My Mustang is finally home from the mechanic's shop!!
A year and a half ago, it overheated while The Husband and I were out for a drive. (Something in the engine blew, and it spewed antifreeze all over the ground. Click HERE to read the post from that day, and to see photos of my poor car being carried home on a roll-back.)
I have a fantastic mechanic, but he was backed up at his shop and he couldn't get to my car until this past March. When he disassembled the engine, he found a mess ... my car's original engine was ruined, and it was all the fault of the shop who rebuilt it ten years before.
It took months, but my mechanic sourced and rebuilt another 1966 engine (instead of a new Ford motor, which wouldn't have been right for my car). He used all the correct parts, carefully assembled, and he assures me that this engine will last for at least another 30 years.
During the break-in period with this new engine, I have to drive it a bit more often than I normally would ... and earlier this week I took this car as I ran errands around town. (There were lots of stares as I pulled into the parking lot at the grocery store and at Goodwill the other day.)
Ten years ago, this car was a gift from my dear husband. It's not his favorite, but he knows how much I love 1966 Mustangs, and he found a beautiful one for me.
I am thrilled that my car is back home! It is especially comforting to know that all of the problems it used to have are gone ... and that it is now comfortable, safe, and reliable.
Look out, Fredericksburg ... I'm back on the road!