Conference napalm::musclecars

    
    
    Dave Vanderpot
    Tempe, Arizona
    
       Sold all the cars, but now that I am moving back to the Southwest,
    it is only a matter of time. Still have the Harley , Triumph and
    Yamaha.
    But it is time to get back into cars.
    
    Dave
    
    ps. I do not have access to harley now, but will make every effort
    to retrieve the file.

    Rich Bonazzoli
    Fitchburg, Ma.
    
    Currently own 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix 455, and 1989 Firebird 5.0
    5-speed.
    
    Rich

    Jim Parker
    Ludlow, MA
     
     Presently own a 74 Cuda with 65 413. 
     79 Mustang Ghia w/302.
    
     Would like to do a small block chevy next.

     Charlie Fullam
     Barre, MA
    
      I presently own 4 older Pontiacs. 
     
         2 1969 GTO's, one I bought new back in 69, and take out on
    weekends, the other one is a "parts car" for the first. I bought the
    second one because the interior was the same color as the first, and
    mechanically they were the same, 350hp,4sp,3.55posi.
    
         2 1968 Tempest OHC 6cyl, again, one is a "parts car or the other.
    My 19 yr. old daughter wanted to drive my GTO, we found the 1st 68 with
    65k on it, in the proverbial chicken coop, bought it off an eldery man
    who's wife had died 3 or 4 years before. I towed it home, got it
    running, and my daughter has been driving it for 2 years now. It has
    minimal rust and 83k on it now. I plan to repaint it come good weather.
    I bought the parts car because it had another running OHC engine,(rare)
    
      Previous Pontiacs, 1956 Starchief 2DR HDTP, factory 4bbl,dual exhaust
    and 4sp hydramatic. Nice car, would like to find another one.
    
     1964 Catalina 2DR HDTP, another nice car, had tri-power etc.

Don Lind, owner of PB#2 and an avid fan of New England Dragway.

Presently have an 87 Vette with minor Mods that we, when the weather allows,
race at New England Dragway.

I'm glad to see the conference restarted.

~Red Light~

                      DON'T YA LOVE THE OLD ONES?
    
    AL GROSS
    GARDNER, MASS
    
     I HAVE A COUPLE OF 69 CAMAROS. A PACE CAR WITH 62K ON IT AND ANOTHER
    CONV WITH A BUILT 350 (400+ HP). WE HAVE THE REAR END OUT OF IT
    NOW FOR A REBUILD AND NEW SPRINGS. ALSO HAVE A 71 CUTLASS HARDTOP.
    
    

    
    
    should have access to harley's extra disks shortly
    
    will keep you informed
    
    
    dave

    	Cary Boudreau
    	Ashburnham, MA

    	
    	1) 1968 mustang coupe. 302 4V / auto, Gold w/ black vinyl top.
    		My show car. Undercarriage completely detailed. 

    	2) 1979 Pontiac sunbird. Currently has 350 4bbl, originally came
    with factory 305. the went through a few "heart transplants" (400, 305,
    and 350). Currently being stored.

    	3) 1979 Buick Roadhawk. This is the one with all of the extra body
    moldings, ect...

    	4) 1961 Crown Imperial Southhampton. 413 4bbl 360hp 4800lb BOAT.

    	Would like to do a 383 SB Chevy in an XJS. Some day.

    
    
    	Current:
    
    		1987 Grand AM SE (wife's ride)_
    		1988 Subaru GL 4x4 (Maine winter concession)
    		1982 Mustang GLX (son's ride)
    		1979 Olds Cutlass (project, currently idle for the
    		     winter, built 350 Rocket olds, cam, bored .060
    		     over, high riser, 750 Holley DP, Turbo 400 tran,
    		     waiting spring thaw to rebuilt transmission and
    		     get a valid sticker, (not so easy as it sounds..)
    
    	Past:
    
    		1979 5.0 Mustang
    		1979 TR7 Roadster
    		1955 Austin Lemans
    		etc..etc..
    
    	Bryan

    Eric Somers
    Colorado Springs, CO
    
    Current garage fillers:
    
       1970 Dodge Challenger  440, auto, air, etc. I'm currently restoring
                              this one.
    
       1975 Comet GT          351W, auto, daily driver
    
       1971 Maverick Grabber  351C, 4000 stall, 4.88 spool etc. I race this
                              one every other Sunday aver the summer.
    

    RICK AUBE
    AUBURN, CA.
    
    1966 CHARGER   383-4V CURRENTLY UNDER RESTORATION.
    1967 CHARGER   MAINLY PARTS CAR.
    1977 DODGE VAN  360 WITH 185K MILES AND STILL GOING.
     AND JUST ADDED THIS WEEK......
    1969 ROADRUNNER  383-4V ROADRUNNER ENG,AUTO,RALLEY WHEELS,BULGE HOOD
                     NEEDS SOME WORK BUT CAR IS ORIGINAL AND FROM THE
                     ORIGINAL OWNER.
    
    PAST CARS: '61 POLARA  383-4V, 4SPD
               '64 POLARA  EX. CHP
               '76 DODGE PICK-UP
               '65 DODGE VAN W/273 SOLID LIFTERS
               '63 BUICK WILDCAT  445-4V
    
    
    SEE YA,
    RICK

Mark Forbes
Colorado Springs, CO

Current project:

  1977 Vega - 327 with all the goodies, Turbo 350, 2400 stall, looking for a
               Ford 9" to narrow up and install in it.

    Rich Wojdak
    Gardner,MA
    
    1972 Dodge Challenger Ralleye 340 auto.
    Coming out of storage in April. Needs some interior work (cracked
    dash,ripped headliner) and minor cosmetics (chrome on rear bumper
    peeling,some chips on paint,etc.)
    
    Hope to see some of you at the Carbuffs CONFAB this spring.
    
                                                   Rich

    
    Tom Bean
    Leominster, Ma. (formerly of Ashburnham)
    
    (1) 1968 Olds 4-4-2 Convertible, red, black top, 400cid, etc,etc..
    
    Good original shape with about 90K miles, extremely dull and worn
    red paint, needs complete brake job, minor frame work, and the interior
    could use to be replaced.

    Mike Mann
    Modesto, Ca.
    
    67 Mustang Gt.  Has a '64 289, 4 speed.  Needs some interior work and a
    paint job.  In the process of doing the brakes. 

    
    Joe Desrochers
    Mason N.H.
    
     '69' Mustang Fastback 351W Automatic the car is solid no body
     rot to speak of. At this time i'm restoring the whole car back
     to its original form. The motor is being rebuilt at this time,
     and some time in july the body will be restored.  Cant wait
     for the summer.
    
    

    Dean Hawke
    Gardner Mass
    
         I currently own a 71 Mustang with a 351c.  The motor has
    had some work done on it and I try to continually improve the
    output through experimentation and modification.  The body was
    done about five years ago by myself and a friend and is starting
    to show signs of wear again.  As time/funds permit I hope to
    redo the body correctly.  The interior has all new goodies except
    the seats which aren't bad.  
         I'd like to see a musclecar Confab or more musclecars at a 
    carbuffs confab.  I'm also interested in meeting some of the noters
    from my area.
         I enjoy driving my cars in a spirited manner especially when
    someone alongside is just as spirited  :-).  I hope to make it
    up to NED this year but it is kinda far for a 20yr old to go.
    Unless of course some other Gardner area noters want to go too.
    
            Dean

    
    Tom Fisher
    Salem Plant Finance
    DTN 285-3997
    
    Current:
    
    1969 Mercury Cougar -     428 Cobrajet, Ram Air, C-6, Traction
                              Lok.  Many other convenience options.
                              Second owner - with all papers including
                              Invoice, Window sticker, and Warranty 
                              Card.  This car will be getting a FULL
                              resto (mechanicals are already finished)
                              when Chris and I finish his wife's 400
                              67' Firebird we are currently restoring
                              (Probably over-restoring actually 8^) )
    
    1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R - Not a muscle car by any stretch, but 140
                              horses in that light body make for pretty
                              good power to weight!  A ball to drive 
                              and 30+ MPG too!
    
    Past:
    
    1968 Impala SS 427      - Purchased in Oakland Maine for the princely
                              sum of $1,300.  Body was excellent,
                              undercarriage perfect - Marina Blue with
                              black and a 4 speed too.  Yes, I wish I still
                              had it - Chris busts my Butt about selling
                              it too.
    
    1987 Mustang LX 5.0     - Bought before Ford decided to price the
                              5.0 out of sight (paid $9954 through Mass
                              buying power)  Added 3.73 gears and some
                              other tricks learned in this file (air
                              silencer removal, throttle body heat block
                              -off, etc.) and this car moved!
    
    
    Tom

    
    Hey Tom,  isn't your cougar a convertarat?  Guess what, they started
    repro-ing those pollution pipes for the 428 so I am all set on 
    the busted one. Is your heat shield still off the car?
    
    I still have the same stuff from that I had last time I had to type
    this in.
    
    69 Shelby GT500 - White on White. 428CJ-auto. Had the body dipped
    and Iam waiting for the body-rotator to come in so the bottom of the
    car can be detailed. Doing something the "right way" is costing me a 
    fortune so it probably won't be finished until at least next year.
    
    70 Boss 302 - Grabber Blue on black. Bought this from a fellow deci who
    mentioned it when he saw the picture of my Shelby.
    
    68 HEMI Charger - Green on White. it's an original 55K mile car with
    no (really none) rust. Needs paint.
    
    
    I would love to find a Boss429 or a 442-w30 convt or a 66/67 Goat
    Convt. I could use a ragtop for the summer.
    
    
				- A.J.
                     
    ps  Anyone interested in a 71 Mustang 302 Convt? Decent interior/body.
    Rot in the floors.  1000.00

    
    AJ,
    
    No, it's a hardtop, unless of course you snuck into my barn
    and torched the roof off...8^)  Glad to see the smog stuff I
    sold you is working out, I did re-install the heat shield and
    S-tube, and no, you can't buy them 8^)   I do have a nice Ram
    air base for a `69 Cougar if you are interested.......
    
    Tom

    Tom Beaudet
    MKO2-1/K06
    Merrimack, NH
    DTN 264-4047
    
    Live in Exeter, NH (10 miles from NED!)
    
    Current muscle...well it goes doesn't it?

    The GOOSE!
    
    IT's UGLY! IT'S BIG! IT'S HEAVY! IT'S BLUE (mostly)! IT'S...IT'S...IT'S

    
    
    
        A STATION WAGON!!!!
    
    1980 Pontiac Bonneville - with all options except power door locks
    and trip odometer  (don't ask ME why!)
    
    Of course there's the owner installed option of a SB Chevy 4 bolt
    350....modified and still being modified...this engine is  set up
    for  low-end torque...and believe me I need it!
    Stock TH350 with about 200K miles on it...needs replacement bad!

    Best time last year was 15.4/89.9...goal is 14's this year!
    
    /tb/    

    Chris Roche
    Londonderry N.H.
    
    Current: 1967 Firebird
    
             Was originally a 326 H.O., now has a '67 400 block , 
             '68 #16 heads, 66 Tripower, M20 4spd, 3.90 posi. Engine 
             just back from machine shop. Has the factory dual traction
             bar rearend. Is undergoing complete restoration.
    
             1971 Monte Carlo
    
             Summer cruiser, 350 bored +.30, balanced, L79 cam. Currently
             automatic, converting to 4spd this summer.
    
             1984 Camaro Z28, 305 H.O. almost all available options.
    
             1985 Chevy K10 Silverado
    
             Past:
    
             1971 Monte Carlo - totally restored, sold to build current
                                Monte Carlo
    
             1966 Buick Skylark (2) 

    
    
     Joe Kitt
     Springfield,MA.
    
