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Topic: 56 Crown Vic breaks the bank at Barrett-Jackson
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-28-2005 02:04 PM
 
Did any of you see the two tone green and white 56 Crown Vic that brought $85k on Thursday night? 
Factory 292 with a stick and a reported "correct" dealer installed Tr-Power.
That was a new one on me as I never saw a factory Y block Tri-Power.
I thought that Gary put up a story once about a 57 312 Merc that had a Tri-Power option, but that would be a year later.
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Bob Hopkins
Gearhead Posts: 362
From: BRIDGEPORT NJ USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-28-2005 04:51 PM
Ain't no such animal as factory Tripower for "Y-Block" ,only dealer installed duel-4's and what is correct dealer installed???
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 01-28-2005 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by Bob Hopkins:Ain't no such animal as factory Tripower for "Y-Block" , only dealer installed duel-4's and what is correct dealer installed???
Haven't you never learned to say never when it comes to FORD assembly yet Bob?  Correct Dealer Installed would be the service kit released by FORD via the Service Parts Division. The '56 FORD and MERC 2x4 kits were dealer installed. The '61 390/401HP TRIPOWER and Four Speed option was Dealer Installed. ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts (1958/1960) used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird 59/60) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) produced from 1958 thru 1968. Also older FORD Special Service Tools -MEL Engine Forum-
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 6376
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-30-2005 10:26 PM
That "correct Tri Power" looked like an Edelbrock, Offy or Weiand intake... not a Ford one. I suppose the "dealer" (or guy who restored the car last fall and wanted to add some flash for extra cash) would have to document that.
I know guy around here that tell those same "Factory" or "Dealer installed" tales yet everyone recalls the car beforehand when it was stock. Then again if somebody falls for it and pays an extra $20-30,000 for such a questionable option i need to be selling them a car. [This message has been edited by TomP (edited 01-30-2005).]
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1889
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-31-2005 02:46 AM
Hey, Tom, that "somebody" wouldn`t own a Orange GTE Cougar, would he? Or a 68 428 Galaxie? 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-04-2005 01:10 PM
There is a classic car dealer in Maine who has a real 312 dual quad car with a stick for $32k.
And it's red and white.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-04-2005 01:51 PM
Is it Goldenrod Garage in Freeport?------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-04-2005 02:11 PM
No Steve, it's Collectors Carosel in Westbrook.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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old fart
Journeyman Posts: 42
From: ORLANDO, FLA. ORANGE CTY
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 10-29-2005 07:42 PM
Raymonds ford in Adrain put a tri power on my Uncles 57 rancharo when he bought it new.Car would do 90 mph in second gear. Thats the car that got me hooked on fords. My dad bought a wagon from old man Raymond after we did a tree job for him It had the 312 WITH THE SUPERCHARGER Raymond had it biuilt for himself sold it to dad after dad told him we were going to the Rockies for vacation. "with six kids and all your gear Art you will need a car with some power and room and I have just the car for you!" We climbed PIKES PEAK WITH IT AND HAD NO PROBLEMS! P.s. when we got home DAD SPANKED A CORVETTE WITH IT
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old fart
Journeyman Posts: 42
From: ORLANDO, FLA. ORANGE CTY
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 10-29-2005 07:45 PM
Oh ya Mr.raymond married HENRY FORDS Daughter
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Dad Vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1153
From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-07-2005 09:42 PM
Wasn't the 312 with a McCulloch blower an option on the 57 T-Bird?I'm sure I saw that at some point. Makes sense as a counter to the fuel injected 283 in the 57 Vettes and BelAires. ------------------
63 Falcon 377 Cleveland stroker Flying Toilet alchohol injection. 6.19 @ 110 MPH 1/8 mile
2002 Ranger FX4 daily driver
2000 F350 PSD Crew cab dually - Like commuting in a B52!!
98 US Cargo Phantom II 28'
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JCQuinn@work
Gearhead Posts: 998
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 11-08-2005 12:09 PM
In 57 you could pretty much order the body you wanted and select the engine you wanted from the option list. The blown 312 was available in the t-Bird and any other Ford body. You could get a street driveable 312 with one four, two fours, or a blower. I remember there were some race motor options as well but don't remember the details.The blown 312 was the fastest available, don't let anybody tell you ant Chevy was faster. John
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-24-2005 03:39 PM
You could even get a blown 312 in a Ranchero.
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 11-24-2005 06:09 PM
Hey Rory, You mean Mr.R Miller.....I worked for Canadian Cougar,I know the storys..That GTE has been here since day one.I used to see it as a kid in Port Moody,and I have driven it... He is only fooling himself...He is not the only one here that trys to pull that crap I need another coffee... Cory ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1889
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-24-2005 08:15 PM
Yeahm Cory, thats the GTE, you know, the one he claims was the only Cougar ever built by Shelby American (kinda funny,since by 68, Shelby America wasn`t even building Shelby Mustangs anymore!! I`m sure you have also seen the 68 Galaxie around the Vancouver area with the "factory installed" 428 CJ with 3 2 barrels and long branch 427 exhaust manifolds too, right?  Seems that the GVRD water works has a leak of Fibber Oxide" leaching into Seymour watershed, eh?? ------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed [email protected] 1.32 60 foot
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 1.63 60 foot
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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roger
Gearhead Posts: 533
From: ontario, canada
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-25-2006 05:13 PM
Wait now, I had & have pics. of a 56 312c.i. I bought from original owner with tri-power installed & it was on the orig. dealer bill of sale.
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