1969 Torino

[Flash68]

I thought we agreed no more pics of that scary gimp holding cell :eek:

Run the duals. You know you want to. :bigun2:

[FETorino]

Im asking Santa for new valve covers. What kind are those? Maybe I'll get lucky and he can deliver them with a motor attached.

Chris

You must have been really nice this year if you think Santa is putting a whole motor under your tree. :lmao:

The VCs are made by a buddy of Blairs. I think he is in North Carolina if I remember correctly. He makes them to order with breathers where you want them or with none like mine. He can also engrave whatever logo you want in them. They were more than the average VC but I'd have to look back to see how much.

When I was first shopping for VCs I saw a few set of nice looking Sheet Metal style covers available. For a SBF they should be pretty easy to come by. If you want I'll ask Blair for his guys contact info and send it to you.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

[FETorino]

I thought we agreed no more pics of that scary gimp holding cell :eek:

Run the duals. You know you want to. :bigun2:

We agreed to NOTHING :buttkick: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Of course I want to run the duals. Other than an EFI weenie who wouldn't:lostmarbles: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

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[GregWeld]

That dyno room gives me goose bumps… and raises the hair on the back of my neck.




If I didn't know better -- I'd think you were 80+ years old… Dual Carbs? Really?
Last time I adjusted a carb it was on a cement mixer.

[FETorino]

That dyno room gives me goose bumps… and raises the hair on the back of my neck.




If I didn't know better -- I'd think you were 80+ years old… Dual Carbs? Really?
Last time I adjusted a carb it was on a cement mixer.

Thank you for seeing signs of "the greatest generation" in me. That's the nicest thing you could say.:)

And now for a quick time out from this build thread so I can :soapbox:

:flag2: For those of you who don't appreciate what you have or why you have it; that is the generation that, as Tom Brokaw wrote in his 1998 book:

"it is, I believe, the greatest generation any society has ever produced." "these men and women fought not for fame and recognition, but because it was the right thing to do."

They took us out fo the depression and put our country at the pinnacle of the world in their time.

If any of you get a chance hang out with an 80+ year old for an afternoon and learn something.:thumbsup: They will probably tell you how to rebuild this country:flag2:

and

maybe even how to tune a set of dual quads.:)

I'm a big fan of hanging out with old geezers.:geezer:

:topic: And now back to our regular programming.:action-smiley-027:

GW

It hurts when you refer to that Yellow Mustang as a "cement mixer". You know deep down inside you aren't an EFi weenie and love your carbs.:lmao:

Remember every-time you get out of that Lotus EFI gokart and back into the Mustang you get goosebumps and the hair on your neck stand up when you mash the skinny pedal and hear the butterflies in the carb open.

Now you know why you feel that way when you look at that picture.:action-smiley-027:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

GW

It hurts when you refer to that Yellow Mustang as a "cement mixer". You know deep down inside you aren't an EFi weenie and love your carbs.:lmao:





Well I walked into that one didn't I…

[Vegas69]

It's like arguing that the outhouse is superior to indoor plumbing.:lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

It's like arguing that the outhouse is superior to indoor plumbing.:lol:

And for the record, there is no such thing as an EFI weenie.

:lmao: :lmao:

[intocarss]

OK fact checker you know what I mean. :twak:

It's like referring to the KPI, King Pin Inclination of your spindle when you don't have a Kingpin.:mock:

You can still find reference to portions of a spindle as an axle :lmao: :lol: :lmao:

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JerDog. Eventually.

I ran both setups on the dyno. My 701hp on E85 was made with a single 4150.

Back to back on Gas the first weekend on the dyno we got close to 25hp more with the dual quad over a single Dominator and about 35hp more than the single 4150. I don't own, or have access to a pair to borrow, of properly set up dual E85 carbs so I don't know what the E85 single vs dual quad hp difference would be. I'm sure the duals would also make more hp on E85. The intake is just a better overall design.

One day when the bleeding of $$ slows I'll build a matched set of E85s for the dual quad and it will go on the car. Just for the cool factor if nothing else. For now I'm just running my single 4150.

:cheers:
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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/duals2_zps7b22f07b.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/duals2_zps7b22f07b.jpg.html) REAL MEN TUNE WITH A SCREWDRIVER,,,, NOT A LAPTOP :flag2: :thumbsup:

[INTMD8]

REAL MEN TUNE WITH A SCREWDRIVER,,,,

Yep, they also hunted mastadon. AKA cave men. :bitchslap: :mock: :stirthepot:

[GregWeld]

Yep, they also hunted mastadon. AKA cave men. :bitchslap: :mock: :stirthepot:



Ouch….. Well…. that's not going to buff out.




:lol:

[Sieg]

Yep, they also hunted mastadon. AKA cave men. :bitchslap: :mock: :stirthepot:

If my tuning screw driver's hard drive fails I can fix it with a file. :mock:

[intocarss]

Yep, they also hunted mastadon. AKA cave men. :bitchslap: :mock: :stirthepot: WHAT!! NO WIFI HERE, NOW WHAT DO I DO :confused59: ;)

[FETorino]

It's like arguing that the outhouse is superior to indoor plumbing.:lol:

And for the record, there is no such thing as an EFI weenie.

:lmao:

REAL MEN TUNE WITH A SCREWDRIVER,,,, NOT A LAPTOP :thumbsup:

Yep, they also hunted mastadon. AKA cave men. :stirthepot:

If my tuning screw driver's hard drive fails I can fix it with a file. :mock:

WHAT!! NO WIFI HERE, NOW WHAT DO I DO :confused59: ;)

:catfight: :lmao: :lmao: Sometimes you just want to get out of your comfy surroundings and camp, sit by a fire; bike, hike or surf the surroundings. Rough it for a few days just live a simple basic life and unwind.

I don't remember saying a carb was always better than EFI but sometimes, maybe in those times of seeking enlightenment by living simple, outdoor plumbing or a carb is superior.:mock:

To me that is what a hot rod or PT car is about. It's simple, raw, obnoxious in ways, and quirkey at times. Something you can tinker with with the simplest of tools and experience to dial in.


If I was motivated to build a comfy luxury cruiser like a 57 Caddie I'm sure I'd opt for FI. But I am not building a daily driver or something I even want to be refined and smooth.

There is something about dialing in your 4bbl or pair of 4bbls that I like.

There is something to be said about the sound of a NA motor breathing through those carbs.

All of it is part of what I want from a PT car.

I don't wear a digital watch either even though it's more efficient.:lmao:

Ron having EFI doesn't make you a weenie but there are EFI weenies. If you can't tune your own but profess it is better than a carb in every way you may be showing symtoms:lmao:

So I did get a chance to clean up my tunnel cutting and remove all the dash and wiring. Even with the motor set this far back you can see I have plenty of room for the new footwells. There is also a bunch of room up under the dash.

This will make building the cage way easier. More so for Brett than me since he will be doing al the welding on the cage.

It may not look a lot different than the previous photo but it is progress.

:cheers:

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[Flash68]

To me that is what a hot rod or PT car is about. It's simple, raw, obnoxious in ways, and quirkey at times. Something you can tinker with with the simplest of tools and experience to dial in.


If I was motivated to build a comfy luxury cruiser like a 57 Caddie I'm sure I'd opt for FI. But I am not building a daily driver or something I even want to be refined and smooth.

There is something about dialing in your 4bbl or pair of 4bbls that I like.

There is something to be said about the sound of a NA motor breathing through those carbs.

All of it is part of what I want from a PT car.



Once in a blue moon I just gotta agree with you. :D

:thumbsup:

[Sieg]

To me that is what a hot rod or PT car is about. It's simple, raw, obnoxious in ways, and quirkey at times. Something you can tinker with with the simplest of tools and experience to dial in.


If I was motivated to build a comfy luxury cruiser like a 57 Caddie I'm sure I'd opt for FI. But I am not building a daily driver or something I even want to be refined and smooth.

There is something about dialing in your 4bbl or pair of 4bbls that I like.

There is something to be said about the sound of a NA motor breathing through those carbs.

All of it is part of what I want from a PT car.



Once in a blue moon I just gotta agree with you. :D

:thumbsup:

+1

Very well said. :thumbsup:


Missing the wood grain vinyl and vent look yet? :D

[INTMD8]

I don't remember saying a carb was always better than EFI but sometimes, maybe in those times of seeking enlightenment by living simple, outdoor plumbing or a carb is superior.:mock:


I tune efi cars for a living, of course I have to bust balls when the carb comments start flying around! :smiley_smack:

Hell it was just 15 short years ago I was cruising around in my 70 Chevelle with a dual quad roots blown big block. It had some good qualities......like......well.....8mpg :poke:

:)

[intocarss]

I tune efi cars for a living, of course I have to bust balls when the carb comments start flying around! :smiley_smack:

Hell it was just 15 short years ago I was cruising around in my 70 Chevelle with a dual quad roots blown big block. It had some good qualities......like......well.....8mpg :poke:

:)

Injection is nice, but I'd rather be blown!!! :hello:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Rob,


At least this car is interesting enough to where your fellow gearheads are tryin' to 'help' you make sure that you build it...correctly.