          Current:      70 Charger 
                        Plum crazy w/white int w/white vinal roof 
                        440
                        under resto.
    
            
                        66 Galaxy 500 
                        2 door
                        289 
                        1 owner (mom)
                        Maroon  w/black int
                        
    
                        56 Buick Super
                         4 door  
                        Has heen sitting since 79 but is in real good shape
                        Probably my next project after completion of the 70
                        They built them well back then !
    
    
             I'm always looking for parts,or for info so lets keep
          this file running!
    
                                  -Joe

    	Frank Bernal
    	TX. 78201
    
    	1970 roadrunner . 383

Skip Readio
Ayer, Ma

	'68 GTX  --  bought it new in Jan '68.  CC'd heads
	Engle lifters, 4 speed, Dana 60, hemi roller timing
	chain, '66 hemi dual point transistor ignition
	distributor converted to Kettering ign.

Related  high-horsepower cars:
	'40 Ford sedan delivery project  --  383 .030" over, 
	10.5:1, Crane cam, balanced, 4 speed, 30" cross rams.	

	'34 Ford 4 door sedan w/ 354 Chrysler hemi, 12.5:1, aluminum 
	flywheel, Crower roller cam, Holley R3310, T-10, Dana 60

Non-musclecars worth mentioning:
	'39 Chrysler 4 door
	'48 Chrysler 7 passenger sedan
	'57 Ford Courier, resto project
	'72 Chrysler Newport Custom, 400 cid, summer daily driver
	'79 Volare, rust-free, ex-DECwreck, black
	'76 Duster  --  last year of production, first ex-DECwreck, again, 
	rust-free. Black
	'72 Dart, another rustless MoPar.

	all three have slant six engines w/904 Torqueflites.


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    Randy Ellison
    Seattle, Wa.
    
    Current,
    	'85 Mercury Capri GS -- 302HO, AR heads "ported", Crane roller, 
    	Kaufman reduction pulleys, SVO rev control ingition, port
    	matched performer, dual exh, 8.8 3:55 rear, subframe conn. and
    	G-load brace. 13.63 first and only time out in street trim.
    
    Past,
	'67 Mustang GTFB,351-C,4-spd V-gate,9"N-case,5:38 D.Locker,Ladders
    	'67 Cougar 390GT, auto.
    	'68 Cougar 390GT, auto. Later converted to 427LR/4-spd
    	'68 Torino FB 390GT auto
    	'69 Torino FB 390GT 4-spd
    	And 7 or 8 Big Block trucks. Ford of course!
     
    	
    	

    
    John Clarke
    Carp, Ontario
    Canada
    
    Present cars.
    
    1967 Plymouth GTX
    s/n RS23J71134544
    426 Hemi, 12.5:1 pistons, Racer Brown roller, Vertex mag, Edelbrock
    Rat Roaster intake, deep sump pan, 727 auto.
    Power windows, power brakes, power steering, tinted glass, vinyl roof,
    A well optioned hemi-car.
    In process of restoring  body.
    
    1971 Demon 
    340, 4 speed
    
    Past cars:
    Too many to list
    
    JC

    
     Scott Warner here in Westfield, MA.  Working in SPO Mfging
    
     Basically a Chevy man, but former Mopar owner. Enjoy anything
    that's fast and/or runs good.
    
     Previous Cars:
    
     70 Chevelle SS396 w/smallblock
     67 Vette
     65 Vette
     71 340 Duster
    
     Current ride:
    
     69 Camaro drag-racer  Smallblock 337   12.20's at 109  Could be
    streetable with some time and $$$. For Sale if anyone's interested.
    
     Hope to catch you drag racers at NED some Saturday test session.
    
     Later,  Scott
     
    

    Sam Ceballos
    Amherst, New Hampshire
    
    1989 Corvette
    1985 Maserati
    1985 Honda Bike
    
    I have done some racing in rally circuits in South America and
    the West Coast.
    
    Project Manager for the Quotation System Program Office.  Love 
    fast cars not speeding tickets.

    Dave Meuse
    Los Angeles, Ca
    
    Sam, is that really you? What about your Chevettes?
    
    
    1956 Chevy -2d, 265 ci, auto.
    1973 Charger - rare slant 6 auto -sold at 390k miles.
    1984 Supra - Dohc - 5 spd-light and fast.
    
    Someday...will get me the Challenger I was going to order in 73.
    
    Dave

    Dave,
    
    This is really me.  I noticed you still have that piece
    of _____  about a race next time I am in town.
    
    Sam

    
    Paul Geneseo
    
    Augusta, Maine
    
    Current project:	1968 Firebird 400  4 speed  posi track
    
    	Pretty good shape, but needs expensive minor stuff, you know,
    clutch, exhaust, shocks, brakes, etc. Amazed at how much more expensive
    equipment for this is compared to a newer car.. Oh well, I knew it
    would take me a couple of years to fix her up..
    
    Always looking for spare parts not "too" far from home.. Good example:
    guts for a hood mounted tach..

                       
    
    	This is probably a good place to make my entry seeing as how I have
    the same as -1:
    
    	1968 Firebird 400 4 speed posi.
    
    	Doesn't have the original engine though. Some time in the past, it
    went out in a blaze of glory at the race track and was replaced with a
    Chev 350:-( !
    
    	Anyway, the body and everyting else is in real fine shape and I'd
    like to be able to put an original RAII engine back in but at 4K core
    charge, I don't think I'll be doing that. Rather, I am planning to
    build a 12:1 BB,PP custom cammed *Killer* 455! The designer I'm working
    with says that it'll be a 790HP engine. "Not enough?" he says? "Add
    nitrous or a blower"
    
    	It'll be fun.

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    Bob DeRosa
    Maynard, Ma.
    Work @MLO
    
    Past Cars:
    '65 Mustang
    '67 Camaro SS350, 4spd, 300 hp.
    '69 Camaro SS convert., 350 hp 350, 4spd. Wish I still had this one.
              Ran low 13's.
    '70 Camaro SS350, 4spd., 350 hp 350, hooked up well, ran high 12's to
              low 13's. Better suspension than the '69.
    '74 Nova SS350, 4spd. Had '70 350 motor in it. Quick.
    '74 Camaro Z-28, 4spd, all stock. Had rockcrusher tranny it it. Not
              real fast, but fun to drive.
    
    Present Rides: 85 S-10 Blazer and 84 Montecarlo V8,4bbl, loaded. Plan
    to get another Muscle car......
    Happy motorin'
    

    Jyri Manninen
    Helsinki, Finland
    
    
    First: Finland is situated in northern Europe.
    Now; I see you wonder: could there be any muscle cars near the North
    Pole????
    
    Yes, there is! Though I myself don't at the moment have any US-made
    vehicle, but two Volvo PV544s. One ('64) is in pieces at the moment 
    (hopefully soon on the road) and the other one ('63) is equipped with 
    Weber carburator and rallye cam and is quite fast piece of Swedish
    steel.
    
    There are plenty of US-car enthusiasts here in Finland, some of them in
    DEC, also (Corvette from early 60's, vans, etc). Becouse our summer is
    short, many cars are re-built during the winter and used for cruising
    and racing in summers. A couple Finnish drag-racing teams are at the
    moment racing in the USA.
    
    Soon it will be summer and the vee-eights start roaming in the streets!
    
    

    Ken Rauhala
    Merrimack, New Hampshire
    
    I have an '85 Mustang GT that I bring to epping once in a while to see
    what it will do.  So far my best is 14.9 @ 91mph in mostly stock
    condition with a 2.73:1 rear end and stock tires.  I look to be making
    some more minor changes this season and see what happens.
    
    Someday I hope to have an old street rod, like a '32 Ford.

    Arthur Irwin
    Athol, Mass
    
    I have a beater now but looking for a Cutlass. I also love NED. I need
    wheels to venture the 1/4 mile again. Doubtful for this year but I'll
    be seen in the Pit Area regardless. Thinking of testing my bike for
    the hell of it.
    
    
    Past Muscle:
    -----------
    
    1980 Pont Firebird Formula
    came with 307cu, blew head gasket.
    picked up 1974 Pont 350cu, had rebuilt over winter
    bored .30 over
    Cam replaced with an optional 400 sm blk hypo cam available in 1974
    Edelbrock Performer
    Ededlbrock 600cfm
    Replaced limited slip rear, with 1981 T/A Disc brake Posi, 3.56 gears
    B&M shitkit in Turbo 350
    
    It was a 6 year car, had no more to do so I sold it.
    15.72/86.88mph was the best I could muster, won a trophy though. I was
    up against a Grand National who Brokeout more than I did.
    
    
    Other:
    ------
    
    1969 Cutlass S w/400sm blk
    bored .60 over
    9.5 to 1
    Cam - Not sure but it had a nasty lobe
    auto w/ shift kit
    Headers
    
    Never took to NED, I had it in for brake work and when the owner asked
    the mechanic to bring it in he pulled in doing about 15 - 20 mph and
    used the work bench to stop. Needless to say the radiator support was
    ripped back, hood bent to shape of bench. They wouldn't fix it and I
    was young so I said see ya. 
    
    Sold for $675.00 to get out of yard. 
    
    
    

    
    Bob Lamothe
     SouthBridge, MAss (15 minutes southWest of Worcester)
    
    
     Hello  8)
    
     I am the Owner of a 1969 Mustang.  The car has many...many options,
    and is in excellent condition.  The color is Blue, which was done 1
    year ago, and the cars' 1st paint Since Ford Factory Paint Job.
    
     The car has a 302 2 barrel, options on the car are :
    
      Power steering
      Tinted Windows
      Remote Door Mirror
      Air Conditioning
      Hood Scoop with directional Signals
      Rally Wheels ....which by the way are a very Rare species 8^)
      interior Lighting
    
     Off hand...I can't think of anything else for options...
    
     I have the original Build spec...which I found under neath the drivers
    rear seat, when I was taking the carpet out inorder to clean.  The car
    was built in May of 1968.  One of the 1st cars available for 1969.  The
    car is original from engine to tranny to interior...No rust no
    rot...all original.
    
    /Bob
    
      
     

    Steve Kline
    Los Angeles, CA
    
    current rides- 
    1967 corvette roadster - 427/3x2
    1965 thunderbird special limited edition #2663 
          restored and for sale
    1972 hurst/olds pace car 

    Rodney Turner
    Easley, SC
    
    Past muscle (or near equivalent)
    
    1973 Pontiac Grand Am  455 cid  400 turbo trans  3.23 gears.
          (this car never would hook up!)
    
    1980 Dodge Challenger  2600cc/156 cid  5-speed 
          (pretty quick for a rice burner)
    
    1983 Pontiac Trans Am  305 cid  auto  3.23 gears  
          (desmogged and still slow!)
    
    Current cars
    
    1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible   389 cid  tripower  4-speed  3.55 gears
         silvermist gray  (still under restoration)
    
    1973 Pontiac Formula 455    455 cid(blown)  455 cid(blown)  
         389 cid w/61 tripower removed  (waiting to build another 455)
    
    1988 Chevy S-10 4X4 3 in. body lift  double roll bar  push bar  nerf
         bars  chromed out   junk 2.8 l V-6 fuel injection (read slow)
         automatic Tahoe package. (ok I know it dosen't count but I have to 
         dirve something!!)
    
