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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Sep 2009
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      Port Richey Fl
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      Country Flag: United States

      1965 Fastback Mustang Project

      I just picked up this new project today. We will be doing all the rust repair, removing the drip rails, adding metal flares and a few more surprises.
      Chris leaves for Iraq for a year and while he is there serving our country we will be restoring his fastback. I think the hardest thing for Chris will be leaving his son.



      Rusty Gillis

      Former SS/FA & SS/GA NHRA National Record Holder


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Oct 2008
      Location
      Carthage, MO
      Posts
      97
      Nice project... leaving your kids for a year would be a hard thing to do..

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Mar 2010
      Location
      Rochester NY
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      403
      I can't imagine leaving my kids for a month let alone a year. Thank Chris for his commitment and have his boy do some work on the car when you can - I know my son loves working on my car and to have some pics of him enjoying himself working on the car would make me smile. Good luck with the project - I'm looking forward to seeing it unfold...
      Don
      Grace - 67 Camaro daily driver with upgrades along the way.

      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...-Camaro-Driver

    4. #4
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      Sep 2009
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      Port Richey Fl
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      It is now ready for the media blaster

      Rusty Gillis

      Former SS/FA & SS/GA NHRA National Record Holder

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Mar 2009
      Location
      overseas
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      nice project! good luck with it!
      Kevin S. (overseas in Germany)
      1963 Chevrolet Impala 2d ht Coupe

      www.CruznArt.com
      CRUZN - Automotive Artworks

    6. #6
      Join Date
      Aug 2008
      Posts
      41
      Gents and Rusty,

      Thanks for all the kind words. Leaving my son is always very tough, but in my case I can probably buy a few years of stability for him and I if I do this now. I can't elaborate too much on PT, but I have lined up an awesome job over there that will get me to DC a few times over the year to see my son. I also get two weeks at home during the middle of the tour. I have had a great career over the past nine years full of great opportunities and plan on sticking with it. Though there have been some long tough days/weeks/months/years, I couldn't imagine doing anything else.

      I am placing my Fastback in the capable hands of Rusty and his son Brian. I have seen the work they done first hand and it is high quality.

      I am looking forward to future updates. I am enjoying my last week or so in the states before I head overseas.

      Thanks again all,
      Chris

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Mar 2009
      Location
      Saskatoon, SK
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      43
      Good Luck with the project and Be safe over there!
      1968 GMC, 358ci, 500hp, custom frame and suspension by me, Suprised how good it handles, Lifelong project

      Full Throttle Concepts at home business

    8. #8
      Join Date
      Oct 2004
      Location
      Orlando, Fl
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      Tough seeing my boy leave for a year. Chris is the brother I never had. I'd like to say I can take a little credit for dragging him into the money pit...I mean hobby that we are on here to share and indulge.

      I know Chris will be safe, but I hope this coming year flies by for him. Look forward to seeing updates on the fastback.

      And the pic of the little guy sitting on top of the car is fantastic.
      Nick DiPrenda

    9. #9
      Join Date
      Apr 2009
      Location
      san diego
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      I will be following this build!!

    10. #10
      Join Date
      Sep 2009
      Location
      St. Pete, FL/Deployed
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      185
      Country Flag: United States
      Quote Originally Posted by falcon65 View Post
      I will be following this build!!

      x2 Be safe over there.

    11. #11
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      Sep 2008
      Location
      miami.fl.us
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      86
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      If this Mustang has some nice custom alterations, I might pass by to gawk.
      EngineeRunner - Vintage Ford - '66FBGT + '68F250CC4x4

    12. #12
      Join Date
      Dec 2004
      Location
      Sarasota, Fl
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      Is this the one that was advertised on craigslist down here? If so, I'm just glad someone saved me from the temptation!

      Good luck with the project.

    13. #13
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    14. #14
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      Aug 2008
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      Nick D:, brother you have been an enabler, but I have always loved cars!

      Gents, I did find it on craigslist. It came kind of complete, but was a T Code (6 cyl). I do have all the original glass and some odds and ends.

      Hivewax: I love your car, she looks great. My son votes for a green paint job, but I am still debating.

      I will be as safe as I can over there. I have been to every country in the Middle East except Syria and Iran, so I have learned a thing or two about being safe. You can never be too careful though.

      Chris

    15. #15
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      Jul 2007
      Location
      Bardstown KY
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      82
      Gonna be a nice build, we thank Chris for his service....

    16. #16
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      Sep 2009
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      Port Richey Fl
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      After closer inspection we decided to replace the quarters and cut them off before getting it blasted. They had been patched with fiberglass mat and a lot of resin. Now all the inner structure will be rust free and epoxy primed before the quarters go on.

      Rusty Gillis

      Former SS/FA & SS/GA NHRA National Record Holder

    17. #17
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      Sep 2009
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      Port Richey Fl
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      Back from the sandblaster it looks good from a distance



      It had been patched with fiberglass mat so there is a lot of hidden rust. The first thing we need to do is repair all the rust.





      Rusty Gillis

      Former SS/FA & SS/GA NHRA National Record Holder

    18. #18
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      Dec 2005
      Location
      Maryland
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      Wow, that really reminds me of the start of my project. Yours is in a little better shape then mine was, but its still looks like a nightmare. Ron
      Ron Schwarz

    19. #19
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      Sep 2008
      Location
      miami.fl.us
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      Swiss cheese! Yikes!
      EngineeRunner - Vintage Ford - '66FBGT + '68F250CC4x4

    20. #20
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      Sep 2009
      Location
      St. Pete, FL/Deployed
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      oh man....damn those Swiss!

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