:tv_happy:

[Lenie]

Now that's a cool pic, I always thoroughly enjoy progress pictures. Looks great bud!:popcorn2:
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[Panteracer]

Rob,
Stick with the carb and get to the dual
quads as soon as you can.. Gas Mileage??
are you guys kidding me..Just make sure the
tank is big enough.. The guy with the C-10 truck
approx 850 hp at Optima was worried about running
out of gas on the cruise.. 3 miles per gallon and I thought
my 11mpg babying it and 5 on the track were bad

How far is the motor set back now??
also can you still get the valve covers off?? looking close

My firechicken valve covers barely clear the braces
Been working on the Shaft system for that car.. waiting
on push rods from Smith Brothers

Good to see you working on the car

I remember a guy who had dual Suzuki carbs on his
Mac engined go-kart... both carbs fed to the same manifold
port.. looked cool but it didn't make any sense.. wish I had
a pic today.. the things you remember when you were young

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[intocarss]

Rob,


At least this car is interesting enough to where your fellow gearheads are tryin' to 'help' you make sure that you build it...correctly.

:tv_happy: If he were building it "correctly" It would have a BBC in her :snapout:

GOOD WORK ON THE TUNNEL!

[jarhead]

i wouldn't even put dynamat in it, let the thunder roll buddy. No sweeter music like those quads opening up on the FE. :stirthepot:

[Panteracer]

My 1965 GT350R Clone had no head liner or flooring,
Etc. Thunderhill on a 100 plus day would cook you
The floors on a hot day would almost melt your shoes
Some Norcal Shelby boys had some lightweight liners
scewed to the floor. Weight savings sometimes takes its
toll on the comfort zone

That car was light and fast but white with blue stripes
matched most at the track so I finally sold it

Panteracer NorCal Bob

[FETorino]

I tune efi cars for a living, of course I have to bust balls when the carb comments start flying around!

Hell it was just 15 short years ago I was cruising around in my 70 Chevelle with a dual quad roots blown big block. It had some good qualities......like......well.....

:)

And Jim that is why you are NOT an EFI weenie. But since I am I will stick with my carb(s) for now.:lmao:

Rob,


At least this car is interesting enough to where your fellow gearheads are tryin' to 'help' you make sure that you build it...correctly.



It's worth a look every once and a while eh Skippah? :relax:

Now that's a cool pic, I always thoroughly enjoy progress pictures. Looks great bud!:popcorn2:


Thanks Lenie. It seems to be missing something in comparison to your interior. I just can't quite figure out what it is.:headscratch:

Rob,
Stick with the carb and get to the dual
quads as soon as you can.. Gas Mileage??
are you guys kidding me..Just make sure the
tank is big enough.. The guy with the C-10 truck
approx 850 hp at Optima was worried about running
out of gas on the cruise.. 3 miles per gallon and I thought
my 11mpg babying it and 5 on the track were bad

How far is the motor set back now??
also can you still get the valve covers off?? looking close

My firechicken valve covers barely clear the braces
Been working on the Shaft system for that car.. waiting
on push rods from Smith Brothers

Good to see you working on the car

I remember a guy who had dual Suzuki carbs on his
Mac engined go-kart... both carbs fed to the same manifold
port.. looked cool but it didn't make any sense.. wish I had
a pic today.. the things you remember when you were young

Panteracer Norcal Bob

Bob We moved the motor back 7.5" from where RS had it. Since I wanted to fit myself in the car, as part of the exercise in determining where to place the motor, I just asked RS to mount the motor without cutting the firewall. CA to IL isn't a trip I have time or $$ to be making on a regular basis. My bellhousing nip also let me put the motor lower than they did. They did a really nice job with the parameters I left them with.

Good eye on the VCs. Right now they are too close to the cowl. But after looking it over from the inside yesterday I have a plan to gain enough clearance to remove the covers in the car and still have enough grade to drain any water that would make it into the cowl in a rain storm.


I have a 22 gal ATL Fuel cell. On E85 I should get a cruising range of about 75 mi :( Oh well it's all about compromise. :D

I'm sure I'll get even more range out of the duals.:lmao:

Injection is nice, but I'd rather be blown!!! :hello:If he were building it "correctly" It would have a BBC in her

GOOD WORK ON THE TUNNEL!


JD Sometimes you are right on point other times you are off the reservation.:snapout:

i wouldn't even put dynamat in it, let the thunder roll buddy. No sweeter music like those quads opening up on the FE. :stirthepot:

Joe I couldn't agree more.

On the other hand do you think it is really possible to muffle the sound of a dual quad 496ci TP?

I am actually planning on :secret: on the floor boards and :secret: for the rest of the interior.

To keep the heat off my feet I have a plan also. :D

I got some more parts into inventory tonight. They all look good and passed the sniff test.

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[intocarss]

^^^^^ That's Just Bad Ass!!! ^^^^^

[Sieg]

Keep posting progress pics and you're going to ruin Dave's holidays. :shakehead:

[fleetus macmullitz]

This car will make a name for itself with it's mucho 'badazzedness'.

:D

[FETorino]

^^^^^ That's Just Bad Ass!!! ^^^^^

Like I said it passed the sniff test. Thanks JD. Glad to see you flying straight again.

Keep posting progress pics and you're going to ruin Dave's holidays. :shakehead:

Now Sieg, :shakehead: I wouldn't want something like that to happen:whistling: :_paranoid :whistling: :lmao:

:cheers:

[Flash68]

Keep posting progress pics and you're going to ruin Dave's holidays. :shakehead:

Don't worry. I just talked to Brett and we are :secret: and then we'll :secret: after he does :secret: ... man I can't wait.

People do it all the time. I thought about it but stuck with the Chevy pattern.

Rob, now there's some wise words coming out ya mouth. :thumbsup:

[Panteracer]

Engine backset at 7.5 inches!!!
sounds like a midengine..Detomaso should have thought of it
I have a buddy who built a roadster
4th gen camero with the aircleaner under
the dash.. he has a few removable panels
for access

I like it

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[Flash68]

Engine backset at 7.5 inches!!!
sounds like a midengine..Detomaso should have thought of it
I have a buddy who built a roadster
4th gen camero with the aircleaner under
the dash.. he has a few removable panels
for access

I like it

Panteracer Norcal Bob

Bob, how could you?! :buttkick:

[Matt@BOS]

Bob, how could you?! :buttkick:

...Says the guy with Ford stripes on his Camaro.

[Panteracer]

Flash at least I didn't say he should cut it in half
and put a Pantera on the backside.. but I sure
was thinking it.. move that motor back any further
and he will be sitting on it:knokwood:

Panteracer

[jarhead]

clean up on aisle six :lmao:

[GregWeld]

Engine backset at 7.5 inches!!!
sounds like a midengine..Detomaso should have thought of it
I have a buddy who built a roadster
4th gen camero with the aircleaner under
the dash.. he has a few removable panels
for access

I like it

Panteracer Norcal Bob





Or he could have just bought my Lotus 2 Eleven.

[Sieg]

Or he could have just bought my Lotus 2 Eleven.
I know where his head would be, but where would his feet go? :sieg:

[FETorino]

Or he could have just bought my Lotus 2 Eleven.

Not a bad idea, I hear those are disposable :_paranoid :underchair:

:cheers:

[Sieg]

Not a bad idea, I hear those are disposable :_paranoid :underchair:

:cheers:

They sure as h*ll ain't kid-proof. :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

Or he could have just bought my Lotus 2 Eleven.

Hey Greg,

Wad's new with you?

Oops, wrong :wrongforum:

:hello:

[Rick D]

Hey Greg,

Wad's new with you?

Oops, wrong :wrongforum:

:hello:

:peepwall: :confused59: :peepwall:

[fleetus macmullitz]

:peepwall: :confused59: :peepwall:

Maybe I'll check the 'Body wadded up' forum for progress reports on Greg's lil Loti..

Ok...back to Rob's '8 barrels blazin' build. :thumbsup:

[intocarss]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :military: :hello:

[TAC]

Hey Rob, good to see some progress pics. I pushed my motor back through the firewall also, but just 5 inches. I am still able to use the stock cowl panel but the firewall will be under the cowl panel a little ways. I did 67 nova with a big block pushed back a few inches and made the cowl a removable piece to access the dist.. Is that kinda what your planning or is the cowl going to become the rear of the hood?

[Panteracer]

Except the dizzy is in the front on a Ford
so that access is good unless you have a
Pantera and the damn thing is on the wrong end:superhack:

But a Chebby motor is just not right in a Ford
but my buddy has a Cleveland in his Camero
dry lakes car doing 187 plus. now that is ok

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[Sieg]

Good chassis, good engine.......put the shell of your choice over it and drive it!

:D

[intocarss]

Good chassis, good engine.......put the shell of your choice over it and drive it!

