Hot Rods
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Printed Date: December-25-2024 at 9:01pm
Topic: Hot Rods
Posted By: SNobsessed
Subject: Hot Rods
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 11:06pm
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Nothing to do with boats but need to play with our new camera.
This was my best ride - '65 Sunbeam Tiger 260CI Ford (original engine). It was called a poor man's Cobra. My brother had the flares done. I finished out the interior & added the hood scoop (made it from flat sheetmetal with no special tools). It was selected to be in the Tiger Club calendar. Sold it to a collector when my son was born to help pay for the house addition. My son is still mad about that! Anybody else got a hot rod to show? Chris 
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 11:29pm
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Always one of my favorite cars...very nice..rare ride.
If I was your son...I'd be pissed too. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 1:37am
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I love Tigers! Always wanted one and will have one in the future.
I had a very nice 1965 Alpine GT in high school (mid '80's). It was my first car. Lots of fun but I always was dreaming of a Tiger. I almost bought a 1965 Tiger 2-3 years ago. MINT! BRG over Black, lots of LAT options, 32K original documented miles. I could only do $29K and his lowest dollar was $33K. He later sold it at auction for around $38K. I guess he was right! I had Harleys in the '90's which were pretty built. My last bike was a '99 106" Dyna Wide Glide. That bike rocked! Sold all bikes when twins were born. How many times have we heard that story. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:02am
Her's one of mine 1959 MGA 1600 Coupe
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:05am
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MGA's are beautiful and yours looks great, Gary. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:08am
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Oh Man! Is that sweet. Always loved MGA's and Healy 3000's. My brother's friend had a Austin Healy and I thought it was just to cool. Closest I got was a Triumph TR-7. Still a pretty nice car. Gotta try and find a pic.
You still got it? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:14am
Here's some of my 2 wheel Hot Rods,the yellow one I got for Christmas of '69 and learned to ride it on Sanibel Island beach,wonder how far I'd get if I took it out there today? Not even out of the trunk!
1976 Honda MR 250.These 3 all original paint never been restored ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:19am
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Slick Honda! Boy us phone guys do get lots of toys don't we!
At least that is what mrs. jbear thinks. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:28am
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A Z-50 /SL 70 and an Elsinore now you are talking my youth.
I did bikes before the boats........... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:34am
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I still have it, bought it in 82 took 4 years to finish,I'll never do it again.
John I remember when those TR7's came out no one liked them,now they too are a classic.At the time a Leyland dealer had to take 2 TR's to get a MG.Then they shut down the MG factory placed all their bets on the TR and not much later closed it down as well.Now the Chinese own the MG name and are building them over there.They were going to open a factory here,but now I hear thats cancelled. This is good practice for me but I always forget how to do add these pics after about a month.I'd show a before pic on the MG,but it needs to resized and my tech support person has retired for the night and I didn't feel like pushing my luck ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 2:42am
Billy see those screws in the Elsinore's tires? Thats for ice running and you thought GL was cold 
Yea John MA Bell had been very very good to us,May she rest in peace. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 3:08am
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I know what you mean about the pics. I have to brush up so I can post more.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 3:42am
My 37 Chevy....
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 5:04am
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Cool car 62. What engine do you have in it?
My 1st car was a '37 Plymouth Sedan. I had to wax the bare metal on the roof to keep it from rusting. Had a ton of fun int it - suddenly was Mr. popular on my dorm floor because I was the only one with a car. Gary - Cool bikes - We unloaded our fleet of Honda dirt bikes so we could swing the Nautique purchase. The Honda's hold their value very well, recouped most of the original investment. Hope you can find a Tiger someday, It was alot of fun to drive (not as much as a Nautique, however). Be wary because some people drop a 289 in the (4cyl) Alpine & try to pass it off as Tiger. Chris |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 11:11am
chris, The car has a "p***y-cat" 350/350TH with a Moser/Ford 9" and 4:11s in it ...for now 
Original plans were to build a 383 aluminum headed stroker... but I think im going to settle for a vortec headed 355 and an overdrive....should still run close to 12's and get in upper teens for fuel mpgs. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
SNobsessed wrote:Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 12:14pm
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Josh, you out there today? He's got a stout 3.5 aluminum V8 conversion MGBGT and a very recently completed LS1-powered 3rd gen RX7. Just found out Josh is cruising down the highway, but he hooked me up with a link to this clip of his RX-7 firing up. Sounds OK for a SBC engine, and it is strong based off the first ride I took several weeks ago. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/884d6aae-a430-420a-bf0c-9978009a136e.htm - http://videos.streetfire.net/video/884d6aae-a430-420a-bf0c-9978009a136e.htm
He's got some action clips also and I've got the one of me dusting him with my Explorer. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 12:15am
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Here are my projects
93 LS1 RX7 
just a few vids of her http://videos.streetfire.net/video/884d6aae-a430-420a-bf0c-9978009a136e.htm">  http://videos.streetfire.net/video/884d6aae-a430-420a-bf0c-9978009a136e.htm - Ls1 Rx7 Start up with new full exhaust system
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2c472a85-1861-4e3b-9302-997800a7875e.htm">  http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2c472a85-1861-4e3b-9302-997800a7875e.htm - Ls1 Rx7 second pass by with new full exhaust system
Also my build thread on v8rx7forum.com "http://www.v8rx7forum.com/v8-rx-7-build-threads/38905-my-progress-thread-ls1fd.html" - http://www.v8rx7forum.com/v8-rx-7-build-threads/38905-my-progress-thread-ls1fd.html Then I also have my V8 MGB GT 
At mooresville 
I'm going back to the dyno for more on the RX7 this week I hope when the injectors show up. ------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 12:38am
Dude,WTF?That rx7 sounds gnarly.Looks like something TRBenj would own.I gotta start hangin out with your crowd.In the mean time,I'll be storing away my pennies in case GaryS decides to part company with that super clean ice tired Elsinore...that bike is s-u-w-e-e-t! Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 1:13am
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Somehow I missed the link to the video of the Explorer dusting off Josh...please post it again. Thanks Uncle Reid.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 11:03am
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Sabre - I wanted a MGB-GT when I was in High school - they really look cool.
