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Vlim · 12-19-2020, 10:28 AM

Yes, the Mustang's sheet metal was great and rust free. But the rubbers were toast.
Interior was ok, and it already had a replacement Mexican 302

Stick shift, 3-speed. Interesting combination to drive, along with drum brakes and no brake booster.

I no longer own it, but it is still registered with a enthusiast over here. There's quite a large USA classic car scene here.

calibrator · 12-19-2020, 10:46 AM

Yeah Vlim, the Good Old Days !

Am aware of the US classic car scene overseas. Since '08, I've been all about classic 300SLs for my employers. Do they refer to vintage US iron as "Exotics" over there

??? See any Hells Angels in your area ???

G.T. · 12-19-2020, 10:54 AM

When I managed the Mobil service shop, I do remember a large number of corroded aluminum blocks, with exactly the same problem you describe... I never gave it a second thought as it was money coming in, but now I see the how and why and understand the effects of coolant quality neglect... Best to you Joe, and Gerben, til.....lat'r....GT...

12-19-2020, 10:54 AM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	I agree! When I managed the Mobil service shop, I do remember a large number of corroded aluminum blocks, with exactly the same problem you describe... I never gave it a second thought as it was money coming in, but now I see the how and why and understand the effects of coolant quality neglect... Best to you Joe, and Gerben, til.....lat'r....GT...

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12-19-2020, 10:28 AM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Yes, the Mustang's sheet metal was great and rust free. But the rubbers were toast. Interior was ok, and it already had a replacement Mexican 302 Stick shift, 3-speed. Interesting combination to drive, along with drum brakes and no brake booster. I no longer own it, but it is still registered with a enthusiast over here. There's quite a large USA classic car scene here.

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calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 315 Thanks: 55 Thanked 244 Times in 93 Posts	Yeah Vlim, the Good Old Days ! Am aware of the US classic car scene overseas. Since '08, I've been all about classic 300SLs for my employers. Do they refer to vintage US iron as "Exotics" over there ??? See any Hells Angels in your area ???