:D

SO when is the 5.4L DOHC MOD MOTOR going in your wreck :hello: :bigun2:

[TAC]

I'm a firm believer in ford car ford engine...Gm car Gm engine and Chrysler car Chrysler engine.....Every other car....Who cares.....

[FETorino]

Hey Rob, good to see some progress pics. I pushed my motor back through the firewall also, but just 5 inches. I am still able to use the stock cowl panel but the firewall will be under the cowl panel a little ways. I did 67 nova with a big block pushed back a few inches and made the cowl a removable piece to access the dist.. Is that kinda what your planning or is the cowl going to become the rear of the hood?

I'm 7.5" back from where the motor was but that actually puts the back of the motor about 4-5" behind the old firewall so probably the same as where yours sits.

We will rebuild the bottom of the cowl panel to allow for clearance of the valve covers but no need for access through the cowl panel.

The firewall itself will have an access panel to get to the bellhousing bolts so I can get the out without removing the engine.

Except the dizzy is in the front on a Ford
so that access is good unless you have a
Pantera and the damn thing is on the wrong end:superhack:

But a Chebby motor is just not right in a Ford
but my buddy has a Cleveland in his Camero
dry lakes car doing 187 plus. now that is ok

Panteracer Norcal Bob

Bingo on two points Bob.:thumbsup:

Good chassis, good engine.......put the shell of your choice over it and drive it!

:D

SO when is the 5.4L DOHC MOD MOTOR going in your wreck :hello: :bigun2:

:y0!: Yea Sieg when are you making the move? :D :mock:

I'm a firm believer in ford car ford engine...Gm car Gm engine and Chrysler car Chrysler engine.....Every other car....Who cares.....

:cheering: That's the way I feel, but to each their own.:D

Everybody has the right to :censored: their project up however they want as long as it makes them happy. :popcorn2:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Hot Rodding has ALWAYS BEEN about putting different stuff - from other cars - including other manufacturers on your car. Back in the day - a Cadillac engine was the hot ticket - then it was the Lincoln - then the Olds…


:topic:

[Panteracer]

Been tempted many times to put a Chebby in my
Firechicken after toasting the last 8 motors..but
just don't have the heart to do it.. 500 inches of
Pontiac is cool

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[INTMD8]

That's nice! 455ci of LS isn't bad either. :superhack:

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/8875/qcj2.jpg

[Panteracer]

I like the trans am
Looks kinda like mine

Panteracer NorCal Bob

[GregWeld]

Could we possibly get some actual real updates in this dyslexic thread...

[fleetus macmullitz]

Picked up the April '69 issue of 'Hot Rod' magazine recently.

After reading it today, and seeing the ads etc., I came away thinking that Rob is probably a little ahead of his time. :unibrow:


http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100901215909/bttf/images/3/3c/DeLorean_Arrival.gif

[jarhead]

Picked up the April '69 issue of 'Hot Rod' magazine recently.

After reading it today, and seeing the ads etc., I came away thinking that Rob is probably a little ahead of his time. :unibrow:


Is he Doc, or Marty :popcorn2:

[TAC]

Hot Rodding has ALWAYS BEEN about putting different stuff - from other cars - including other manufacturers on your car. Back in the day - a Cadillac engine was the hot ticket - then it was the Lincoln - then the Olds…


:topic:

Don't get me wrong, if you want to put a Yugo engine in your 2014 vette, have at her, who am I to say. That's the great thing about this hobby everybody has a different taste. It would be pretty boring if there was only ONE way. My personal taste is to have a Ford in a Ford and so on.

[fleetus macmullitz]

:bur2: Is he Doc, or Marty :popcorn2:

Both IMO but more Doc, cuz Rob saw the future and it called for a great chassis needing to be underneath Torzilla. :D

[Panteracer]

Ron,
not sure how to respond to your post on helping with
the Pontiac motors.. but I spun bearings or threw rod
bolts in most of them.. most were junk yard dogs and all
needed better oiling downstairs.. I did run a sump accumulator
for a while on one that let it live until I thought I was smart enough
to remove it to save weight.. spun the bearings on that one

New motor is the first one with all the good stuff inside, road race
pan, Kaufman block, accumulator etc.. it had an issue with rocker
arms-(engine builder did not get the angles right on a canted valve motor)
Now a shaft system is going in so hopefully it will live and I can start
working on adjusting the suspension
I have 3 old motors and one block that I hope to someday
go thru and fix some things so I can have a spare

thanks,

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[Panteracer]

Rob,
have you had any chance to work on
the car lately.. I know the Holidays keep
everyone busy but sometimes you can sneak
away and get some work done.. is that motor
location now done?

Panteracer Norcal Bob

[INTMD8]

Is he Doc, or Marty :popcorn2:

Rob, feel free to borrow my truck to take Jennifer up to the lake. Just had Biff throw 2 coats of wax on it.

http://imageshack.us/a/img36/3649/toyota4x4003.jpg

[INTMD8]

Could we possibly get some actual real updates in this dyslexic thread...

I think it's officially derailed

http://media.screened.com/uploads/1/15932/468051-bttf3train_super.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

I think it's officially derailed

http://media.screened.com/uploads/1/15932/468051-bttf3train_super.jpg

Agreed, I think the reason there are no updates from Rob is cuz we've taken up all the thread's bandwidth with our hijackinjinx.

:sarcasm_smiley:

:hello:

[GregWeld]

Agreed, I think the reason there are no updates from Rob is cuz we've taken up all the thread's bandwidth with our hijackinjinx.

:sarcasm_smiley:

:hello:





As the world turns.......



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Wissing72]

Wow Rob, I had to go back a few pages to see the updates. It's looking good. That's a hell of a hole in the firewall.

[intocarss]

At least this thread isn't as Dead as BMF or is it DMF :drowninga: :bang:

[GregWeld]

Wow Rob, I had to go back a few MONTHS to see the updates. It's looking good. That's a hell of a hole in the firewall.



There! Fixed it for ya!

[Wissing72]

There! Fixed it for ya!

:thankyou: GW.... I need all the help I can get.

[GregWeld]

Well --- I found this thread on the scrap heap -- back about page 7.....



Since this build will never get off the jackstands... or is it... the trailer... you might as well make a coffee table out of that FE motor and just buy this and get it over with.



http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-1975-ford-torino-nascar_slash_imsa-used-11544862.html

[Sieg]

That's worth a few sutures.

[GregWeld]

That's worth a few sutures.



Was that an Octoburn??



LOL

[FETorino]

Well --- I found this thread on the scrap heap -- back about page 7.....



Since this build will never get off the jackstands... or is it... the trailer... you might as well make a coffee table out of that FE motor and just buy this and get it over with.



http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-1975-ford-torino-nascar_slash_imsa-used-11544862.html

A real friend would just buy it for me.:D

Look, I went to Taiwan, flew back and jumped straight on another plane to Boston, hopped in a truck and drove 3900+ miles across the country.

I know it seems like I should have got something done on the Torino but I'm only human.:waveflag:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?p=532634#post532634

[intocarss]

I know it seems like I should have got something done on the Torino but I'm only human

WOW, HATS OFF TO YOU! THAT'S A LOT OF TRAVELING..ROB, MAYBE YOU COULD HANG SOME FUZZY DICE FROM THE REAR VIEW AND TAKE A PIC FOR US :peepwall:

[GregWeld]

Jerr Dawgy ---- He can only play the sympathy card until after this weekend... That's giving him a work week to catch up on his sleep (sleeps at the office) and then a weekend to actually work on this neglected project.

[intocarss]

Jerr Dawgy ---- He can only play the sympathy card until after this weekend... That's giving him a work week to catch up on his sleep (sleeps at the office) and then a weekend to actually work on this neglected project.

DAMN SLACKER :relax:

[Payton King]

No update pics of all the cool NASCAR stuff you bought?

[Sieg]

No update pics of all the cool NASCAR stuff you bought?

X's 2!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Flash and 'Betsy' are taskmasters...let the man ease back into it.

:popcorn2:

[Lenie]

Bought a car hauler? Planning on hauling a car in the near future?:underchair: :evil: Where's all the cool pics of the road trip? Waiting patiently:D

[FETorino]

No update pics of all the cool NASCAR stuff you bought?

Soon :popcorn2:

Bought a car hauler? Planning on hauling a car in the near future?:underchair: :evil: Where's all the cool pics of the road trip? Waiting patiently:D


Lenie

You have a lot of reading to do. :poke:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=44570&page=46

:cheers:

[Lenie]

Soon :popcorn2:




Lenie

You have a lot of reading to do. :poke:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=44570&page=46

:cheers:

Doh! my bad, all caught up.:thumbsup:

[INTMD8]

I love this thread. When I start feeling bad about not making enough progress I read this and feel great again :D

[Flash68]

I love this thread. When I start feeling bad about not making enough progress I read this and feel great again :D

:lmao:

[Ricochet]

I love this thread. When I start feeling bad about not making enough progress I read this and feel great again :D

Ouch! That'll leave a mark! If you want to feel even better...Read mine! :lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I love this thread. When I start feeling bad about not making enough progress I read this and feel great again :D



2dNvevRTRq8

Perhaps we'll see a kinder, gentler Jim when he thaws out this spring...

lol

[intocarss]

:relax:

[INTMD8]

Is this thing done yet? :bunny:

[Flash68]

Is this thing done yet? :bunny:

It's nearing "neglect" status by its owner...

