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General => Lounge => Topic started by: turbo d on December 04, 2006, 01:22:07 PM

Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: turbo d on December 04, 2006, 01:22:07 PM
Hey everyone.  Just wanted to introduce myself.  I've been on both NATO and turboford for a number of years, so I'm not exactly a newb, just new to this site.  Normally I just lurk, but from time to time I'll chime in.  I live in northern IL and am 28. I'm a machinist by trade, specializing in custom sheetmetal work.  I've loved and worked on fords since I was 18. 

Currently I own two 88 turbocoupes.  One I've had since I was 19.  It started as my daily driver, but its now more like a streetable racecar.  Lots of mods which I don't feel like rambling on about, if interested do a search on 2940 over at NATO.  That's the weight, without me, I've gotten it down to.  I'm hoping for a race weight of 3000 lbs next year and with some tuning and additional mods over the winter around 300 ponies at the wheels. 

My other TC I just bought this past summer. It was someone else's project that I acquired half built.  Its a roller right now but I have big/long term plans for it.  As it sits gutted, the mods are 14 pt cage, subframes/torque boxes, fuel cell, 9" rear end, Griggs tubular K with A arms.  Not sure what the heck I'm going to do with it for sure, but I knew I couldn't pass it up for the price.  I'll keep the price secret otherwise you will all immediately hate me. 

Anyways, just wanted to say hello.  If there's anyone in my neck of the woods who wants to hangout/needs help wrenching, I have a 1000 sq ft garage a little southwest of where I88 and I39 intersect.
Darrell Horton
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: *MAYHEM* on December 04, 2006, 01:52:51 PM
Welcome.
 
Did you bring food?
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: Chuck W on December 04, 2006, 02:14:55 PM
I think I know the car you're talking about.....

I might just hate you anyway.....but I'm a moody fvck :p

Seriously though, welcome to the board!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: slamedcat on December 04, 2006, 02:15:18 PM
Welcome!!!

Wooo Hooo another person from Illinois.
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: 84 Fila on December 04, 2006, 03:33:58 PM
Welcome
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: Chooglin on December 04, 2006, 04:31:26 PM
Welcome aboard
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on December 04, 2006, 06:20:51 PM
welcome to our little corner of the internet
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: gumby on December 04, 2006, 07:44:29 PM
welcome!

where might i find pics of this caged TC? since the price is a secret, ill make up my own to fit the amount i wish to hate you after i see it :grinno:
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 04, 2006, 08:40:54 PM
ooohhhh yeah we need to see ur rides man!!
 
 
:ttiwwp:
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: 84 Fila on December 04, 2006, 08:58:39 PM
:iagree:
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: 88turbo on December 04, 2006, 09:08:01 PM
:pics-stfu: we must have some pics....:beatyoass:  Welcome to the Board
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: cougarcragar on December 04, 2006, 09:09:07 PM
It sounds as if you've got some awesome cars.
I think I may have seen you over on NATO. Are you a member of The Corral, by chance?
Welcome!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: 5.0willgo on December 04, 2006, 09:32:52 PM
Welcome Aboard!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: blueovalford on December 04, 2006, 10:04:25 PM
Welcome, ditto on the pics.
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: 5.8fastcat on December 04, 2006, 11:23:49 PM
Welcome  aboard.
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: the_intimidator03 on December 05, 2006, 01:31:06 AM
Welcome aboard... im with the rest sayin we need pics!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 05, 2006, 10:51:23 PM
:birdsmily: Hello

So that makes 3 people on here form Illinois. I'm in Chicago about a hour and a half east of you.
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: DVP on December 06, 2006, 11:31:34 AM
Welcome. and umm pics?
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: turbo83coupe on December 06, 2006, 04:02:36 PM
welcome!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: shame302 on December 06, 2006, 04:45:28 PM
welcome!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: 46Tbird on December 06, 2006, 05:29:09 PM
I'm a new guy too, but welcome.

Here's the thread he's talking about fellas.  No pics. :grinno:

http://natomessageboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=010307
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 06, 2006, 06:58:17 PM
This guys a Cubs fan. Booo off the board...........lol just kidding:grinno:


















Go Sox!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: gumby on December 06, 2006, 08:08:37 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;117275

Go Sox!



 straight! im originally a southsider, and a white sox fan for life!
Title: introduction: newbie here
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 07, 2006, 10:55:34 PM
Quote from: gumby;117292
straight! im originally a southsider, and a white sox fan for life!


Hey there's two of us on the board! We can take that Cubs fan :D . LOL j/k ;)
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