    1991 Pontiac Firebird  Black  automatic  V-6  T-Tops 
         (wifes ride)
    
    

    
    Dennis Boyer
    Peoria IL
    
    Present car: 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible
                 289 4 Bbl, 4 speed
                 Factory Cobra valve covers/air cleaner
    
    Past cars:
                 1968 Cougar XR7  351 4bbl
                 1971 Dodge Demon 
                 1971 Thunderbird  429 CJ  , suicide doors
    
    
    
    

    Dennis,
    
     I was not aware that they put the 351 into the 1968 Cougar.  I believe
    that it wasn't installed into the Cougar until 1969.
    
    Jim

    
    Re .43
    
    Righto Jim, the 351 came on the Cougar scene in `69, and
    in Windsor, not Cleveland form (at least until `70)  *HOWEVER*
    Dennis never did state his `68 was stock........
    
    
    Tom

    Val Denine
    Hubbardston Ma     
           
    
            Currently own a 1970 Javelin sst 360/w go pack (for sale)
            1985 GMC pick up  350cammed fuelie heads 4"lift kit
            1988 rubber band mustang lx 4cyl
                     
     PAST CARS
    69 road runner 383     80 z28 camaro
    70 buick GS          
    70 468cu camaro
                      
                                                           
                                 
    

    
    MARTIN GONZALEZ
    KFO BAKERSFIELD CA
    DTN 530-4900
    
    			'74 JAVELIN
    			'71 JAVELIN
    
    MEMBER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MUSCLE CAR CLUB.

    
    
    Thomas Martin
    Cupertino, Ca.
    
    
    1972 Dodge Charger SE........400cid-Holly 600cfm DP-Eldinbrock high
    rise manifold- Mallory performance distributor-headers-torqflyte
    tranny-posi rearend.
    
         Electric sunroof,power windows,AC.
    
    

    Kim Chenausky (Junior mechanic/co-owner/DECie)
    Bill Chenausky (driver/mechanic/co-owner)
    Charlotte, NC
    
    Presently:  Saving for Top Alchohol Dragster  - working with sponser
    
    Past: 79 Firebird Chevy 454 
          69 Chevelle SS 396 - (DAMN YANKEE )
          67 Chevelle 350 six pack - (BLUE THUNDER)
    
    
    DEC was kind enough to relocate us where the racing is (Rockingham
    International Dragway 1.5 hour drive)  Various local (NED size) strips 
    everywhere 1/8 and 1/4 mile.
    
    
    

        Name  - Matt Bagdy
        Work  - South Burlington, VT
        Car   - 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with an Olds 403  CID and TH350
                auto  transmission.   (But I sure don't drive it like
                an auto !  :^))
                
                (Anyone know what size cam came with these ?)
                        
        Hope to have some interesting and enlightening  discussion in
        here.
        
        Matt

	Ron Gess
	Costa Mesa, California

	Present:	Not a muscle car but fun to tinker with....
			1970  3/4 ton GMC pick-up.  I have done some basic 
			Mods to the 396.... Carb, intake manifold, headers 
			and ignition (the MSD Heavy Duty distributor is 
			a great product!)  Used to haul a camper and tow 
			a boat.  My father was original owner.

	Past:		1970 1/2 Z28 4-speed.... Great car.... I miss it.
			1986 Mustang GT 5-speed.... Another great car....
			but I don't miss the black paint and the noise of 
			T-tops.

    	Jerry White
    	Greenville, SC (GSO)
    
    	Not really muscle cars, but ...
    
    	
    	`Beauty' ... 1989 Pontiac Firebird. 305 FI, black on black (with a
    	brand new paint job, thanks to GM and their lousy factory job !).
    
    	`The Beast' .... 1964 Chevy Stepside pickup.  350 4bbl, dressed up
    	quite a bit ....  8^)
    
    
    	Mainly looking for hot-rod tips for the truck ... the Firebird is a
    	family car with a pointed nose ...  8^)
    
    	Scary

    Mike Esposito
    Lunenburg,Ma.
    
    Present:  1980 Camaro Berlineta
              305cid, Performer intake, Holly 600
              Elderbrok Performer Cam, 10bolt posi (2.73)
              In the resto stage...
    
       Past:  3 1969 Chevelle SS 396's
              one - 350 425hp, M22 muns, 12bolt (4:11)
              sec - SS 396 all original (sold it(major mistake))
              trd - paid $250.00 Cal. original. 50K orig. Sat in garage
                    for 6years started resto lost interest sold for $3k.
    
              1976 Chev. Cutomized Van LT-1 350 Bal & blue 400hp.
                Drop it in L-1 and it would hop over beer cans.
              
              1978 Pontiac GP Lj Every aval. option (inc. T-Tops).
                 beat the snot out of it.
    
              1982 Datsun 210 4-door,4-cyl,auto That left better strips 
                Then the GP did.
    
           Regard's 
              Espo............

    
    
    MICHAEL DELMONICO
    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
    
    1969 440-4 A/T CORONET R/T METALLIC GOLD WITH BLACK VINYL ROOF. ALL
    ORIGINAL {EXCEPT HEADERS}. MINOR BODY DING WORK NEEDED BUT OTHER THAN
    THAT IN GREAT SHAPE. 101,000 MILES ON ORIGINAL ENGINE + TRANS. BOTH
    SHOULD BE REDONE, BUT HAVEN'T GOTTEN AROUND TO IT YET. CAR IS GARAGED
    AND TAKEN OUT ON WEEKENDS.

    Bruce Ayer, Tampa Florida
    
    Current Muscles - '72 Nova - Black
    3/4 Cam, std bore
    4 spd
    
    Current Transport - '88 Beretta GT
    Sports handling, 25 mpg

    
    
    Back again
    
    I just bought a 1965 Olds Cutlass Holiday Coupe, 442 wanna be.
    
    It has a 425cu in it.
    
    10 bolt posi.
    
    Formally a Calif car, and its obvious by looking at the under side.
    
    
    Future for this car is New England Dragway
    
    My Brother-in-law and I purchased it together, and plan to restore
    as well as Drag.
    
    
    Art 

    Bob Cristiano @ MLO
    
    Icurrently have a 1984 red Vette which I have owned for over a year. I
    enjoy driving the car on weekends and occasionally join up with the
    street wienies at N.E.D. on Wed. nights.The car is the best handling
    and surprisingly, the most fun to drive of all the Vettes I've owned.
    
    Here's the rundown:
    
    1967 silver 427 coupe, fast, roomy & beautiful
    1969 427 coupe, fast & loved the T-tops
    1974 coupe, fully optioned, side exhaust
    1978 silver anniversary, fully optioned, L-82, roomy, good handling
    1982 coupe, fully optioned, cross-fire, better performance than
    expected
    1982 Collectors Edition, gorgeous, turned 15.1 @ 93 mph
    
    Loved them all! Planning to buy a late model roadster next summer.

    Yeh, this is the new street weenie.  Bob Christiano goaded
    me into doing the QMI a couple weeks ago and by his own
    admission, my 40 more HP was enough to squeek by his
    supurb run with a first time out of 14.598 @97.77.  Now, 
    of course he has gone back and tweeked his big red machine
    with a few modest goodies and we will do a little benchmarking
    on the 14th, weather permitting.  Except for a new air
    cleaner and routine maintenance, everything should be the
    same as befor with my car.
    
    What a HOOT!  Shame on Bob!  And to think I just bought this
    Vett thinking it would be fun transportation to work.
    
    So if you're at the NED on the 14th come watch him humiliate
    the new kid on the block.  Hey, skill should count for something.
    
    Allan Weaver 
    86 Silver/Black Vette
    Clean with L/T 15K mi.  Wonder how long that'll last?
    

    Hi,
    
    I'm new to this note, and just learning about doing maintenance/repairs 
    myself...Also I want to learn more about cars in general.  I thought 
    that this would be a good place to start.
    
    Ron.

    
    Kris Uebersax
    Ellicott City, Md. (just west of Baltimore)
    
    Bought my '69 Cuda new in September of 1969.  It's a gold
    fastback, black interior, 383 4spd, "Cuda" package.
    
    Ran 13.1's in late '69, early '70 with headers, tires, and .410 rear.
    
    Later with engine bored to 400 ci, cam, high-rise manifold, AFB carb
    ran 12.1's.  This engine is gone; just wore it out.
    
    Unfortunately the car was neglected for about 10 years due to lack of
    interest.  With interest renewed last year am having a 383 rebuilt and
    the body fixed.  Looking forward to making some noise again. :-)

    
    I'll be in Augusta, ME from Sunday night (Nov. 24th) through
    Wednsday (Nov. 27) Any members of the conference living in the area
    care to get together for a beer one night?  Give me a holler on
    IAMOK::FISHER, or call me on DTN 223-7048.  I sure would appreciate
    the chance to get out while there as opposed to cooping up in the
    hotel!
    
    Tom 

    
    Brent Taylor   @ CXO
    Colorado Springs,  CO.
    
    I am the proud owner of a 1970 Mach 1.  The car has been in Colorado
    Springs all of its life (originaly bought by an Air Force Acadamy
    cadet in May of 1970).  I am the third owner and the vehicle is in
    superior condition.  I am just finishing a complete restoration
    that will be done within a couple of months.  It has never been
    rusted or wrecked.  
    
    Oriinal Options List:
    
    M Code:  351C 4V V8  300+ HP
    Calypso Coral Color
    FMX 3 Speed Selectshift Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
    Console
    Rear Spoiler
    Rear Louvers 
    Tilt Steering Wheel
    Rim Blow Horn
    AM/FM stereo
    14x7 Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels
    Traction Lok Differential Axle
    Functional Ram Air (Shaker Hood)
    Fold Down Rear Seat
    Power Steering
    Power Disk Brakes
    
    
    My daily driver is a 1973 Cutlas Supreme with a 455,  I am the second
    owner but it is starting to get a little rough. It is still as faithfull
    as the day is long. 
    
    My wife drives a 1991 Mazda MPV 4WD.  It is boring in comparison to 
    the Mach but still it is very nice for a mini van.

    Jim Stevens @FXO Franklin, MA
    
    Currently own 1970 Corvette roadster
    350/300
    4-speed
    AC/PS/PB/PW
    Both tops
    
    Not sure if I'd call it a muscle car but it's certainly no slouch
    either!  Lots of fun in the summer.  Since my family has recently
    grown by 1, two seats just won't do any more.  I've got the corvette
    up for sale and am looking for a reasonably priced '65 GTO convertible
    with 4-speed. Any tips would be appreciated!  Also considering '55-57 
    Chev 2dr coupe.
    
    rod.
    
    

    re -.1
    
    That was suposed to say "2 dr coupe rod".
    
    /jim

    Presently:
    
    84 Buick Century Wgn. 3.0 V6 (Wife's, OK car, spoiled after the Volvo)
    78 Volvo 245 DL Wgn. 2.1L 4 cyl. (Former family car, now my commuter)
    68 Chevy Camaro 283 (Slowly restoring as time and $$$$ allows)
    
    Past:
    
    77 Chevy C-10 Pick-up 350 (mine, Really miss this beast)
    80 AMC Spirit DL 258 6cyl (wife's, I HATED it...)
    73 Mercury Montego 302 V8 (wife's, I'm not a FORD man, but it was fun)
    79 Chevy Camaro 350 (mine, totaled by a drunk, I LOVED this car)
    77 Chevy Vega Cosworth (mine, got as Camaro replacement.  ZOOM)
    68 Plymouth Satelitte 318 4 door (mine, OK for a grandma car)
    67 Pontiac Boneville 400 (first car. Just wouldn't run anymore,
       186,000 miles of hand me downs)
    
    Future:
    
    Another Volvo
    Another Pick-up (I know I'm not a Ford man, but I would by a Ford
    Truck...