[fleetus macmullitz]

It's nearing "neglect" status by its owner...

Hopefully there will be a happier ending...


:D

[GregWeld]

Hopefully there will be a happier ending...


:D




Hopefully I can live long enough to see it....

[FETorino]

Is this thing done yet? :bunny:

It's nearing "neglect" status by its owner...

Hopefully there will be a happier ending...


:D

Hopefully I can live long enough to see it....

You guys are killing me.:hitaxeonthehead:

I got back from my back to back trips and the reality of all the things that needed attention at the house and all the crap that was waiting for me at work hit me head on. :omg:

I unburied myself at work and was on a pretty good roll of sorting things out at home. Then last weekend as I tackled fixing the messed up grade of my side yard my trusty little bobcat let me down and started acting up on me.:bang: :bang:

It's not like these 3cyl idi engines are that difficult to figure out but I just didn't need another side project. I think I have the bobcat all sorted out now and treated her right with a full service so hopefully I'll knock out the back yard and get back to the car.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_00001890_zpsd7b1cd54.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_00001890_zpsd7b1cd54.jpg.html)

I did pick up some cool parts in NC so some updates will come eventually.

[Vegas69]

Hurry up and finish that thing before they narrow the lanes and you need a wide load escort.

[Sieg]

Bobcat needs Intro's

[intocarss]

What other cool toys do you have??

[GregWeld]

Bobcat needs Intro's



No... the problem with the Bobcat is that it has Intro's....



I feel for ya Rob. I can remember when I used to try to do it all. There's just not enough hours in a day. You have a big place - and taking care of Wilbur - and the bunnies - and the chickens - and the dog... and fencing... and the barns.


I finally gave up and came inside to watch TV. Now Gwen does all of that.

[jarhead]

I hear ya about working on the homestead, seems like the "car" is buried under circular saws, trim, and pre hung doors at my place too, kinda sucks

dont let these weenies, I mean "fellow enthusiasts" get you down" :stirthepot:

I am sure they just go out and hire a contractor to cut off a 2X4

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :underchair:

Just kidding guys :waveflag:

[GregWeld]

Hurry up and finish that thing before they narrow the lanes and you need a wide load escort.



The good news for Rob is that he won't have to fix the roof on the barn -- he's storing a years worth of hay in the trunk of the Torino.

[57hemicuda]

Don't give him any ideas Greg, next thing you know he'll be starting a Ranchero thread.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Don't give him any ideas Greg, next thing you know he'll be starting a Ranchero thread.

No problem Good Ron..

There's a couple of 'drivers' in Cali.

WnhaoPNihag


:lol:

[glassman]

Personally, i think Bobcats are just as bada$$ as some off our rides, super fun to drive while being in a cage....:topic:

[GregWeld]

No problem Good Ron..

There's a couple of 'drivers' in Cali.



:lol:




EVERYONE has a driver in Cali.... well.... except Ron - Rob - and Dave....

[fleetus macmullitz]

Rob is way too busy...he hasn't commented in this thread yet. :shakehead:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=536173&postcount=1

[FETorino]

Progress:headscratch:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/progress_zps1931c6b6.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/progress_zps1931c6b6.jpg.html)

I did take three laps on the Fab53 course and dropped my time to 35.2

A 31.6 is attainable but it takes serious commitment.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/316_zps5e93b5cc.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/316_zps5e93b5cc.jpg.html)

[Wissing72]

Welcome back Rob. :hello:

[DOOM]

WTF!!!!!!!!!! Thats it!:hairpullout:

[67zo6Camaro]

WTF!!!!!!!!!! Thats it!:hairpullout:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

That's exactly the response I told him would show up. LMAO

[fleetus macmullitz]

This threads' limitations are limitless.


:thankyou:


lol

[Flash68]

Wow. A new low.

Nice owie. We really feel for ya.

[GregWeld]

I've had bloody noses worse than that. What a p **** y.

[214Chevy]

I've had bloody noses worse than that. What a p **** y.

Bwahahahahahha!!:lmao: :lmao:

[jarhead]

:headscratch:

[intocarss]

:topic:

[gerno]

This isn't true at all. As the owner of a 6.0 Ford Diesel I can say with certainty this is what they look like lifted......


46530

[FETorino]

Welcome back Rob. :hello:

Chris thanks. That's an appropriate response.:)

WTF!!!!!!!!!! Thats it!:hairpullout:

Mario that is also an appropriate response.:lmao: Don't worry some real updates are on the way.

This threads' limitations are limitless.


:thankyou:


lol

Skip imagination is limitless.

Wow. A new low.

Nice owie. We really feel for ya.

Yea BC keeps dropping his time.

I've had bloody noses worse than that. What a p **** y.

Hey that is BCs carnage. He did it on his practice lap and then set the all time low. After which he manned up and went back to fabricating. No whining at Fab53. There are rules.

I'm only 9 seconds below Bad Rons time. BC has him beat by another 3.5.:popcorn2:

:headscratch:

Remains of my inner fender lips.:mock:

:topic:

Jerdog you are the ultimate DB Cooper:trophy-1302:

[intocarss]

This isn't true at all. As the owner of a 6.0 Ford Diesel I can say with certainty this is what they look like lifted......


46530 That's serious rt there

[FETorino]

This isn't true at all. As the owner of a 6.0 Ford Diesel I can say with certainty this is what they look like lifted......




Et Tu Steve:smiley_smack:

Where are those 2nd Gen wheel updates?

[gerno]

Et Tu Steve:smiley_smack:

Where are those 2nd Gen wheel updates?


Wheels are being built but waiting on tires now. I'm taking next week off work to show you what it's like to make actual progress on a project... Stretch goal is to take it to Dallas to the Street car event. When's your first event planned ????:twak:

[carbuff]

Wheels are being built but waiting on tires now. I'm taking next week off work to show you what it's like to make actual progress on a project... Stretch goal is to take it to Dallas to the Street car event. When's your first event planned ????:twak:

Ooh, sh!t's getting real in here now! :catfight:

[Flash68]

Wheels are being built but waiting on tires now. I'm taking next week off work to show you what it's like to make actual progress on a project... Stretch goal is to take it to Dallas to the Street car event. When's your first event planned ????:twak:

Haha. You got him there Steve-O. :bigun2:




Hey that is BCs carnage. He did it on his practice lap and then set the all time low. After which he manned up and went back to fabricating. No whining at Fab53. There are rules.

I'm only 9 seconds below Bad Rons time. BC has him beat by another 3.5.:popcorn2:





I knew the moto course would be just the latest reason for little to no progress. Doh. :twak:

[waynieZ]

This isn't true at all. As the owner of a 6.0 Ford Diesel I can say with certainty this is what they look like lifted......


46530

Funny!

[andrew5]

This isn't true at all. As the owner of a 6.0 Ford Diesel I can say with certainty this is what they look like lifted......


46530

happens to the best of us!

[intocarss]

:bump:

[Track Junky]

Hope things are progressing decently with the Torino Rob.

[Flash68]

He's been chipping away at it recently.... so he says.

[intocarss]

Pics or it didn't happen

[FETorino]

Hope things are progressing decently with the Torino Rob.

I've been making some progress

He's been chipping away at it recently.... so he says.

Have so.

Pics or it didn't happen

:headscratch: I got nothing :rolleyes:

[intocarss]

I think this whail is a lot farther along then he leads us to believe :guns:

[Leroy Rochester]

Man am I glad you're a regular poster in Dave's thread! I really dig this project. I had a '68 GT back in 1992-1993. Pulled it out of a field a plopped a 351C in it. Never got it to run right and was broke as an. MF so I sold it after a year or so, but I've always been super fond of these things. Nice job!

[FETorino]

Man am I glad you're a regular poster in Dave's thread! I really dig this project. I had a '68 GT back in 1992-1993. Pulled it out of a field a plopped a 351C in it. Never got it to run right and was broke as an. MF so I sold it after a year or so, but I've always been super fond of these things. Nice job!

Thanks, one day it will run.:D

Worse than that, I drove cross country with Dave. :underchair:

I see you are a fellow shifter Kart guy. :thumbsup: I bet you miss the AIX stuff.

When are you going to start a build thread on your new 68?

[Leroy Rochester]

I don't know Dave personally, just through a couple of PMs from yellowbullet, but I like his style...

I've figured out where my pictures are on my computer so I'll get the '68 thread going soon. Heck it's been nearly three years since I blew up the big block that was in it, a few weeks to get a thread going is nothing!