Yours looks in great shape. Do you show it? Chris |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 11:29am
Yes, I missed it too. Please share! Mike, youre right on about that RX7. Josh and I spoke about it at GL- Ive always loved that body style, and you sure cant beat one with a V8! Josh, refresh my memory- is the LS1 lighter than the rotary? ------------- |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 11:41am
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Josh seemed like a pretty quiet kid but I guess you don't need to say much when you can back it up like that. That RX7 sounds awesome.
------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 12:27pm
Alan I think you went to bed a little too early, I talked to Josh, hes only quiet when hes baiting you into a race. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 3:45pm
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Chris I have taken it to some shows but it is by no means a show car. I enjoy running it more then I enjoy looking at it. Right now it has a broke trans and rear end, thanks to my father.
Yes tim the LS1 is just a little lighter then the rotory. yea Alan must not have seen me when I was drinking hahah. Reid's got nothing! 
------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-10-2008 at 8:02pm
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He's got your car parked in his driveway. And rent for which just went up.
I guess I'll just have to buy a Miata, a 32V SC 5.4, and a shoe horn, and shut somebody up. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-10-2008 at 8:19pm
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Why not put a big block in a Mustang, hang a dual quad intake on her.Add a 12x28 prop w/a wet nitrous system,she should be good for 60+MPH.
Just a thought ................. ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-10-2008 at 8:44pm
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Ya one thing with that is reid I would be the one that ends up putting that 5.4 in there.
Pluse it wont fit, not and still be able to call it a miata. ------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-11-2008 at 2:21am
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[QUOTE=reidp] He's got your car parked in his driveway. And rent for which just went up.
LOL!! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: SeattleFordFan
Date Posted: January-11-2008 at 12:31pm
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Ok, so now that I have seen this thread I am kicking myself for not buying the Alpine Sunbeam a couple years ago, and I have to go find the pictures of the Triumph, and the MG's I previously had. Maybe even throw in a picture of the Mustang for the fun of it.
Thanks... Sabre, thats a Great looking MGB-GT V8, is that a 76 or so? ------------- Travs Where there is a will, there is a way, and where there is a way, it usually costs more money. 1980 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-11-2008 at 3:38pm
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I guess all gear heads think alike! I have a friend who did the same to his RX-7,but with the older body style,but I like the body style like Josh's better. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-11-2008 at 4:46pm
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The MG is a 74 1/2 they only brought the rubber bumper GT's over here for 6 months. It is a rare car I was told about 1200 or so were in the states.
------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: SeattleFordFan
Date Posted: January-11-2008 at 5:35pm
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Did you put the V8 in the MG? I had a 73 MGBGT that was the four banger with overdrive, hardtop with fastback, and I sold it but not for a Great price... Also sold it about ten years ago, so price was good then... I liked the GT model better than my B model, but they are both fun cars. ------------- Travs Where there is a will, there is a way, and where there is a way, it usually costs more money. 1980 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-11-2008 at 11:22pm
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Yes I built the MG when I was in high school with my father it was the project I learned on from my dad. It was also my first car. The swap it really simple nothing compaired to the RX7. It is in the garage for round two now its going to get a 6 speed and a better rear end with disc brakes.
Yes I have to say the MGB is one of the most fun cars to drive, mine rides like a go-kart with the suspension I have on it. ------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: Charlie
Date Posted: January-13-2008 at 1:03pm
I don't know if it's a hot rod but it sure does get and go. ------------- 87 Ski Nautique 2001 East Herkimer, NY Piseco, NY |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: January-13-2008 at 1:14pm
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of course its a hot rod, one of the first....what powers it? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: SeattleFordFan
Date Posted: January-13-2008 at 3:48pm
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Charlie, No doubt about it thats a very nice Hot Rod, but whats further in the garage??
