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JaxTheDJ · 11-28-2002, 10:17 AM

Oh I can really relate to those things,most of which I did...LOL,I was born in 1958 so I saw most all of them happen. Wonder how the people nowadays would like to work on a real musclecar with NO aftermarket parts available and you had to MAKE most all your own racing parts? Remember dual point distributors?all steel cooling fans?The early Holley carbs from hell? and forget drag radials,if you could afford slicks,you were the MAN!!! otherwise you ran on bias ply tires......LOL ,all headwork had to be done by hand and cams were available in 3 choices.Racing sure has come a long way since the early 70's when I started. 12 second 1/4 times back then were for guys with a thick wallet,now anyone can basically run 11's or better with bolt on parts. Times sure have changed for the better.

11-28-2002, 10:17 AM	#15
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	Oh I can really relate to those things,most of which I did...LOL,I was born in 1958 so I saw most all of them happen. Wonder how the people nowadays would like to work on a real musclecar with NO aftermarket parts available and you had to MAKE most all your own racing parts? Remember dual point distributors?all steel cooling fans?The early Holley carbs from hell? and forget drag radials,if you could afford slicks,you were the MAN!!! otherwise you ran on bias ply tires......LOL ,all headwork had to be done by hand and cams were available in 3 choices.Racing sure has come a long way since the early 70's when I started. 12 second 1/4 times back then were for guys with a thick wallet,now anyone can basically run 11's or better with bolt on parts. Times sure have changed for the better. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........