Nicely done, can you tell a difference?
1969 GTX....The T stands for tetanus
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threewood
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I haven't really gone on a test run. The burnout was me just having fun. I haven't really ripped into it up to speed but it idles nice, moderate acceleration is crisp.
I always used a rolling start to test mine and a stop watch. Like how long it took to get from 45-90.
threewood
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Hmmm, unfortunately I don't have a baseline. But that is a good idea.
Or if you knew at what point (mph) you could break the tires loose. But I guess that's only for torque. Guess you'll have to use the butt G meter.
JimKueneman
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My crystal ball says there is a '69 Coronet project in your future....... 
It's a 70.My crystal ball says there is a '69 Coronet in your future.......
JimKueneman
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Old men have short memories!
JimKueneman
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I had my professional inspector @Billccm look at it, and it is very tempting.
I thought you were going to collect one of every year Coronet?
Thank goodness I did not get Bill's text until after lunchtime when he went to see it! oh and I have it do it in order so it needs to be a '69 for me to buy it now...
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threewood
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Well done!
How's the X treating you lately?
threewood
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Hey Tim, car is running great, no issues. Been driving it 3 to 4 times a week to work. The new Edelbrock carb is impressive, glad I made the switch. I did remove the choke hardware from it. I also swapped out the street slicks for the Coopers for better burnouts lol. I don't know what's next for it other than driving it.
How's your X coming along?
Slow I'm afraid, to much overtime. So I'm burning a week of vacation the last of this month to get some work done on it. Have you had a chance to get it to a dragstrip for some time slips?
threewood
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No. Closest track is in Chandler and open racing is on Friday nights. I work Fridays and Saturdays so I would have to plan in advance with work and maybe make it an overnighter. I would like to though.
threewood
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She knew we were talking about her....pass side headlight is out lol. Luckily my garage is stocked with spare parts including headlights.
threewood
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Dat ***!
Sitting here contemplating swapping my tires back out for the set of Nitto 555R street slicks. After racing a motorcycle this morning and spinning the Coopers up past 55 mph lol I think I need the traction. And I did reel him in
Sitting here contemplating swapping my tires back out for the set of Nitto 555R street slicks. After racing a motorcycle this morning and spinning the Coopers up past 55 mph lol I think I need the traction. And I did reel him in
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