Forgotten Novas Internationalwww.geocities.com/forgottennovas"Hi Boys and Girls, my name is Al Cayford," wrote-not surprisingly-Al Cayford. "And I am the founder of a group called Forgotten Novas International. We are all owners or promoters of '73 to '79 General Motors X-bodies. We have an informative Web site and a wealth of knowledge amongst our members. We are trying to promote '73-'79 X-bodies as viable restoration/modification candidates, and we are trying to get the aftermarket to produce parts for these cars.
"Any help you could provide, either through a mention in your magazine, a Web page mention, or input would be greatly appreciated."
Al, we're happy to help in any way we can. We'd send cash, but we don't have any. We'd send guns, but we're in enough trouble with the ATF as it is. So we're left here with merely mentioning your site, telling everyone that it's a solid effort rich in Nova-specific information, and that it's the first stop anyone with such a Nova should make in cyberland. We'll also light a candle for you at church.
[Photo 116-0107.SCUP 10C1 and 10C2 on disc]AMXamx.homestead.com/amx.htmlTom Nolan gets right to the point in his e-mail. "This is the Web site I use to showcase my '69 AMX. The site pretty much says it all. Thanks." He's right; there's not much more to his site except for some specs on his genuinely delectable AMX, the obligatory photos, and a bunch of cool vintage decals and graphics.
We hadn't mentioned any AMCs for a while, and don't want the Rambler guys pissed off at us again.
[Photo 116-0107.SCUP 10D1 and 10D2 on disc]Maverick Manwww.geocities.com/mightymaverickman/Derrick Yee makes Tom Nolan seem like Tolstoy when it comes to the amount of writing he sent us. "Let me know what you think" is all he wrote along with the URL for his site. Well, Derrick can cheat a little, since he's a pawn just like us in the Primedia empire. And we don't expect him to write well, since he's in ad sales (aka an "ad slime").
So we'll cut Derrick some slack and let you know that his Maverick is OK (though it's a limp baby blue) and that his site's a good jumping off point for finding Maverick info on the Web.
Now go sell more ads.
[116-0105.SCUP 13B1, 13B2, 13B3 and 13B4 on disc]Mike Phelan's Recommended Torino SitesRichard Phelan wrote us about his favorite Torino sites. And we figure, heck, let's just spill them all. Here's Rich.
"I have a few non-GM/non-Mopar sites for Car Craft readers. These sites belong to members of the club I belong to (clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/thefordtorinoclub). In fact, two of these sites influenced my decision to purchase my '72 Gran Torino Sport.
"First is www.TorinoCobra.com by Mike the Cobra, featuring tons of photos and info on Torinos of all years. His main focus is the '70-'71 Cobra.
"My good friend Dan Griffin at Torino Brothers Racing put together this site, a homage to the '72 Gran Torino and 351 Cleveland engine. www.homestead.com/torinobrosracing/home1.html.
"Another cool site focusing on '72 Torinos and everything Ford is run by my bud Mike McPhillips at McFord Motorsports: www.homestead.com/mcfordmotorsports/home.html.
"Another outstanding site is dedicated to '68-'76 Torinos, and is mainly a photo gallery with some cool info and a bonus section on car show babes. It's at members.tripod.com/stmachine/torinoalley.htm.
"Walt Barnes' site, www.walt-n-anne.com/Ranchero/ranchero.htm features one of the sweetest '70 429 Cobra Jet Rancheros on the planet. The site has more cool info than any Web surfer has a right to, and some awesome panoramic pics of his home on Kawai, Hawaii.
"Last but not least, my own site-a work in progress-is a testament to my two passions: custom car audio installation and muscle cars. I'm at richsound.homestead.com/rsone.html."
Thanks Rich. You saved us the trouble of writing it ourselves.
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