I miss racing my shifter way more than I miss racing the big car. The big car make all the right sounds and looked super, but noting normal people can afford does stuff right like a shifter kart does!

The combo of my size, my kids sports and Track Magic and SCK going out of business sort of put the kibosh of karting for me. I still have 3-4 chassis out in the garage, I sold all my ICC stuff, but still have a Rotax that hasn't been fired up in probably 2 years...

When I was a kid, my neighbor had a badass '69 Torino GT. I loved the car. Sounded right, looked right, everything a kid needed to love a car. When I was 21-22 I got talking to his cousin about the car and he said "you know he had a '68 before the '69" and I asked what happened to the '68... Turned out it was out behind his parents barn. I think I paid his dad soemthing like $500 bucks for it.

Both the cars were red, with a black interior. I swear it must have been the only color Dearborn painted those cars!

Oh shoot! The Cleveland that was in that car came out of Dom Farbo's 71(ish) Torino. He's the guy that just had Ring Brothers build that Blizzard Mustang! Wow... Completely forgot that! Small world I guess.

[Sieg]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hvX65bf/1/XL/i-hvX65bf-XL.jpg

:hello:

[intocarss]

:snapout:

[Stovebolter]

Rob is a bad influence. I may soon be a Ford man X2. :stirthepot:

David.

[Sieg]

:snapout:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cJMPmqC/0/L/i-cJMPmqC-L.jpg

:D

[Sieg]

Rob is a bad influencing. I may soon be a Ford man X2. :stirthepot:

David.

David is that as good as it looks?

[Stovebolter]

David is that as good as it looks?

It was raining. It actually is in really good shape. 69 Cobra. 1198 built. 1 of 2 console cars. And the only one with AM radio with previous mentioned console. 428 cobra jet with 4 speed. The guy has documentation with certificate signed by director of Ford in 2013. I'm still pessimistic. But it may be the real thing. I'd leave it alone if I bought it. :D

[Sieg]

It was raining. It actually is in really good shape. 69 Cobra. 1198 built. 1 of 2 console cars. And the only one with AM radio with previous mentioned console. 428 cobra jet with 4 speed. The guy has documentation with certificate signed by director of Ford in 2013. I'm still pessimistic. But it may be the real thing. I'd leave it alone if I bought it. :D

:thumbsup: Good Luck!

[FETorino]

Rob is a bad influence. I may soon be a Ford man X2. :stirthepot:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/formal_zps1b34a817.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/formal_zps1b34a817.jpg.html)

David.

Glad I could help:D

It was raining. It actually is in really good shape. 69 Cobra. 1198 built. 1 of 2 console cars. And the only one with AM radio with previous mentioned console. 428 cobra jet with 4 speed. The guy has documentation with certificate signed by director of Ford in 2013. I'm still pessimistic. But it may be the real thing. I'd leave it alone if I bought it. :D

That is pretty much the holy grail of stock 69 fairlanes right there. It has all th right trim pieces and black is a great color. All it needs is some poverty caps. :trophy-1302:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hvX65bf/1/XL/i-hvX65bf-XL.jpg

:hello:

Nice job Sieg :thumbsup:

:snapout:

I'm unfriending you JerDog.:twak: :lmao:

[intocarss]

I'm unfriending you JerDog.:twak: :lmao: NO YOU WON'T :grouphug: :gitrdun:

[FETorino]

Payton

Remember when I picked this little gem up? :relax:

It's been a while but I finally got around to posting some pictures of it.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/gleason_zpscc9153b7.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/gleason_zpscc9153b7.jpg.html)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/gleason2_zps2cf0d56d.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/gleason2_zps2cf0d56d.jpg.html)

For those that weren't with us in the best place in the world to go shopping, Mooresville NC, it's a NASCAR spec locker with Gleason REM polished gears and a Tex racing internal pump driven off the pinion.

When I was there I couldn't resist purchasing a better air box than the one I had. I paid to much for it but it was new, natural carbon, light as hell and well a NASCAr part. I was like a moth flying into a light just couldn't stop myself.:rolleyes:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/carbonbox2_zps45191227.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/carbonbox2_zps45191227.jpg.html)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/carbonbox_zps6987ca25.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/carbonbox_zps6987ca25.jpg.html)

This week another couple parts showed up. Nothing special just some brake ducts from LG. But they will be cool.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/ducts_zps76f19d97.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/ducts_zps76f19d97.jpg.html)

I've been down at the shop a couple days a week last month. I pulled the rear housing and suspension out and trimmed up the rear wheel lips. My inner wheelwell and my quarter, unlike a camaro, opens up and has more clearance above the wheelwell lip. So the lip is the closest point of contact.

I trimmed it back to .25" thick. Then it mates with the inner wheelhouse going vertical from the remaining lip. I'll get a couple of decent pictures of it next week. But the tire has nothing but a flat wall to rub against.

Today I put all the suspension and my wheels back in and cycled the suspension through full compression and full compression on one side with the other side at varying heights. Here is a picture of the closest the tire gets. This is about ride height on the drivers side with the passengers side fully compressed. At this point the top of the tire is tipped out and the widest part of the tire is right at the closest point of contact to the body.

Matt A likes to call this the Hell fit clearance.:lol:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/hellafit_zpsfa7c8866.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/hellafit_zpsfa7c8866.jpg.html)

[tom091074]

WOW! That tight. Nice!

[Flash68]

Nice parts. And great original ideas. I had all of those a long time ago. :lol:

[FETorino]

Nice parts. And great original ideas. I had all of those a long time ago. :lol:

Fact:rolleyes:

It was the fact that you dared to step outside the box and build a first gen Camaro that inspired me to build my car.:lmao:

[Flash68]

Fact:rolleyes:

It was the fact that you dared to step outside the box and build a first gen Camaro that inspired me to build my car.:lmao:

Oh ya just haaaaad to go there didn't ya. :computer:

Hey no one forced you to take the 5 year plan instead of the 3 year plan. :D

[FETorino]

Oh ya just haaaaad to go there didn't ya. :computer:

You pitched the softball. What was I supposed to do but swing for the fence.:headscratch:



Hey no one forced you to take the 5 year plan instead of the 3 year plan. :D

Who do you think I am Weld? I need to work during the day and save my pennies to pay for this Sh:censored:t so I can spend sleepless nights working on it.:lmao:

[FETorino]

WOW! That tight. Nice!

I didn't want to let Matt down. He counts on me to represent the hellaflush movement on Lat G.:D

[57hemicuda]

I used that exact same pile of parts on my Mustang. That third member looks exactly the same, pump and all. My only advise I would give, is to take that soft locker out before you install it, there is NOTHING soft about it. Its action was so violent in the turns when it engaged and disengaged that it upset the car. A few times when I was on the ragged edge it started to spin the car. Just my experience, and I was running street tires, replaced it with a Waveloc which worked great. Sucked, had to resaftey wire all those ARP bolts.

I can show how to fix those tire clearance issues, it only requires sawzall and a welder. LOL

[Payton King]

Rob, I am just happy to see that the center section (would be called a C section in Dave's thread) make it back to CA. I thought for sure it would have exited the bottom of that rotted storage box on the side of the truck.

I am not too far out picking up one of those myself.

[gerno]

Payton

Remember when I picked this little gem up? :relax:

It's been a while but I finally got around to posting some pictures of it.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/gleason_zpscc9153b7.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/gleason_zpscc9153b7.jpg.html)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/gleason2_zps2cf0d56d.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/gleason2_zps2cf0d56d.jpg.html)

For those that weren't with us in the best place in the world to go shopping, Mooresville NC, it's a NASCAR spec locker with Gleason REM polished gears and a Tex racing internal pump driven off the pinion.


I've been down at the shop a couple days a week last month. I pulled the rear housing and suspension out and trimmed up the rear wheel lips. My inner wheelwell and my quarter, unlike a camaro, opens up and has more clearance above the wheelwell lip. So the lip is the closest point of contact.

I trimmed it back to .25" thick. Then it mates with the inner wheelhouse going vertical from the remaining lip. I'll get a couple of decent pictures of it next week. But the tire has nothing but a flat wall to rub against.

Today I put all the suspension and my wheels back in and cycled the suspension through full compression and full compression on one side with the other side at varying heights. Here is a picture of the closest the tire gets. This is about ride height on the drivers side with the passengers side fully compressed. At this point the top of the tire is tipped out and the widest part of the tire is right at the closest point of contact to the body.

Matt A likes to call this the Hell fit clearance.:lol:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/hellafit_zpsfa7c8866.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/hellafit_zpsfa7c8866.jpg.html)


I have the same center section with pump. For now I'm leaving the pump off but I'll post up when I get running to see how violent mine is. I'm hoping I got lucky and have the softer springs but assume they will need to be changed


You're lucky you have straight panel on those qtr's and not a small flare to hang things up. What's going to be your next car...a Toyota, Nissan or Honda?????

[66fury]

Now thats tight !!!

