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Originally Posted by kiwi285
Man if you guys only knew, im coming to the Festival for rest!! may have a week to spare but still needs minor work but at this stage i just wanta make sure it runs OK for Tony and is presentable for viewing!! even yesterday I had to re-pull the windscreen as the headliner came unglued and off-course he broken it, luckily I had a spare instock!! but otherwise it has been a team effort and I have a great crew of outworker, painters, panel beaters, machinists, electricians, trimmers, that all pull finger but the one factor that makes it happen is none other than cubic MONEY, the bucket is rather empty.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi285
And just remember this car hasn't been tested yet and that will happen with Tony at the wheel so don't expect it be fast but that's not what's important as im sure spectators will just luv seeing it on the track, the yanks quote the engine at 450HP but it feels more like 350HP to me(but then I am use to 800HP, LOL)
Here's a better picture taken just on dark last night with my mates high tech camera.
Dale(pleasantly worn out) Mathers
Dale.....regarding your comment in the previous post on horsepower......'many a true word spoken in jest'. EIGHT HUNDRED!!!!!!! Bloody hell........no wonder the Mini cant keep up.
I hear there is a bit of rain forecast for that weekend!!!! See you next Friday.
Love Gerald.
You told me you had no mates, thats why you work alone!!!
Roger
This photo fairly well sums up what Tony can expect at the Festival ............ chasing a Camaro!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwiboss
Steve, that would only be to learn what lines NOT to follow... (-:Quote:
Originally Posted by fullnoise68
Yeah Kyle, those lines will be off the rear tyres so he better not follow them!
The photos of that Mustang or any HMC car, to me, is what this class is all about. Great looking cars put together with care and attention and raced in the same manner. As I have said before, in period, we had about 6 or 7 V8 powered cars and at times they weren't that reliable.
Now they are very much more reliable and are not being flogged to within an inch of their lives. We are now also getting the chance to see some cars in several of their guises at the same time and in the same event. If we could get the PDL I Mustang together with this car we would be able to see the car in two of it different race schemes and build spec's. A time warp situation.
Best bit of eye candy I've seen today...Thanks Dale
I know Steve quite well and have harassed him for ages about getting the real car back on the track - even as recent as yesterday! It would be great to see these two side by side.
Dale, can you please now make a start on the green version, followed by the pink version - and maybe the original Cambridge colours also. We could line them all up! Great job on the yellow one.
Cheers,
Leon
Since the PDL replica got damaged by the Marque at the Festival this year I'd been scratching my head on what to do, looking at the damage it required the inner fenders where the hinges are attached to be replaced so I decided to pull it apart and carry out further work, I tell yar i am my own worst enemy as its got outta control(LOL) anyway here's some pictures of the Mustang and what I've done!! upgraded to fit power steering, pedal box and general all-round tidy up. Dale M
Anyway, got it back from the painters today hence the above pictures but below is how it looks now!! The fun part, bolting it all back together!! it'll be ready for next season with Tony at the wheel. Although expensive it will be a good buy for somebody because parts and labour just kill it!! im sure some of you will enjoy the update. Dale M
As expected it looks a treat Dale. I am sure Tony will enjoy canning it around again.
Apparently these old hot rods are better - and quicker - to drive with power steering..........:cool:
One must remember, these guys use a zimmer frame to get to the drivers door, and when you are as old as Tony, your arms are knackered by the time you have done a warm up lap.
Roger
and also holding on to the steering for grim death, with all that power!!
Even im in a Zimmer frame after a knee surgery this week Roger, ouch!!!
Heres a few more updated pics for those that are interested, current at Sparkys for a full rewire!!
Dale M
Tony? A mere youngster... Hasn't even got his Gold card yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Racer Rog
Looks great Dale.
Very nice Dale
Just out of interest, is the second oil cooler for the gearbox?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwiboss
Power steering, with the P/S box close to the headers it pays to run a cooler!! Dale MQuote:
Originally Posted by Lurker
Heres your next one Dale;
http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/q...psaeeb9438.jpg
Heres a couple of update pictures, just picked it up from a wheel alignment this morning, get the front mats done Tuesday and dash top later in the week, it will be at the Speed Show, AKL next month at the HRC stand.
dale M
That looks awesome Dale! Can you give some of the details on the motor? ie, internals, carb, heads etc?
