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New Strange nodular 3.25" case, 3.89 gears, Strange 35 spline spool, Moser 35 spline axles, 1350 billet yolk and disc brakes. I picked it up tonight. It should be in this weekend.
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
#102
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Shelly- will you get out with the new rear before the end of the season?
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#103
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Yes, absolutely! This weekend we are installing it. The following weekend I am in Chicago for the Bears-Eagles game. But October is wide open. I am also in a private (10 car) track rental at Atco in early November.
The converter got me 6/10ths to 11.10's. I wonder what the gears will do for me. I am assuming mid-10's, if I get traction.
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
#104
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The new 9" Ford rear is installed. It was purchased without the perches installed. We were able to set it in place, move it side to side to center the tires and adjust the pinion angle as needed. Then tack welded the perches into position.
Now we just have to finish the welding and install the new rear brake lines. I will not get to the track this weekend, but hope to next weekend. I'll have pictures this weekend.
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
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cant wait.
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#106
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I went to the Philadelphia Modifiers event at Atco today. A beautiful day, but a medium head-wind. I had one time trial and went 2 rounds.
My last pass, in round 2 of Pro, I red-lighted. But I ran a 10.872 @ 121.74 with a 1.490 60ft and 6.861 at the 1/8...best ET, mph and 60ft I've ever run. The new rear works great. The car launches hard and straight. Paul Spotts said I got about 4-6 inches under both front tires on two runs (the other was a 1.496 60ft). I had no wheel spin at all. I am hoping that the track photographer was there. I am finally getting used to the car. These were my 13th, 14th and 15th runs on the car and the first with the new rear. It is hooking great on the MT drag radials. What a blast! Thanks for every-one's help on the Ventura project!
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
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Nice Going Shelly.
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#108
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Good luck to the new owner of the Ventura II! Sold the car after 13+ years. Look for it on the Hot Rod Power Tour in the future as it's currently being re-configured as a Pro-Touring ride! |
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Here's the link to a picture of my 1.496 launch...
http://www.davemilcarek.com/101908/p...20R2%20086.htm
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
#110
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Nice!
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Derek B. Current best: 11.97@110 1.65-60' !!! '74 ventura, (Fired july 14/06) '74 462 4-bolt (9.5-1), SCAT, Ross, T-II w/850DP (shaker455), TH350, Conti 10'' 3800, Supercomps, Magnaflow, 3'' Pypes, 3.73's, 28x13.5-15 ET streets. 1970 Beismeyer 17' flatbottom vdrive, 11.8:1 455P, ported heads, dual Qjet tunnel ram. |
#111
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New best this morning at Atco....10.785 @ 122.79 with a 1.507 60 ft.
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
#112
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That's awesome. Any idea what the density altitude was? ( mineshaft?) |
#113
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Shelly,
Looks like you had alot of fun...Congrads on getting the car up and going so fast.. I'm waiting on the paint booth and my 74 GTO will be crusing the street.. I'll send pics once i get the stripes and decals on... cya T |
#114
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OK, a new update:
1) I moved from Philly back to Chicago 2) summer '09 saw stagnant results...10.80's to 11.10's depending on the track and weather 3) paint this year, for sure 4) changing heads...removing the '64's and going with a set of Kaufman d-ports, 75cc's and 310 port work. That plus 1.7 rockers should get me close to the low 10's I cannot wait for spring! Oh, and the '69 Firebird convertible is just about done. The new 428 should be a blast!
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
#115
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Shelly- Did you get a new job Chi-town?
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#116
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Yes, I left the exchange went back to a private trading firm. I've wanted to return to Chicago for a few years.
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
#117
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A friend of mine trades futures on oil, nat gas and gold, he's pulling his hair out.
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#118
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Update for 2010:
I pulled the #64 heads a few weeks ago. My new Kaufmann aluminum d-ports arrived today. 85cc chamber and 310 cfm flow! I am also upgrading to 1.65 rockers and adding a stud girdle. I am hoping to get to 10.0 this year!
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All of my cars are Hybrids...they burn gas and rubber! '73 Ventura, Spotts 462 roller 10.785 @ 122.79, 1.507 60 ft 2850 lbs. plus driver, 3150 race weight '69 Firebird Convertible, Spotts 455 with long branches 12.561 @ 107.62, best on old 455 4290 race weight '72 Formula 455 HO numbers matching auto, work in progress! |
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