Replaced
Full floor pan
Firewall
Full cowl
Radiator support
Up next:
Shelby drop, 4 wheel drum to disc conversion, rebuild front suspension/steering, taillight panel, trunk floor,302 and AOD upgrade, wiring harnesses back in, and hopefully only patch panels on the quarters
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I laugh every time I see this comment somewhere. Certain classes don't allow wheelie bars and this is one of them. Wheelie bars don't always work and in this case he would of either A. broke them or B. did something along this line
I laugh every time I see this comment somewhere. Certain classes don't allow wheelie bars and this is one of them. Wheelie bars don't always work and in this case he would of either A. broke them or B. did something along this line
Yep.. Wheelie bars and radials are not a good combo, and as pointed out, aren't even allowed. I saw it happen live on the live feed, and it was nuts. One of my buddies went and talked to their crew and the data logger said the shocks showed the car airborne for 3.5 seconds.
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Joe in Detroit
1969 Sports Roof (SAG = Sports Appearance Group) 1 of 5k+
1966 Ranchero Deluxe 1 of only 10k made.
"what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul." MOVIE: Billy Madison
Oh man I saw this vid... so crazy! Can't believe how well he handled the car after it put its wheels back on the ground. He could have plowed straight into the wall right after that so easily but he whipped it back around... amazing! I'd like to be able to drive like that some day, but I'll skip the bumper wheelstands Wonder how much that ended up costing?
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1966 Fastback
289 v8, Powerjection III EFI, mild cam
4-speed, 3.25 9" rear
Power disc brakes, Unisteer power R&P
Pertronix ignition, RetroSound Model One radio, Classic Auto Air A/C, etc...
Three years of work for three days of perfection. This pony WILL get back out on the road and it WILL reliably take me where I want to go... and it will always, always keep me safe.
As far as damage, looks like he did not hit the wall so he looks ok. The roll cage should take care of the rest of the frame stuff. Night have to look at the front suspension. Pretty intesnse!
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As far as damage, looks like he did not hit the wall so he looks ok. The roll cage should take care of the rest of the frame stuff. Night have to look at the front suspension. Pretty intesnse!
It did enough damage that he didn't return. A wheelie can tear up all kinds of stuff. When it hits the ground and smashes the headers up, which in turn breaks the heads where the they attach, and/or smashes the oil pan into the crank, it can be very expensive.
It's funny this video is making the rounds, because these radial guys wheelie like this frequently, because they have to wheelie a radial to make it work. It's a fine line between working, and having a problem.
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Wow!!! 120mph wheelie
Wonder how much that ended up costing?
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