Whats the power plant in the cobra? ------------- Travs Where there is a will, there is a way, and where there is a way, it usually costs more money. 1980 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Eric H
Date Posted: January-13-2008 at 8:23pm
thats my little Hot rod |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 12:16am
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Eric and Charlie; Welcome. You guys found the right place. We need more Blue Oval guys on here to help us with these poor mis-guided bowtie guys.
Love the Cobra. All-time fantasy ride. What power? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: TRDon
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 1:09am
This one is mine  Its a 95 GT 5 speed with stock long block 302, ported by me edelbrock performe intake, novi 2000 centrifugal supercharger with 13 lbs of boost, a tremec tko600 tranny with spec 2+ clutch, adjustable clutch kit, full exhaust, ignition system with aftermarket functional knock sensor/spark retard and a few other small things. Ran a best of 12.63 @ 111.99 on a 2.06 60'. I know there is more in it but I got other things to do besides race......
.......like wakeboard  ------------- 85 2001 351 240hp FS 93 sport |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 2:00am
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Now we're cookin with grease. Nice rides guys, and as jbear noted, many of us welcome our darkside FoMoCo buddies. Before I push up daisies I'll have a CC with a blower. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 4:07am
Reid...you can use mine!
those are some nice rides! ------------- |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 10:20am
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i bet j-bear uses a Binford 10000 to blow dry his hair.. ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Charlie
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 2:56pm
It has a big block ford FE. The car in the garage which I don't have pictures of as yet, is a 1950 Dodge Wayfare 2dr, with a small block Chevy. I'm looking to put a 440 mopar in hopefully this coming spring. Charlie ------------- 87 Ski Nautique 2001 East Herkimer, NY Piseco, NY |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 4:14pm
I was hoping for one by the end of the summer, but with all I have to do with the 83 before the summer just to have a working inboard the mustang looks like shes going to be a next winter project... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 7:48pm
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Nice ride Charlie. ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-14-2008 at 10:21pm
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eric; The more watts the better man. Alto MM is no slouch on hair lenght either.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-15-2008 at 7:34pm
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For get the blower we need turbos on a CC. ------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-16-2008 at 11:22am
67 satellite my baby. it has a mild 360 and has ran a best of 13.19 at 104 on drag radials.
My 99 r/t dak DD/boat puller 145k and still runs 14.67@92mph bone stock. Btw this pic is photoshoped the truck isnt that low but it looks good:) 
My 73 911T 2.4 Very sweet car so much fun to drive but it had to go bye bye and the 2001 replaced it. 
Btw ls1 swap cars are sick and so are sunbeam tigers. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-16-2008 at 9:21pm
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I did some browsing down memory internet lane & came across this post about Don Adams (Get Smart).
They gave him a Tiger at the end of the show. http://www.tigersunited.com/car_show/adams_d/default.asp - Don's Tiger |
Posted By: Tomski
Date Posted: January-17-2008 at 9:40am
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/tomski_photo/Westfield004.jpg"> http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/tomski_photo/Westfield009.jpg"> My toy car, less fun in the rain than the boat is, but wicked fun in the dry. ------------- Easily Parted From Money |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: January-17-2008 at 10:34am
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Oh man, I've always wanted a Lotus 7 or derivative. Its not a Caterham, is it?
What do you have for power? Did you build it? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: Tomski
Date Posted: January-17-2008 at 10:44am
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It's westfield, basically the same but with minor bodywork changes following a bit of legal action in the 80's
The engine is a 1700cc ford crossflow on twin 40 dellorto DHLA's about 140bhp which in a car that weighs 500kg makes for rapid progress. I didn't build it, I bought it off a guy who was emmigrating to New Zealand, so it was a snip. It doesn't get used enough because days that are good for the car tend to be days that are good for the boat as well. It does have a roof, but it's not very effective and it's bordering on undriveable in the wet anyway.  ------------- Easily Parted From Money |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: January-19-2008 at 5:21pm
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Looks like it could be a handfull to drive. That's what makes it look like so much fun.
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Posted By: Tomski
Date Posted: January-21-2008 at 7:07am
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It's actually not that difficult to drive, provided you treat it with a bit of respect. if you provoke it enough it will bite you though.
To sum up the driving experience I would say "it rewards concentration". ------------- Easily Parted From Money |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-21-2008 at 9:59pm
well I got my hot rod dynoed.
here is what that HP does haha 
 ------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-22-2008 at 12:15am
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No picts of the car on the dyno or doing the burnout? Could have just as easy been my Explorer. But then the dyno numbers would have been higher and it would've been a 4-wheel drift. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-22-2008 at 2:54am
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I think he got that Dyno sheet out of the trash can, left over from the guy before him!
My lake has those same donut marks all over it from my boat!  ------------- |
Posted By: Bob's2001
Date Posted: January-26-2008 at 3:46am
This is my cruiser. 97 SVT Cobra with some suspension upgrades. And it's loud cause like John says "Loud pipes save lives". ------------- Bob Ed 83 2001 |