    Per Hamnqvist
    Roquefort-Les-Pins (near Valbonne; south of France)

    I own a 1977 Chevy Blazer. Would be hard pressed to call it a muscle
    car, but I've had its 350 rebuilt from scratch with parts from PAW,
    including new heads and Edelbrock intake. TH350 has also been rebuilt
    from scratch. I bought a Holley carb which I took off after a while
    as its pleasure factor per $ of Gas was not enough.

    I would call is adeqately performing. Not as peppy as my VW Golf GTI,
    but much better than my Mercedes 300D station wagon.

    Full size American cars are exceptionally rare here. Very very hard to
    find spare parts. I buy 95% of my spare parts when I go on US business
    trips.
    
    >Per

    
    	Jeff Priddy CXO3
    	Co Springs CO
    
    	present : 	69 F100 	(daily driver and main project)
    		  	69 Chevelle     (2 door hardtop, possible SS car
    					haven't found enough info)
    			79 Mustang	(wifes car)
    			83 Fairmont	(race car project)
    			78 Mustang 	(parts car)
    			69 Triumph GT6+ (restored show car)
    			
    	past   : 	73 C10 4x4
    			68 Cougar GTE
    			70 Challanger opera coupe
    			74 Challenger
    			75 Maverick 302 4speed
    			69 340 Swinger 4speed 
    			73 Charger 440 auto
    			80 Sunbird Formula 301 4speed (fun)
    			68 Camaro SS/RS 
    			70 Chevelle SS 454
    			73 Chevelle SS 454 
    			73 F250 
    			77 F150 4x4
    			59 F100 w/buick 350 auto (I got it this way)
    			69 Charger/RT 440 6Pack 4speed
    			78 Honda civic w/nitro
    			69 Mustang fastback
    			68 Mustang fastback
    			67 Cougar XR7
    			73 Maverick w/460 full race chassis
    			67 Fairlane w/351 full race chassis
    			69 Cobra Fairlane 500 w/428 4speed
    			69 Boss 429 (show car, part my fathers)
    			78 F100 460 4speed (short wide bed, lowered)
    			77 Granda Sport Coupe
    			74 Firebird Formula
    			69 Firebird 455 4speed
    
    		I didn't really think there were that many till 
    		I counted them. 

Rick Wilson
Work at NRO (Northboro MA), live in Milford NH.  Grew up (well, sort of)
in Concord MA, which is where I lived when I owned all my musclecars.

Past Cars:
1963 Impala       327, 4speed
1964 Chevelle SS  283, 4 speed
1965 F100 short bed, stepside
1968 Torino GT    302, 4 speed
1969 Torino GT    302, auto
1969 Cougar       351, auto
1969 Falcon       428 CJ, C6 auto, 9" rear, disk brakes. Ran 13.4 @105 with 
                  street radials, 3.50 gears and mufflers.  Featured in
                  Hot Rod Sept. 1974 (by previous owner).  Fun, fast car!

Present Cars:
1987 Dodge/Mitsu 4X4 pickup (126K miles and seems like it'll go forever)
1984 Honda CRX (a blast to drive, and 40mpg don't hurt either)
1989 Escort  (wife's car, I HATE it!)

I hope to one day again own a musclecar or nice cruisin' classic.  Too
many other toys, baby on the way, and no garage prevents that for now...
Current project is a "muscle" vehicle of a different sort, a 10' B-class
hydroplane with 1951 Mercury KG7H racing outboard.

    
    Chris Chubb
    Live in Toronto ON. Used to live in Vancouver BC
    
    Presently:
    89 Jeep YJ  6cyl Std. Soft top
    
    Previously:
    
    68 Barracuda  225 Slant 6 (all show no go)
    72 Chev Pickup 350
       

    re.8 the XJS
    
    There is a company called Lister here in the UK that will bore the
    Jaguar V12 out from the standard 5.3 Litres to 7.4 Litres, they also do
    a 7 Litre version with a supercharger + 2 turbochargers that pumps out
    600BHP with around 650lbs per ft Torque.  This sort of power gives the
    1.5 Ton rocket a top speed of 190mph+ and 1/4 mile in 11 seconds with
    stand still to 60mph in 4.5 seconds.
    
    Grant
    
    PS all this with a turbine smooth V12 engine.

    Guess I ought to register here while I'm in here...
    
    Marc Cascio
    LEDS::CASCIO
    work in SHR3, Shrewsbury, MA
    live in Southborough, MA
    
    I have a 1968 Olds 442 that I'm in the process of restoring...
    
    A bit of an interesting story goes with it... My Mom and Dad bought the
    car brand-new in '68 (I was 4, at the time.) and it was our "family
    car" for years. When I got into high school, I took the car over and it
    was what I drove up 'til I got out of college. I then got into buying 
    Lincolns and Limos (that's another story) but still kept this baby.
    It held tremendous sentimental value for me, and I had developed an intense
    emotional attachment to it, particularly since it has been a part of
    our family for 24 years, now, ... and was such fun to drive! 
    
    Well, a little over a year ago I lent my car (one of dumbest things
    I've done in my life!) to a friend for an evening, he lost control on
    a sharp curve, slammed into a 4' high boulder, and I got it back totalled 
    (ie. bent frame, caved-in RR quarter, rear axle shifted 8", mag wheel 
    popped off the hub, ... you get the picture!). I only thank God that no 
    one was hurt or killed. The car appeared to be a total loss, however, 
    I vowed that I would rebuild it.
    
    To make a long story short, I wound up doing a frame-up restoration on
    it, actually went south and trailered up (yes, with a flat-bed on the back
    of my Town Car, ... that was a sight!) a shell of a car from NC. I then
    used the new frame and rear body-shell, and transplanted all that was
    still good (and had been meticulously cared for) from my original car
    (engine, drive train, front clip, steering, braking system, dash board,
    instrumentation, ignition, interior trim, panels, seats, door locks,
    wheels, chrome, emblems, etc., etc., etc.!) onto the new shell. At this 
    point, I've still got a way to go as far as detail work is concerned, but I
    got it on the road last week! What a thrill to have (most of) my car
    back! The one added "plus", by the way, is that I turned my car from a 
    post-coupe into a convertable, while I was at it. I'm now looking
    forward to finishing this up, getting the final paint job, and being
    able to once again enjoy this car, ... for the rest of my life!
    
    ... and, believe me! I'll not turn these keys over to ANYONE (except
    maybe my two great friends Matt and Jamie (two kids in the Scout Troop
    I run) who have been with me every step of the way!
    
    Have fun, folks! And, live your dreams!

    John Manuele
    Work...HLO-1 
    Live.. Malden Ma.
    
    Previous cars                    69 Camaro SS 350
                                     84 Camaro Z-28
                                     84 T-bird Turbo (wifes)
                                     79 T-bird  (also wifes)
                                     73 Lincoln Town Car
    
    Present cars                     86 Camaro IROC-Z
                                        305 TPI, auto, 3.55posi
                                     86 Pontiac 6000STE  (wifes)
    Hi all,
    Although I don't consider the IROC a true muscle car, its all I have
    time for right now. Long term plans call for a 69 SS 396 Camaro to find
    its way into my garage when time and $$$$ allows.
                                                            John M.
    

    
    	Dave Gaudette
    	Work: HLO2
    	Live: Marlboro,Ma.
    
    	Previous cars           83 Camaro 6cyl
    				85 Monte Carlo SS (back to the V8)
    
    
    	Present cars		72 Corvette Stingray (Conv).
    
    I bought the car 2 years ago in good shape, now I'm spending a few
    buck every year to make this baby look fine! Hopefully within several
    years i'd like to buy a 67 or something in the late 60's..I likem all!

	Carl "Hammer" Williams
	Colorado Springs, CO
	CXO Advanced Development/Advanced Mechanics Group


  ****  Current Muscle:  '67 Firebird 400

	  This car is an all original automatic with the exception of a
	  '69 Judge cam and, of course, the annihilation of the secondary
          restrictor tab.  The body deperately needs to be stripped and
	  painted but has NO DENTS and NO RUST.  Also the previous owner
	  pulled some stupid moves such as hood pins and door speakers.


  ****  Previous Muscle:  '70 Chevelle (350 w/cowl induction hood)
                          '67 Nova SS

	
  ****  WANTED:  COBRA kit car so I can feel free to beef to the max
                 without offending those who like originals only.


	For those who are interested, I have a friend who is heavily
	into SHELBY's and another friend who is heavily into GTO's.
	Both work on almost nothing else, usually own half-a-dozen at
	a time, do restoration work, can find just about any parts, 
	and are always willing to wheel (PUN!) and deal.


	Hammer.

    
    
    	Matt Biggin
    	Work : REO
    	Live : Reading, England.
    
    	(Don't laugh just 'cos there a little puny!)
    
    	Previous Motors		'75 Mini Clubman
    	
     	Current Motor		'85 Mini City E
    
    
    I've always been interested in big powerful American cars and I glad
    I've found this conference.  As you can see from the previous/current
    car I'm not really a 'musclecar' owner, but given  a healthy bank
    balance in the future I could well be.
    
    You see in England cars are small and so are engines, but I've always
    kinda liked the idea of 3/4 hundred bhp in a V8 up front.
    
    Pleased to meet you all,
    
    	...Matt

    
    Rich Franco
    Atlanta, Georgia  (actually Alpharetta, Ga.)  @ALF
    
    Currently own:
    
    1967 Pontiac GTO  
    400 cid with 360 bhp.  (Has factory YZ heads instead of YS)
    Auto trans with His/Hers shifter.
    Color is Signet Gold with same interior.
    I just had the engine rebuilt, new brakes all the way around and
    replaced 90% of the front end, i.e. uppper and lower ball joints,
    idler arm, innner and outer tie rods and link rod.  (Talk about
    expensive.)
    
    No air, PB or PS.  It really is hot during these Georgia summers
    but I love to drive this thing.
    
    

    Paul Cormier
    Westminster plant (WMO)
    Home - Hudson, Mass.
    
    1967 Chevy Caprice 
    Bought from original owner - 1972
    
    100% factory original
    396 - 325hp
    Turbo 400
    Full power, Comfortron, buckets, console, tilt wheel
    light monitoring system
    
    Awaiting restoration
    
    May not be a musclecar in the truest sense of the word,
    but it *is* a big-block.
    
    I don't get in here as often as I'd like, but it's good
    to see this file alive and kicking.
    
    Paul C.

    
    Joel S. Torres @SGO, Puerto Rico (till it is shut down)
                                    
    Past Cars:
    
    1969 Mustang Fastback 302 CIDw/2 bbl Carb. and C-4 Automatic
    1965 Mustang Coupe 289 CID 4-spd Trans.
    This was my first drag racing project did 8.8 in 1/8 mile.
    1979 Plymouth Lancer (chose gas economy for college commute)
    1973 Mazda RX-3 (Wankel rotary also spoken here in the caribbean)
    1976 Toyota Corolla SR-5 (Gas economy chosen to raise kids)
    1980 Toyota Corolla 1.8 (Same as above) 
    1972 Bronco 302 CID w/2bbl Carb (wild 4x4, wifes car)
    1983 Mustang 5.0L 4 spd. (first attempt to get back to Muscle Mania)
    
    Present cars:
    1983 Toyota Corolla S/W (wifes car of course)
    1966 Mustang Coupe (At last, a real car. This baby will be restored
    and upgraded to original 1966 GT trim in about 2 yrs. This also
    include: original Shelby aluminum intake, mild cam, headers, Holley
    600 CFM,....)
    1986 Mustang GT 5.0L (Now we are cooking, has Richmond 4+1(Doug
    Nash) trans., Offenhauser hi-rise, 700CFM Holley, Crane roller lifter
    cam, 1.7 JBA alum. rockers, full length JBA headers, Flat pistons,
    1966 small chamber heads, 1.94 and 1.6 S/S valves ......is this
    a hot daily driver or what)
    
    As you can see Henrys are my choice and THE Pony is top on my list.

