New member in Washington

[Williams86GT]

Hey everybody, my name is Carson I am new to this forum and excited to get started and meet you all!
Here's some backstory- 2 years ago when I was 15, I bought my first car- a black 1986 GT Hatchback with a 5 speed all for 3,500$. I wanted something alittle different from the everyday civics and rangers Driven to school. I love this car, the history, and the following. Here are some pics of my 86

[Grabber70Mach]

Nice looking 86, what's the story behind the Shelby?

[1982GLX]

Nice car... Welcome to FEP...

[Williams86GT]

Thanks man. And my dad bought that strait out of high school 30+ years ago, and hung on to it ever since Original car, but repainted in 79. I thought it was a cool photo oppurtinity

[83GTRAG]

Pretty cool car, love the Dads car bet your going to do the same.
What is the story behind your car?
Welcome to FEP

[Williams86GT]

Thanks Rob
story is, I bought it from the second owner in 2015 just before I turned 16. Car is all original, even the paint. Had 145,000 miles on it. Finally got my liscence and a job, and I can start pumping money into it. so I saved up and put a couple thousand into a rebuild and 347 stroker with the original block, and put in an e303 cam. Right now I'm in the process of reinstalling the stroker, hoping to drive by next weekend. Trying to keep it close to original, yet stand out.

[wilsst]

welcome to FEP, great cars
to think when I was 15 it was considered cool to go to school on a bicycle ! this was the UK though....

[83GTRAG]

[QUOTE=Williams86GT;1851888]Thanks Rob
story is, I bought it from the second owner in 2015 just before I turned 16. Car is all original, even the paint. Had 145,000 miles on it. Finally got my liscence and a job, and I can start pumping money into it. so I saved up and put a couple thousand into a rebuild and 347 stroker with the original block, and put in an e303 cam. Right now I'm in the process of reinstalling the stroker, hoping to drive by next weekend. Trying to keep it close to original, yet stand out.[

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So far your doing a nice job. Great to see younger people involved with these cars. I bet you hold on to her for life, if not you will always say" Man I wish I had my first car"

[Fearnot]

Welcome to FEP. Very clean looking 86.

[Soulowd]

Welcome! Love the car

[Kendellgil]

Welcome to the forum, if you ever take a trip down to Oregon let me know (I live 1/2 an hour from Washington) I'd love to get some pics of these two together.




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[mustangxtreme]

Welcome to FEP Carson.

[Williams86GT]

Welcome to the forum, if you ever take a trip down to Oregon let me know (I live 1/2 an hour from Washington) I'd love to get some pics of these two together.




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dude I would love to! Actually have family just south of Portland, so it shouldn't be long till my next ride down. I'll totally take up that offer. Beautiful car, just from that photo I can tell the paint is killer

[Williams86GT]

[QUOTE=83GTRAG;1851901]

Thanks Rob
story is, I bought it from the second owner in 2015 just before I turned 16. Car is all original, even the paint. Had 145,000 miles on it. Finally got my liscence and a job, and I can start pumping money into it. so I saved up and put a couple thousand into a rebuild and 347 stroker with the original block, and put in an e303 cam. Right now I'm in the process of reinstalling the stroker, hoping to drive by next weekend. Trying to keep it close to original, yet stand out.[

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So far your doing a nice job. Great to see younger people involved with these cars. I bet you hold on to her for life, if not you will always say" Man I wish I had my first car"

Hey thanks! And honestly that is my long term plan, I think it would be really neat to hold onto her. And Like you said, I'm trying to learn from all the guys beating themselves up over letting the first one go

[Williams86GT]

Thank you everybody for the welcomes!

[Kendellgil]

dude I would love to! Actually have family just south of Portland, so it shouldn't be long till my next ride down. I'll totally take up that offer. Beautiful car, just from that photo I can tell the paint is killer

Thanks! Looks like you're doing a great job taking care of yours. I'll send you my cell # in a PM.

Hopefully I have time to finish detailing her before you make it down this way.


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[Basin Motorsports]

Welcome Carson. I'm also in Oregon but on the south central side. Maybe we'll cross paths someday. Keep up the good work on yours.

[Williams86GT]

Welcome Carson. I'm also in Oregon but on the south central side. Maybe we'll cross paths someday. Keep up the good work on yours.

Hey thanks a lot man maybe some day! Thanks for the reply

[Dave9052]

nice!!!

[ashley roachclip]

Im in Oregon , South West .