[GregWeld]

I used that exact same pile of parts on my Mustang. That third member looks exactly the same, pump and all. My only advise I would give, is to take that soft locker out before you install it, there is NOTHING soft about it. Its action was so violent in the turns when it engaged and disengaged that it upset the car. A few times when I was on the ragged edge it started to spin the car. Just my experience, and I was running street tires, replaced it with a Waveloc which worked great. Sucked, had to resaftey wire all those ARP bolts.

I can show how to fix those tire clearance issues, it only requires sawzall and a welder. LOL



I learned on my recent road trip ---- that a locker rear end wants to push the car STRAIGHT when you get on the gas and lock it up. Brian Hobaugh was having to be patient and WAIT to get back into the throttle after doing those crazy U turns in the Auto X....

While we know that we're not supposed to be back on throttle until we are "straight"... Another guy we all know -- Danny Popp -- has a funny motto -- "never straight - but always forward". BOTH of these guys are about as fast as a guy can get. Completely different driving styles.

Funny the little things you learn when hanging out at the right places. The Mustang has a locker -- and I never knew about the "pushing straight".... now that I know -- I can either make it work for me -- or at least understand what is going on and become more patient coming out of a turn.

[FETorino]

I used that exact same pile of parts on my Mustang. That third member looks exactly the same, pump and all. My only advise I would give, is to take that soft locker out before you install it, there is NOTHING soft about it. Its action was so violent in the turns when it engaged and disengaged that it upset the car. A few times when I was on the ragged edge it started to spin the car. Just my experience, and I was running street tires, replaced it with a Waveloc which worked great. Sucked, had to resaftey wire all those ARP bolts.

I can show how to fix those tire clearance issues, it only requires sawzall and a welder. LOL

I have plenty of experience with safety wire pliers. I even got a new set last year.

I bought a set of Ron Sutton's 40lb springs. I'll give the locker a try as is and then probably swap in Rons no so secret ingiedient to obtain the desired results.

I know I can count on you for extreme body mods executed in a Shinoda style so I'll keep that in mind:lmao:

Rob, I am just happy to see that the center section (would be called a C section in Dave's thread) make it back to CA. I thought for sure it would have exited the bottom of that rotted storage box on the side of the truck.

I am not too far out picking up one of those myself.

Well I had to make sure the apple pie was safe in the storage container so the rotted box was the only spot left. I think there was more danger of DG and I falling through the floorboards :lmao:

I have the same center section with pump. For now I'm leaving the pump off but I'll post up when I get running to see how violent mine is. I'm hoping I got lucky and have the softer springs but assume they will need to be changed


You're lucky you have straight panel on those qtr's and not a small flare to hang things up. What's going to be your next car...a Toyota, Nissan or Honda?????

I waiting for Dave to inspire me again. When he does I'll let you know.

Now thats tight !!!

It is tight no doubt. I am looking to maximize the stuffed look. :lmao: Remember that picture is two things.

1. Showing the tire at its widest point with the axle tipped at the most extreme angle bringing the top of the tire out twords th quarter.
2. Purposely taken from a "shock value" perspective.

I learned on my recent road trip ---- that a locker rear end wants to push the car STRAIGHT when you get on the gas and lock it up. Brian Hobaugh was having to be patient and WAIT to get back into the throttle after doing those crazy U turns in the Auto X....

While we know that we're not supposed to be back on throttle until we are "straight"... Another guy we all know -- Danny Popp -- has a funny motto -- "never straight - but always forward". BOTH of these guys are about as fast as a guy can get. Completely different driving styles.

Funny the little things you learn when hanging out at the right places. The Mustang has a locker -- and I never knew about the "pushing straight".... now that I know -- I can either make it work for me -- or at least understand what is going on and become more patient coming out of a turn.

345s in the rear and a NASCAR locker this car should push through a turn like the delta wing. I might as well make it a three wheeler :confused59: :confused18: :lmao:

That trip was enlightening. You also learned about tires, generators, GVWR, energy levels and how many hours actually exist in a week to get stuff done :lmao:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

345s in the rear and a NASCAR locker this car should push through a turn like the delta wing. I might as well make it a three wheeler




Not to worry --- it'll be great at the Texas Mile and Bonneville.....

[FETorino]

Not to worry --- it'll be great at the Texas Mile and Bonneville.....

One of those is on my to do list. :flag2:

[Sieg]

I might as well make it a three wheeler :confused59: :confused18: :lmao:

http://rkkwan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p860934598-2.jpg

:D

I'm liking the progress! The center section and air box are nice pieces. :thumbsup:

[gerno]

I

I waiting for Dave to inspire me again. When he does I'll let you know.



Ah... so a mini van it is......

[intocarss]

Ah... so a mini van it is......

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Flash68]

I think the locker's bad rep of pushing really has been a result of these high rate springs inside most of them. I have no proof because it's never spec'd or discussed in our circles (or any circles I could find) but that's my theory. I'm glad I stumbled on to Sutton's discussion on it and bought his set.

Some people love them and others hate them but I don't think most even know why.

And I believe a Torino fits about as many people (kids) as a minivan.

[SBDave]

This banter has got my LOLing
:tv_happy:

Dave

[57hemicuda]

I can either make it work for me -- or at least understand what is going on and become more patient coming out of a turn.


Patients has never been my strong suite. I've run many locker in drag cars, with no ill effects, they do exactly what you want them to do. Its the road courses that I hated, stab the brakes coming into a turn, modulate the throttle through the turn, midway through the turn while on the ragged edge the locker would engage, upsetting the car(and the driver)started a 70mph drift. I never lost it, but came close a few times. Waveloc has smooth as butter through the turns, and grabs good when wide open throttle.

Who knows, maybe its my driving style, I'm always driving beyond my ability.

[jarhead]

good to see the updates

[Flash68]

Patients has never been my strong suite. I've run many locker in drag cars, with no ill effects, they do exactly what you want them to do. Its the road courses that I hated, stab the brakes coming into a turn, modulate the throttle through the turn, midway through the turn while on the ragged edge the locker would engage, upsetting the car(and the driver)started a 70mph drift. I never lost it, but came close a few times. Waveloc has smooth as butter through the turns, and grabs good when wide open throttle.

Who knows, maybe its my driving style, I'm always driving beyond my ability.

This is essentially how all my conversations came out. I talked with many people before I grabbed my locker from Roush a year ago. It really came down to personal preference and driving style. And none of us really know until we try it out.

Sounds like your waveloc has worked out for you. I have read nothing but problems with those things and people going back to true tracs.

[Track Junky]

You should have just bought a NASCAR while you were out there. It would have been less expensive and you'd be driving now. :lol:

J/K Rob.....glad to see some progress :thumbsup:

[57hemicuda]

It is funny how much conflicting info flies around on all the different sites. I have no real dog in the fight, just trying to keep someone from having the same headaches I did.

Can tell you I've seen 1500 hp thrown to a waveloc with stickys with no issues. I have personally swept up the shrapnel, and spent a lot of time cleaning crap out of axle tubes when the truetracs let go. They were stupid HP, slick cars, that should have been running a spool.

I do laugh at myself, hating that locker, but loving the dogring box. They are equally as violent, it just seems you can finesse the trans driving it right. The rear does what it wants when it wants. In the end a good driver can make anything work in his favor, but I ain't that guy.

[GregWeld]

Patients has never been my strong suite




That's good because you probably don't have a medical license.... LOL

[57hemicuda]

I'm loosing my patience with you making me feel stupid, that's twice this week.

[GregWeld]

I'm loosing my patience with you making me feel stupid, that's twice this week.



I did get a good laugh out of it though!!



Can't remember what I was texting the other day -- and the autocorrect made me say something else... and I didn't read it before I hit send... and then it's like --- DANG IT!!

Takes two more texts to correct it.

[Track Junky]

I'm always driving beyond my ability.

This has got to be the second best racing quote I've ever heard next to Weld's "What turn did you lose talent in"

[TAC]

Been waiting for some updates Rob. Looking good, the rear tire is right where it should be.
I run Detroits front and rear in my Bronco and there is nothing like......
"Steering by Detroit"
Is that pump in the 9" just for the cooler?
On some of the race cars I used to work on we used an external pump and dry sumped the diff and trans similar to an engine setup.

[GregWeld]

This has got to be the second best racing quote I've ever heard next to Weld's "What turn did you lose talent in"




You could have been kinder to him and said his was the best quote ever and mine was second best... He's already lost his patience with his patients!

[57hemicuda]

You can blame bad texting on auto correct, or driving, etc. etc. Terrible spelling while sitting in front of a computer with spell check, is just stupidity.

[Lenie]

Rob updates look great, nice lock wiring job. Have you seen the movie Need for speed, came out a couple of weeks ago....Thought you'd enjoy the first 20 minutes or so of it.

[Track Junky]

You could have been kinder to him and said his was the best quote ever and mine was second best... He's already lost his patience with his patients!