        I just entered this notesfile and haven't really read anything
    yet.  Since I am planning to restore a couple of cars very, very
    soon, however, and especially since I will likely be TFSO'ed in the
    next group of 10,000, I thought I'd look around to see what
    wisdom I can get before I can't anymore...
    
        Without mentioning "car accomplishments," (of which I have
    one or two,) I'll simply mention that the two cars I want to
    restore are both 1966 Comet Cyclones.  One is a convertible
    with a 289 (originally my father's,) and the other (the one
    I want to restore right away) is a GT (engine-less, transmission-less,
    and rearend-less.)  The GT was intended as a parts car a decade ago
    (I've had it that long) but I realized about two years ago that it'd
    be worth far more if I restore it (it originally cost me $60 and
    the rear end went into the convertible, so the money investment so
    far is zero.)  The GT will need a total restore, and some pieces
    of body, interior, etc., are missing.
         I tinker with cars here and there but I'm only a fan when the
    mood strikes me.  There are other things that I enjoy more...
    but, in any case, as I see things that interest me, I will 
    read/study/ask...and if someone has something to volunteer to me,
    I'll gladly listen.
    
    
        Thanks,
    Frederick
    

    Hi ya'll,
    
    Mad Mike Maciolek checking in from Alpharetta (Atlanta) Georgia.
    Past rides:
    75 Nova
    77 Camaro
    70 Rally Sport Camaro (FAST - Extreamly)
    Some stoned SOB slammed into this car.  He paid me $2500 bucks,
    and I sold it for $1500.  I wish I had it back.  The speedometer
    in the car went to 160 mph.  I had it there - once.
    
    Current  
    90 Cavalier
    91 Mazda (wifes car - witch)
    454 Engine (FOR SALE) in a 74 Chevelle (engine cradle).
    
    1980 Z28 Camaro.  I bought it in 1985 from a dealer in Springfield
    Mass.  The car has had many engines in it.  After I exploded my
    LT-1 355 small block, I figured I'd go the big block route.  I
    bought a 454 out of a utility truck and stuck it in.  Fits nice.
    It has a Edelbrock Performer manifold, Comp Cam (radical), Holley
    850, Hooker 1 3/4 headers.  It has a 4.11 rear, with a TH350
    tranny (not for long!)  I went hunting yesterday.  This car is
    brutal.  I just sneeze and the car goes sideways.  
    
    I may own all Chevys, but any muscle car has my respect.
    
    Mike Maciolek
    Atlanta/CSC

	Richard E. Lewis CXO3
	Colorado Springs, Co.
    
    	present : 	70 AAR Cuda (340 6 Bbl.) One owner with 52k miles
    			
    	past    : 	54 Corvette
			60 Plymouth Golden Commando (426 Stage III Wedge)

	projects:	30 Model A Pickup Truck
			47 Plymouth Coupe
			360 Bluprinted race engine (Complete and waiting
			for right car!)

	other   :	75 Plymouth Trailduster 4X4
			77 Dodge Truck 4X4

Well after a few years of reading and occasional writing to this notes file I
guess it's time that I register. I'm Mike Callander and work/live in Hudson
Ma. My current "muscle" is a '91 Mustang GT that loves to head north to NED
on Wednesday nights.....

Past Cars:(not much muscle)

1963 Buick Special Convertible - anemic little 6, but a good 1st car
1970 Buick Wildcat w/ 455 - My mothers car when I was in high school, fast.
                            very fast. My father sold it after about a year,
                            don't think he liked me "borrowing" it all the 
                            time. Something about the rear tires going bald
                            so fast  :-)
1975 Impala - 1st and only Chevy, killed three 307's before I got smart and
               put a 350 in it.
1984 Buick Regal - not to interesting...

Current Cars:

1986 Ford Escort Wagon - My wife's "old" car, now my winter car
1986 Buick Park Ave. -  My wife's "new" car, nice car for those long trips with
                        the kids.
1991 Mustang GT - see above

Future Cars:

Some day when I've got the time and money would really like to build up
a mid-60's Buick or Chevy with a big block. But, before that happens my
wife says I have to buy her a vette! She likes the luxury of the new cars,
and I could live with one of those new LT-1 engines. But, a red '69 
convertible with a 427 would be real nice :-)

/Mike

    				Hi !
    
    I'm a Swedish guy that's very interested in american muscle cars.
    I own a '69 Mach 1 with a 351 Windsor in it. I'm in the process
    of restoring the car and I'm aiming at building a little bit of 
    a street/strip car.
    
    I've bought DART II heads and I'm now in the process of choosing
    the other parts for my engine. It is not easy with all parts out 
    there so if anyone knows of a good combination to recommend I 
    would appreciate a mail.
    
    I aim at 10:1 comp ratio, rough idle, up to 6000-6500 rpm and 
    perhaps a Super power shot NOS system on top of that, any comments ??
    
    Here in Sweden the interest for old american cars is very big. 
    I live in a little town way up north in Sweden, very close to the
    polar circle. In our little town we have a little car club that 
    has managed to get hold of a nice garage where we have our "pearls".
    
    In our garage we have:
    
    My '69 Mach 1, two '67 Firebird Cab, one with a 326 and with a 400,
    '65 Mustang HT 302, '32 Ford hot rod, '69 Camaro SS 396, '70 Firebird 
    400, '66 Le Mans 400 and an International Scout.
    
    As you all understand it is not very easy for us to get parts to our 
    cars. So if anyone out there has good contacts with junkyards, speed
    shops and also specialty stores for our cars we would be very glad 
    for a mail. Reliable contacts "over there" are like gold to us.
    
    I am following this conference with great pleasure, so I'll be seeing
    you here and in the DRAG_RACING conference.
    
    			Regards, Richard Nordstrom

Currently own a '66 Mustang Coupe, white w/ black vinyl top, red interior.

   - New upholstery & Rug
   - 289, 650 double pumper, Crane Cam (slight), Edelbrock Performer Intake,
   - 4-speed, Hurst, Toploader

   Body has been fixed once, but the job is great.
   Could stand new paint to be perfectly cherry...

Previous ride was a '72 Charger w/ 440 Magnum & Slap-Stick Automatic.....


Gary

               
    Matt Fanara
    Hudson Mass
    
    Presently own a 1973 Dodge Dart Sport, 440 Magnum-6pack, 411 gears,
    hemi 4 speed with pistol grip.  Car looks like it glows it the dark
    with the bright green type of paint.  Car has black leather bucket
    seats and tinted windows.  It is also set up with nitrous and has the
    stock 6-pack dual snorkel air scope on the front hood.
    
    The car is garaged near Boston and I'm starting to show it at local
    car shows.  The car is in excellent condition and driven only on the
    weekends.  
    
    
    Past cars:
    
    1968 Mustang convertible
    1971 Nova
    1984 Mustang GT 5.0
    1984 Camaro 
    1987 Monti Carlo Super Sport
    1987 Dodge pickup powerwagon
    1987 Ford Bronco XLT

   THE RESTORATION OF THE 69 CORONET IS DONE EXCEPT FOR MINOR INTERIOR STUFF
   [TRUNK PAD, DRIVER'S SEAT RECOVERED]. NOW IT IS TIME TO MOVE ON TO ANOTHER
   PROJECT. MY SON BOUGHT A 70 CHALLENGER WITH 318/2V/AUTO. THE CAR IS IN 
   PRETTY GOOD CONDITION. BODY IS STRAIGHT WITH MINOR RUST BEHIND REAR WHEELS,
   TOP LOOKS NEW. THE INTERIOR IS FAIR BUT WILL PROBABLY BE GUTTED AND REDONE.
  
   SON HAS NOT DECIDED WHETHER TO REMAKE ORIGINAL OR BEEF UP. SOME OF HIS 
   THOUGHTS ARE:

   1. BEEF UP 318 WITH 340 HEADS, CAM, 4 BARREL INTAKE.

   2. REPLACE ENGINE WITH 383. [BROTHER-IN-LAW HAS ONE FROM SUPERBEE. CAM GEAR
      LET GO AN DID MINOR DAMAGE. WOULD NEED COMPLETE REBUILD AND TRY TO STUFF
      INTO FRONT OF CHALLENGER. [DON'T KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE MODIFIED TO FIT
      THIS ENGINE.]

   I AM PUSHING FOR OPTION 1. 

    
    Brad Weilbrenner
    Lowell, Ma.
    
    
    Currently working on a '39 Chevy resto/rod.
    
    Owned:  '68 Camaro 
            '69 Camaro RS/SS w/DZ 302
    

    Jim Stevens
    Plainville, MA
    
    Current project is a '55 Chevy 2dr sedan.  Somewhere between factory
    and restoration and mild street rod.  Minor mechanical work required, 
    moderate cosmetic work needed.  Having fun!
    
    Previous project was a '70 Corvette air roadster.  350/300hp,4-spd,air
    pwr everthing.  I miss it but now have the 5-6-7 bug in a big way! 

    	Bob Brown
    	Rochester, N.Y.
    
    	PRESENT:
    
    	1987 Buick Grandnational.  Full stage 5 kit from ATR (Ram Air,
    		bypass kit, Walker super-turbo's, SS exhaust, 
    		wastegate control, etc.) T-tops, P235-60 Comp TA's (MUCH
    	 	BETTER than Ealge GT's), EMC-10 fuel/air monitor with
    		manual control of advance curve, 26K mi, 2nd place show
    		winning condition, a BLAST to drive!
    
    	PAST:
    
    	1986 Corvette - quick, but not as fast as GN (straight line)
    
    	1968 Corvette 327/300 - a 'stone' compared to the other two
     

    	I feel so young again, its been 17 years since I felt I could
    send the front floormats to the back seat.  Now thanks to the demise
    of the Taurus I have and excuse to tinker again. 
    
    Mark, who lives and works in the rainy northwest, and now can scare the
    kids and neighbors.
    
    Present:	1970 Buick Skylark/GS, jet black coupe, flawless paint and
    			body.  350/315 Automatic, w 4.55s.  plans are to
    			upgrade to a 455, as a floormat mover.
    
    Past:	1970 Buick GSX, 455 Stage-1, 400 turbo
    
    		1968 Chevelle SS396/550hp, 12.5:1, 4:88s, mc21, SuperShift2
    
    		1967 Chevelle SS396/325, 400t, power everything, disc brakes

    Dan Danahy
    
      Present:
       1969 Ford Talladega, 428CJ, Auto, White/Black
       1991 Lincoln MKVII LSC, 5.0 HO, Auto, Burgundy/White
    
      Past (Musclecars Only):
       1969 Ford Fairlane Fastback, 390, Auto, White/Dk Grn
       1969 Merc Cyclone Spoiler II Dan Gurney, 351W, Auto, Blue & Wht/Blue
       1969 Merc Cyclone Spoiler II Cale Yarborough, 351W, Auto, Red & Wht/Red
       1969 Ford Talladega, 428CJ, Auto, White/Black (5th car built)
       1969 Ford Talladega, 428CJ, Auto, Dk Blue/Black
       1983 Merc Capri Crimson Cat, 5.0 HO, 4 Spd, Red/Black & Red
       1984 Ford LTD LX (small LTD) 5.0 HO, Auto, Brown/Tan

    WALTER FLEURY
    NASHUA NH
    
    		1970 FORD TORINO GT FASTBACK
    			*429 COBRA-JET RAM AIR WITH SHAKER HOOD SCOOP
    			*ENGINE SLIGHTLY MODIFIED HAS A MILDLY OVERSTOCK
    			 CAM, HOLLEY 750 CARB, AND EDELBROCK TORKER 2
                         INTAKE
    			*C-6 AUTO TRANS, 9 INCH REAREND 391-GEARS.
    			*CURRENTLY WORKING ON RESTORING THE CAR IT HAS 
                         NEVER SEEN A WINTER IT COMES FROM NC.
    

