396 engine, 4-speed, stainless steel dual exhaust, Rally wheels. New clutch & tires. $17,000.
Call 813-716-4195
Source: http://www.cruisenewsonline.com/
Mike Kelly’s Cruise News
May 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
| My involvement with hot rods and racing started at age 16, when I was living in Colorado. My first hot rod was a 1939 Ford Coupe powered by a 322 cubic inch Buick. This was 1963 and the coupe would run with the 300hp, 4-speed Super Sport Chevys that were roaming the streets in those days. By age 17 I had started competing in organized drag racing with a C/Stock 1958 Chevy Delray. My ’58 was a very rare 348 cubic inch, 315hp model equipped from the factory with solid lifters, 11:1 pistons and 3-2′s. In race trim it carried 5:13 gears and of course a 4-speed transmission. I campaigned this car from late 1963 through 1967. Building quite a reputation with the car, not only at the track but in many $25 per run match races. This car was a real sleeper at these match races because Chevy built an identical engine with hydraulic lifters and only 8.5:1 pistons rated at 280hp. Most opponents would kind of laugh at the car thinking they had a real sucker on the line, since they thought my engine was the 280hp model, which didn’t really run that hard. I took $25 away from many unsuspecting 427 Fords, 413 Mopars, ’66 and ’67 396 Chevelles, etc.
1968 rolls around and by this time I am now living in south Florida, married, my wife is pregnant, and hot rods and racing starts to take a back seat to my family. I sold the ’58 Chevy and purchased a new VW Bug. Talk about going from one end of the spectrum to the other! But I still kept mentally involved in the sport of drag racing through friends and going to the track as a spectator. And I attended many car shows along the way.1980 comes along and after having just moved back to Colorado a good friend of mine offered me a full time ride on a Kawasaki drag bike. With my love of speed and excitement I eagerly accepted the offer. What a rocket these machines are! Letting the clutch fly at 8,000 RPM’s, and shifting at 10,000 RPM’s. So for the next 13 years I drag raced motorcycles, plus I served for 4 years on the Racer Advisory Board at Bandimere Speedway (home of the Mile High Nationals). Meanwhile my son Michael is hanging out with me at the track helping me crew the bike, observing, learning, and in general having fun. At 17 years old he starts riding in competition himself, and in the next 4 years he wins two track championships and is consistently in the money rounds.1994 brought changes to both our lives, which included a move from Colorado to Orlando, Florida. Together we teamed up to start The Cruise News, with the first issue coming in August of 1994. While concentrating on the magazine the racing has once again taken a back seat. I bought a 1957 Chevy Sedan Delivery (nicknamed the “Bad Banana”), and my son owns a 1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (which he bought a few years before moving to Florida). These days you can see us at as many car shows and cruise-ins as we can get to around the state, loving every minute of it. Hopefully we have brought a sense of fun and valuable information to all of you through Mike Kelly’s Cruise News. And thanks to all of our readers we are going strong! -Mike R. Kelly click here to visit Mike Kelly’s Cruise News official website
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Hollywood Dream Car Auctions
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Langston’s Used Auto Parts
January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Langston’s staff is supplied with the most up to date equipment and technology, as well as acres of all makes and models of domestic and foreign vehicles. Combine all this with years of knowledge and experience and its easy to see why Langston’s Used Auto Parts can provide you with the part you need and a guarantee you can depend on. Contact us for all your Auto Parts needs!
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Goodmark Industries
January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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For almost 20 years, Goodmark has produced quality sheetmetal and trim your your classic cars and trucks.
During the 1980′s, vehicle owners found it harder and harder to find original vehicle sheet metal and trim for classic cars and trucks. Much of the sheet metal on the market was coming solely from the crash parts industry. Some car collectors decided that if the hobby was going to continue and grow, quality sheetmetal and trim was needed.
Goodmark was founded in 1991 to offer the best quality sheet metal and trim available.
Since the goal of Goodmark has always been to offer the highest quality sheet metal and trim available, part after part has been retooled by Goodmark. Vehicles like Dodge Challengers, Plymouth Barracudas and others that had been difficult to restore are now being restored due to the availability of quality parts tooled by Goodmark
Goodmark looks forward to continue to provide quality parts for the vehicle restoration industry and hobbyists for years to come.
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Heacock Classic Car Insurance
January 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
More and more people are getting involved in the collector car hobby. Whether it’s rebuilding an old classic, or purchasing the vehicle of their dreams, there are millions of collectible vehicle owners in the U.S. with more added every year.
Most people insure their classic car with their family auto insurer without realizing Classic Car Insurance and Collector Car Insurance from Heacock Classic is able to provide them better coverage (such as “Agreed Value” physical damage coverage) at much lower rates.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about the hobby of restoring or collecting automobiles. Our experience shows that true automobile enthusiasts are inclined to take extra care in the way they use, maintain and store their collector cars. As a result, our insurance rates are much lower than the costs of family auto insurance.
The Heacock Classic insurance policy has been customized to define how the vehicle may be used and in some cases, who will operate it. Our standard program is available with various annual mileage options. (1000, 3000 or 6000) We also have excellent rates for racing cars, sports and exotic cars, antiques and classics, and museum collections.
Heacock Classic is a division of Heacock Insurance Group, Inc. based in Sebring, FL. Heacock Insurance is a full-service independent insurance agency which has been in business since 1922.
Our Lead Insurance Carrier
American Modern Insurance Co., headquartered in Amelia, OH, is the lead underwriter for the Heacock Classic collector car insurance program. American Modern was founded in 1965 and is licensed in all 50 states, serving more than 1.4 million customers with a variety of specialty products. The company is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, and has been named one of the top 50 property and casualty insurers in the U.S. for ten consecutive years by the Ward Financial Group. In addition to its automobile product, American Modern’s selection of recreational offerings includes motorcycle/ATV, boat and personal watercraft, and recreational vehicle coverages. American Modern is part of Munich Re, one of the most diversified and successful reinsurers in the world, with more than $275 billion in assets as of September, 2008.
Our President, Ford W. Heacock III
Ford Heacock III is a serious automobile enthusiast. As a native of Sebring, FL, Ford’s family was intimately involved in the heyday of Sebring’s international sports car races. His grandfather (Ford Sr.) was the first local chairman of the Sebring 12 Hours of Endurance and is a member of the Sebring Race Hall of Fame. After returning to Sebring following college, Ford III, took an active interest in the vintage sports car racing hobby. He founded Sportscar Vintage Racing Assn. (SVRA) a national organization for vintage racing and Vintage Motorsport Magazine. Today, in addition to his duties as President of Heacock Classic, Ford finds time to organize The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival in downtown Lakeland, FL. He is currently restoring a 1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster.
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Pilot Automotive
January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pilot Automotive Inc. / Wang’s International is a major automotive supplier and distributor of car and truck accessories, import performance accessories, lighting products and many other fine innovative products to retail automotive chains, mass merchandisers, warehouse distributors and specialty markets. Established in 1983, Pilot Automotive Inc. / Wang’s International has committed and prided itself to providing customers with the finest innovative products and service in the automotive industry. Pilot Automotive Inc. / Wang’s International Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center is located in the City of Industry, CA with over 330,000 square feet and over 60 shipping docks to better serve our valued customers. The entire Wang’s International / Pilot Automotive team wants to thank you for your loyalty and continued support.
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Our Valued Sponsors
January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tail Fins and Chrome is proud and excited to be aligned with companies that provide top-quality products and services. We greatly value their support and what they represent. It’s easy for us to endorse and promote these companies because we actually utilize the products and services they offer…it’s a great “working” relationship.
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