He'll get over it. BTW, wouldn't that statement make you one of his patients :snapout:

[FETorino]

good to see the updates

Thanks, I'm just trying to keep up with your progress.:D

You should have just bought a NASCAR while you were out there. It would have been less expensive and you'd be driving now. :lol:

J/K Rob.....glad to see some progress :thumbsup:

Gae, I've have thought that way more than I ever should admit. It could still happen. Weld told me I need a backup car.

Been waiting for some updates Rob. Looking good, the rear tire is right where it should be.
I run Detroits front and rear in my Bronco and there is nothing like......
"Steering by Detroit"
Is that pump in the 9" just for the cooler?
On some of the race cars I used to work on we used an external pump and dry sumped the diff and trans similar to an engine setup.

I'm going to do a little research on the best way to capitalize on the pump. Initially I'm just going to let it pump the oil out and then back into the housing. Eventually I will either run it through a small reservoir or a cooler or a combo of the two.

I've always had a locker in this car. I still have the 3.70 detroit third member I used to run in it as a spare. Everything I know about the car is out the window since now I have way more tire, way more HP, lower CG, wider track width, less weight on the nose, ect, ect The emblems on the car are the same but that's about it. :lmao:

Rob updates look great, nice lock wiring job. Have you seen the movie Need for speed, came out a couple of weeks ago....Thought you'd enjoy the first 20 minutes or so of it.

Lennie. My wife has a double fusion in her back so I haven't been to a movie theater in a few years and spend all my $$ on beer, surfboards and car parts so I will have to wait for it to be on one of my existing tv channels.:popcorn2:

I did the safety wiring on my rotors but can't take credit for the one's on the third member.:D

It is funny how much conflicting info flies around on all the different sites. I have no real dog in the fight, just trying to keep someone from having the same headaches I did.

.

I've never driven a car on a track that didn't have a locker. That doesn't mean I'll be any good at driving this one with a Locker but it's all I know. I've had exponentially more time in Karts than cars and in a shifter there is no diff just a solid axle and lots of power to weight. So roll through and then power on is what I'm used to.:thumbsup:

I agree it's hard to sift through all the crap posted on the web about stuff. When it came down to it I asked Sutton what diff he preferred and for a track car he said Locker hands down. I let Brett run my chunk in his car and he preferred the locker over his tru track. So based on feedback from those two and my own solid axle experience I feel pretty good about the Locker. Time will tell :popcorn2:

[GregWeld]

Gae, I've have thought that way more than I ever should admit. It could still happen. Weld told me I need a backup car.




Charley is thinking about selling his Dale Earnhardt and or his Tony Stewart cars... all fresh and set up to turn left and right...

If anyone has ever driven or ridden in one of those type cars on the track... they wouldn't even think of building all this sissy ProTouring stuff. They go into a corner and then it's just OMG what G's they can pull...

Then you'd still have time to run it in May at Thunderhill with us --- instead of going thru life as a wannabe. Oops -- did I really just say that... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Love ya buddy!

[Flash68]

instead of going thru life as a wannabe.

Straight to the jugular... ouch. :lol:

[GregWeld]

Straight to the jugular... ouch. :lol:




Life would be so dull without your best friends wouldn't it! LOL

[Wissing72]

Rob, glad to see your chipping away at the list and getting it closer to done.
It was great meeting you (and Ron) at Del Mar this past weekend, I felt like I was in a whirl wind. So many things going on, people, and just plain worn from driving.

[INTMD8]

Rob, thought you might want to pick this up so you have something to cruise until yours is finished-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Torino-King-Cobra-1-of-2-bud-moore-owned-torino-king-cobra-boss-429-/121320283794?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c3f409e92&item=121320283794&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[57hemicuda]

Somebody beat that thing with an ugly stick.LOL

I don't remember ever seeing those cars, didn't think there was anything more unattractive then the Chrysler winged cars, but I was wrong. That's bad, I hope it was fast. Do like the theory of taking the most humungus car in the line up, and putting a 2 foot nose cone on it. Love the 70's, they tried all kind of cool stuff.

http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/PW/i-dFKGX8M/0/L/ford%20superbird-L.jpg

[INTMD8]

I like it! Kinda looks like a Datsun with the headlight covers removed though.

[JB400]

It would have been cool if Ford had continued to develop the King Cobra. I'm just wondering if they would have ended up with the wing on the back as well.

[intocarss]

:y0!:

[Flash68]

:happy23:

[INTMD8]

:popcorn2:

[Ron in SoCal]

Shhhhh. It's top :secret:

[Ron Sutton]

I like it! Kinda looks like a Datsun with the headlight covers removed though.

At first glance I thought it was a 240Z. LOL

[GregWeld]

At first glance I thought it was a 240Z. LOL





I thought it was Charley's Red Toyota 2000GT

[fleetus macmullitz]

I really agree with the strategy here of not posting updates very often.

This build thread now has a very mysterioso feel to it.

Plus, we should all be devoting our attention to the victorious Ronferd in Socal...at least for a few hours longer.


:popcorn2:

[Sieg]

On Saturday I actually witnessed a running Torino :thumbsup:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wHFhcdj/1/L/i-wHFhcdj-L.jpg

[jarhead]

On Saturday I actually witnessed a running Torino :thumbsup:



That's a nice one!

[Sieg]

That's a nice one!
Yes it was......

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-L6Grt6x/0/L/i-L6Grt6x-L.jpg

[sokoloka]

:popcorn2:

[jarhead]

just went through all 195 pages again, needed some inspiration...

I get pumped every time I go through this build :thumbsup:

[intocarss]

This thread is still around??

[FETorino]

This thread is still around??

Et tu Jerdog?



just went through all 195 pages again, needed some inspiration...

I get pumped every time I go through this build :thumbsup:


Joe

Every time I see the member of the next generation, like your daughter, working on one of these old cars I am inspired.:thumbsup:

As soon as work stops kicking my A:censored: :censored: I will get back on this build.

Your Torino is looking great. are you sure you want to go through all the hassle of fabbing a 4 link? Especially a triangulated 4 link?

[intocarss]

Et tu Jerdog? :hello:

[Flash68]

just went through all 195 pages again

Sorry to hear that.

[FETorino]

Sorry to hear that.

:snapout:you read a page every night before you go to sleep. :bitchslap:

[fleetus macmullitz]

:snapout:you read a page every night before you go to sleep. :bitchslap:

:lol:


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsf1e3a56b.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsf1e3a56b.jpg.html)

[Rick D]

Opps I thought WOW an update but no nothing new :ohsnap: :sarcasm_smiley:

[GregWeld]

Mods -- Can you please change the name of this thread to: Your choice


I spy... a running FErd.


The lost decade.


FE's I never knew.


An FE Jackstand test.


How to turn your trailer into a lift.

[jarhead]

Et tu Jerdog?

How did you get the name Jer Dog?

Joe

Every time I see the member of the next generation, like your daughter, working on one of these old cars I am inspired.:thumbsup:

As soon as work stops kicking my A:censored: :censored: I will get back on this build.

Your Torino is looking great. are you sure you want to go through all the hassle of fabbing a 4 link? Especially a triangulated 4 link?

Always up for a challenge, been talking to Scott at AME, he said I needed to call him.

I had a guy tell me I couldnt build my own house once because I never did it. So my 70 year old Dad, and pregnant wife, and I built one from the ground up in 7 months. We only subbed the concrete, rough plumbing, and sheetrock.

We will see...The finance minister may cut off my funds, or worse...:ohsnap:

Sorry to hear that.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

:snapout:you read a page every night before you go to sleep. :bitchslap:

Insomniac

:lol:


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsf1e3a56b.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsf1e3a56b.jpg.html)


Ha Ha Picard, he was the better Trekie....

[DOOM]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :popcorn2: :popcorn2: Mods -- Can you please change the name of this thread to: Your choice


I spy... a running FErd.


The lost decade.


FE's I never knew.


An FE Jackstand test.


How to turn your trailer into a lift.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Perhaps no one is enjoying this thread more than Ron in SoCal, recent jackstand grad. :unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Perhaps no one is enjoying this thread more than Ron in SoCal, recent jackstand grad. :unibrow:

True! :relax:

Maybe we can rename the thread 'Payback'? :lmao:

:cheers: Rob

[FETorino]

Perhaps no one is enjoying this thread more than Ron in SoCal, recent jackstand grad. :unibrow:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: It's already back on jackstands. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


True! :relax:


Maybe we can rename the thread 'Payback'? :lmao:

:cheers: Rob

Rename your thread Payback? :headscratch:

That's a bad idea, It's hard enough to tell all the kit cars apart as is.:underchair:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

:lol:


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsf1e3a56b.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zpsf1e3a56b.jpg.html)

Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit

[fleetus macmullitz]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: It's already back on jackstands. :lmao: :lmao:

For repairs...really?! :mad:

Last time I believe Ron...he said the only reason it was back on jackstands was to give its weekly chassis bath & wax.

