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Post by hanks73340 on Oct 27, 2020 9:30:00 GMT -5
Too bad they weren't allowed to bump and run. Would have loved to see that Galaxie push those little gnats into the grass
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Post by DynoDave on Oct 27, 2020 15:09:23 GMT -5
Too bad they weren't allowed to bump and run. Would have loved to see that Galaxie push those little gnats into the grass
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Post by jeremy on Oct 28, 2020 13:19:55 GMT -5
I always liked those - better than the following generation, even. I like that one too, but the boat tail one is my favorite.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Oct 28, 2020 16:47:10 GMT -5
You see different drivers take different approaches to racing vintage cars. Check out this video of a vintage Ford Galaxie chasing down much smaller, sporty cars on a road course. This driver is going all out to move up. Not trading paint, but damn near it. It's hilarious to see this big, hulking Ford stalking these tiny little sports cars/sedans. Not picking on the Galaxie...I think it's awesome! pretty much amazing how hard is the suspension on curves!!!! being an American car!!!! it must have LOT of modifications to be able to make that!
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Post by jeremy on Oct 29, 2020 14:21:43 GMT -5
What does it need though, other than hard springs and stiff anti-roll bars?
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Post by DynoDave on Oct 29, 2020 16:28:39 GMT -5
Well, that will help keep it flat, but there's more to it I'm sure.
Many cars of this era ran double shocks, as "better" shocks were not available. Higher corner speed is only helpful with the right (wider) wheels and tires, and a good rear suspension geometry that allows you to put the power to the ground coming out of that corner. Faster ratio steering if you can get it (better box, or mixed or altered pitman and idler arms(my stock car racing buddy used to cut and weld his won, though it wasn't "allowed"). You'll want better caster and camber numbers than you can get with stock control arms and anchoring points. Have to watch the bump steer. These old stock cars look stock, but there isn't a part on them that isn't tweaked or massaged to get the most out of it.
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Post by DynoDave on Oct 29, 2020 16:29:03 GMT -5
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Post by jeremy on Oct 29, 2020 20:06:17 GMT -5
Now that's a seventies paint job.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Oct 30, 2020 3:59:15 GMT -5
If wasn't for the suspension, that Galaxie was NEVER won the race, maybe not even finished into the first 10. Race circuits are not made for old American cars without heavy mods. Even oval tracks which are the natural profesional competition in USA are hard for American cars, hence the success of 1/4" of mile competitions in USA for regular ppl. There is a reason why the big success on the Lemans race when some American car wins. Is not just about power but the way to handle it and transfer it to the ground, and there is where European cars are years ahead.
F1 experiments and technology uses to end on European cars before reach Americans. Sure, 90% of the F1 are European brands too.
Is the same for Rallye competitions.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Oct 30, 2020 4:06:01 GMT -5
Oh and about the topic. I never have been fan of 70s fashion, however I like the 70s stock look made by factory.
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