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We definitely need more pics of this!
kmack
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The body of the car was injected with a 400 lb/sq in structural foam to increase rigidity. That was done as part of an experiment to see if the foam actually made a difference. I AutoX'd 2 weeks before the injection and then 2 weeks after with out any other mods in between....the car drove almost completely different! It was an interesting comparison.
I sold the Z mainly because after all the time, sweat and tears (and a few curse words) that I put into it, I just wasn't driving it anymore. Just not enough time between work and family. My daughter was getting older and we were spending more time together as a family and racing just wasn't a family sport for us. So rather than watch all my hard work rot away in the garage from lack of use, I sold it to a friend of mine that already had a '72 240Z (but was being worked on). He brings it over to the house for visitation from time to time...and I see it on the highways every so often.
I always told myself that was the ultimate car I wanted and I would never get rid of it. But as long as I keep seeing her being driven, then I'll be happy knowing I had a part in it.
I sold the Z mainly because after all the time, sweat and tears (and a few curse words) that I put into it, I just wasn't driving it anymore. Just not enough time between work and family. My daughter was getting older and we were spending more time together as a family and racing just wasn't a family sport for us. So rather than watch all my hard work rot away in the garage from lack of use, I sold it to a friend of mine that already had a '72 240Z (but was being worked on). He brings it over to the house for visitation from time to time...and I see it on the highways every so often.
I always told myself that was the ultimate car I wanted and I would never get rid of it. But as long as I keep seeing her being driven, then I'll be happy knowing I had a part in it.
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Seems like an awesome car and great story to go with it. I always liked those older Z cars. There was one guy who brought his out to an autocross where I live...I was always impressed with how it'd handle (and how he'd handle it).
Very cool car...glad you still get your visitation!
Very cool car...glad you still get your visitation!
custompartsguy
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Yup, Look at those fake Z06 badges!!!!!!!!!!!! lol j/k Joe
I'll start it off with my former vehicle that I sold a couple years back, a C5 Z06. I definitely miss this car!
That is a lot of good looking stuff, I too spent many miles with road racing cars like the Datsun 240 - I had the sedan Opel 1900, 75 lbs lighter than the GT, burnt in a few class records on the east coast with that and some others that were the underdog come alive against the factory sponsored cars. Anyone remember when Mich Speedway was a 3.6 mile course? Oh the memories of the Glen at 4.0 miles, some good times on 14inch 50/60 series radials in a illegal Super Vee with ethanol blended AV gas, I should have copywritten zoom-zoom-zoom.
Star_Burst
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Star_Burst
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I notcied you live in Wichita Falls ..... Im in Olney and am ALWAYS in Wichita Falls.... My next post will be a pic of my truck you may have seen it before.
My Daily Driver.... 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 about 400HP and 6sp auto....
I bought this truck last year completely stock at the age of 19 and built the entire thing by myself. I am 20 now and have a lot of hard work and money in this truck and LOVE it....
Most recent Shot De Badged and Blacked out Emblem
I bought this truck last year completely stock at the age of 19 and built the entire thing by myself. I am 20 now and have a lot of hard work and money in this truck and LOVE it....
Most recent Shot De Badged and Blacked out Emblem
Star_Burst
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Truck is sick only think i cannot stand is the tail lights coming half way down the side of the truck. other wise a truck i want u sell hit me up.
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2001 Chevy Suburban LT Loaded, 2000 Stingray 190RS with a 4.3GL Volvo Penta, 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Convertible, 1997 Winnebago Brave DL 33' with the upgraded 7.4 454, 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande Edition, 2006 Ski Doo MXZ Renegade 600HOSDI I also have a 1998 Chevy Corvette Convertible K.N cold air intake, throttle body space, and programmer all together putting out around 400HP but I don't have any pic's on this computer.
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wouldrichest
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My fully built NA 450 rwp 99 cobra (everything but the kitchen sink)
Wow some of you guys really put some heart and soul into your cars. I'm impressed!
Maybe we need a subforum on here for automotive.
BigD46
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My 95 Mustang Cobra...
Mods to Cobra....
All Interior Removed,
Rear Seat Delete.
