I have a beautiful True Blue Bullitt (heavily modded) with only 11K miles that I love............ but it's NOT enough!!!!!
I receive compliments by everyone about my car. Many have told me how fortunate I am...... but I'm still left unfulfilled!!!!!
All I fantasize about are well done foxes.
I can't get them out of my head! Cars like: tunedin302, stang22, mansonozz, dman302, Groverdill, etc. THOSE are the examples of what my "weekend/sunny day" car should be. I'm convinced of it!
I'm now seeing a Psychologist!
Six months ago, I began councelling. It was at the recommendation of my wife. She explained that a 38 year old man with 2 children should NOT behave this way! So she recommended I go see a professional for help. My psychologist diagnosed me with:
"5.0 Disease"
He explained that it is one of the most dangerous disorders that he treats. Very difficult to cure. There are no medications that can help "curb the urge." Initial treatment consisted of verbal discussion only. The typical persuations by the "professional" to help persuade me that I have a much better vehicle than any fox could provide: "smoother/higher efficiency OHC engine, refined interior, better suspension, more comfortable ride, improved exterior styling" ..... but none of those arguments had an effect!
He continued: "You don't need a pushrod. There is no practical importance of a smoothed engine bay. You do NOT need a polished engine. It's too expensive to convert a fox to the kind of car you desire!!!!!"
............... No effect!
Then, my psychologist gave me some exercises to carry out to help with my disorder:
- Stop reading/participating in 5.0 forums & discussions
- Participate even to a greater degree on IMBOC
- Start reading & posting in StangNet 4.6 sections
- Start reading & posting in on the ModularDepot
- Throw away your 10 year collection of MM&FF & 5.0 Mustang
- Go to MPH and get your Bullitt blown
These were great exercises that helped............ but still left me unfulfilled! I still stuggle with this disease on a daily basis.
.... balancing the fun factor of my Bullitt with the fantasy of a 5.0 show car.
Currently, my family and I are taking it day by day. They are very careful in their use of words and do not discuss anything mustang related.
All we can do is hope for the best!
i want to get rid of it so bad and just buy another stang heh.
2nd year in a row it didn't make it in.
