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Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 11-26-2002 02:53 PM born about 6 years sooner. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore 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!" IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32655 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 11-26-2002 03:00 PM Alex, the mad scanner... ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions. IP: Logged
johnmustang Gearhead Posts: 4088 From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada Registered: Nov 2001	posted 11-26-2002 03:08 PM Very picture JOHN ------------------ 65 2+2 FASTBACK 68 COUPE (SOLD) 87 TAURUS WAGON 98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association M&M #1710 MyPhotoPage MY TRUCK IP: Logged
clevelandstyle Gearhead Posts: 583 From: Connersville, IN Registered: Jul 2001	posted 11-26-2002 03:08 PM Gee, Alex. I didn't know you were in to 427s. ------------------ Ben Grabber Green '70 Mach I 351C 4V Robbin Egg Blue '79 Fairmont 351C 4V IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 11-26-2002 03:09 PM I'm like a kid with a new toy! ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore 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!" IP: Logged
BlueMule Gearhead Posts: 754 From: Kent Island, MD USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 11-26-2002 03:15 PM There's no 'birdies' on the Galaxie's fenders. I guess I'm getting greedy, huh? ------------------ -Paul 70 Mach1 79 Ranchero GT 97 Expedition XLT 00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.' IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 11-26-2002 04:11 PM I have a wedge or two in my time. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore 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!" IP: Logged
Dave Gibson Moderator Posts: 7157 From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921 Registered: Aug 99	posted 11-26-2002 06:29 PM Great picture Alex. I had no idea that someone had stuffed a 427 into a coupe. I know that Ford had Hollman-Moody do the 15 AFX '65 Fastbacks. Now to own one of those 15 Mustangs! Dave & Terri ------------------ Poison Ivy (Dave's) '65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C '02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package! IP: Logged
kcode Gearhead Posts: 2559 From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208 Registered: Jun 99	posted 11-26-2002 07:04 PM Dave, If I remember, if only I could remember, I think that one of Alex's Chicago neighbors, Ron Pellegrini from Oaklawn was one of the first to stuff a 427 wedge into a coupe. It had a one piece tilt front end and about a 10% set back on the block. I seen it run once at either Gary Indiana or Martin Mich. Ten second cars were rare in 1965. Mike, one of the older farts IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 11-26-2002 07:25 PM Hey Mike, read the caption under the photo. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore 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!" IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 10683 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 11-27-2002 02:46 AM Very cool set up if only I had one of those two cars. SCOOP ------------------ oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
Just Strokin Gearhead Posts: 754 From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Registered: Dec 2001	posted 11-27-2002 08:38 AM When do we get to see the 65 TBolt pics? ------------------ Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel. And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear..... "Buzzzzzz.......Click" IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 11-27-2002 10:30 AM Go to the mid size forum and look. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore 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!" IP: Logged
Glens67 Gearhead Posts: 309 From: Petaluma Registered: Mar 2002	posted 11-27-2002 11:41 AM Alex Too Cool I think that I'm going to get a trailer hitch for the 65 Galaxie so I can Pull the 67 Mustang on the trailer. ------------------ Glen 67 GT 390 65 Galaxie 500 XL 4 Speed It was not a Red Light they gave me a Slow Tree [This message has been edited by Glens67 (edited 11-27-2002).] IP: Logged
kcode Gearhead Posts: 2559 From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208 Registered: Jun 99	posted 11-28-2002 01:02 AM quote: Originally posted by Moneymaker: Go to the mid size forum and look. Same car, different paint job. I couldn't read the writing under the picture, either my eyes or my monitor. Time does fly when were are havng fun. That was only 37 years ago Mike IP: Logged
itlbrnmoff Gearhead Posts: 670 From: Indianapolis,IN.USA Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-28-2002 04:09 AM The more I see of those old Galaxies,the more I like 'em... I'm not exactly drooling though... It keeps reminding me of Andy and Barney... Waitin' any second for Oapey to come skipping along... ------------------ 1983 Mustang GT T-tops 306 T-5 3.45 gear under construction...yawn... No traction devices (yet) A cool Ford Racing Hat... All my friends dumped me... Damned bow-tie babies... IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32655 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 11-28-2002 02:09 PM quote: Originally posted by Glens67: Too Cool I think that I'm going to get a trailer hitch for the 65 Galaxie so I can Pull the 67 Mustang on the trailer. That would be very cool! ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions. IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32655 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 11-28-2002 02:10 PM Nothing cooler than a Galaxie, right Shell? ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions. IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 11-28-2002 02:41 PM WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore 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!" IP: Logged
dark7068 Gearhead Posts: 822 From: BC, Canada Registered: May 2002	posted 11-28-2002 04:16 PM When I get my Cougar going, and its not real streetable, I just might have to use my Fairlane as a tow vehicle If that happens, I'll take pix for sure Rick IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32655 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 11-28-2002 04:19 PM That'd real cool, Rick! Once I saw a guy at a car show towing a '70 Boss 302 with a Lightning pickup and I got all tingley in my naughty parts... ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions. IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 11-28-2002 05:57 PM I always thought that a 66 T-Bird Landau, black with a white vinyl top and factory KH wire wheels would be the coolest tow car for MM on an open trailer. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore 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!" IP: Logged