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| My Friend Jeff Viele was the main person who really introduced me to Mustangs. One day he told me of a 70 Mach 1 in Chatham IL. that was $1800.00. We drove to see it after school in 1984 (We were Juniors) As soon as we turned the corner and I saw the car I had a gut feeling that it was mine. It had side pipes and big 50 series Firestones with Centerlines. In the engine sat a 302 w/ 351 heads and was pretty quick (as time would tell, I was undefeated except for a 69 429 Mach and a Plymouth Fury w/NOS). It even pulled the front wheels off the ground when I goosed it a few times in first gear! Next to My future car sat a Boss 302 for $500.00 but needed work .I wish I would have purchased it!! We agreed on a price of $1500.00 and I had a new car (Thanks Mom) Over the next few years many a good time was had on the strip. I met and made many friends. I did learn a major lesson one night while racing. I ran from a cop who just thought I had a loud muffler. I got away but then hit a pole ($100.00 damage) The cop seen me after scowering the area for me and when he found me he beat the sh_t out of me. I threaten a lawsuit and we went to Court and after 6 months they dropped all charges as did I. This was before the Rodney King thing so I wasn't money hungry and I always wonder if I should have gone for more. Click here for Page 2. |
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