ISO: my fathers 68 mustang fastback

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

Hey everyone, im looking for a 68 fastback my dad owned when i was younger but had to sell, I'd like to buy it back for him. Currently i hear a guy named Jim owns it. somewhere north of Pittsburgh, and its a black S-code with a gold stripe. He put a 428CJ and a 4speed. If anyone has any information about this car please let me know. My cell phone number is 724-678-2006, Thanks in advance!

[PaxtonShelby]

Sounds like Jim Smith's car - black '68 fastback with a 428 4-speed, gold C-stripe, and Cragars. I can definitely appreciate you wanting to find the car and I doubt it is for sale...but you never know. It is one of the straightest black cars I've ever seen. Jim and his wife are also some of the nicest people I've met since getting into the car hobby back in the early 90's. I don't have his contact info but some guys around here might be able to help.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

yeah that sounds like it. It was blue when he sold it back in 94. Hopefully someone has his contact info on here because id really like to talk to him about it. Thank you!

[black 94]

Do u have the vin still? Maybe someone has a friend at the dmv that can help u out?

[CobraII]

If I see it at the track this weekend (PID-Keystone nostalgia event - I believe I've seen it there for it in the past) I'll see if I can get some info from him.

[Fast Gypsy]

I just got off the phone with my best buddy growing up Jim Smith. He wife Margie, just had serious surgery at Allegheny General Hospital this morning. The next 24 hours are the most critical. Our prayers are with her. She was still in recovery, but he gave me some quick info on his car. He bought it from a guy named Marty, couldn't remember last name, who worked at the Pittsburgh bulk mail center. He lived in Peters Twp. He was going to sell Jim the car and then changed his mind. About 6 months later he called Jim and offered him the car again. Margie told Jim not to hesitate and go buy it. A dentist from Pittsburgh was the original owner and Marty was the second. It was painted blue, had 1969 high back seats, a partial cage, Stewart Warner gauges cut into the dash and 3" rear fender flairs. That's all I got for the moment. I hope this sheds some light on your quest for your Dad's Mustang.

[PaxtonShelby]

Sending prayers out for Margie right now. Such a nice lady. Thank you for passing along that news.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

I hope everything goes well with her recovery. That is the car, my dads name is Marty and sold the car back in 94 when I was young. Ever since then all he's ever talked about is how much he would love to have that car back, I'm glad to hear it is still around. I'd love to be able to get in touch with Jim once his wife recovers. Thank you so much for the help everyone!

[Fast Gypsy]

I'll let Jim know that you would like to talk to him. I'm sure he'll touch base with you once he has Margie home and settled in. I'll give him your phone number.

Vince

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

that would be great, thank you very much i appreciate it!

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

Hi i was just wondering if you heard from Jim at all, I hope his wife is doing better. I'm in town for the week before i leave on deployment and i was hoping i would be able to come up and see the car sometime. If you could just pass that information along to him that would be great. Thank you again!

[Fast Gypsy]

I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Jim's wife Margie passed away from complications from the surgery. Her funeral was Weds Oct.5th. Needless to say, he's not doing well. We're supposed to go drag racing this Sat. and I'm not sure he's going to do that. I just don't think this is the right time to talk about or see his car. When you get back from deployment makes more sense. Let me know when your back home. I have you phone number and will see that he gets it.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

Oh man i am sorry to hear that, that's terrible. I will be in touch when i get back. Thank you.

[PaxtonShelby]

Be safe CKelly! And thank you for your service.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

thank you! Merry Christmas!

[PaxtonShelby]

CKelly - are you home?

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

unfortunately no i am not, im gone until early feb.

[PaxtonShelby]

Be safe - at least in Feb we will be getting near the end of winter!

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

thank you, and yeah im looking forward to that!

[03 OW SVT]

I know Jimmy has had offers of 75k for this car and turned them down. I think his plan is to give it to his grandson when he is of age. The car is stunning and runs like a bitch.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

wow! yeah i bet it is stunning, i was only 6mo old when my dad sold it so all i have is pictures of it.

[John4cam]

Living in the same town.....I'm surprised I've never seen your 91 around. Or the lx.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

yeah thats weird, i was always out running around everywhere in it. I've since pulled the eng/trans out because im building a 408 for it. so itll be down for a bit

[John4cam]

yeah thats weird, i was always out running around everywhere in it. I've since pulled the eng/trans out because im building a 408 for it. so itll be down for a bit

Good luck on the build. I'm assuming smo will be doing some of the maching work?

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

Good luck on the build. I'm assuming smo will be doing some of the maching work?

I had some bad experience with them down there, so i take all my stuff up to broughers out in west mifflin.

[wick]

Good luck on the build. I'm assuming smo will be doing some of the maching work?

Randal does not machine anything automotive any longer. Hasn't for a while either. All oil and gas now.

[wick]

I had some bad experience with them down there, so i take all my stuff up to broughers out in west mifflin.

You're better off with savani or ICS.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

You're better off with savani or ICS.
they are better than broughers? I'll have to give them a try

[John4cam]

Randal does not machine anything automotive any longer. Hasn't for a while either. All oil and gas now.

That's interesting. I've never used them personally.

[wick]

A lot comes down to personal preference also. As the old saying goes, you can't make everyone happy all the time. You will hear good stories as well as bad ones from every single machine shop.

If you seriously want a good, honest machine shop that puts out serious high end stuff, try Gary Henry. "Henry racing engines". They do from stock rebuilds up to winning dirt late model engines that have set records at many tracks.

Mine was built by Dunk but I don't think he's doing engines any longer.

[wick]

That's interesting. I've never used them personally.

Yeah. I called him a while back. With the boom of the O&G, he went to making stuff for the drilling rigs and such. He said he got rid of all the automotive stuff.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

I'm sorry i didnt get on here or get in touch with anyone when i was home in feb, i had picked up a 2012 Boss 302, then had to turn right back around and head back out for 7mo. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoyed that winter!

[Fast Gypsy]

I told Jim I would give you his cell number when you were back from deployment. He said he would be glad to talk to you. Best time to catch him would be early evening. C. 724-622-4345. Vince.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

thank you very much!

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

Came across this pic on my computer from when i was younger before he sold the car. Let Jim know i haven't forgotten about calling. I should be home about mid October so i will be in touch with him then. Thank you again for the help!

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[PaxtonShelby]

I saw Jim's car at the Hot Summer Nights cruise in Beaver yesterday. I didn't run into Jim, but the car is still perfect!

[03 OW SVT]

I don't know that Jim will sell the car. I believe he plans on giving it to his oldest Grandson. He (his grandson 17 years old)was drivng it yesterday at the cruise.

[Fast Gypsy]

I'll let him know about your returning home in Oct.

[Ckelly91lx5.0]

I'll let him know about your returning home in Oct.
that would be great, thank you!