Yep, absolutely Steve. Got to make sure it's HMC compliant. Don't want another 800hp rocket ship,LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Holmes
Dave Graham
MSNZ COD Auditor
Never had the motor apart guys, was built in America but I do know its still a 351 Cleveland and not stroked, etc, has standard 4V cast heads, baby hydraulic cam, 9.5 compression so runs on pump gas, Weiand alloy intake, headers, 650 DP Holley, MSD ignition, when purchased was told it was 450HP but its not, 380 to 400HP it feels like!!
Just moving it around today with the power steering and it feels better, this is now a perfect HMC car and one day the new owner can just add some horsepower and he's got a hell-off a car as now everything else is rite!!
Yes Dave, HMC compliant as you'd expect BUT you can do a full audit next event(Ice Breaker)
Dale M
Dave, sounds like you just bought yourself a couple of hours work auditing! Ha ha ha
Thanks for that info Dale. Its interesting when you list the specs of that motor. Its really a hot road car motor, but the car goes incredibly well and was lapping pretty competitively with Tony at the wheel back in January. Just goes to show, you don't need to spend big bucks in HMC to still have fun and be well in the pack having some great battles.
Yep Steve, probably have but when you love what you do what's a few hours. I am in a privileged position where i can get up close and personal with the type of cars that raced in my day when a flaggie and spectator and now meet some of those guys who used to race them. Richards,Marwood, Fahey, Collins, Grant etc and the list goes on. Just wish we were all about 20 yrs younger,LOL!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Holmes
PDL is pretty much all finished. It will be on display at next months Speedshow, July 19/20th at the Historic Racing Club(HRC) stand. Dale M
Man, you do some sweet work Dale. Time to get your own TV show and show how you do this work...and I gather that you do it all yourself. That would be the "hook" for interest.
I was going to make some smart-a$$ comment about how you dropped the nose two inches on the repair and how trick the new light-weight windshield and back light are....but didn't want to give away any of your secrets!
Fantastic build!
Oh, BTW, be kind to my friend Craig Harris when he shows up with the Aussies in NZ. (red, white and blue. He runs number 88 on it).
Oh, also BTW. Have a killer 351 Cleveland if you guys can run 'em there.
Doug
I could tell you all about that 2" nose drop but.......Dale has just reminded me that I have selective amnesia!!!!
I suspect that I may have leaned a bit hard on the front of it, and that may have caused the lower height...lol!
Shhhhhhhhhhh Doug, don't give away my secrets as i have a direct line to Bud Moore, LOL, as for TV im way too shy for that and who would be interested anyway? still, i just luv chipping away one project at a time but 69 and 70 Mustang FB's i have soft spot for!! This old girl is no fire eater with a modest pump gas 400HP(if your lucky) engine but for our Historic class it fits rite in and has the rite look, that's whats important as the "Cars are the Stars".Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug Rudy
And off-course last saturday i had Malcolm standing over me making sure NO illegal parts went in A Malcolm, buddy, mate!! LOL
From what i hear Craig Harris has turned the heat up in your old Mustang Doug, fire breathing Fataz engine now so he'll be killer for sure but hey you better come down in January? we need you to do the cookin on the BBQ MATE, LOL.
Dale M,
Here is a pic of the original, likely during its Australian visit in 1972. This is probably Calder Park. I've not seen an engine bay shot of the car in this guise before. Engine bay looks a lot like your Boss don't you think Dale! Looks like you have the best of both worlds.
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I can tell by the angle for the webers Steve that its fitted with Gurney Westlake cylinder heads, other set ups on Ford heads the carburettors stood straight up and down(as mine are), be great to get a proper engine bay shot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Holmes
Great photo of this legendry car that I've never seen before!!
Dale M
Wow hard to believe you built this 4 years ago. Seems like yesterday.
One long question for you though Dale - What colour is the paint on this? Grabber Orange? and what colour primer was used under it?
I have an old Monogram 1/24th scale 1970 Boss 429 Mustang model kit here with this cars name on it. Have a 302 put aside already. Just have to find some aftermarket rims to match Pauls car when in PDL Colours like this.
Thanks in advance - Tony