Bottle Mount Bracket in center of rear seat area
Full custom Cut Welded, and installed Roll cage.
Cobra Brakes with Hawk Racing pads
Stainless battery relocation box in trunk
3:73 Gears, Mosier Axles,
Aluminum Racing radiator/ New Hoses
Underdrive Pulleys
Barry Grant "Demon" Carb
Energy Suspension Motor Mount
Tubular K-member
Edelbrock Intake
Brodix Aluminum Heads
Centerforce Road Race Clutch, Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearing
Steeda short throw shifter, with hurst grip.
Steeda adjustable clutch cable, Aluminum quadrant, and firewall adjuster
Steeda Strut tower brace
Steeda Caster Camber plates
Steeda steering Bushings Aluminum Steering Rack.
Steeda Sway bars front and back
Steeda upper and lower A-arms
Steeda Adjustable Tie rod ends
Steeda Pinion Snubber
Tokiko Shocks
MOMO Quick disconnect steering wheel
MOMO Racing seat withslide adjustment
Auto power 5-pt Harness (Quick disconnect)
Aircraft quality Enduro Cell Fuel Cell
All Accell Fittings
Stainless Braided Lines/ Both Feed and Return
Holley Fuel Pump
Barry grant fuel pressure regulator
Barry Grant In line Fuel filter
MSD 6AL Ignition Box with Changable RPM Chip
MSD Billet Distributor
MSD Coil
Equal Legnth Shorty Headers
X-Pipe/ Flowmasters
Accell Guages- Tach, Fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temp, water temp.
Push Button Start
Master Kill Switch (roll bar mounted)
Toggles for Fuel pump, Fan, and ignition on. and Headlight/Taillight on/off
Low rise Edelbrock Air filter
Steel Throttle cable/ Mounted to Carb
Steel Fire Break in rear panell.
17" Cobra "R" Rims with KUMHO Tires or
17" Factory Cobra Aluminum Rims with BF GOODRICH Drag radials,.
John Bennett Racing Engine
I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting.
btw... It's for sale
Mods to Cobra....
All Interior Removed,
Rear Seat Delete.
Bottle Mount Bracket in center of rear seat area
Full custom Cut Welded, and installed Roll cage.
Cobra Brakes with Hawk Racing pads
Stainless battery relocation box in trunk
3:73 Gears, Mosier Axles,
Aluminum Racing radiator/ New Hoses
Underdrive Pulleys
Barry Grant "Demon" Carb
Energy Suspension Motor Mount
Tubular K-member
Edelbrock Intake
Brodix Aluminum Heads
Centerforce Road Race Clutch, Pressure Plate and Throwout Bearing
Steeda short throw shifter, with hurst grip.
Steeda adjustable clutch cable, Aluminum quadrant, and firewall adjuster
Steeda Strut tower brace
Steeda Caster Camber plates
Steeda steering Bushings Aluminum Steering Rack.
Steeda Sway bars front and back
Steeda upper and lower A-arms
Steeda Adjustable Tie rod ends
Steeda Pinion Snubber
Tokiko Shocks
MOMO Quick disconnect steering wheel
MOMO Racing seat withslide adjustment
Auto power 5-pt Harness (Quick disconnect)
Aircraft quality Enduro Cell Fuel Cell
All Accell Fittings
Stainless Braided Lines/ Both Feed and Return
Holley Fuel Pump
Barry grant fuel pressure regulator
Barry Grant In line Fuel filter
MSD 6AL Ignition Box with Changable RPM Chip
MSD Billet Distributor
MSD Coil
Equal Legnth Shorty Headers
X-Pipe/ Flowmasters
Accell Guages- Tach, Fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temp, water temp.
Push Button Start
Master Kill Switch (roll bar mounted)
Toggles for Fuel pump, Fan, and ignition on. and Headlight/Taillight on/off
Low rise Edelbrock Air filter
Steel Throttle cable/ Mounted to Carb
Steel Fire Break in rear panell.
17" Cobra "R" Rims with KUMHO Tires or
17" Factory Cobra Aluminum Rims with BF GOODRICH Drag radials,.
John Bennett Racing Engine
I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting.
btw... It's for sale
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