    
     Tony Costa
     Colo Sprgs
    
    
     All the muscle is in my past;
    
     68 Roadrunner 383
     69 Sport Satellite 318
     71 Satellite 318
     72 Sport Satellite 383
     84 Z-28 305 HO
    
     The Roadrunner was a damn fine example of the muscle car era, I really
    regret letting that one go. It was a load of fun in high school when me
    and my buddies were always trying to be top dog. They were running 396
    Chevelles and 428 Mustangs. Seems we always traded the number one spot
    on a regular basis. Won several trophies at the strip and local show
    and shines. Beautiful car that was painted a bright orange Imron with a
    perfect interior and only 55k on the clock when I parted with it.
     The Satellites all were turned into oval track racers in some way
    shape or form. It seems sad now to think that I really tore up some
    semi collectable cars for that, but they were cheap and I was on a
    budget. All the parts during teardowns did go into other peoples
    restorations, so I can take some pride in knowing that they died
    allowing others to live on in better condition.
     The Z was a desprate attempt at late model muscle. Was a fun car to
    drive, but I got tired of looking like every other Joe Blow and a bad
    marraige had it gone before long.
    
     I hope to pick up another genuine muscle era Mopar in the next couple
    of years. Muscle cars are one of those things that gets in your blood
    and never leaves, and I'm needing a fix. Would like to pick up a 68 or
    70 B body Plymouth for just cruising around. But I'm beginning to
    ramble...
    
    

    Gary Schreiber @DDD
     
    Present: 1962 Chevy short bed p/u	
             325 HP 327/M20 4spd
             Slammed with steam rollers on the rear
    
             1984 BIG Toyota 4X
    
    Past:1967 Chevelle SS 396 auto.
         1967 Chevelle SS 396 w/transplanted 425HP 427 4spd
         1964 Impala SS 409 convertible   3X2's 4spd 
         1963 Impala SS 327 hardtop   4spd
         1957 Belair hardtop  409 4spd(an anchor compared to the 64SS409)
         1969 Road Runner 383 4spd	
         1964 Gran Prix  389   3X2's 4spd
         1968 AMX 390 4spd
    Of all the past muscle, I loved the 64SS409 and the 64 GP the best.
    The GP used to surprise quite a few people. At the time kids were
    heavily into 55-7 chevies and early novas with hot 327's. They'd pull
    up next to that big boat, give THE nod and all they'd get is a good
    look at my taillights, way in the distance. I'm most sorry about
    selling the 64 SS. The car was mint and I never really beat on it.
    Just a foolish kid that saw something else he wanted. Seeing them
    advertised now at 30K for like condition vehicles I guess I'll
    have to enjoy someone elses at car shows. 
    The AMX was fast but you could never get it to hook up.
    

    Dave Hartwell
    Boxboro MA - Work in Boxboro
    
    
    Past cars:
    
    63 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible  383 auto   - First car, awesome
    						  burnouts.
    
    70 Ply Road Runner 383 4 spd air grabber    - Bought in 71 @17K miles
    						  for $1,700 Owner thought
    						  engine was bad. Plugs
    						  were fouled. What a deal
    
    69 Ply Baracuda Formula-S 383 auto		- Nice car 70's gas crisis
    						  turned it into a 4 spd 
    						  slant-6. Yep that right!
    
    73 Dodge Challenger 318 Auto		- Mild and fun (married)
    
    80 Toyota Corolla				- Bought new, lookin for
    					 	  great gas mileage. Keep
    						  it for 3 months.
    
    78 Plymouth Sapporo				- Fun car, wifes for most
						  part
    
    73 Dodge Challenger 318 Auto		- Bought another several
    						  years after I sold the
    						  first one.
    
    80 Buick Skylark				- Cheap front wheel drive
    						  transportation
    
    66 Ford T-bird Conv. 390			- Just sold it. Nice car
    						  but I'm a MOPAR man at
						  heart.
    
    Present:
    
    87 Celebrity Eurosport			- Reasonable transportation
    
    70 Ply 440 6-pack GTX, Dana ,Air grabber    - Just bought it. needs a
    						  few items to make it
    						  complete. Project car,
    						  body is 98% original and
    						  solid. Paint is yellow
    						  and UGLY. Any guesses as
						  to when I turned 40?
    

    
    JAMES CROSBIE
    OXFORD MA - WORK IN SHREWSBURY
    
    
    PRESENT CAR:
    1988 MUSTANG GT  5.0, FIVE SPEED, FULLY LOADED, K&N AIR FITER,
    HYPERTECH POWER PULLEYS, HYPERTECH POWER MODULE.
    
    I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST MARCH AND I LOVE IT.I PLAN ON TAKING IT TO THE
    DRAGS THIS SUMMER TO SEE WHAT IT WILL DO FOR A TIME.
    
    ALSO HAVE A 79 MALIBU FOR A WINTER BEATER.
     
    

Steve Helmreich
Colorado Springs, CO

(Finally a domestic V-8 powered vehicle!)

	Restored 1966 Mustang Convertible, red with a white top/black interior. 
289-2V, C4 auto., PS, power top.  Not a real hot rod, but I'd love to build
a nicer, hotter 289 for it.  Guess I'd better finish paying it off, first.
Then come a few suspension upgrades and a bit more restoration work.  As 
money allows....

    
    
    Chris McKenna
    Torrington, Ct.
    
    In the process (5 years) of rebuilding a 69 Camaro.
    
    Past car....  1968 Olds Cutlass 442 (stolen, never recovered)
    

    
    
    < Friends dont let friends drive fords >
    
    RE -1
    
       Yeah, I don't let my friends who are drunk drive a FORD, I'll
    give them a CHEVY...Let them crash those vehicles...There not
    too dependable anyway...Geez, I know someone who is rebuilding
    His Chevy....it makes 9 years now... HA !
    
       /  8^)
    
    Mr. Drive a Chevy Drunk
    

    
    Bob, 
    
    Not to burst your bubble but, being a dyed in the wool Ford
    man myself, I'd have to give GM and Chrysler the nod over
    Ford in the reliability areas.  If you want to throw parts 
    interchangability and ease of maintenance into the equation
    then I'm afraid Ford comes up short again.
    
    Sorry guy.
    
    Tom
    

    dave rasmussen
    sioux falls s.d.
    i like early monte carlos and chevelles
    

    
          I have had lots of sports car.  I won't include my winter cars.
    
    1977 camaro
    1979 trans am
    1978 trans am
    1978 z-28
    1987 camaro
    1987 camaro-iroc
     
    
             I love muscle cars..............
    
    Mike
    

	Gordon Roberts
	CXO3

	Present ride:	'87 GMC 1/2 ton 4X4, 350 4spd, 6" lift, 4:10 Alburn
			posi, 35" BFG AT.  There is a new RHS 383 waiting
			to be installed, waiting for Thorley headers, with
			alot of goodies.  I hope to be rockin the Rockies
			with this by Sept.

	Past rides:
			'68 Chevelle SS.  This one was my funnest car.  Bought
			used with a hot 327 and 350 B&M w/4000 rpm stall 
			converter and 4:10 posi.  Talk about a launch.  Built
			an estimated 450 hp 350, added close ratio 4 spd.,
			many suspension tricks, and this ran mid 11's at sea
			level.  Moved to Colo and found I needed a truck worse,
			yanked the 350 and 4spd with intent to build a street
			rod, but never happened.  Last weekends Mile High
			Nationals brought back lots of great memories.

			'66 Fairlane 2 door 302 4spd.
			'64 Falcon Hipo 289 4spd, built in HS auto shop class

    I finally got my Camaro to the track (PMI) two weeks ago and made
    3 passes. The best was 12.05 @ 110mph , but had a minor complication
    which ended the test session. Last week with the problem corrected
    the best for the day was 12.11 @ 111mph on a .536 reaction time.
    
    Hope to make one more time before the end of the season..
    
    
    
    Todd/68 454 camaro

    
    I quess i'll reply here, mostly a mopar freak, but I always end up
    buying a ford. I guess I'm just asking for trouble. I'm looking for
    another muscle car to get my self in trouble with. got my eye on a
    cougar eliminator with the 429 scj. I just have to convince the present
    owner to sell me it.
    
    
    past rides:
    
    1968 ford torino coup GT 390cid
    1969 ford mustang GT fastback 351cid (428 original)
    1975 mustang 302cid (previous owner built the hell out it)
    .030 over 9" rear end with 3.96 gears 4sp. suspension to go with it
    all. Car flew.  Other wise it wouldn't belong here.
    1968 road runner 383cid. drunk driver hit it hard never to driven again
    had it for 2 weeks. wasn't happy at all.
    
    

    
    RE: 5.109
    
    The Cougar Eliminator was a two year offering, 1969-70.
    It never was offered with the 429 CJ/SCJ.  
    The engine options for either year were:
    
    302   4V (Boss 302) "G" code in VIN #
    351W  4V (290 HP)   "M" Code in VIN #
    390   4V (320 HP)   "S" Code in VIN #
    428CJ 4V (335 HP)   "Q" Code in VIN # (Non-Ram Air)
    428CJ 4V (335 HP)   "R" Code in VIN # (Ram Air)
    
    Either Q or R code Cougars were available with the Drag-pak option,
    which got you the 428SCJ.  Look in the Cougar topic for Drag-pak
    spotters tips.  An easy tip off is the external oil cooler (Mounted
    on the drivers side of the radiator support), and the driver's side
    horn moved to the passenger side of the radiator support.  Axle gears
    for drag-paks are 3.91 or 4.30 only.  Automatic or 4 speeds were
    available.
    
    Contact me off-line about this Cougar.  I own a `69 R-code and have
    learned a lot about these cars over 6 years of ownership.
    
    Tom
    
    

    10 year owner of 1967 RS/SS Camaro Convertible. 
    Marina blue w/ white top
    350/4 speed

    
    Tony Jasper
    Reading England.
    
    I have a fake Ford GT40, with an early Ford 302 with 4-barrel Holley.
    The engine drives through a Renault transaxle.
    The engine was pulled from a race car which hit a wall.
    It doesnt run yet, but I'm working on it...
    

    Jason Renville
    
    
    I currently own a :
    
    			60 Falcon Ranchero(needs lotsa work)
    
    			67 Nova(In the process of being made fast.)
    
    			76 Dart swinger.(slooooooow bu looks nice)
    
	Owned a couple of fast VW's  (Yes it is possible!)  
    
    			Just finally got rid of "The Bug" that was ailing
    			me and found water cooling/heating.  I really 
    			enjoy the heating aspect.  I just found out that
    			it is not normal to scrape ice off of the inside 
    			of the windsheild.7
    

    Welcome Jason,
    
    AH! HA!..........there is another Falcon nut out there. Too bad your so
    far away from Mass. 
    
    TMW...Jim

    
    COMET::BUSSARD
    CXO1-2
    DTN 522-2144
    CO. SPRINGS,  CO.
    
