Nice Mav at the Drags Today...

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Max Power, May 27, 2006.

  1. Max Power

    Max Power Vintage Ford Mafia

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    I was asked to shoot a Mustang event for a magazine article today at Rock Falls Raceway, Rock Falls Wisconsin. Saw this Mav and thought I would share. This guy buzzes around the Twin Cities.

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    what kind of motor was he running? very nice:yup:(y)
     
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    Nice looking ride. Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Can you send me that photo?

    Max, would you plaese e-mail that wheelie photo? I need a new motivational screen saver at work. (y)

    That's actually exactly the launch I'm shooting for with my new Grabber (Nothing more, nothing less). My last car could actually get the wheels up about an inch or two with an automatic and a 3,500 stall converter. However, this car will be a stick for no other reason than getting lift-offs like the one in your photo. Sure, I know I could do the same thing with a bigger converter, or perhaps a trans-brake, but the fact of the matter is I just like shifting. :drive:

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  5. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Wish I could get mine to do that. Its way more impressive than burning tires.
     
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    Man that is super sweet, thanks for taking the time to post.
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    Nice shot! Can you upload it to the gallrery? Thanks.
     
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    JOHN HOPKINS God Rules!

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    that surrrrrre is sweet..... i'm sure hes running a windsor:D, i'd love to launch like that, i'd guess if i did i might need a diaper the first time
     
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    nice looking car and great picture too.:)
     
  10. Max Power

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    He wasn't with the car when I went over there, but it was a 302 based block. Not sure of it was stroked or not. I'll oad it in the gallery and Jim C, a copy is on the way.
     
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    Thanks Rob !!!

    It's amazing how much motivation I can draw from a photo like this pasted on my garage wall. (y)

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    It's a big image. This site pares it down in size quite a bit, but the original will look great on your desktop.
     

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