Phil long Ford Fest

[shawns 64 F100]

Who is going? I have to haul the studebaker to thornton on saturday but am trying my best to be at Ford Fest

For who dont know what Ford Fest is,
It is a all ford event sponsored by Phil long at Bandimere speedway, show, Race spectate etc etc the event has gotten so big they do not do the swap meet anymore because there is no room. (Atleast that is what they tell me when I show up with a trailor full of junk on it)
for more information check out
www.bandimere.com (http://www.bandimere.com)

[Glass]

Ill be there of course. June 28th. I should be racing friday, saturday, and sunday that weekend.

[PaleBlue90]

let me talk to my buddy, maybe me and him will show up. anyone have a idea on what the cost would be to enter?

[PaleBlue90]

we might be heading up with my buddy eric tonight, so if you see these

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/Blacklight6989/IMG_0899.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/Blacklight6989/IMG_0897.jpg

come by and say hi.

[thesoundmaster]

I'll be at Ford Fest

[bronc_17113]

i will be at home

[mattadams]

hopefully I'll be done painting my house, but who knows! If anyone is bored in the next few days and wants to help paint trim, we're ready for it, bring a brush :).

[PaleBlue90]

we didnt head up tonight, but i should be at ford fest

[Glass]

Good thing you didnt head to Bandimere tonight. This weekend is the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, so i bet it was packed tonight and you wouldnt have been able to get many runs in tonight.

[1freaky1]

All depends on if the 98 gets plates on it!

[MirageF150]

I'll be there!

[thesoundmaster]

Countin' down the days. Should be good. I was talking with John last night about some of my issues with R/T in the 250, think I'm gunna work on a practice tree, then head out Wed. to test and tune, work on the tree a bit, and Friday Club Clash, work on it there as well. See if I can't nip this crappy R/T deal in the bud

[Glass]

Countin' down the days. Should be good. I was talking with John last night about some of my issues with R/T in the 250, think I'm gunna work on a practice tree, then head out Wed. to test and tune, work on the tree a bit, and Friday Club Clash, work on it there as well. See if I can't nip this crappy R/T deal in the bud

Youll get it Chuck, its a pain in the ass but its worth it if you can get the advantage off the tree 95% of the time!!!!:thumbsup:

[shawns 64 F100]

I am going to work as hard as I can to make club clash as well. I hope sunday will be all club clash / street ET racers in all final rounds. :thumbsup:

[thesoundmaster]

Long as some of the registered racers/regulars can go a few rounds, and filter out some of the crowd, we should be golden. Should be a good race day!

[Glass]

Hopefully some newbies will get hooked and go a few rounds too.

[foxfire]

i'm hoping to be in town but no clue yet if i'll make it. Ill let yall know

[monkey4life]

I'll be there at least one of the days.

[shawns 64 F100]

I'll be there at least one of the days.
Well I hope it is sunday since ford fest is only sunday :popcorn:

[Glass]

Yeah, sunday would be a good day to go to ford fest since thats the only day its on

[Glass]

Chuck, every time i joke about something breaking on my truck, something else really breaks on it.... Im hoping to find a way to fix it before friday and before this weekend....:mad:

[thesoundmaster]

Chuck, every time i joke about something breaking on my truck, something else really breaks on it.... Im hoping to find a way to fix it before friday and before this weekend....:mad:


Karma's a bitch isn't it... watch me break something on mine this week.

[shawns 64 F100]

Chuck, every time i joke about something breaking on my truck, something else really breaks on it.... Im hoping to find a way to fix it before friday and before this weekend....:mad:
what do you need?

[Glass]

Part of my bellhousing broke off, the part that the lower starter bolt threads in to.... i spent all damn day trying to figure out another way to hold the starter in place, didnt find anything that works, but found about 100 ways that dont.:thumbsup:

[shawns 64 F100]

this is for the 400? C-6?

[monkey4life]

Well I hope it is sunday since ford fest is only sunday :popcorn:

oops...yeah i'll be there....lol

[Glass]

Yep shawn, 4x4 c6 with bbf bolt pattern

[Glass]

I think i may have found the one way to make it work!!!! Seems to be working so far, between having a cut off wheel, an air drill, tap and die, and spare metal and a bolt assortment to make new lower mounting flange and bracket it seems to be working great.... Hope its a perm fix and not just temp....:thumbsup:

[Glass]

Okay, so put the new starter bracketry to the test tonight. On the way home, about 300 feet before the Georgetown exit, the truck started to sputter, and died.... out of gas (i thought), so call up a friend, he takes me to get gas, put in gas, go to start truck.... still no start. Remove air cleaner assembly ( i usually dont run one, but installed it today thinking it would look good. Pleanty of fuel in the carb... ok, so lets look at ignition... Pull a wire, put a spare plug on it, ground out the electrode, no spark...... shit.....