    
    Hello fellow displacement fanatics!
    
    New to the conference,  I do not own a "musclecar",  but figured this
    would be a great place to start to get info. on building my '64 SS
    Impala.  All stock,  meant to stay that way, except perhaps for
    internal 283 parts.  (yeah,  they bought the smallest CID they could
    for 1964)
    
    I'll be posting a note for ideas/suggestions after looking around the
    conference a bit.
    
    Later,
    
    Rob

	I've been a read only noter in this file off and on for a couple 
	of years, and always thought I had signed in. Previous cars 
	worth mentioning include:
	
		'68 Charger 318
		'69 Z/28    350
		'70 Caprice 454
		'72 Z/28    350
		'79 Z/28    350

	Current toys:
		
		'71 Z/28    350+.040"
		'63 Split Window Coupe  327+.060"

	I'm in the process of going throught the '63, documenting what it 
	came with, and tuning it - which is no easy task given that some 
	of key pieces of information didn't come with it - Cam specs, 
	recommended timing, fuel requirements, max RPM, and head work specs.

	I'll be asking for opinions as I get further into it and I'm looking 
	forward to hearing your thoughts.

	Jack

    Finally got my dream car. 68 Camaro SS 350, and just my luck, it's
    chromed out, braided out and has the cleanest body and interior I've
    ever seen.  Still, It could use a more modern paint job, plus a few
    little details here and there.  The car showed in the Cavalcade of
    Customs about 7 years ago, where I drooled over it then, hence the
    custom paint job that is still clean but could use updated.  But the
    drooling is over and the driving has begun! As Wayne said in "Wayne's
    World"   "IT WILL BE MINE!!!" 
    
    now it is,
    
    Carl

    
      Hi,
    
         I've been pretty much a read only noter for some time now and
      thought it was time to register here.
    
         I have an 88 Mustang GT wich I did bring to NED once at the end
      of last season (I did mention that in here in the note on drag racing
      at the time). I only really got one run in with a 14.48 at 97.58 mph.
    
         I was happy for the first time out. It has the 2.73 axle in it,
    and I wonder how much difference the 3.08 would make ??
    
         Anyone heading up to NED this friday night ??
    
    
        Chris

    My name is John Ellis I live in Palermo Maine. I have had many fast
    cars mostly Chevys. I now have a 1969 Corvette Stingray.

    
     I guess I have'nt signed in here either. Chris White, live in Athol
    Mass, work in Nashua. Current car is an 88 Mustang GT. A few little
    things done to it, but nothing major. Would like to know what Eric did
    to his Mustang ! :^)

    Hi,
    
    My name is Tom Coots.  I work in Contoocook N.H.  I currently own a 66
    Nova super sport.  I'm in the market for a 5 liter...
    
    Have owned a ton of musclecars, just getting back into it after moving
    to N.H., getting married and having two kids over the last 8 years. 
    Grew up in Brockton, don't hold it against me!

    
    
    Hi,
    
    My name is Ken Porteous. I work in Kanata,Ontario. I currently own a
    1980 Grand Prix LJ,
    
        Motor: 1972 455 Pontiac GTO H.O (bored 0.30 over)
        Trans: Turbo 400 Stage 3 shift kit (3500 stall)totally rebuilt.
        Rear-end: 1987 Grand National Posi with 3.73 gear ratio.
        Built by West Carleton Automotive ( one of the best in this area)
        Quarter mile: 12.21 @124mph.
    Have over 20k into this baby (Pontiac very expensive to build here in
    Canada).

    Debbie Joy
    77 Camaro Z-28
    Littleton, MA
    
    I'm the original owner. Bought the car when I lived in Phoenix, never
    drove it in the snow. It still has the original exhaust system! I just
    finished "restoring" it (all it really needed was paint, upholstery and
    a few of the plastic pieces like grills replaced).
    
    I'll probably start bringing it to shows when I get it back from my
    brother in New York (he did the work on it).
    

    I should sign in
    
    Jeff Cooper, Colorado Springs, DEC employee, looking for a future 
    with Quantum :-/   (half smile)
    
    I've got a '67 Mustang Coupe with a Weiand Action Series, anna Holly
    600cfm 4bbl, plus an '87 Mustang GT.  Oh, and my wife drives a toaster,
    err - I mean a minivan.  :-)
    
    In the past, I've had lots of crotch rocket bikes, anna lot of GM cars
    (Camaros, Firebirds etc...).
    
    My latest aquisition is the Mustang GT, which is a BLAST!  It's totally
    stock, but hope to get some advice here on how to (cost effectively) 
    bring it 'on the pipe'.  It seems to dog out at a certain high RPM.
    (i.e. around 4500rpms).
    
    In bike-ese, I'd say someone stuffed a potato in the exhausts, so I'd
    guess headers are a good place to start.  :-)
    
    jc
    

    If I'm not mistaken, your 87 mustang already has a set of headers
    on it.  I'd say it's crapping out for a different reason.
    
    I suppose it could be fuel delivery, ignition, and maybe a potato
    in your catalytic converter.  Maybe you could leave your headers
    intact and monkey with what's behind the collector.

    Yeah, I guess you could all 'em headers...  They're a little scrawny
    lookin' tho.  I understand that 'uncorking' really brings the 5.0L
    to life.  I shouldn't say it RUNS badly, cuz it runs great, it just
    feels like the power curve drops off as it approached red-line.
    
    Hey!  Lets move this to the mustang note (13) and keep the mods 
    happy.  :-)

    John Ellis
    Palermo maine
    
      I have a 69 corvette big block.... 
    

    
    Naw fellas, it's just that the 5.0 Ford is a torquer.  I don't think
    you need to wind the heck out of it for decent performance.
    
    As I recall, my `87 LX 5.0 was out of breath by 5,500 or so, but was
    nevertheless quite speedy.
    
    There's a bunch of 5.0 experience resident in this file, perhaps they
    could shed light on the matter
    
    Tom

   Well the 70 Challenger project is almost done. Sorry I haven't entered
   a note sooner, but have been very busy. 

    September 93 - With help from Eric Somers we put the new 360 moter and
     tranny into the Challenger. Engine fired next day and came right up to
     around 2200 for about 20 -25 minutes. Oil pressure around 65 - 70 lbs.

    Engine was built by D and K performance engines in Canon City, Colorado.
    We think we got a great deal on engine. They took a 360 block, crank, 
    heads, connecting rods, and a ld340 intake and created what I think 
    sounds like a great motor. Block is .030 over with TRW forged 9.5:1
    pistons, a MP cam with 280/294 and .474 lift, decked the block and did
    some minor polishing/porting of the heads, provided a 3000 rpm TCI converter
    and balanced the whole assembly for $1650.00. Their estimate is that the
    engine is pushing close to 370hp and bottom is good to around 8k.
       

    Had some problems with the A999 transmission that finally got resolved
    about two weeks ago. The tranny would not shift into 3 gear. Felt like it
    was in neutral. 1 - 2 upshift was crisp and snapped your head backwards
    fairly hard. Finally I found a tranny guy who would not give up on this
    tranny. He found a plug in the fluid passage that feeds the governor.
    I don't know who put it in, but I real pissed the guy who rebuilt the
    tranny the first time did not find it after I complained numerous times.

    Car was painted PLUM CRAZY by Rob Demaster and his brother-in-law. They
    painted Eric's Challenger and my 69 R/T and will do my 72 "cuda" when I 
    get around to restoring that one. 

    Minor work still needs to be done on the Challenger yet. Some trim needs to
    be installed and the headliner installed. Son is driving car now and having
    fun. Let you know who the car runs after broken in and how the A999 tranny  
    holds up to occasional pounding by son.
 

Mike D
440s are still forever

    
    Hi.  Bob Lamothe just told me about this conference.  
    
    I have a 68 mustang convertible that I am restoring.  A friend
    of mine has a 65 mustang coupe.  I had a 68 fastback when I was
    in high school, but my brother cracked it up.
    
    I bought the 68 convert with a 351C, 4 spd MT, and a vertical
    quick shifter.  My guess is that it saw some .25 mile races.
    
    I also bought a 67 convert as a parts car.  The frame and floors
    were shot but it has some useful parts that totaled over the asking
    price.  It had a rebuilt 289 with 125 miles on it, Auto Tranny,
    hydrolic power top, and styled wheel rims.
    
    I sold the 351C, tranny, and shifter.  The 289 and AT are in now.
    I redid the interior from new carpet, re-upholestered the seats,
    painted, proper 68 steering wheel.  I steam cleaned the engine
    compartment and painted it before installing the 289 and other
    related parts.
    
    All that is left to get it running is wire it up, run the hoses, 
    connect driveshaft, and new exhaust system.  it still needs some
    body work.  The Drivers side door has a dent.  I'll either
    have it pulled or have it re-skinned.  Needs new torque boxes too.
    Finally a paint job.  I can't wait.  
    
    Boy, have I learned a lot about cars in the past year.  My friend
    and I alone attached her tranny to her 200cid engine and put in 
    ourselves.  I had only seen my ex-boyfriend pull my 351C and put
    in my 289, but not with the tranny.  That was a fun Saturday,
    what a sense of accomplishment.
    
    Any suggestions or recommendations welcomed.
    
    lisa #24
    

    
    
    Suggestion:
    
    Keep away from BOB!!!!!  ;-)

         Update. Just acquired a 1923 Ford Roadster (T-Bucket) with
     a 400 Chevy smallblock (balanced/blueprinted,mild cam,dual quads), 350
     Turbo trans w/shift kit.Painted '76 Corvette yellow.Real sharp and
     fast.
    
     My 1972 Challenger RT was sold prior to obtaining this vehicle.
    
                                              Rich
    

    Hi! I'm here with Parnelli Bruce Augenstein in right seat (shotgun)
    looking over my shoulder and helping me through my first notes reply. 
    Thanks Bruce. My name is Bob Alessio in The Industry and Partner
    Marketing Group in Marlboro (MRO1-3) @MRO.  Looking forward to sharing
    info with you.  I'm another "vette-a-holic": have a '71 454/365 stick
    ragtop (which Bruce kindly helped me initiate at Epping last Saturday)
    and an '86 4+3 ragtop with 654 original miles. 
    
    Good driving, Bob 

    Hi guys, Colin here, got a nice 72 Vette that I bought in the LA area 5
    years ago and brought home. Love driving this as theres not too many
    around here. Keep the conference alive, and keep driving.

    Hey folks,
    	My name is Travis, I'm a late model mustang man. I've had an 83
    GT, 88 LX 5.0, and if things go well I should have a 1990 GT within a
    week or so. Looking forward to chatting with all of you, even the Buick
    GN's! Just kidding!!!

    Hi folks,
     	   My name is Cal, I'm a G.M. man currently I have a 84 Monte CL 
    that Iam planing on makeing it into a sleeper.  I am trying to get
    the specs on the 305 H.O. since the car allready has the 305 in it 
    and for know just get that one up to H.O. specs, but I also have other
    thoughts running in my mind. Well been nice talking ton ya all see ya.
    
       					Later,
    					     Cal.

    
    
      Welcome Cal !!!
    
        Gee, us FORD guys are getting thin in here !
    
    /Bob
    
       

    Thank you Bob, you do know why you FORD guys are getting thin dont you
    Its because of all the walking you do., After you're Found ON Road
    Dead,.. you have to Fix Or Repair Daily, so you have to walk to work
    and stuff. I'm sorry but I just could'nt pass that by without a remark
    about FORDS. Hopefully no grudges or nothing. 
    						Later,
    						     Cal.

