New Member from Mississippi

[MidnightSpecial]

Hey guys,



Im 24. I have been a lurker of the site for a while now. Didnt want to join until I had a reason.Ever since I was a kid I told myself after I graduate college, find a decent job, and get a house, I could fulfill my dream of buying an old classic. Kind of as a gift to myself. Well the time is now and I'm on the search for my first car with money in hand.

Any advice you can give a young guy? Maybe help me not fall through some pitfalls any inexperienced first timer can be susceptible to? I'm not totally green to cars, still a lot to learn, but have helped friends and family with builds.

Anyways I look forward to getting my project and sharing it on here. Seems like a good web community.

Any help is very appreciated guys.

[T.K.]

Welcome from vicksburg

[go-fish]

Used to live in Harrison and Hancock Counties.

[srh3trinity]

Advice: Try to find a car with a solid body and decent paint. Also pick something with good aftermarket support. You will be ahead of the game if you go that route.

[Rod]

welcome

[MidnightSpecial]

Welcome from vicksburg

Used to live in Harrison and Hancock Counties.

Well I see Mississippi is represented. I'm in Jackson County. Born and raised.

Advice: Try to find a car with a solid body and decent paint. Also pick something with good aftermarket support. You will be ahead of the game if you go that route.

I appreciate it. I went and met a guy about a 68 camaro today....rust in all the wrong places, booster was busted, been outside for a loooooong time. Was very disappointed...but the search will go on.

welcome

Thank you. Im looking forward to getting a car and sharing it with everyone.

[go-fish]

If you haven't found anything by Cruisin the Coast time you may find something there.

[MidnightSpecial]

Yeah thats in the back of my head. But the goal is to get one before Cruising the Coast that way I can be a part of it instead of just being a spectator. No matter if you own a car or not, its always a good time.

[MK69RSSS]

Hello from Madison. Where are you?

[MK69RSSS]

I always have a line one cars around here. Hit me up if you ever need

[MidnightSpecial]

Seems i found a 1968 Coronet Deluxe for what i feel is a hell of a deal. Should be going to pick it up this weekend if all goes well.

I know its a big girl but I'm in love with her looks.

Plus i dont see many pro touring Coronet's on here... so hopefully it will stand out not only on the street but here among all these great rides

[Bygblok]

My brother lives in Ocean Springs and I work on Keesler(don't live over there though) you'll know my brothers TA when you see it. One of about 29 ever built....... welcome!

[MidnightSpecial]

Im in Gautier. You talking a T/A Challenger? Ive never seen it. Ive lived here my whole life. It'll be like a unicorn sighting if i see that thing haha. Also ill probably wreck into the car in front of me because im rubber necking

[Bygblok]

Nope, a trans-am convertible.......late model. You'd remember it if you saw it.

[MidnightSpecial]

hmm. Ill have to keep a look out. what year?

[Bygblok]

99, Daytona 500 Pace Car convertible. Has about 5k miles on it......doesn't see the daylight much!! lol

[MidnightSpecial]

and so it begins

1968 Coronet

[MK69RSSS]

Cool.

[Bygblok]

Awesome, gotta love some old mopar action!

[MidnightSpecial]

Im gonna move over to my build thread. If any of you are interested in keeping track here is the link.

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...t-Deluxe-Build