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Hot Rod Power Tour 2011

Reply #30
Quote from: gumby;340752
I am not much on stickers on my car, but I have been saving a corner of my passenger quarter glass for a FTBCF decal.

I'm not real big on the decals either, but I guess some people would be. T-shirts would be pretty awesome though.

And Scott, we could even ride down to Nashville together, like a mini-caravan LOL
FOXLESS!!

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII


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Reply #31
Hey by then i might have the turbo car road worthy.  LOL

 Whats up with the garge Mark.  I can give some pointer.    LOL




SCT Tuned by Me(Greg@SpeedyDyno.com)

E.T. 10.28 @ 136.5 MPH 1/4 mile: List of Mods; 351 EFI, AFR heads,AOD,Rousch 13in frt brakes,11in rear brakes, AirRide Tech air ride system, Sub frame connetors,2400 RPM stall, 3.50,BBK shorties,T62PT Turbos  air to air intercooled, Home built kit.
Car weights 3705lbs without driver:burnout:

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Reply #32
Greg,

If only I had the kind of room you do!  It sure would simplify the process and I'd end up with a real building too!

I live in a historic district and I'm starting with an OLD 18X20 garage with a dual set of carriage doors.  It's considered a "contributing structure" so the exterior (including the doors and the windows) must remain intact.  I had to get creative to get the most out of a 12X20 addition (for an overall 20X30).

12X20 doesn't sound like much, but it's a complex project.  The nasty cracked old floor has to be removed and a new one poored w/a 3" recess for the low rise hoist in the right bay, underpinnings added to the foundation to support the steel to reinforce the loft, to gain head room in the loft, the ceiling will be dropped a foot in the old part, a pull down stairway (not a ladder) for access and an electric hoist to get big things up there, a 100 amp electircal box, closed cell spray foam insulation and plywood on the walls.  To make sure I can see, the walls will be white and floor grey epoxy.

It'll be as sturdy as the proverbial brick shiznit house! 

The thought of having a clean floor to work off, the ability maintain a comfortable temperature, adequate light and electric, seems like paradise to me!  It's a dream I have formulated for decades and saved to make happen.  Kind of hard to believe its started... 

As it progresses, I'll start a thread w/pics and narative on the trials and tribulations.  Its already two weeks behind due to a delay in the inspection on the depth of the foundation trench (yes, in my town there is a two week back log on construction inspections!).

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Reply #33
Quote from: 86T-bird;341110
Greg,

If only I had the kind of room you do!  It sure would simplify the process and I'd end up with a real building too!

I live in a historic district and I'm starting with an OLD 18X20 garage with a dual set of carriage doors.  It's considered a "contributing structure" so the exterior (including the doors and the windows) must remain intact.  I had to get creative to get the most out of a 12X20 addition (for an overall 20X30).

12X20 doesn't sound like much, but it's a complex project.  The nasty cracked old floor has to be removed and a new one poored w/a 3" recess for the low rise hoist in the right bay, underpinnings added to the foundation to support the steel to reinforce the loft, to gain head room in the loft, the ceiling will be dropped a foot in the old part, a pull down stairway (not a ladder) for access and an electric hoist to get big things up there, a 100 amp electircal box, closed cell spray foam insulation and plywood on the walls.  To make sure I can see, the walls will be white and floor grey epoxy.

It'll be as sturdy as the proverbial brick shiznit house! 

The thought of having a clean floor to work off, the ability maintain a comfortable temperature, adequate light and electric, seems like paradise to me!  It's a dream I have formulated for decades and saved to make happen.  Kind of hard to believe its started... 

As it progresses, I'll start a thread w/pics and narative on the trials and tribulations.  Its already two weeks behind due to a delay in the inspection on the depth of the foundation trench (yes, in my town there is a two week back log on construction inspections!).



Man that sounds awesome!  Make sure to post plenty of pics of the buildup when you start your thread...give the rest of us something to dream about.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #34
Quote from: 50tbrd88;341166
Man that sounds awesome!  Make sure to post plenty of pics of the buildup when you start your thread...give the rest of us something to dream about.

 
Thanks!  Believe me there is little that is pretty about it right now.  As they begin to make some progress, I get some things up.  Maybe I'll be able to use some of the expanded features on the board!

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Reply #35
I was just doing some quick and rough figuring with mapquest, looks like my total trip will be at least 1386 miles!  Back in the day I would put maybe 300-350 miles a week on the 'bird.  Its been a LONG time since she's seen any action like Power Tour.  Its 8 mos away and I'm already nervous she will leave me stranded somewhere.

I cringe at the thought of how bad my back is going to hurt (the old 'bird rides rough).  I'm thinking some meatier (taller) rear tires are in order to hopefully curtail some of the roughness and to maybe correct my speedo a little.  The front end rebuild I have planned for spring should help improve things as well.

Now if the tranny will just hold out...an AOD with 180,000+ miles is a formula for something very bad to happen at any time.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #36
The stars seem to be aligning properly, and I should have time available to take off for this. I am looking at doing Indy, Muskegon, and Detroit.

Who has rooms already, and what hotels are you in?
How do the stops work schedule-wise?
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

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Reply #37
Quote from: gumby;346108
The stars seem to be aligning properly, and I should have time available to take off for this. I am looking at doing Indy, Muskegon, and Detroit.

Who has rooms already, and what hotels are you in?
How do the stops work schedule-wise?

I'm still a definite in for the Nashville to Indy leg of the trip. I just have to make the hotel arrangements.

Maybe we can get you pwnt before TCDD2, eh?
If worms had daggers, birds wouldn't f**k with 'em

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Reply #38
Quote from: gumby;346108
The stars seem to be aligning properly, and I should have time available to take off for this. I am looking at doing Indy, Muskegon, and Detroit.

Who has rooms already, and what hotels are you in?
How do the stops work schedule-wise?


I will be doing Nashville->Indy->Muskegon->Detroit...I will PM you what hotels I have booked.  I went on bangshift.com forums and tried to see where most of those guys are staying.  It pays off to stay in the same hotels as the members of that forum as they usually get pretty rowdy with the burnouts and stuff.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #39
This yr aint looking so good don't think im gonna have the money for this one
I'm the forum asshole, put on your big boy pants and deal with it.  :flip:

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Reply #40
Quote from: Thunder Bantam;346132
This yr aint looking so good don't think im gonna have the money for this one

If you can't bring the car, dude, you can ride with one of us, I know it!
If worms had daggers, birds wouldn't f**k with 'em

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Reply #41
that would be sweet !
I'm the forum asshole, put on your big boy pants and deal with it.  :flip:

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Reply #42
Quote from: gumby;340752
I am not much on stickers on my car, but I have been saving a corner of my passenger quarter glass for a FTBCF decal.

 
are you trying to say that I need to get my butt in gear and have more made?

 

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Reply #43
Quote from: Thunder Bantam;346132
This yr aint looking so good don't think im gonna have the money for this one

 
I may not have the motel money, but doing the Nashville-Indy drive is definitely in the cards for me. The Mark should be pretty sweet by then.
FOXLESS!!

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII


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Reply #44
Quote from: 88turbo;346147
are you trying to say that I need to get my butt in gear and have more made?

actually, I'd like to see a slightly consolidated version of your decal available to forum members. I think a small decal with the cat head in the center of tbird wings, and a simple "foxtbirdcougarforums.com" underneath would be perfect.
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!