BBR's 545 83GT..... it is alive

[BBR]

Yes, and they are a pain in the butt. I got lucky and nothing needed to be changed. The threaded adjusters on a Mopar 8.75 or Ford 9" are MUCH MUCH easier to deal with.

[BBR]

Drove it to a little going away GTG for a car buddy and I am happy to report that it once again leaves 2 big long black tracks when you hammer on it.

Headed to the track this Friday night.....with slicks AND spacers.

[mlcraven]

This thread defines car crafting on so many levels...good luck at the drags Friday.

What likelihood the slicks will be worth .5 and change?

[BBR]

Thanks! It has been and continues to be a fun car. If it hooks with the slicks and goes 1.5 -1.6 in the 60, it might sneak into the 10.90's.

[CDMBill]

Ok, so where is the update?

[squirrel]

I'ts on facebook....duh

"Fun night at the track! Mustang ran a best of 11.19 @ 120.6 with a 1.56 60 foot on slicks."


hope I don't get in trouble for that.

[mlcraven]

Right on! Some cooler air later in the summer will see BBR pulling down 10s for sure.

[Scott Liggett]

Drove it to a little going away GTG for a car buddy and I am happy to report that it once again leaves 2 big long black tracks when you hammer on it.

Headed to the track this Friday night.....with slicks AND spacers.

Two big long black trails down the street are a sign of success.


What are the rules dealing with wheel spacers.

[BBR]

Spacers are ok as long as you still have enough lugnut engagement. In my case with 3" studs and a 5/16" spacer, it's not a problem.

Yeah it ran 11.19 at 120.6! Every pass I made it went quicker. It was getting late so I did not try again after the 11.19 run. I am still having problems leaving it in 1st until the shift light comes on. Stupid me. Each run I felt like I left it in longer and it went quicker, so I think there's still a little left in it. Air temp was mid-90's and the DA was 6900 feet. 60 foots were nice in the 1.56 range and may get a little better, but I'm freaking happy with that considering how little suspension work I have done to this car. It sure is fun having a fast car and having one you can pull a trailer to the track with, race and then get home again.

Took it to a big cruise here last night and it was fun. Temp stayed at 185 in traffic (it's a big loop downtown) until the fan's fuseholder had a meltdown and shut the fan off. I had to fix it with my pocket knife since I did not have any tools with me, but once I did that, it went right back to 185.

I am digging this car. Pulling the t-tops out and cruising around if freaking awesome!!!!!

[squirrel]

I am digging this car.

That's what it's all about, right there......it took a while, but it was worth it!