Trivia for today - Page 23 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

falcongtho3 · 05-30-2004, 11:44 PM

For today; What (production) Mustang came with the largest (single)carburator from the factory as standard equipment?

AZDave · 05-31-2004, 02:02 AM

My guess is a 780cfm on the Boss 302?

DX MACH1 · 05-31-2004, 04:30 AM

Falcongtho3:

Keep up the good work on this thread! If you don't think it is worthwhile, look at the number of views! Unfortunately, I am sure there are a great number of people on this site who are Mustang-illiterate, like me. (Only my second mustang in 35 years.) The trivia is great and I am learning a lot as well. I enjoy your posts on this thread and on the many others as well. With the huge number of posts you have, I can only conclude that you live on this website (LOL).

falcongtho3 · 05-31-2004, 08:45 AM

AZDave hit it right on the head! The Small block Boss 302 wore the 780 carb that outsized the carbs on even the mighty Boss 429 and all the Cobra Jet big block cars!

DX, thanks for the good words. I really do appreciate it and I realize that there are people who like this thread and learn form it. That is why I do want the information posted here to be correct, unlike some new Mustang coffee table books...

For today; During the Viet Nam conflict there was a 'Tour' of high performance '70 Mustangs. this was used for show as well as for the teaching of proper high performance driving. There were two Boss 429 "Lawman Super Bosses", one was recently sold at auction. First question; what was the fate of the other Super Boss? Second, what were the other Mustangs and how did they cosmetically differ from stock?

falcongtho3 · 06-01-2004, 09:45 PM

The second Super Boss 429 was crushed by a cargo container when the car was being loaded for shipment during the tour. The other cars featured were 428 CJ Mach 1's with unique paint schemes, Spyder wheels, and some featured lettering in Vietnamese.

Now, we all know (right?) that the 'Turd' was the flip front 390 powered Shelby Cobra that was the blueprint for the 427 Cobra. What was the 'Brick'?

AZDave · 06-02-2004, 04:43 PM

A “brick” was how the Cobra was described aerodynamically. Brock’s coupe (Cobra Daytona) was designed to allow Shelby American to be competitive on longer, faster, european tracks.
You're doing a fine job keeping this thread alive, Falcon. It's a great source of info for everyone.

falcongtho3 · 06-03-2004, 12:08 AM

Thanks! But now...the 'brick' was the 427 powered Daytona Super Coupe. The project was stalled when one of the Daytonas was damaged when a transporter truck hit a bridge and the Coupe scheduled for the transformation was put back into racing service. The project was later restarted on a Cobra chassis and finally completed, and if you see it you'll know why it was called the 'brick'. In all honesty, you're right the regular Cobra was more of an aerodynamic brick!

falcongtho3 · 06-05-2004, 08:41 AM

I thought we'd try something different for today.

In the last issue of Autoweek there was a write up for a Mustang that was sold at auction; spot the problem with this ad.

1968 Ford Mustang Conv. GT/CS, 302 engine, 48,129 miles. Very good paint, chrome shiny. Good top, carpet, interior. Sold @ $17,490.

Twister Special · 06-05-2004, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by falcongtho3
I thought we'd try something different for today.

In the last issue of Autoweek there was a write up for a Mustang that was sold at auction; spot the problem with this ad.

1968 Ford Mustang Conv. GT/CS, 302 engine, 48,129 miles. Very good paint, chrome shiny. Good top, carpet, interior. Sold @ $17,490.

They forgot to add "very rare". HA!

Didn't know they made GT/CS in conv. form.

Swweetness · 06-05-2004, 09:44 AM

Interesting, they didn't make a GT/CS convertable, all were coupes only.
Dang it, need to post faster.

falcongtho3 · 06-05-2004, 09:01 PM

You are both correct. I did send an email to Keith who writes this particular column for Autoweek. I am curious to see if there is a reply, or if gets printed in the letters section (again with any type of reply). I did check with a number of my local 'sources' as well as a couple of GT/CS sites to verify this before posting this little tidbit. I'm really curious to find out how the new owner of this car will feel when/if he finds out the facts. This person may not care at all, but the passing of clones, fakes, and replicas have become a huge problem in the collectors market.

falcongtho3 · 06-05-2004, 10:36 PM

For today; It was built by Rootes, powered by Ford, and imported by Chrysler. What was it called?

AZDave · 06-07-2004, 01:02 PM

Tigerrrrrr.

falcongtho3 · 06-07-2004, 07:28 PM

How right can you get? I'll bet the PentaStar guys had a tough time swallowing the fact that they had to import a Ford powered sports car, especially when they really had nothing like it!

falcongtho3 · 06-18-2004, 06:22 PM

How about this one? Originally comissioned as the Shelby Mk V, it was produced in a run of 401 cars. It sported a mid mounted 302 engine under a gull wing style engine compartment cover. What was it called?

