73 Duster build named Fred

Thank you Bill, I very much enjoyed this thread and your build of Fred. I can very much relate to why you made the decision you have made. After being out of racing for 24 years, in 2019 at the age of 63 I decided to jump back in. All that I had left from my previous year's of racing was a portable air tank and a pair of jack stands! But I made the decision and with the other half's full support I dived into the deep end of the pool. I knew I would have to find a turnkey car as I didn't have the tools/hardware to do a build. Thus I ended up with my previous 72 Dart. It was 'fresh', turnkey and ready to go. However, it was not exactly how the seller described it to me performance wise, and to his credit he made it right as best he could. The rest I did myself. That car went from running a 7.60 1/8th mile pass to running 6.29 as it's best 1/8th mile pass, 9.97 best 1/4 pass before I decided to sell it sold I could get my 'dream' car, the full chassis 76 Arrow I currently have. I'll be turning 68 in a couple of weeks and I know I have fewer racing years ahead of me than I want to admit. I cut back on my racing schedule this season due to flat needing to get things done around the house and on other weekends just wanting to take a break. The bottom line is your health and well being must be the number one priority, for yourself and your family. Thank you for all that you have shared with us and God bless to you and your family.