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Club News => Show Off Your Ride => Topic started by: Bumblebee on March 07, 2011, 03:46:14 PM

Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Bumblebee on March 07, 2011, 03:46:14 PM: Had to happen, one for Mrs Bee!

Will have the original Deluxe steering wheel on it when I get it.

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Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: joe74ta on March 07, 2011, 04:08:37 PM: looks nice is is a number matching car?
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: bonnevista on March 07, 2011, 04:09:43 PM: What does it say on the rear quarter panel??
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Bumblebee on March 07, 2011, 04:10:37 PM: Quote from: bonnevista link=topic=4181.msg26314#msg26314
What does it say on the rear quarter panel??

California Special, it's a limited run car only made in 1968.

It got, Shelby side scoops, Shelby Convertible rear fender extensions and wing, Shelby driving lights and hood pins, Deluxe bonnet, stripes, pop open gas cap, Thunderbird rear lights as used on the 68-70 Shelbys too) and then any options available for that year, were available on the car from a straight 6 to a 428 cobra jet.
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Bumblebee on March 07, 2011, 04:11:32 PM: Quote from: joe74ta link=topic=4181.msg26313#msg26313
looks nice is is a number matching car?

I believe so, it was restored by 2 Mustang Club of America gold judges.
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: bonnevista on March 07, 2011, 04:12:27 PM: 1968 California Special - be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.:lol:
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Bumblebee on March 07, 2011, 04:14:59 PM: I've already got the weeds! Did I say that?
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: joe74ta on March 07, 2011, 04:21:22 PM: Are they Cougar tail lights like the Elenore? they must be part of the package also.
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: lazy69 on March 07, 2011, 04:48:52 PM: I saw one of those California specials parked down Maroubra last year. Didn't look as nice as yours though.
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: sms777 on March 07, 2011, 05:29:53 PM: Very nice Mrs Bee! Certainly a unique vehicle.
FE big block in an early Mustang....stump pulling torque.
Nightmare to change spark plugs in them. But it will be my problem i guess...:rol:
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: super 88 on March 07, 2011, 08:24:48 PM: Go girl! , congrats on the new toy , look out les lisa has more cubes than you now , looks like she is the boss. lol
cheers shaz
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Yelo_69 on March 07, 2011, 08:59:04 PM: :fantastic:

Hey Les can't believe you let this out of the bag. Now what surprise can you give for her birthday. Congratulations on your new toy Lisa. :agree:

Cheers Mal
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: chrisevo on March 07, 2011, 10:01:07 PM: Well done Mr & Mrs Bee - it will be interesting to see Les in the passenger seat!!!

Cheers Chris
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Muzzy 66 on March 07, 2011, 10:14:10 PM: Well done Lisa,Must say it looks much better then the yellow one you guys looked into earlier.:smile:

Happy and safe driving.

Hoorroo
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: 69DirtyRat on March 07, 2011, 10:23:13 PM: Good to see the Mrs has the big balls opps sorry big block in the family!:cry::drink::gotya:
Looks good!! Are they actually counted as Shelbys?
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: RAM069 on March 08, 2011, 12:23:40 AM: Congratulations Lisa,:fantastic:

your new toy looks awesome, when will be it's first outing ??:shades:

Cheers Virginia and Terry
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: GAS455 on March 08, 2011, 07:23:58 AM: Very nice!!

You must be stoked.

Congrats.
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Fine 59 on March 08, 2011, 07:49:00 AM: Congrats on the new machine

and a big block as well ( wow ) the only thing missing is 871 supercharger
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Bumblebee on March 08, 2011, 11:02:04 AM: They are listed on some Shelby registers, but they also have their own registry (www.californiaspecial.com).

I think the import approval will be complete in about a week, so from there it is just waiting for the container to fill, shipping times, clearance etc. I'd say 8 weeks (3 on the actual water)?

Thanks for the great feedback! Lisa is stoked.

P.S. Joe, the Elenor lights are from the 67 Shelby, mine (oops, Lisa's!) are from the 65 Thunderbird and also used on the 68,69 and 70 Shelby

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Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Hemifish on March 08, 2011, 12:15:07 PM: :fantastic: Big Block very cool:drink:
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: RIVIERA on March 08, 2011, 05:52:09 PM: Good on you Lisa POWER to the girls
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: heven67 on March 08, 2011, 08:16:31 PM: Quote from: Bumblebee link=topic=4181.msg26312#msg26312

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/heven67/mad%20pictures/bigeveys.jpg)
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WOW! Awsum. congrats! LUVhev
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: MuscleVette on March 08, 2011, 08:54:05 PM: Congratulations Lisa looking forward to seeing your new car looks fantastic.

:seeya: Garry :hangloose:
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: bonnevista on March 08, 2011, 09:29:24 PM: Finally, a Mustang with air conditioning!
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: Bumblebee on March 09, 2011, 06:41:35 PM: Great news, Yvette says ship leaves Sunday week, then 3 weeks on the water.

Cheers Bee
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: danscamaro67 on March 16, 2011, 08:32:12 PM: Wow, very nice Mustang, unique. Must be very excited
Title: Guess whose wife's got a big block??
Post by: sms777 on March 16, 2011, 10:07:15 PM: Quote from: bonnevista link=topic=4181.msg26357#msg26357
Finally, a Mustang with air conditioning!

That's why it's a big block....289's spin a bearing before they drive the compressor. :rol::rol::rol:

:zip: