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23-10-2005, 06:17 PM | #1 | ||
Life is a Ride!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Baldivis, WA
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G'day,
Yesterday I went to the first meet at Motorplex in Kwinana. At the end of the evening I went for a look in the pits. Taking a few happy shots and ended up at the McSweeney Falcon. While I was taking my pics two of the crew walked up and asked if I wanted to have a look inside. Next thing I know I am basically being pushed into the drivers seat. Now I have to tell you, It gives a pretty good buzz when you actually sit in the thing. The view and seating position are just amazing. Check pic! Even without helmet on there is a fairly restricted view forward, let alone when you have to sight the tree and it is on the lefthand side of you. I have to say that the whole crew including John the driver are the most relaxed and genuine people. They have a real pasion for the blue oval and are prepared to share this with other fans. The car had its new four speed box fitted. This gave them their best 60ft time, but had to shud down early due to severe tyre shake. John believed his teeth were about to fall out! He also mentioned something about plans to build an 2005 Mustang Doorslammer for next year. Anyhow just had to share this.... Baz
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23-10-2005, 06:41 PM | #2 | ||
Just slidin'
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Bloody hell. Id hate to try and drive that. I complain because my rearview mirror is to low and takes up like 10cmsq of my windscreen
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23-10-2005, 06:49 PM | #3 | ||
Life is a Ride!
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Here is a link to their site:
http://www.bemcsweeneyracing.com.au There was also a BA XR8 Super Gasser Real good to see some late(r) model Ford stuff.
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: 2010 FG G6E Turbo - Ego , A6;
Lowered, 19" Typhoon R-Specs, Tint, Mats, JL C2600.2 Splits, JL C2600, JL XD400/4 and JBL 12" Sub, 256RWKW...for now! : 2011 Honda CB400 - Pearl White; Megacycle slip-on, Some Carbon Fibre & More... 2010 Yamaha Virago 250 - Burgandy |
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23-10-2005, 09:44 PM | #4 | ||
The Guy You Love To Hate
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vic
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Whoa! Love the Boss 685 Sticker!
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24-10-2005, 01:00 AM | #5 | ||
nitro addict
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Mandurah W.A
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here is one or two more pics from the night
Link(hope it works):http://photobucket.com/albums/c232/ridefox/ Last edited by ridefox; 24-10-2005 at 01:06 AM. |
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24-10-2005, 01:06 AM | #6 | ||
GT4.
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Isn't that just fibreglass shaped to look like an EB? Its not really a falcon is it, meh I never understood the deal with funny cars....
If anyone can explain what actually makes them the fibreglass replica that surrounds the rollcage, then i'd appreciate it. |
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25-10-2005, 01:59 AM | #7 | ||
Performance moderator
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Roof and quarter panels are steel...
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25-10-2005, 07:12 AM | #8 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Not to mention it isn't a funnycar, it's a doorslammer.
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