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    While Carol and I were in Tucson last week celebrating our 50th anniversary and soaking up some sun. We went to the drag races in Tucson where they had the inaugural "Hot Rod Weekend".

    Hot Rod magazine has done this back east all the time, but this was the first time out west.

    They raced in Tucson on Thursday, then have to drive what they race to Phoenix for the 2nd race on Friday and then drive to Fontana for the 3rd race on Saturday.

    These cars are everything from and old Buick that ran 16.50 @ 85MPH to the 57 Chevy owned by Jeff Lutz (see his car on Street Outlaws) that ran the the low 5's at 237MPH.

    The cars have to be street legal and they have to drive them.

    My brother Jerry raced his 64 Fairlane but didn't find out about the event to be ready to travel. But, next year he and I both are going to enter this event.

    That means there are some things I have to do to get ready. First and foremost, I have to get some lower gears and probably switch to a 9". Get some wheels and slicks and install my driveshaft loop.

    Not a lot of other major things to do, but it was so much fun I can't wait. Larry
    Larry Smith
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    That sounds like a blast Larry!
    That would be a heck of a drive.
    Glad to see you're keeping your falcon for a while...
    What rear end do you have now? 8"?
    Don Bartlett
    Federal Way, WA
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    It has an 8" now. I am not sure what gears it has, will need to climb underneath and look at the tag. Will be looking for some lower gears. 4:56 or 4:11 probably. If possible maybe I can find a housing that fits with disc brakes. Don't really want to change the width. Might as well dream for the best.

    If you get a chance go online and search for the Hot Rod Drag Weekend (Tucson, Phoenix to Fontana. There are some good videos and pictures. Larry
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
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    Speed Demon Larry

    Quote Originally Posted by BadBird View Post
    These cars are everything from and old Buick that ran 16.50 @ 85MPH
    That would be my style.
    Dennis Pierson
    Tampa, FL
    "The Wonder Falcon"

    '63 Futura Hardtop (260, Ford-O-Matic, bench seat)

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    If I remember correctly, Pat you put in a 9" from Currie? I would like any and all info about which 9" to buy or out of what car to get a 9" that will fit.
    Input on which gears for the rear end to use for strip/street would also be appreciated from those who have raced. I was leaning towards 4:11, but 4:56 keeps cropping up in the internet write ups.
    In looking at which tires to go with there is equal data on slicks versus drag radials. Any ideas there would also be nice.

    Lastly, hopefully everyone will say a prayer for the people of France after this horrible attack. God please give them peace and direction that only you can bring. Larry
    Larry Smith
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    Not too many answers to questions but here is one more chance for someone to chime in. I have 14" wheels now, and have made up my mind to go with the 4:11 gears. So, if there is room, would I be better off to go with 15" wheels and slicks on the back or stay with 14's. Larry
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
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  7. #7
    Larry - I'm not a racer, so not gonna have much to offer. The only thing I can offer is that the wheel isn't all that important, except as it has to do with what size tires you may have available to you. You may have more options with a 15" wheel. You'll find the exact same OD and Width on both 14 and 15 wheels, though 15" wheels may allow larger tires than you can get as a 14"and vice verse. I think you'll have to be more concerned with how much tire you can get under the wheel-wells combined with wheel offset.

    Here's a cool tire/wheel comparison tool:

    http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

    I think Merc Marquis or similar had rear discs. Whether they are the right width, or will need shortening or leaf pads added, I'm not sure.

    Sorry couldn't help more.
    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    Wayne Kauk races his 64....
    He races mostly vintage drags like Mission and Bremerton.
    He lives in Everett
    Bill Proctor .. 1963 Falcon Sprint. Looking forward to learning new things.

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    Attached is a link to Hot Rod Drag Week West that is going on this weekend in Phoenix and Tucson. There are quite a few pictures of my brothers 64 Black Fairlane. His best run today was 12.18 @ 110mph. Then they had to drive the car from Phoenix to Tucson on a 180 mile route. Tomorrow they race in Tucson and drive back to Phoenix for the final day of racing there Sunday. They may not have the races in October this year like they did last year. So, guess I will have to wait for next year. larry



    http://www.hotrod.com/events/hot-rod...-whos-missing/
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
    347 stroker



  10. #10
    Quote Originally Posted by BadBird View Post
    Attached is a link to Hot Rod Drag Week West that is going on this weekend in Phoenix and Tucson.
    Hello, Larry.

    The listed cars range from a 1926 Model T to a 2015 Corvette.

    "64 Hot Rod Mike Swan 1926 Ford Model T
    36 Street Eliminator Ed Urcis 2015 Chevrolet Corvette"

    Given that there is obviously no exclusion of new vehicles, it is surprising that the overwhelming majority of participants are all driving cars that are about 50 years old. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

    Thanks for posting, Dennis.

    Power to the People: Happy Birthday to the Ford Flathead V8
    by Michael Accardi on March 31, 2016

    See: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/2016/...rticleComments

    (You have to scroll up to get to the article when the display appears. I think that the little V-8 coupe really looks sharp.)
    Last edited by Luva65wagon; April 4th, 2016 at 08:59 AM.
    Dennis Pierson
    Tampa, FL
    "The Wonder Falcon"

    '63 Futura Hardtop (260, Ford-O-Matic, bench seat)

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    Here is a link to Hot Rod Magazine that gives a good story about my brothers Fairlane and a lot of pics. Larry
    http://www.hotrod.com/events/hot-rod...-drag-weekend/
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
    347 stroker



  12. #12
    I see a little sibling "rivalry" here.

    Nice article and nice car too. Enjoyed seeing it at the mini.
    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    No rivalry, we just love to do the same things. We have both loved cars our whole life, both raced, even in the 60's he had a beautiful 56 Chevy and 64 Ford with the first 406 engines. He raced it quite a bit.
    I had the most beautiful black 57 Chevy 2 door hardtop with a great engine, beautiful white rolled and pleated interior with bucket seats and four speed. It was the best looking car in Wichita and it won a ton of drag races.
    Both Jerry and I would love to get to race together again, but I don't have any ideas of beating his car. I will admit to a lot of jealousy in his getting to drag race all year in beautiful weather and there are numerous car shows every weekend in Tucson the whole year. I would love that.
    If Carol was to even mention us moving to Tucson, I would be there within a week. I absolutely love the heat, the desert and the sun. Larry
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
    347 stroker



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