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Sept. 24, 2010 6:09 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork

... and I'm not ready.

1968 Ford Cortina with a supercharged V-6 from a Thunderbird Supercoupe hooked to a top loader 4-speed and ends up with an 8.8 posi.

The 340hp engine is set back a bit to aid fore & aft balance; i.e. the driver's seat is in the rear seat footwell. I like the GT aluminum wheels but don't think they have enough width to hook up. Fender flares will help but I think off set wheels will tuck everything inside the fenders.

It may not be a Nelson beater and I may never get to spank a Clown but I think this could be more entertaining than amatuer strip night at a fat farm.

Film at 11 ....
Sept. 24, 2010 6:40 p.m. Toyman01 SuperDork

Very cool! You've got a lot to do in the next week.
Sept. 24, 2010 6:44 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork

Sweet! Im partially glad I got you hooked up with that car and partially sad I didnt snag it myself.

340hp?!?! Is that stock for a supercoupe 6? I was unaware.
Sept. 24, 2010 7:36 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork

Not stock.

Sorry.
Sept. 24, 2010 7:59 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork

914Driver wrote:

Not stock.

Sorry.

aaah, cool, just thought maybe I missed on the hidden HP gem of the century. We looked at a few of those to power our Lemons MGB but ended up going a little more mainstream instead.
Sept. 24, 2010 8:05 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork

I always thought this drivetrain would be an excellent Locost donor.
Sept. 24, 2010 8:22 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

what size rims are those and what is the bolt pattern? If they are 4x100, you might be able to get something similar looking as used on E21 and E30 bmws.. they look a LOT like the rims Alpina used to make.
Sept. 24, 2010 8:25 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork

4 X 4.5 Fords front and back.. Diamond Racing can do any width, BP or off-set.
Sept. 24, 2010 8:40 p.m. SVreX SuperDork

I'm diggin the setback that allows you to not only climb into the engine bay, but actually stand BEHIND the crossmember while working on the engine.

Awesome.

If it is any consolation, I will also NOT be bringing my 300+ hp Lotus this year.

If you want to join me in Team ConeShagger, I'll buy you a beer and we can talk about all the stuff a Lotus will someday accomplish at the Challenge.
Sept. 24, 2010 9:45 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork

If it makes ya feel better on Team Cone Shagger Im easily persuaded to let folks take the Wartburg for a spin, its still registered for street use.
Sept. 25, 2010 1:53 a.m. SVreX SuperDork

Oooh!

Wait- Does that make me a WartShagger???
Sept. 25, 2010 5:46 a.m. wheels777 Dork

Hmmm...looks familiar
Sept. 25, 2010 7:58 a.m. pete240z SuperDork

914Driver wrote:

..........I may never get to spank a Clown ...............

What's going on down at this "Challenge"?
Sept. 25, 2010 8:37 a.m. unevolved HalfDork

I know this is nothing compared to Andy's medical issues, but this is the perfect weekend for a sinus infection...
Sept. 25, 2010 9:18 a.m. SVreX SuperDork

wheels777 wrote:

Hmmm...looks familiar

Oooh, oooh, oooh... a hint!
Sept. 25, 2010 9:42 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

914Driver wrote:

4 X 4.5 Fords front and back.. Diamond Racing can do any width, BP or off-set.

I will try to remember that for my Fiat
Sept. 25, 2010 9:46 a.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

Wow, that is one awesome Cordie, nice job cant wait to check it out in person.
Sept. 25, 2010 8:56 p.m. JThw8 SuperDork

SVreX wrote:

wheels777 wrote:

Hmmm...looks familiar

Oooh, oooh, oooh... a hint!

Lol...nope, that car used to be Andys. I've seen the beast for this year and I can confirm it is not a Cortina ;)

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