Old Dude, First Harley - Page 2 - Harley Forum

Hammerhead Pat · #11 10-28-2009, 05:52 PM

Talk about dreaming!!!! My high school shop teachers' daily driver was a 68 GT500KR. Our shop project was a 66 Mustang that he somehow fit a 427 SOHC into . Ever seen one of those in person?? Valve covers made a Hemi look like a small block. Have fun with the car, it's only money

unfknblvbl · #12 10-29-2009, 12:00 AM

I was going to say I dig the scoot, but lets see some more pics of that fastback in the background. Harleys and Mustangs....gotta love 'em both!

Beartooth · #13 10-29-2009, 12:49 AM

Well, you ain't gonna like the Mustang. Until recently, it would have been considered not worth the trouble. But my understanding is that it's now rare enough to do it. I think I'm going to have to brace it in six directions, then cut a huge bunch off the bottom all at once. As long as I can reference where it all fits back...
It's nice you're interested.

Third pic is my main project, the Triumph. At this distance not to bad looking, until you get a little closer. It's now in teeny little re-chromed, polished pieces. Gotta huge assembly issue, as all the fasteners (7 pounds, 150 pieces) were messed up in a re-plating fiasco.
Jim

Beartooth · #14 10-29-2009, 12:55 AM

Third picture, the Bonneville, didn't take. My bad. Trying again.

Jim

Beartooth · #15 10-29-2009, 12:58 AM

Dammit, I posted the wrong Mustang picture. Now, what was I doing? I think I missed my nap.

mstngjoe · #16 10-29-2009, 01:49 AM

Welcome and enjoy the new bike!

That's a fastback you've got there....the Sportsroof didn't arrive until '69.

Here's a pic of my '65. Sold it a few years ago. Had a pretty stout 331 stroker in it. AFR heads, custom cam.....lots of goodies.

I know the drill on on Mustangs.....you'll have fun!

Beartooth · #17 10-29-2009, 02:32 AM

Dang, that is dropdead georgeous, Mstngjoe. I'm going to have to put your name in my reference file. Maybe I will have to ask you to bail me out some day. I stand corrected on the sportsroof name. Now, where did I get that idea?

I hope for your sake yours didn't start off as bad looking as mine.

Thanks
Jim

grampadac · #18 10-29-2009, 03:43 AM

Beartooth, looks like a lot of cancer there. Good thing is you can find every piece and part there is on a mustang. Lot's of catalogs out there. My son and I had a 1968 GT we rebuilt. Origionally had a 390 in it but we rebuilt the 351C it had in it when we got it. Put detroits in the rear, it would definitely scoot.

mstngjoe · #19 10-29-2009, 09:18 AM

Thanks Jim! The car was really fun.

Lots of mods to the drive train. The body and interior were solid when I got. Had the car about 10 years. It dynoed about 330hp to the rear wheels when I was done.

Reach out anytime you want....glad to help if I can. As was mentioned, all the parts are available these days....you just supply the time and the $$$!

Couple more pics.

rwb944p · #20 10-30-2009, 12:26 AM

Re: Old Dude, First Harley
Sounds like we may be twins separated at birth. I'll be 69 in May. I started with a Kawasaki 500 Triple. Then a Triumph 650 Bonneville. I haven't owned a bike in about 30 years. I just bought my first Harley. A Sportster 1200C. Best wishes and good luck with you new ride. Regards Bob