[SEL] OT: Joined The Dark Side

[Russell]

George the only thing Dark about your new toy is the flavour! Now if you came home with a 64 Chev you would really win the prize. Your are one of many on this list who owns a car just because you/they can.

Good luck to you
Russell



On 02/06/2011, at 8:11 AM, Best, George (DS) wrote:

> On Saturday I bought something that will seriously put a stop to any engine buying by me for awhile.
> 
> Didn't buy a tractor, but did buy a car.
> 
> Bought a 1964 Ford Falcon.
> 
> Many many years ago, back when I was in high school, I had a 64 Falcon Sprint 260V8 and 4speed.  Had that car for several years until Uncle Sam wanted to give me a free trip to southeast Asia, at which time I sold the car and went into the Air Force instead.
> 
> Back in my pre-married days I also had a modified 65 Comet Cyclone, which was the fastest car of my youth.
> 
> I've been married 40 years now, and the cars of my youth have been calling my name and I couldn't resist buying another 64 Falcon.  
> 
> Although this one is much more modified than anything I've had in the past.
> 
> This one has a 351V8 that has been dynoed at 425hp, and rest of car has been modified to handle the engine.
> 
> So after buying this toy, it will take a looooonnnngggg time to rebuild my money account for new toys, unless I sell a few of my current engines and tractors.
> 
> George
> 
> Ps.... anyone want to buy an engine or two????
> 
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