after cleaning her up.
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Where ya going Sunday?
Hey Dave!.... I am tentatively going on a fall cruise sponsored by the performance shop that did a bunch of my mods. The weather is not looking that great this weekend so I am on the fence about it... it is free.. here is the info, let me know if you are interested...
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Yeah I know those guys, they did some work on my kids GSX. The weather looks craptastic.
 
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It will be cold, but dry.. no rain in the forecast... as long as it is not sloppy or snowing I figure it will be worth it. Plus the route they are taking has a ton of twisty roads. My son drove my stang a few months back on that same route and said it was fantastic....I think next year they just need to schedule it earlier...
 

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I'll go if you will be there..
 
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Put Hidalgo away for the Winter......now begins the long winter and planning for phase 2 of my mods!
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Put Hidalgo away for the Winter......now begins the long winter and planning for phase 2 of my mods!
I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm so glad I live in a state that has mild winter weather. I would be so bummed if I couldn't drive my car for months. Hang in there Lorne!
 
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I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm so glad I live in a state that has mild winter weather. I would be so bummed if I couldn't drive my car for months. Hang in there Lorne!
Thanks Chris! The fact that I got to drive it for a whole season this year softens the blow... 5 more years and my youngest will be 18; then I can talk with my wife about whether we want to move to someplace warmer.... at least for the winter months :D
 
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Epilogue:
If there is one cliche saying in life that holds true it's "Never Say Never"
After much discussion and debate I have decided to trade my 2016 GT coupe in for a 2017 Convertible. I was originally on the fence between keeping the coupe or upgrading to the GT350. The more I was able to work through the reasons why I purchased the Mustang and what I ultimately wanted to use it for it became clear that at this stage in my life that I wanted something I could enjoy with the family (wife and kids). The Convertible fits that role. 5 years from now things may look entirely different. I could see myself purchasing a used S550 for track day and auto cross use.
So for now I will bid the 2016 GT farewell and start the next chapter. Should have a build journal going for the 2017 Vert soon. Below is a picture of me trading in my 2016 at the dealership.....
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Noooooooo... lol we should have swapped the rear spoiler before...
 

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Dude!! Didn't see that coming... Did you pick-up the '17 yet or are you waiting for spring? We need info!
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