FTE FE gathering!
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FTE FE gathering!
All,
We have talekd about having an FTE FE get together in 2005. We even discussed having it in Texas (somewhat central location). And, I offerd to host and coordinate such an event.
I just want to check again and see if there is any interest. Also, I may have some more free time at Spring Break (factory may shut down for the week). I realize thats kinda soon. But, would anybody be interested in a gathering around the 2nd week of March? Should be good weather for some track time! For those that don't know, I'm in central texas (Austin-San Antonio area). if you have other suggestions for dates, please list them!
We have talekd about having an FTE FE get together in 2005. We even discussed having it in Texas (somewhat central location). And, I offerd to host and coordinate such an event.
I just want to check again and see if there is any interest. Also, I may have some more free time at Spring Break (factory may shut down for the week). I realize thats kinda soon. But, would anybody be interested in a gathering around the 2nd week of March? Should be good weather for some track time! For those that don't know, I'm in central texas (Austin-San Antonio area). if you have other suggestions for dates, please list them!
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March is a little early for me. I want to bring the 511, and it won't be ready by then. UncleFudd and I are still interested in coming to visit you and Strokster later in the summer.
-Scouder
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I am interested, but like Scouder said, March is too early. I want to get a few good trips under the belt of the new 390 and get a few bugs worked out of the fuel injection before attempting such a trip. Not to mention replacing the heater core, which will be a job and 1/2.
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Originally Posted by rusty70f100
I am interested, but like Scouder said, March is too early. I want to get a few good trips under the belt of the new 390 and get a few bugs worked out of the fuel injection before attempting such a trip. Not to mention replacing the heater core, which will be a job and 1/2.
Well, if we wait long enough. you won't need a heater core :-) Actually, that shold be an easy job...
you guys start throwing out some other possible dates.
maybe Memorial or Labor day weekend????
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Hey guys,
Id like to show up just to see some of the rides.
I have a 390 FE in my 66 F-100, that i built for the track.
Im also building a 72 Mercury Comet GT and I am VERY close to deciding to swap in a mustang II front end and put my 390 in it :P
I'd bring it if it was done, but wont be done this year.
Hope you guys have fun.
Id like to show up just to see some of the rides.
I have a 390 FE in my 66 F-100, that i built for the track.
Im also building a 72 Mercury Comet GT and I am VERY close to deciding to swap in a mustang II front end and put my 390 in it :P
I'd bring it if it was done, but wont be done this year.
Hope you guys have fun.
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Originally Posted by Freightrain
That would be cool. Not sure I could afford to actually DRIVE any of mine that far though 
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.I used to drive my F-100 to the track w/ 3.70 gears and a 390 C6 combo.
Its about 2 hr drive on the highway, takes a LONG time to get there
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Originally Posted by gtex
Actually, that shold be an easy job...
I'd rather do this next summer when it's 70F out than now when it's 0F out.
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My '69 has 4.56 gears 
Ya, it will go 65 mph........Fuel efficiency....
NOT!
Blown galaxie is not much better with 3.89 gears
I did a heater core on that type of A/C unit way back.
I, for the life of me don't know why they did not put a simple panel on the back to pull off and get to heatercore. They make you totally dismantle the unit to get the rear part. Mine went out in the winter time, where I had to work OUTSIDE as I ripped that stupid thing apart.
That summer I put a std heater box in and got rid of the A/C. I still have complete unit(including NEW heatercore).
My '67 has under dash air that allows use of std heater box
Ya, it will go 65 mph........Fuel efficiency....
NOT!Blown galaxie is not much better with 3.89 gears
I did a heater core on that type of A/C unit way back.
I, for the life of me don't know why they did not put a simple panel on the back to pull off and get to heatercore. They make you totally dismantle the unit to get the rear part. Mine went out in the winter time, where I had to work OUTSIDE as I ripped that stupid thing apart.
That summer I put a std heater box in and got rid of the A/C. I still have complete unit(including NEW heatercore).
My '67 has under dash air that allows use of std heater box
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Originally Posted by Freightrain
My '69 has 4.56 gears
Ya, it will go 65 mph........Fuel efficiency.... NOT!
Blown galaxie is not much better with 3.89 gears
Ya, it will go 65 mph........Fuel efficiency....
NOT!Blown galaxie is not much better with 3.89 gears
My 302 isnt good on gas with the 4.62 gears either. lol
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From: Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Originally Posted by Freightrain
That would be cool. Not sure I could afford to actually DRIVE any of mine that far though .
.Hey larry...maybe we can split The fuel with your Truck?? I do have a class A Ticket? Haz mat..And double and triple endoresment's...
I would Like to take the 88 Stang out there?? I think I can get the Stroker together in time ?/ If its like The end of summer....
And By the way..I might see you?? if your there.. the end of Jan....Weather permiting? Cause I'll be coming right by your house on the I-77..... If I can talk you in too a few beer's?? I might have to camp out in your yard?? LOL!!
And then the next day..make my way to Holland ,Michigan....And get the car and my Roller C6....
Russ....
