Ford sucks...or do they?

**PeteLeathersac** · #1 12-26-2006, 07:39 PM

I've always been pretty much a Chevy/GM kind've guy...sure I've been appreciative of and even owned a few cool Mopar cars and other brands over the years but never had any love for much in the Ford family. .

I never enjoyed working on them in my days on the bench and chose my side of the Hatfield-McCoy like feud of the 60's/70's quite naturally...also have always really rather enjoyed beating up on the Mustangs and their friends! .

Perhaps it's the holidays (maybe the holiday liqour?) or the new year looming, but the way the hobby has gone in recent times with what can be documented also engine alone clarified by Vin alone, I can't help but notice some Fords seeming more appealing...and hard to say but even some Mustangs maybe? .

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I want to own one to love like a 'real' GM car, but as an investment or something to flip, it's seeming somewhat appealing to get away from some of the pre '72 GM product with no engine Vin digit and the whole fraudulent cars and paper and possiblilities that seems to go along with so many of them? .

I guess what I can't help but notice is some deals out there on Fords and yes, even Mustangs that look worth considering, lots of parts available...even a Marti report if it's a more special car and worth doing? .

Am I losing it it, any thoughts on this from you other guys...I think I'd better have a few more drinks and see how things feel...maybe then sleep it off and see how things seem tomorrow? .

Happy Holidays!

~ Pete

**wheelhop** · #2 12-26-2006, 08:15 PM

Try to stay away from any sharp objects while you work your way through this!

GRB · #3 12-26-2006, 10:03 PM

So....anybody interested in an '05 GT-40 with a Rousch upgrade to 700HP? Low milage.

3macs1 · #4 12-26-2006, 10:27 PM

Pete I think the beaver(s) must be effecting your mind you know what they can do to you.

x Baldwin Motion · #5 12-26-2006, 11:29 PM

I see room on the other side of the fence, but you'll be back.

69RSZ · #6 12-26-2006, 11:30 PM

Just pick up a chiltons manual and look up all the fireing orders for all the 351 V8 engines ford made,I think there are 3 or 4 different ones and chevy only has 1 fireing order for ALL V8 engines 18436572 for all these years and that alone should be reason enough!FORD HAS A BETTER IDEA NOT!!!!

**tom406** · #7 12-27-2006, 01:28 AM

I really don't think there should be a fence at all, as cool cars are cool cars, regardless of make.

That said, I think Chevrolet stuck with one firing order to make up for the fact that they put the distributor on the wrong end of the engine........

JoeG · #8 12-27-2006, 01:50 AM

No, you're not losing it, Ford is on top of their game right now---unfortunately Chevy is losing it........If GM wipes the sand from their eyes and get that Camaro out with a good power plant and maybe even Motion offering some super-tuned new Camaros from a selected dealership, then we'll have a ballgame.............

x Baldwin Motion · #9 12-27-2006, 02:11 AM

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That said, I think Chevrolet stuck with one firing order to make up for the fact that they put the distributor on the wrong end of the engine........

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is that what happened?

nuch_ss396 · #10 12-27-2006, 02:20 AM

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I really don't think there should be a fence at all, as cool cars are cool cars, regardless of make.

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Tom,

Well said ! I went out and bought myself a Cobra Mustang
a little over a year ago. It's a blast to drive and it has
the seldom ordered side exhaust.

When I was younger, it definately was a hate relationship
with Ford. However, as we get older ( and more mellow )
and wiser, we start to see the good in a lot more. Aaah,
maybe just too much egg nog.

If you like it --- BUY IT ! The Cobra GT500 has my attention
and I'm might buy one next year.

Steve

Dedicated to the Promotion and Preservation of American Muscle Cars, Dealer built Supercars and COPO cars.