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Thanks everyone for a great day yesterday at the tent! As usual, I was running around like crazy, trying to do 10 things at once and doing none of them very well. I certainly didn't have time for many pictures, but here are a few at least: Here is what we start with. It's a bigger tent now...

Folks: Just a quick note that the FxBO tent luncheon is shaping up to be awesome, with lots of good food and drink. While this is not a guarantee, likely possibilities are ribs, Italian meatballs, spiced apricot pork, white hots (hot dogs), garlic shrimp and probably some sort of chicken and...

Thank you for listing FBBO, and welcome to the FxBO tent! Enjoy the show

Unfortunately, Carlisle did not send me any overall information on which classes go where. The only thing I know is that R137 is 70 Road Runner modified. But I doubt that helps anyone out! For sure, things are moved around this year - looks like they swapped E bodies and A bodies from where...

Alright folks - it is starting to get close to Carlisle time! I received my parking pass for my car today. Usually, at Carlisle I have too much to do so I can't show it, but one of my buddies will be driving it to Carlisle and showing it for me. Anyway, I received a map with it as well. I...

UPDATE Finishing this work had some delays due to the fact that my retina in my left eye partially detached - I am still dealing with the fallout from that. But, we just got the car running and driving again. It runs super well with a ton of torque and power - I am very happy with the way it...

So first, sorry for slow replies - my retina almost fully detached from my eye and I had to have emergency surgery, so I have been down for a bit. I still have trouble with PCs and screens due to my eye. I promise I will update this thread once everything is back together, but a couple of short...

I'm certainly not looking to start a fight over hydraulic vs. solid. I like solid lifter cams and for real performance I think they are the way to go. However, saying that every race track would disagree isn't applicable here. This is not a race car, it is a street driven cruiser. For example...

Glad to entertain the question - here is my take on it: It is absolutely NOT a "frequent valve adjustment" issue. Done (and tightened properly), they last for years with minimal work required. I have a high lift solid lifter car I haven't had to touch for 5 years so far. In this case with the...

I want to update folks on the status of this: Regarding the significant angle between the lifter and pushrod: This is what it is, and there is nothing really that can be done about this given the parts that I have. The angle is made worse by a taller lifter, so a solid lifter is a possibility...

Well, I did some measuring and trigonometry. First, I put a digital angle finder on the flat of the lifter and rotated the engine stand until it read zero. The I measured a push rod and found out that the push rod is at an angle of about 19* from the lifter. Doing the trigonometry with my...

Of course - that makes total sense that they are solid rollers. I just got so excited seeing them that I didn't think it through :poke: Thanks for setting me straight! Thanks, the Morel lifters are supposed to be great, so it is nice to know they work for the application. I'm not worried about...

Well, I won't have to live with it if the lifters shown by @Oldmanmopar work for LA engines! :thumbsup: Having said that, I have been unable to find any in my on-line searches that look similar. :(

Thanks for the suggestion. I will contact him on Monday Great suggestion - I will check this to make sure. Visually, it looked OK and not too high, but a quick check by running the pump is easy extra insurance. Thank you, and this is what I was looking for. Do you have a manufacturer/ part...

Hi folks. I am a moderator on FBBO, so I'm not over here as much (although I would love to have cool A body one day). For now, I'm asking about my 73 Road Runner with a 340. I figure there may be more small block knowledge here, so hopefully someone can help me out. I need some help from the...

We've had burgers, dogs, meatball sandwiches, pulled pork and more. We had quite a feast last year! :thumbsup:

I hate to say it, but that's pretty much true. But then again, cold beer (or other drinks), good friends and cool cars make it all worth it! :thumbsup:

Sorry - done! I'm used to moderator inbox on FBBO (= no worries)!

Hey, we are up for volunteers! :p (but seriously, we do need to keep this family oriented!) :rolleyes: I don't think I want to sink my teeth into that, even if it is reported to be tasty!!!

Awesome - thank you! This simple act helps make the whole tent and luncheon possible. Without it, we would have to pay for the tent and costs would go way up. I greatly appreciate the support :thumbsup: First, there is absolutely no requirement for anyone to pay for anything. The luncheon is...

I just sent the form in for the FxBO tent, so it is time to start planning the tent activities for this year's event. (July 12, 2024 - July 14, 2024) As a reminder, please list FBBO as your "car club" when registering a car. This helps us get a better tent for all of us to enjoy. (We have been...

2023 Chrysler Nationals FxBO Tent Activities First, the FBBO tent is located at spots ID 75-77 - see map picture below. Friday: Noon to 1PM Bring your own lunch and hang out with other FxBO members. There will be water and beer available to drink - free as long as supplies last. Saturday...

We can certainly add that. In the next couple of days, I will be posting a schedule. I ill also print this and it will be at the tent. If you want, I can add something to it...

While you are waiting to do your clutch, I'd suggest you pull your distributor. Have the mechanical advance checked by an old school speed shop that can run it on a distributor machine. For your engine, I'd say you want the timing to start coming in around 1000 RPM. I will also assume you will...

I couldn't agree more. We spend lots of time talking about cams, heads, cabs, etc., and then just throw a distributor into the engine and run it. The distributor advance curve is critical to a good running engine. The exact same engine can run like a pig or a scared ape, depending on carb and...

I think we have a better location than last year. We are centered so it should be easier for C and E body folks to make their way over - AND we are close to food and bathrooms! Here is a partial map. The tent is in spot M:

With apologies I am WAY behind this year with Carlisle plans. I had to build an engine and then participate in the Hot Rod Power Tour so my time has been taken up doing that. Same as last year, I will be hosting some tent activities. Thanks to your registrations last year, we were the fourth...

First of all, apologies for my delayed response. I was frantically trying to finish building my engine, get it installed, and then participate in the Hot Rod Power Tour. It turned out awesome! I even dynoed the 'ol girl while there too. I will start another thread today about the tent...

Hi Folks, Sorry, I am behind the 8 ball this year. I have been prepping my 70 Road Runner for the Hot Rod Power Tour, and built a new engine for it. For those who don't know me, I am very active on FBBO, but don't get much time to come over to FABO, FCBO and FEBO much. That doesn't mean that I...

May I humbly suggest you change it and make it FBBO instead? There is no FABO tent. So unless FABO folks decide to pay for one next year, listing your club affiliation as FABO helps no one. On the other hand, the FBBO tent ("club") was the fourth largest at Carlisle this year. That is thanks...