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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: ...Speaking of Interesting Fords....
« on: April 14, 2024, 01:39:18 AM »
Quite cool, can even nake out the lettering.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: More interesting Fords
« on: April 08, 2024, 08:04:09 PM »
That Dyno Don Maverick is nice to see put almost back to they way it was when I saw at at Bakersfield in exact as-discovered condition. I was stunned to see it there the new year with some huge modifications, new roll cage, aluminum tunnel, Powerglide!!!!, Modern sheetmetal intake and new carbs, etc. Like seeing Tyler da Vinci borrowed great grandpas painting from Loivre and "updated" it with a Hollister shirt and spiky blonde hair.
Now it looks proper. Wonder how much of that RWJ got done?
Now it looks proper. Wonder how much of that RWJ got done?
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 1935 Jensen-Ford--Bring A Trailer
« on: April 08, 2024, 06:57:29 PM »
Wow, yes, Interesting for sure. $43,000 seems a bargain.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 62 mercury convertible
« on: April 08, 2024, 06:37:58 PM »
With leaf springs there's no need for coilovers and the leaf will ride better.
i had a 61 Meteor, same chassis. I looked at that Crown Vic stuff too and decided against it. Even the flat faced 05 and newer Mustang wheels the tires would sit too far outboard and the frame is just not shaped to take that crossmember without a LOT of hacking. A couple new pieces fixed up that original suspension and that car was a dream to drive.
Compare that to all the aftermarket coilover sh!+ in my 70 Cyclone and there is no comparison. A car almost as big and heavy, yet rides like metal wheeled roller skates. Pretty sure the Meteor would outhandle it too despite being a wagon on skinny 15" tires vs a hardtop with foot-wide 18" rubber.
i had a 61 Meteor, same chassis. I looked at that Crown Vic stuff too and decided against it. Even the flat faced 05 and newer Mustang wheels the tires would sit too far outboard and the frame is just not shaped to take that crossmember without a LOT of hacking. A couple new pieces fixed up that original suspension and that car was a dream to drive.
Compare that to all the aftermarket coilover sh!+ in my 70 Cyclone and there is no comparison. A car almost as big and heavy, yet rides like metal wheeled roller skates. Pretty sure the Meteor would outhandle it too despite being a wagon on skinny 15" tires vs a hardtop with foot-wide 18" rubber.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: interesting
« on: April 08, 2024, 06:29:00 PM »
Good to see he is working on that again. It's a cool car.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 58 Mercury Wagon on Bring A Trailer
« on: March 25, 2024, 10:23:04 PM »The Montego already had the Cyclone dash and buckets installed when I purchased the car, but I converted it to a manual and added the console. Aside from a reproduction front spoiler, everything else was FoMoCo, including the Magnum 500 wheels. I had wanted to complete a Cyclone wagon, and had located a hood, but its condition was a little rough and I couldn't justify removing the original one as it was just so clean and original (except for the added FoMoCo hood scoop, from a Cougar I believe). Of course finishing out the Cyclone look was going to be stupid pricey--a nice grille and headlamp assy was going to be difficult, if not impossible, to locate.
...I do regret selling it.
Oh for sure on the prices of grille pieces! Is that the car Evan Smith has now?
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Holman Moody Video
« on: March 10, 2024, 11:22:27 PM »
That was good and right after it one on Bob Glidden started playing.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Who Made this Rod?
« on: March 07, 2024, 02:48:34 AM »
I have a new old stock set of Mickey Thompson aluminum FE rods from 1965 and they use Allen heads like that.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE Race & Reunion - rolling on - Update
« on: March 04, 2024, 07:47:22 PM »
Good news. I want to go. As Rory mentioned we were at the 2018 event and it was great. Amazing compared to what we see out west. It was also quite something to see that much FE stuff at a swap meet, like the total of all the FE stuff at 40 or more swap meets i'd been to for ten years all in one place. And some really cool and historic cars. I never knew Ford made Petty Blue 69 Torinos. Getting to meet lots of people on this site was great. Having Ohio George across the table from me at dinner was priceless.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: February 26, 2024, 03:19:08 PM »
Yes, notices that and it makes me wonder when the picture was taken that they have a Boss 429 by then?
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: cool auction online
« on: February 21, 2024, 11:26:52 PM »
Wow, $4200 for that "390 or 427"... that's possibly a very expensive 390 core.
https://bids.auctionbypearce.com/auctions/29594/lot/3683040-390-or-427-takeout-from-cobra-replica
A lot of stuff went for big money. $36,000 for that 1909 Model T, that's a bunch.
$150,000 for that Pantera!
The CruiseAire and Executive Cruiser seemed like bargains by comparison.
Guy had some cool stuff. the 57 Ford with the Coyote 5.0 looked worthwhile, that 55 TBird VIN is pretty early, the white 63 Galaxie project is a P code.
https://bids.auctionbypearce.com/auctions/29594/lot/3683040-390-or-427-takeout-from-cobra-replica
A lot of stuff went for big money. $36,000 for that 1909 Model T, that's a bunch.
$150,000 for that Pantera!
The CruiseAire and Executive Cruiser seemed like bargains by comparison.
Guy had some cool stuff. the 57 Ford with the Coyote 5.0 looked worthwhile, that 55 TBird VIN is pretty early, the white 63 Galaxie project is a P code.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: cool auction online
« on: February 21, 2024, 05:11:02 PM »
Some cool stuff there!
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Ford 427 Fairlane specification sheet for drag strip preparation. Dated 3-16-67
« on: February 21, 2024, 04:52:18 PM »
2065 Merc 427's are so elusive i'm not sure there even is one left to check. I wonder if it is not an open element but sure big round of oval enclosure with a snorkel and heat riser?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: billet FE Heads? anyone ever try a set?
« on: February 16, 2024, 08:17:27 PM »
How many of us clicked "add to cart" ?