Name:	Gary Schweikert
City, State/Province:	Burlington, Kentucky
Year:	1987
Color:	Black / Raven Interior
Miles / as of:	158,000 November 2005
Owned Since (mth/yr):	October 1995
Email:	TBIRD8787@aol.com
Modifications:	Gillis Valve 3" Downpipe Dynomax Super Turbo Mufflers 2 1/2" Exhaust Ranger Roller Cam Modified Head Ported Upper Intake, Lower Intake, and Exhaust Manifold Centerforce Stage II Clutch and Pressure Plate Chrome "Snowflake" Wheels Chromed and Polished Engine Compartment
Description:	The car is a 5 speed with just about all the factory options (sunroof, equalizer, etc.). It used to be a daily driver but was "retired" to show car status about four years ago when I had the car repainted and it took 2nd Place at Carlisle. That was the start of the show car obsession. The aim was to keep the car as stock as possible but things sort of got out of hand in the chrome and polish department (see engine picture). The car has been entered at the All Ford Nationals in Carlisle for the last four years and at many local shows. In 2005, the car trophied in every show it was entered in (10 shows). Hopefully the trend will continue for 2006. My dislikes are few. I didn't particularly like the four lug wheel pattern because it prohibited me from converting to Cragar SS wheels (my favorites) without modifications. However, that was overcome by having the original wheels chromed. The other dislike is the discontinuation of parts for this car by Ford, especially the vital components. I love the design of the car and its performance capabilities. My main concern at this point is what happens when everything has been chromed or polished and I reach the point where there is nothing left to do and she becomes a "garage queen"?