Solid Rock

Solid Rock · Postby **Solid Rock** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:27 pm

Thanks Lippy. That is one of the free paint jobs I mentioned elsewhere some time back.

jim sanders · Postby **jim sanders** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:35 pm

I would love to read about the car when you get time to tell the story. The how why what where when... combo, E.T's speed round wins etc.You may have talked about it years ago but i would enjoy a refresher !!

Solid Rock · Postby **Solid Rock** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:43 pm

I'll try and get some info up for you in the near future, Jim.

If you remember the pic of a Pinto funny car called the "Rough Rider" among the pics that purple66bu posted a few months ago, that is the same car.

jim sanders · Postby **jim sanders** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:52 pm

thanks

Solid Rock · Postby **Solid Rock** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:58 am

I thought I'd put a quick update in here. Yesterday I had the privilege of going on a road trip with Tom Motry.
We went to Gary Dyers shop for a bit and then went and picked up a set of headers from a powder coater.
After that, we went to Strange Engineering and picked up my new rear end housing, floaters, and axles. They are some nice pieces.
I like the way the new housing is braced inside and out.
It's gonna be nice to climb in there and not wonder about the ancient hubs and studs and such.
Oh yeah, I even have new brackets and rotors to go along with the BRAKE calipers I bought a couple of years ago!!

Spending the day with Tom was really entertaining and educational.
For those of you who haven't met him, he is a really nice guy. Always ready to lend a hand and help out.

Here's a link to a pic of my Mustang, back in the day. Obviously it's the one in the far lane.

http://www.quartermileclassics.com/gall ... 12138-M-LB

pro70z28 · Postby **pro70z28** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:55 am

Cool deal Rocky. Decided to go for the floaters.

Solid Rock · Postby **Solid Rock** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:43 am

Yes pro, I did. In the end, I figured it was best to use the floaters, not only from a safety angle, but also for resale, and mostly, because I was concerned that the rules might be changed to require them.
They cost more, but I think it will be worth it in the long run.

Rapid Randy Baker · Postby **Rapid Randy Baker** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:31 am

Rocky, that is some fantastic news! I am glad you got to get some parts. If I remember right, it was the rear end deal that was keeping you off the track. Congrats!!!

SLICK VIC · Postby **SLICK VIC** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:35 am

great to hear the news ROCK,...\

I NEED A FLOATER REAR END DEAL,...

FOR THE CAR,.. THE CAR,.....

Lippy · Postby **Lippy** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:50 pm

Rock, glad to hear your floating now. LOL. You will like it so much better to work on, plus you won't be sending any axles out in the crowd.

Now get those BRAKES fixed.

Solid Rock

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