Our Cars (dream or actual)

[tody]

@Dmart There's a couple I know of in my area. Ford actually revamped the Bronco badge with a really great interpretation of the classic. Europe will only get the 4door version, though.

[goosehd]

Such a tease…of course I want more.

[goosehd]

If the new bronco could tow my boat, I would trade my truck in for one…

[motojobobo]

A buddy of mine got himself the new Bronco…

…a beauty and a monster at acceleration! Put my FJ to shame trying to keep up with him. It has more electronic stuff than I care for, all that will be a nightmare to keep running out here; so I’ve decided an FJ is a better choice!

[tody]

Ok, so here we go.

That's the one that started it all, 65 Mustang convertible, inline six. Got it for a decent price with my first real money I earned.

A few years later I wanted more and bought a 72 Mercury Comet GT, just like you should buy classics. Just by pictures, over the internet. In Sweden.
Took me two years to fully restore it, nowadays I'm too scared to drive it. 410 HP, 550NM. 347 Stroker with a five speed.

The next one started as a party van project. That's when the kids started to get in the way. Again, near total restoration, but with three point seat belts all around. 1967 Econoline / Falcon Deluxe van.

Then came the Bronco, that got worked through mechanically, and also received a five speed as an upgrade.

Last one was a 1964 Falcon, which I didn't work on very much as of yet. Sealed the engine, rebuilt the transmission. Still to be licensed...

[goosehd]

Can’t upvote that post enough!!! Excellent collection and thanks for sharing.

[tody]

Oh, and one addition: the van is where the IH stickers go!

[tody]

@goosehd Thanks, man. Just looking at the pictures, I cannot quite believe how much time I put into that... But then again, how many lawyers are out there that can set up a rear differential? It's the skills I learn along the way that keep me going.

[motojobobo]

@tody I’m in love with your two green babies…such beauties. Great collection!

[louisbosco]

@tody mercury is looking pretty

[steelworker]

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[Matt]

Best. Post. Ever.

[tody]

Thanks, guys. Here's two more for your entertainment - work in progress, so to speak.

The Comet in January 2010, half a year after I bought it. Got finished in 2012.
The van in March 2016, roughly five years after I got it. Slow progress, the kids got in the way... Was finally done in 2018.

[Dmart]

In love with the Mercury!

[George Homme]

@Kybosh 70s Mustangs are dope

[natehate]

my baby this summer

[Daniel San]

Our new family car , of course some IH stickers

[natehate]

[Inorganic]

some great quivers throughout this thread. here are my two projects: 96 FZJ Land Cruiser (triple locked - IYKYK). just starting to get working on this one and learning the wonders of a straight axle & mountain goat qualities of this beast

my 1986 VW Vanagon Syncro (2 knobs) (which I just sold to a friend w/first buyers rights when/if he should decide to sell it). This was my first foray into engines and transmissions. my background is chemistry so i really geeked out on learning the engineering/physics and chemistry of engines through this car. it was a great van for camping, ski trips and just rolling slow with a smile on your face.

[jordanscollected]

Brilliant photos @Inorganic. I hadn't seen a Vanagon in years, and when we spent a week in Austin, TX late last month i saw like 6 of them. Find the hipsters, find the vanagons