August 2011

Now that the car was safe to drive, I drove it everywhere! Just as any kid with a new toy would. I stayed in Orange County, I didn't want to push the car too hard. People would look at me when I go past on the highways. I had one problem with all these looks: as the pictures may reveal my car is not the most visually appealing. On the flip side I have America's favorite body style of the Mustang (consensus of people I have talked to).

My favorite place to drive the car is to a donut store on saturday mornings. It's called Donut Derelicts, on the corner of Magnolia and Adams Ave. Every saturday morning whole bunch of old guys show up in their hot rods to get donuts and talk car with other motorheads. I like checking out other people's rides and learning about what I can do to my own. I've actually made some friends and met plenty of good people.

When I am finally able to go, I was very curious to see what the reaction would be. It was a very pleasant experience, lots of folks were checking out the car. Fastback Mustangs always attract attention and mine was no exception (even though it's not finished). One feature of my car that is always shocking to any Mustang guru is the bench seat. I've come to learn that only 5% of Mustangs ever built have bench seats.

Parked next to me is 08 Mustang and 67 Galaxie 7 Litre (rarish car).

After the donut store, my dad and I decided to go to the beach. We wanted to watch the waves before I head back to Chicago.