Re-restoration in progress for some vintage racing

[Grabber70Mach]

All it needs now is fuel, oil and water.

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Never argue with a Moron. They'll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

 

[msell66]

What is the height of the rear to the fender?

Shit, I was at the shop today and forgot to measure before I put it back on stands.

 

[msell66]

Took this a couple weeks ago after initial startup. Can't believe I took verticle video...dumbass.

 

[70 StangMan]

Looking good, Mark

Three words you don't see together very often.

 

[msell66]

Three words you don't see together very often.

What’s funny is the “little 289” white lie

 

[70 StangMan]

What’s funny is the “little 289” white lie

And that ties in how ?

 

[msell66]

What is the height of the rear to the fender?

Took me a long time to remember, but here it is.

25” floor to fender lip at the rear and 24” at the front fenders.

 

[msell66]

Not car, but the hauler that gets it there!

When I bought the trailer in 2016 the awning fabric was crap. It was way past worn out, but everywhere I looked, replacements were stupid expensive so I used it as is. Earlier this year I did more digging and came across this place: http://www.toughtopawnings.com/

I filled out their worksheet and it came up below $350! I did more digging and found them to have very good reviews. I finally bit the bullet and had them make a replacement. It took 2 weeks to get it, but it was worth the wait. It's fairly large at 8' x 24' and was a handful for two people, but it was really easy to replace and the new one went on without any problems. It was only a 2 1/2 hour job too. I couldn't be happier with it and would highly recommend Tough Top if you need any type of RV Awning/Sun Shade replaced.

Sorry, I did not think to take any pics. Maybe at the track next weekend.

 

[Patrick Stapler]

Nah...you’ll forget then too.

 

[Grabber70Mach]

 

[70 StangMan]

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He gets that a lot.

 

[msell66]

Ready for the trailer.

Mark

 

[Midlife]

You're trailoring the dog?

 

[70 StangMan]

You're trailoring the dog?

No... just predicting what his car will be ready for after lap 1

 

[msell66]

Well, Heartland Park race and Mid America meet has come and gone. The car ran awesome at both events and nothing has broken yet. That is a milestone in of itself


Mark

 

[Midlife]

Not true! You broke your recent run of breaking things!

 

[B67FSTB]

Glad you could enjoy those events without trouble.

 

[msell66]

Nah...you’ll forget then too.

You should be a Psychic!


Mark

 

[msell66]

Came across this picture from the last race last year.

 

[msell66]

I decided to take the engine to the shop and have it re-freshed with a couple more mods done. Changing to gas ported rings, trim the heads for a little more compression and changing to a roller cam since they have been made legal to use in Vintage. Should add a couple of ponies. Also will be testing a 750 vs my current 650 on the dyno. This has taken all summer and just got word yesterday the motor is done. Just waiting on a dyno date to head down to Kansas. It sucks my brain will no longer allow me to do the work on the engine, but at least I can race all weekend and not watch The car will be ready to go for next season!

At the race shop, waiting on a dyno date.



Potential new carb.