The 69FB made is deput yesterday at the CopperState Mustang Club show. Its been a lot of work getting it to this point in just a few weeks. We still don't have it running, but were getting close. As for the car, its about 90% completed, and looking pretty good.
The show was a success and we had a steady pace of people from 9am till 3pm. Show management was were worried about attendance, as there was an air show at Luke AFB, a huge car show at the new statium, and a big race event at Firebird yesterday. But I think the attendance was up from the past three years, and we had about 200 cars. It also seem to help, being right across from Home Depot, as a lot of people walked over from there. Plus it was a hot day yesterday, mid 90's, fortunately we were in the last row and had good shade most of the day. All in all, it was a great show for us and the 69FB.
We got a lot of positive comments, on the car and especially the engine. It was fun to watch people walk up and take a peak at the engine bay, then watch the eyebrows raise up. Several times we'd notice someone come back for a second or third look, with friends in tow.
As I said, its not running yet, but we hope to resolve that in a few more weeks. The biggest problem is finding the time to work on it. Plus I have to tow it down to Tucson, as we are working on the motor at Will place. Next weekend Will and Kelly, and myself, will be at Firebird Raceway for Fun Ford Weekend. Kelly will be racing the Falcon, and I'll be showing the 69FB. However, I think the following weekend is free. I've been working on the body and interior weekdays after work, when I have a chance.
Still to do, finish up the engine, install rear spoiler and misc parts, install roll bar and harnesses, lower it 2 inches, and install the traction bars. Oh yea, install all the decals, numbering, and the company/sponser logos. So it looks official.
Some of the pics were taken here at home (with the car on the trailer, just before heading out) the rest at the show.
The show was a success and we had a steady pace of people from 9am till 3pm. Show management was were worried about attendance, as there was an air show at Luke AFB, a huge car show at the new statium, and a big race event at Firebird yesterday. But I think the attendance was up from the past three years, and we had about 200 cars. It also seem to help, being right across from Home Depot, as a lot of people walked over from there. Plus it was a hot day yesterday, mid 90's, fortunately we were in the last row and had good shade most of the day. All in all, it was a great show for us and the 69FB.
We got a lot of positive comments, on the car and especially the engine. It was fun to watch people walk up and take a peak at the engine bay, then watch the eyebrows raise up. Several times we'd notice someone come back for a second or third look, with friends in tow.
As I said, its not running yet, but we hope to resolve that in a few more weeks. The biggest problem is finding the time to work on it. Plus I have to tow it down to Tucson, as we are working on the motor at Will place. Next weekend Will and Kelly, and myself, will be at Firebird Raceway for Fun Ford Weekend. Kelly will be racing the Falcon, and I'll be showing the 69FB. However, I think the following weekend is free. I've been working on the body and interior weekdays after work, when I have a chance.
Still to do, finish up the engine, install rear spoiler and misc parts, install roll bar and harnesses, lower it 2 inches, and install the traction bars. Oh yea, install all the decals, numbering, and the company/sponser logos. So it looks official.
Some of the pics were taken here at home (with the car on the trailer, just before heading out) the rest at the show.
I have yet to see a foxbody out this way with anything done to the six.