Twister Special · 06-18-2004, 10:59 PM

Here's a guess. Was it the (mangusta) mongoose?

falcongtho3 · 06-18-2004, 11:26 PM

Right on the money!

Let's try another one...Built in Canada, the company office was in Scottsdale, AZ. The 1974 version was AMC powered, but the 1975 version was updated with a Ford 351. Name that car...:THUMBSUP:

I'm not trying to get:OFFTOPIC: , but you guys are too sharp for me!

troopdoom · 06-18-2004, 11:36 PM

was it the bricklen sorry cant speel

falcongtho3 · 06-19-2004, 08:54 AM

Yes, it was the Bricklin SV-1...and spelling isn't what this thread is about...:THUMBSUP:

Built in New Brunswick, Canada the '74 sported an AMC 360 4V, while the 1975 cars had a 351 2V but was the faster of the two years. Thr Ford cars could only be had with an Auto. while the AMC equipped car could be had with stick or auto. There were a small handful built in 1976, but they were pretty much left over '75 parts.

OK, same theme...but easier. This car was sold in Lincoln-Mercury delaerships from '71-'74. Equipped with a mid mounted 351 C 4-V, and backed by a ZF 5 speed this car remained in production and for sale in Europe into the '90's. What was it?

troopdoom · 06-19-2004, 10:04 AM

Detomsa Pantara

Twister Special · 06-19-2004, 12:55 PM

falcongtho3 · 06-19-2004, 09:52 PM

OK...too easy!

Time to dig deep into the files...you're all in trouble, just wait!:LAUGH:

Twister Special · 06-20-2004, 05:23 PM

Here's one. What Ford was known as "the breadwagon"?

troopdoom · 06-20-2004, 05:26 PM

you got me

falcongtho3 · 06-20-2004, 07:16 PM

That would be the Model 'J' or GT-40 Mk. IV.

For today, it was called the 'Cooper Monaco', but after Carroll Shelby was done with it what name did it go by?

05-30-2004, 11:44 PM	#551
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Time to resurrect "This old thread" For today; What (production) Mustang came with the largest (single)carburator from the factory as standard equipment? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-31-2004, 02:02 AM	#552
AZDave FORD GUY Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ / Southlake,TX Posts: 185	My guess is a 780cfm on the Boss 302? __________________ Torch Red 378403 my garage: 02/06/03, now in the caring hands of the "other Dave" '66 GT350H #1497 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05-31-2004, 08:45 AM	#554
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	AZDave hit it right on the head! The Small block Boss 302 wore the 780 carb that outsized the carbs on even the mighty Boss 429 and all the Cobra Jet big block cars! DX, thanks for the good words. I really do appreciate it and I realize that there are people who like this thread and learn form it. That is why I do want the information posted here to be correct, unlike some new Mustang coffee table books... For today; During the Viet Nam conflict there was a 'Tour' of high performance '70 Mustangs. this was used for show as well as for the teaching of proper high performance driving. There were two Boss 429 "Lawman Super Bosses", one was recently sold at auction. First question; what was the fate of the other Super Boss? Second, what were the other Mustangs and how did they cosmetically differ from stock? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery Last edited by falcongtho3; 05-31-2004 at 08:49 AM.

06-01-2004, 09:45 PM	#555
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	The second Super Boss 429 was crushed by a cargo container when the car was being loaded for shipment during the tour. The other cars featured were 428 CJ Mach 1's with unique paint schemes, Spyder wheels, and some featured lettering in Vietnamese. Now, we all know (right?) that the 'Turd' was the flip front 390 powered Shelby Cobra that was the blueprint for the 427 Cobra. What was the 'Brick'? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-02-2004, 04:43 PM	#556
AZDave FORD GUY Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ / Southlake,TX Posts: 185	A “brick” was how the Cobra was described aerodynamically. Brock’s coupe (Cobra Daytona) was designed to allow Shelby American to be competitive on longer, faster, european tracks. You're doing a fine job keeping this thread alive, Falcon. It's a great source of info for everyone. __________________ Torch Red 378403 my garage: 02/06/03, now in the caring hands of the "other Dave" '66 GT350H #1497 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05-31-2004, 04:30 AM	#553
DX MACH1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Elgin, Ontario Posts: 17	Falcongtho3: Keep up the good work on this thread! If you don't think it is worthwhile, look at the number of views! Unfortunately, I am sure there are a great number of people on this site who are Mustang-illiterate, like me. (Only my second mustang in 35 years.) The trivia is great and I am learning a lot as well. I enjoy your posts on this thread and on the many others as well. With the huge number of posts you have, I can only conclude that you live on this website (LOL).

