Inside Moser’s MUSCLEPAK 9-Inch Rear End | Dragzine

Inside Moser’s MUSCLEPAK 9-Inch Rear End | Dragzine.

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For a variety of reasons you may need to step things up in the drive line department on your project car to a nine inch rear end. Extreme horsepower levels, the need to swap rear end gear ratios more easily, stronger components, less gear deflection, are all reasons that come to mind. Whatever the reason a Moser Engineering MUSCLEPAK nine inch may be the smart choice for your application

Sleeper Cars

As you know  (I assuming here), a “sleeper” car is one that on the exterior looks “average” (that it’s normally understood as referring to “slow”) under the wrapper, it’s a fire breather.

I was reading a special edition of ……the best auto periodical publisher in the WORLD (normally understood as referring to “ever existed”) Hemmings’ Muscle Machines – All Modified….and came upon an article entitled “Sleepers” by Richard Brigidi.

He defined a “sleeper” car as one with no engine badges, no chrome or striping, but with a monster engine.  The idea was back in the 1960’s as to hide the fact that you had mega HP under the hood.  Of course back in the day, street racing was common (although non-legal – just like today) and often it was done for cash or “pink slips”,  so hiding (or at least under stating) that fact that you’ve got a super power plant would be a benefit.

I’ve always liked the thought of having a poverty wheeled – rubber burner and always had in mind a plain-Jane Chevy Biscayne.

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Or maybe a plain old Mustang coupe?

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What’s your idea of a sleeper car? Drop your idea in a comment below.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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5 Best Sleeper Cars of 2014

Meanwhile, I put together a list of Top 5 Sleeper Cars available today. It includes a few American-built vehicles, and a couple more coming from cold, snowy Sweden and rugby-loving Australia. Check them out past the jump and tell me your thoughts in

 

Video: ’68 Mustang Restoration Documentary Tells An Incredible Story | StangTV

This is a great story!!

Video: ’68 Mustang Restoration Documentary Tells An Incredible Story | StangTV.

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Thanks for reading

Update: Trio of Twisters (Twister Special Mustangs, that is)| Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts


Photo courtesy Mecum Auctions.

Trio of Twister Special Ford Mustangs: The two 1970 Twisters sold for $270,000 combined.
Trio of Twisters (Twister Special Mustangs, that is) to storm Kansas City | Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts.

LACK OF UPDATES

LACK OF UPDATES.

 

Lacking updates of late for good reason.

It’s strange thinking that if I don’t post photos, it feels like i don’t shoot……Having the style and aesthetic of a photojournalist/documentary photographer, the process really isn’t finished until I share with like-minded people.

Over the last month I have purchased and currently importing my future wife…….a 53 Belair Hardtop

 

Event Coverage: Return To The Coast – Where Musclecars Unite

Event Coverage: Return To The Coast – Where Musclecars Unite.

 

 

BRIGHT HOT ROD RUN 2012 SATURDAY

BRIGHT HOT ROD RUN 2012 SATURDAY.

 

 

 

 

 

I reblog this site all the time.  Love the photography!!

http://crcooperphotography.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/bright-hot-rod-run-2012-saturday/

 

Tim

Steve Strope 1965 Mustang Ford Design Award Winner SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

Steve Strope 1965 Mustang Ford Design Award Winner SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

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Is this the best Ford at SEMA?  SEMA gave the Ford Design award to Steve Strope’s ’65 Mustang rally car. “I wanted to imagine what if Martini Racing was involved with Ford,” said Steve at the press conference at SEMA 2012. This re-imagined race car was introduced at SEMA 2012.

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