:bur2:



lol

[jarhead]

Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit

Had to look that up :confused18:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Mods -- Can you please change the name of this thread to: Your choice


I spy... a running FErd.


The lost decade.


FE's I never knew.


An FE Jackstand test.


How to turn your trailer into a lift.

This title may work too...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zps4d925798.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/1%20Superleggera%2055%20Chevy/imagejpg1_zps4d925798.jpg.html)

:popcorn2:

[Rick D]

^^^^^ Skip:trophy-1302: :lmao: :fluffy: :woot: :beathorse not to beat one of though's but what it going on with this beast?? Come on Rob are you holding out or is it just sitting??

[INTMD8]

I found u a tow vehicle!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Torino-Original-1971-TORINO-STATION-WAGON-ORIGINAL-UNRESTORED-MUSTANG-COUGAR-CYCLONE-RANCHERO-/121386385664?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c43314100&item=121386385664&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[Rick D]

I found u a tow vehicle!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Torino-Original-1971-TORINO-STATION-WAGON-ORIGINAL-UNRESTORED-MUSTANG-COUGAR-CYCLONE-RANCHERO-/121386385664?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c43314100&item=121386385664&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Do I see another road trip coming up soon??

[68LS1]

Do I see another road trip coming up soon??

Sorry Rob, I laughed :lol:

Will it be running for my return trip in November?

[Flash68]

Do I see another road trip coming up soon??

Rob, ready when you are. :D

[intocarss]

WELL??????????????????????

[Track Junky]

I'm going to have to back Rob up here because I can relate. Unfortunately there are times in life when the hours we have to work to support our hobby and home life dominates our free time to get anything done on our cars.
Hell, I was so beat this Saturday morning I set the timing on my car and called it good. From there it was a date with Casa Ramos and multiple margaritas.
Weld, your excluded from this conversation because you simply cant relate.

[Flash68]

I'm going to have to back Rob up here because I can relate. Unfortunately there are times in life when the hours we have to work to support our hobby and home life dominates our free time to get anything done on our cars.
Hell, I was so beat this Saturday morning I set the timing on my car and called it good. From there it was a date with Casa Ramos and multiple margaritas.
Weld, your excluded from this conversation because you simply cant relate.

ss2hULhXf04

[Lenie]

Rob, thought you'd enjoy this boat race:underchair: :cheers: I actually enjoyed the flick.

BUF4BbVNdeQ

[Rick D]

Oh wait, nothing to see in here :buttkick: :sieg: :confused59:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Oh wait, nothing to see in here :buttkick: :sieg: :confused59:

Actually, Rob has replaced his jackstands with severe-duty long lifespan jackstangs.

:G-Dub:

He and others here (that will go unnamed due to the 'mercy rule') went in on a group buy. :thumbsup:


lol

EDIT: Also, I was tryin to remember the thread where these pics go...here(?).

:thankyou:

[Vegas69]

Webster's Dictionary: Ford Enthusiast

All talk, no action. :lol:

[GregWeld]

Webster's Dictionary: Ford Enthusiast

All talk, no action. :lol:




During my shop move -- I found my old chainsaw. I FedEx'd it to Rob so he could cut the tree growing thru the engine compartment this weekend --- so I would expect some updates this decade.

[Flash68]

Timely bump. Our resident FE guy Rob (AKA "THE ROB") has reached a milestone today.

Anyone care to guess what it is?

:cheers:

[intocarss]

Rob :hello:

[Matt@BOS]

Timely bump. Our resident FE guy Rob (AKA "THE ROB") has reached a milestone today.

Anyone care to guess what it is?

:cheers:

He finally managed to convince Ron Sutton to sign his dash board in place of the generic Carrol Shelby autograph that all the other Ford Guys have?

[FETorino]

Rob, thought you'd enjoy this boat race:cheers: I actually enjoyed the flick.

BUF4BbVNdeQ

"It's not luck it's patience" Just like in the flick the Torino will run up front in time.:unibrow:

Work has had me away from home every week since mid May. :bang: It's not like I'm going to come home on the weekend and tell Cheryl "se you later I have a car to build".:shakehead:

At this point I'm just hoping to be back home during the week by Sept 1st. Then I can get back to getting something done on the boat.

I have been spending some productive time at the Techshop practicing my TIG welding skills. I also took a class on the Torchmate CNC Mill so maybe I can cut my motor plate on that.

Oh wait, nothing to see in here :buttkick: :sieg: :confused59:

Actually, Rob has replaced his jackstands with severe-duty long lifespan jackstangs.



He and others here (that will go unnamed due to the 'mercy rule') went in on a group buy. :thumbsup:


lol

EDIT: Also, I was tryin to remember the thread where these pics go...here(?).

:thankyou:

Not on Jackstands but not running either.

All I have had time for lately is buying some parts. Nothing special.

Just more used NASCAR stuff.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/breather1_zps49b477ee.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/breather1_zps49b477ee.jpg.html)http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/breather3_zpsdbdc1ccf.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/breather3_zpsdbdc1ccf.jpg.html)

During my shop move -- I found my old chainsaw. I FedEx'd it to Rob so he could cut the tree growing thru the engine compartment this weekend --- so I would expect some updates this decade.

Thanks GW I'll look for it. There are no trees growing in the shop where the car sits but I have plenty to trim at the house.:rolleyes:

He finally managed to convince Ron Sutton to sign his dash board in place of the generic Carrol Shelby autograph that all the other Ford Guys have?

Don't think I wouldn't ask him to sign it.:thumbsup:

Webster's Dictionary: Ford Enthusiast

All talk, no action. :lol:


Says the guy who took 6+ years to build a kit car and now has nothing.:lol:

What happened the power of positive thinking and be the change you wish to see in the world attitude you adopted.

[Sieg]

Cool!

You bought an old coffee pot with a sock stuffed in it........that's serious progress! :D

Seriously, you're priorities are in the right place, hang in there. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

All kidding aside Rob, that is obviously a rough work schedule. :shakehead:

Also, your keeping this an open source, un-moderated thread is appreciated.

:thankyou:

[Flash68]

Timely bump. Our resident FE guy Rob (AKA "THE ROB") has reached a milestone today.

Anyone care to guess what it is?

:cheers:

Ok here's a hint: It begins with a 5 and ends with a Zero.

[Che70velle]

Ok here's a hint: It begins with a 5 and ends with a Zero.

He was arrested by a cop driving a mustang?

[Flash68]

He was arrested by a cop driving a mustang?

Close. And the guess I was hoping would pop up first. :D

[intocarss]

He Turned 50 Yrs Old??

[Panteracer]

If he just turned 50 he better hurry up
because I turned 60 this year and takes
a lot longer to do things

Panteracer

[fleetus macmullitz]

Timely bump. Our resident FE guy Rob (AKA "THE ROB") has reached a milestone today.

Anyone care to guess what it is?

:cheers:

We're kinda busy to be playin' guessing games...:badidea:

lol

But, it is nice to be able to share this special milestone with Rob, he and the nasty of FE nasties, the Ford 427 SOHC motor, are now both five-oh.

:clap:

[Flash68]

He Turned 50 Yrs Old??

:whistling:

:peepwall:

:geezer:

[intocarss]

:whistling:

:peepwall:

:geezer: What did I win!!!!! :warning:

[Flash68]

What did I win!!!!! :warning:

A ride in the Torino....






















In 2018. :sieg:

[GregWeld]

50??? He's still a f'n baby.


Tell Cheryl she can come hang out in the shed with you and take photo's of you doing actual real work.

Sadly - you waited too long to ask Carroll for his autograph... Maybe you can find a simulated wood grain glove box door on eBay in lieu of... I think some boats - er - I mean Tor-rhinos came with that timely look.


Happy Birthday buddy.

[intocarss]

A ride in the Torino....






















In 2018. :sieg: BEEN WAITING ON THAT FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW :snapout:

[Al Moreno]

WOW 200 pages....... 185 of BS and 15 of content. That's has got to be a record is somebody book:trophy-1302:

[Vegas69]

Happy 50th...:cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

WOW 200 pages....... 185 of BS and 15 of content. That's has got to be a record is somebody book:trophy-1302:

Not RobFErd's fault of course...a PT Torino thread just brings out the curiosity seekers, like circus twins I guess.


:thankyou:

[GregWeld]

Everyone knows AL MORENO is prone to a wee bit of exaggeration....


There is no way there is 15 pages of actual content in this thread!!

[Lenie]

I thought this was an open forum thread, my bad....:confused59: HAPPY 50th

[Ron in SoCal]

Happy BDay Robo :cheers:

[214Chevy]

Am I late to the party? Happy b-day buddy and many more to come.

[Payton King]

Happy 50

[Al Moreno]

Everyone knows AL MORENO is prone to a wee bit of exaggeration....


There is no way there is 15 pages of actual content in this thread!!

:lmao: .................. Hey you can't blame me if I walk to the beat of a different UNIVERSE!








OK, so it was only 7 pages........... there! You happy :lol:




BTW, happy 50th Rob!