06-03-2004, 12:08 AM	#557
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Thanks! But now...the 'brick' was the 427 powered Daytona Super Coupe. The project was stalled when one of the Daytonas was damaged when a transporter truck hit a bridge and the Coupe scheduled for the transformation was put back into racing service. The project was later restarted on a Cobra chassis and finally completed, and if you see it you'll know why it was called the 'brick'. In all honesty, you're right the regular Cobra was more of an aerodynamic brick! __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-05-2004, 08:41 AM	#558
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Spot the error I thought we'd try something different for today. In the last issue of Autoweek there was a write up for a Mustang that was sold at auction; spot the problem with this ad. 1968 Ford Mustang Conv. GT/CS, 302 engine, 48,129 miles. Very good paint, chrome shiny. Good top, carpet, interior. Sold @ $17,490. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-05-2004, 09:44 AM	#560
Swweetness Ford is my middle name!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glendive, MT Posts: 205	Interesting, they didn't make a GT/CS convertable, all were coupes only. Dang it, need to post faster. __________________ 2003 Torch Red, 5spd, IUP Built 07/16/03 Delivered 08/01/03 3rd Stang - Slightly Modified 1968 Torino GT 390/Auto 1968 Torino GT 289/Auto 1996 Taurus

06-05-2004, 09:01 PM	#561
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	You are both correct. I did send an email to Keith who writes this particular column for Autoweek. I am curious to see if there is a reply, or if gets printed in the letters section (again with any type of reply). I did check with a number of my local 'sources' as well as a couple of GT/CS sites to verify this before posting this little tidbit. I'm really curious to find out how the new owner of this car will feel when/if he finds out the facts. This person may not care at all, but the passing of clones, fakes, and replicas have become a huge problem in the collectors market. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-05-2004, 10:36 PM	#562
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	For today; It was built by Rootes, powered by Ford, and imported by Chrysler. What was it called? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-07-2004, 01:02 PM	#563
AZDave FORD GUY Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ / Southlake,TX Posts: 185	Tigerrrrrr. __________________ Torch Red 378403 my garage: 02/06/03, now in the caring hands of the "other Dave" '66 GT350H #1497 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

06-07-2004, 07:28 PM	#564
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	How right can you get? I'll bet the PentaStar guys had a tough time swallowing the fact that they had to import a Ford powered sports car, especially when they really had nothing like it! __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-18-2004, 06:22 PM	#565
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	How about this one? Originally comissioned as the Shelby Mk V, it was produced in a run of 401 cars. It sported a mid mounted 302 engine under a gull wing style engine compartment cover. What was it called? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-18-2004, 10:59 PM	#566
Twister Special Shaken, Not Stirred Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Western Kansas Posts: 493	Here's a guess. Was it the (mangusta) mongoose? __________________ 03 Yellow mach 1 #395354

06-18-2004, 11:26 PM	#567
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Right on the money! Let's try another one...Built in Canada, the company office was in Scottsdale, AZ. The 1974 version was AMC powered, but the 1975 version was updated with a Ford 351. Name that car...:THUMBSUP: I'm not trying to get:OFFTOPIC: , but you guys are too sharp for me! __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-18-2004, 11:36 PM	#568
troopdoom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 127	was it the bricklen sorry cant speel

06-19-2004, 08:54 AM	#569
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Yes, it was the Bricklin SV-1...and spelling isn't what this thread is about...:THUMBSUP: Built in New Brunswick, Canada the '74 sported an AMC 360 4V, while the 1975 cars had a 351 2V but was the faster of the two years. Thr Ford cars could only be had with an Auto. while the AMC equipped car could be had with stick or auto. There were a small handful built in 1976, but they were pretty much left over '75 parts. OK, same theme...but easier. This car was sold in Lincoln-Mercury delaerships from '71-'74. Equipped with a mid mounted 351 C 4-V, and backed by a ZF 5 speed this car remained in production and for sale in Europe into the '90's. What was it? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-19-2004, 10:04 AM	#570
troopdoom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 127	Detomsa Pantara

06-19-2004, 12:55 PM	#571
Twister Special Shaken, Not Stirred Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Western Kansas Posts: 493	__________________ 03 Yellow mach 1 #395354

06-19-2004, 09:52 PM	#572
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	OK...too easy! Time to dig deep into the files...you're all in trouble, just wait!:LAUGH: __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

06-20-2004, 05:23 PM	#573
Twister Special Shaken, Not Stirred Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Western Kansas Posts: 493	Here's one. What Ford was known as "the breadwagon"? __________________ 03 Yellow mach 1 #395354

06-20-2004, 05:26 PM	#574
troopdoom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 127	you got me

06-20-2004, 07:16 PM	#575
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	That would be the Model 'J' or GT-40 Mk. IV. For today, it was called the 'Cooper Monaco', but after Carroll Shelby was done with it what name did it go by? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

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