    
    
      No problem Cal, it's funny tough.....  When a Chevy does Break down
    the owner is always found asking a FORD guy for Tools !!!
    
    :)
    
    

    
    We ask you Ford guys for tools because we know what a collection you
    have to maintian to keep your cars running.  :-o
    
    /acb

    RE: Bob
    
    We're not getting thin...  I just keep mine in the garage for the 
    winter whilst I drive my GM product - I mean who cares about dings
    and dents in a GM??
    
    :-)

    
     Hey, Jc...
    
      Your right....our FORDS are in the warm garage on blocks for the
    winters....
    
     Andrew,
    
      You chevy guys never by tools because your too cheap, but you'll
    go out and by some stupid plastic chrome look alike parts to put
    on the chevy...I don't blame you ....I like to laugh at your
    cars at the Shows  :-)
    
    

    Well lets see where to begin, the FORDS are in the garage on blocks,
    their on blocks cause the darn things would fall onto their frames
    if they were on the ground and its during the winters cause who wants
    to work on a car in the cold everyday . We CHEVY owners are just smart
    to ask if the FORD owners have the tools cause they have to work on
    thier cars all the time they must have just about evey tool imaginable
    if not they know a friend (FORD owner) that does. As far as denting a 
    chevy it takes a lot more to dent one than it does to dent a ford 
    Well time to get ready to go homeward bound so till next time.
    
    						later,
    						     Cal.
    
    
    p.s. just remember this is all in good fun.

    
      I have so many tools, that the Snap On Representative had one of the
    Famous delicous, scrumptious, Gooo Gooo Ga Ga Girls sit on the Hood
    of my Mustang....
    
      My heart broke, and I had a Tear in my eye....because my car had a
    Huge SMILE on its front grill !!!  I'll never wash my Hood again !!!
    
      :')
    

    I heard that snap-on doesn't put girls on the posters anymore!
    I'd be bummed!

    
    
    your right...Now they are putting Women in the late 30's to mid 40's...
    and they look Fabulous !
    
    

    Well I'm here and I'm getting ready
    Our cars:
    1989 T-Bird SC
    1992 Mustang LX 5.0 convt.  The reason I'm here. 
    The SC has been modified, but for the autocross and dragstrip I think
    I'll have more and cheaper fun comparativley in the Mustang. I talked
    my beautiful wife Alpha out of wanting a Benz.
    
    							Larry_C

    Folks,
    
     I'm Chuck Schmidt, down in Charlotte, NC. I've been R/O here for a
    year or so and also play in carbuffs, mechanics, 4wd, and boats bit.
    Larry's note ( -.1 ) prompted me to sign up as I also have a '92
    mustang 5.0 LX convert. 
    
    I'm less of a true musclecar person and more of an aggressive cruiser,
    particularly convertibles. I've spent numerous years working in an
    auto parts store and doing "light" mechanicals and body work.
    
    My past rides have included:
    
    Learned to drive on a '68 Chevy Caprice wagon, special ordered by a
    Chevy Dealer as his personal car with the 375hp 396 in it. One of the
    few wagons with dual exhaust I've seen.
    
    '66 Chevy Impala SS convert., big, boring, and rusted, practise for 
       bodywork 101
    '67 Lemans comvert., pretty car
    '67 Mustang convert., candy apple red, a 289 that would run run run
    '70 Torino GT convert., started as a rusto - could take the spare out
      of the trunk through the fender, completely rebuilt 
    '68 XKE convert, fun car, but $$$$$
    '78 Caprice 4 door cruiser, started carpooling
    '83 Rabbit GTI, a blast, 160,000 miles of autocross, 6K shifts and
      3 wheel turns, still running great when sold
    '86 Trooper ( still own ), amazing, rolled lengthwise once by my wife,
       the 4 cyl 2.3 liter hasn't been touched inside ( other than timing
       belt ), original clutch, tows my 3500 lb ski boat up a ramp!
    '73 Caprice convert., a $500 car to fix my convertible Jones while
       building a house, 400 small block, ran it 45,000 miles and sold it
       for more than I bought it for 
    '90 Bonneville ( still own ), the mom-mobile
    '92 Mustang LX 5.0 convert., the dad-mobile when I can get it away from 
       mom
    '88 Malibu ski boat, 454 center mount engine ( like a nautique )
    
    
    I've really enjoyed all the knowledge and fun in this conference. For
    Larry, the most recent Fast Fords and Mustangs magazine has Mustang go
    fast kits in $500, $1000, $1500, and $2000 from mulitple sources. Just
    in time for Father's Day!!
    
    Chuck 

    
    Just found this notefile so I'll sign in...
    
    Bill Lampros
    
    Current cars
    
    '68 Dodge Coronet convertable, excellent condition, 318 engine
        Bought in '70
    '68 Dodge R/T, excellent condition, 440-6 engine. All original, never
        raced. Bought in '72.
    '64 Dodge Dart convertable, Runs great, looks terrible, 225 super six
        engine. Bought in '91.
    

    Well hi people my name is Calvin and I registered a couple months ago 
    kinda played with you FORD guys and I hope no one minds me useing this
    note to say good-bye the plant that I work at was sold to a company
    from ALA. its name is SCI and shortly after they take over I wont have 
    access to the notes and such until I get myself set up at home . Well
    till next time note to ya later.
    
    		                   Cal.
    

    
      Good Luck Cal, and take it easy !!!  
    
    /Bob
    

    Another goodbye I'm afraid.
    Off to pastures new next week,and anticipating missing you like minded
    people (Mopar owners only need apply)
    May all your numbers match and may you frighten the neighbours when you
    fire her up.
    Live long and prosper.
    Marino

    
    Gi'day!
    
    Name is Jason Grose.
    Currently drive an 88 Beretta (I think I can hear all the cheers for
    this muscle car!!).  
    In the works is a 1979 Camaro.  Got a little mouse makin' 270 horse
    bone stock going in.
    Only one past drive that was a 1978 Firebird with a 455 Olds.  Pretty
    mean.  Manual shift body auto with 4:10 gears.  Dyno at 450 horse.
    Still missing it!!!
    
    Still trying to get dad to give me his '69 Chevelle SS396.  Not likely
    though!!!!!!

   Well, I've entered some notes here, so I guess I should introduce myself.

   I'm Sam Lambert, a 15+ year veteran of DEC, er, Digital.  I'm a software
   type, specifically a UNIX weenie for the last 7 years.  A major claim to 
   fame is that I gave Skip Readio pointers on how to use Notes-11 when it came
   out.  :-)  (Hi, Skip...)  I started out with DEC in MKO and have since
   resided in ZKO and currently CXO (Colorado Springs) where I work on disk
   utilities.

   I'm a Harley rider as well as the owner of a '75 Ford F100 Explorer (on an
   F150 chassis) that used to belong to Brian Shaw, apparently an ex-member of
   this conference (he's since been TFSO'd).  It pushes 308 hp at sea level,
   and has too many mods to list.  Drives a T160 (? - I think;  I'm more of
   a bike guy) auto trans with a shift kit.  Nastily fast, especially for an
   "old truck".  I'm currently playing with the idea of moving the motor into a
   "car" type vehicle from the truck, for usage reasons.  My bike's an '85
   FXRS-SP Lowrider Sport, for anyone who's interested.  

   That's me,

   -- Sam

    Notes 11??
    
    Eeesh, you're a newbie...  Remember VNOTES and Notaries??
    :-)

    My name is Robert L. Clark and I own an '86 Trans Am. It came stock
    with a 305 FI small block. I replaced this with a Paxton supercharged
    350 (bored out to a 358). The engine has lots of goodies: a custom
    chip, headers, forged 9.5:1 pistons, the G.M. hi-po camshaft, etc.
    It has been polished, blueprinted, balanced, etc. Additionally, the
    stock gearing in the rear axle has been replaced with 3.41's. I also
    purchased and installed an Accel hi-po fuel pump, distributor cap,
    and an MSD ignition; splitfire wires complete the setup. The car is
    painted bright red and answers to the name of "Big Red."
    
    
    

    
        Steve Coe
        Ashburnham, Ma.
    
        PRESENT:
    
        67 Plymouth GTX. 440 4 Spd with a 3.54 Dana. Bright Blue Metallic
        with Black V-top and black interior. Car is mint which is good
        since 67 parts are nearly impossible to find..
    
        PAST:
    
        1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. 440 4 Spd with "Ice". Citron Gold with 
        a Green Vinyl top. (My kids are still upset that I traded it).
    
        1970 440-6 `cuda Rally Red w/shaker hood. Hemi torqueflite with
        Dana 60. 
        
        1971 Plum Crazy 340 Duster.
    

    

    
      Hum,  Nice !!!  
    
    
      That's a REAL compliment coming from an ALL FORD man !
    
    /Bob
    

    
    Mike Foley here, (the *real* one...:-) not currently driving anything
    that could be considered real muscular, but hey, time will tell...
    I've been with Field Service (oops, Multivendor Customer Services)
    for 18+ years out of the Syracuse NY office, still there, still fixin'
    stuff ("With enough time and enough parts, I can fix anything...")
    
    
    Current inventory - 
    
    '92 Thunderbird (current company Plan-B car)
    '89 F150 4x4 (for sale)
    '85 Celebrity Eurosport wagon (wife's)
    '83 Celebrity 4door (kid's)
    '72 Triumph tiger 650 (for sale or part trade on Sportster)
    
    Past rides -
    
    '65 Malibu SS, 327 4speed (my "I regret selling THAT one" car)
    '64 Plymouth, (shoulda kept that one too)
    lots and lots of DECmobiles, mostly Fords
    
    .mike.

    
    
    Hi folks, John here, just wondering if there's anybody out there still
    talking to this conference? I'm working 12 through the overnight here
    at DS in Hudson waiting for equipment to break! In the mean time I was
    hoping to get in on some conversation,sometimes it's a long 12 hrs you
    know. Any how, I'm in the middle of a '68 Cougar restomod that I've
    been at for quite some time. Over the years I've been able to learn
    alot about these cars and the Mustang cousin,so if I can be of any
    assistance to any one I'd be glad to help. I also have some great
    sources for parts if any one is intrested. My project consists of a 
    '68 Cougar HT ,decor saddle int.,replaced the 302 4v with a '73 351-C
    2v, Weiand single plane X-celerator,Holly 750 dp,Crane Hyd cam,lifters
    valve springs etc, Trw 12.5:1 pistons, Tubular automotive headers
    w/HPC, a custom made set of frame connectors (made by a former employee
    of Competition Engineering) Haven't fired the engine yet but can't
    wait! Still preping for the paint job hopfully before Christmas.
     Well I've said enough,any one else? It's that project time of year!
    
                                     /jb
    
    

    
    No, no...  some of us are still here...
    :-)  It does seem kinda quiet tho - must be getting cold out.
    
    jc

    
     Alrighty then....Glad to have another FORD noter in here....Just
    finished a paint job on a Ford Bronco.  So far I have to finish
    my Torino project, then my Dodge Dart ( I know, it's MOPAR but it's
    a 440 car :-) )  
    
     My past 7 years have been spent on a Project that has made me more
    than knowlegable, and proud, that is of course my BABY... the '69
    Mustang.  Pitcures in my office if you happen to wander the halls
    in building 1.
    
    /Bob
    

    	Update..... the 94 Mustang GT is now SUPERCHARGED and what a
    difference it makes being charged up.  I plan to put 24lb injectors and
    MSD/btm(boost timing master) so I don't get detonation and blow thing
    up. Then I will do exhaust and gears.
    
    Roger