Eleanor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 34
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RE: Eleanor
Just remember, just because people spend time in front of your car (not pointing fingers at anyone in particular) at shows doesn't always mean they like what they see. I spend time at a lot of shows in front of some of these cars wondering "what the hell were they thinking".
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 451
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RE: Eleanor
to each his own and a matter of different tastes sure, not thinking for themselves.....whatever.
I got away from points to a pertronix unit, radials, different cam, intake, carb., headers and exhaust. I just chose to keep the "look" of the car original. Why? Because I think they did it right the first time.
I got away from points to a pertronix unit, radials, different cam, intake, carb., headers and exhaust. I just chose to keep the "look" of the car original. Why? Because I think they did it right the first time.
ORIGINAL: 1986rhodie
You can point fingers at whom ever you want...I look at some of those restored cars and wonder why weren't they thinking for themselves!
Just remember, just because people spend time in front of your car (not pointing fingers at anyone in particular) at shows doesn't always mean they like what they see. I spend time at a lot of shows in front of some of these cars wondering "what the hell were they thinking".
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 426
From: Tryon, NC
RE: Eleanor
[quote]ORIGINAL: earlymustang
to each his own and a matter of different tastes sure, not thinking for themselves.....whatever.
I got away from points to a pertronix unit, radials, different cam, intake, carb., headers and exhaust. I just chose to keep the "look" of the car original. Why? Because I think they did it right the first time.
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EXACTLY!!! I havnt seen one post gloryfying the new eleanor...and im glad
to each his own and a matter of different tastes sure, not thinking for themselves.....whatever.
I got away from points to a pertronix unit, radials, different cam, intake, carb., headers and exhaust. I just chose to keep the "look" of the car original. Why? Because I think they did it right the first time.
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EXACTLY!!! I havnt seen one post gloryfying the new eleanor...and im glad
5th Gear Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,170
From: Texas
RE: Eleanor
I can honestly tell you, assuming the price isnt REDICULOUS (which im sure it will be 
) I would buy a reproduced body for a 67. That way I could cut/modify up the wazoo and not feel like im destroying something
that should be left as original (IMO).
) I would buy a reproduced body for a 67. That way I could cut/modify up the wazoo and not feel like im destroying somethingthat should be left as original (IMO).
5th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,328
From: Where I lay my head is home
RE: Eleanor
ORIGINAL: KRPerf
the original eleanor was definitely a cool car, especially because of the abuse it took. But, it was not a boss. Also, I have heard some rumors that Dynacorn is in fact planning on making 67 fastbacks. The only major obstacle they have to overcome at this point is working out the details with Ford
the original eleanor was definitely a cool car, especially because of the abuse it took. But, it was not a boss. Also, I have heard some rumors that Dynacorn is in fact planning on making 67 fastbacks. The only major obstacle they have to overcome at this point is working out the details with Ford
4th Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,964
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RE: Eleanor
ORIGINAL: earlymustang
to each his own and a matter of different tastes sure, not thinking for themselves.....whatever.
I got away from points to a pertronix unit, radials, different cam, intake, carb., headers and exhaust. I just chose to keep the "look" of the car original. Why? Because I think they did it right the first time.
to each his own and a matter of different tastes sure, not thinking for themselves.....whatever.
I got away from points to a pertronix unit, radials, different cam, intake, carb., headers and exhaust. I just chose to keep the "look" of the car original. Why? Because I think they did it right the first time.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,946
From: Colorado
RE: Eleanor
65 mustang was done right. The Ford GT was done right. The new Cobra was done right. Ford took over the car world with the Tempo and the Taurus. I don't like them but they had a good idea. The 55 T-bird was done right. In short, I disagree.
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 426
From: Tryon, NC
RE: Eleanor
ORIGINAL: 67t5ponycoupe
65 mustang was done right. The Ford GT was done right. The new Cobra was done right. Ford took over the car world with the Tempo and the Taurus. I don't like them but they had a good idea. The 55 T-bird was done right. In short, I disagree.
65 mustang was done right. The Ford GT was done right. The new Cobra was done right. Ford took over the car world with the Tempo and the Taurus. I don't like them but they had a good idea. The 55 T-bird was done right. In short, I disagree.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 451
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RE: Eleanor
They made a million first gen cars in two years. They were cheap American sports cars of the era. They were pumping so many out that the paint, fit/finish was average and they carried a lot of mechanical aspects over from the Falcon and some from the T-Bird. They were not revolutionary from an engineering standpoint but very stout and solid. The aesthetic/cosmetic design of the 65-66 Mustang was perfect in many eyes and is still considered one of the greatest icons in American automobile history.
The trend currently seems to be the "resto-mod" thing which is fine b/c it is a way of expressing individual tastes and it's your own car. I tend to be more of a purist so safety/power mods seem to be the extent to my liking. But when you start physically changing the appearance of the car is when I lose interest. The Mustang has held it's popularity over the years b/c it is a great looking car. Cosmetic mods and trends change over time and tend to look dated. As long as another owner can change it back go for it, but there is no way to change back those E cars to their original 67fb status. The original car and VIN are gone forever.
The trend currently seems to be the "resto-mod" thing which is fine b/c it is a way of expressing individual tastes and it's your own car. I tend to be more of a purist so safety/power mods seem to be the extent to my liking. But when you start physically changing the appearance of the car is when I lose interest. The Mustang has held it's popularity over the years b/c it is a great looking car. Cosmetic mods and trends change over time and tend to look dated. As long as another owner can change it back go for it, but there is no way to change back those E cars to their original 67fb status. The original car and VIN are gone forever.