Run me to my house, pickup a test light, a jumper wire and a spare coil (5th part i have stolen off my 73 f100 this week). Get back to the truck, after pulling it off the highway, disconnect the distributor wiring harness, install a jumper wire, go turn on ignition, and break the circuit a few times to check for spark at the coil wire (the way you are supposed to spark check an MSD box... No NO NO NO SPARK!!!!!!, read the instruction maunal, and it said if no spark after testing for spark like that, its 1 of 3 things, bad wiring, coil, or ignition bow is fubar... I know my wiring is good because i did it, so didnt even look at it (plus my trigger signal light was flashing on the ignition box during coil spark test, so i know its good) Installed the spare coil, and she fired right up, at 1255 am...


Lets see what i can break tomorrow....


All of the cranking, and trying to start, on a good note, put a good test on the starter bracketry, it sounded great, held up great, and i think is a permanent fix!!!:popcorn:

[PaleBlue90]

Okay, so put the new starter bracketry to the test tonight. On the way home, about 300 feet before the Georgetown exit, the truck started to sputter, and died.... out of gas (i thought), so call up a friend, he takes me to get gas, put in gas, go to start truck.... still no start. Remove air cleaner assembly ( i usually dont run one, but installed it today thinking it would look good. Pleanty of fuel in the carb... ok, so lets look at ignition... Pull a wire, put a spare plug on it, ground out the electrode, no spark...... shit.....

Run me to my house, pickup a test light, a jumper wire and a spare coil (5th part i have stolen off my 73 f100 this week). Get back to the truck, after pulling it off the highway, disconnect the distributor wiring harness, install a jumper wire, go turn on ignition, and break the circuit a few times to check for spark at the coil wire (the way you are supposed to spark check an MSD box... No NO NO NO SPARK!!!!!!, read the instruction maunal, and it said if no spark after testing for spark like that, its 1 of 3 things, bad wiring, coil, or ignition bow is fubar... I know my wiring is good because i did it, so didnt even look at it (plus my trigger signal light was flashing on the ignition box during coil spark test, so i know its good) Installed the spare coil, and she fired right up, at 1255 am...


Lets see what i can break tomorrow....


All of the cranking, and trying to start, on a good note, put a good test on the starter bracketry, it sounded great, held up great, and i think is a permanent fix!!!:popcorn:


good deal. i hope to see your truck at ford fest

[thesoundmaster]

good deal. i hope to see your truck at ford fest

LOL Don't hope too hard, his truck's nothing special to look at... or is it??? Tune in Sunday to find out!

[PaleBlue90]

how much are tickets for ford fest and how much is parking?

[mattadams]

parking at bandimere is typically free, I don't recall what admission price is but I want to say around $10?

[PaleBlue90]

parking at bandimere is typically free, I don't recall what admission price is but I want to say around $10?

thanks matt. i should be there:thumbsup:

[Glass]

If you park down in the lower lots it should be free, admission is 10 or 12, race is 30 or 35 or something per class..... So oyu can spectate, or for 20-25 bucks more you can race too.........:thumbsup:

My truck is being a piece of crap still, ill try to figure it out tomorrow so i can have it in winning condition on sunday.......I think tonight i broke a leaf spring or shackle or something, but didnt see anything visually soo ill have to run it and see..... I basicall y gave up the race today, i had it in my hands, then decided to let my opponent take the stripe first and i lost, pretty dumb move on my part.:idea:

And my truck is nothing special, as a matter of fact, when you see it, you will think to yourself, how in the hell does that thing even drive / move.

[PaleBlue90]

If you park down in the lower lots it should be free, admission is 10 or 12, race is 30 or 35 or something per class..... So oyu can spectate, or for 20-25 bucks more you can race too.........:thumbsup:

My truck is being a piece of crap still, ill try to figure it out tomorrow so i can have it in winning condition on sunday.......I think tonight i broke a leaf spring or shackle or something, but didnt see anything visually soo ill have to run it and see..... I basicall y gave up the race today, i had it in my hands, then decided to let my opponent take the stripe first and i lost, pretty dumb move on my part.:idea:

And my truck is nothing special, as a matter of fact, when you see it, you will think to yourself, how in the hell does that thing even drive / move.

bah ive seen lots worse:thumbsup:

[NorthernStar08]

Me and Doc (aka nightmare customs) am heading up in a few hours to my parents to crash for the night. Pulled an all nighter on the focus not sure if we can race it though. 3rd gears acting up and started with out leaving us time to get it on a lift and throw in the new clucth. Might show it though.

[NorthernStar08]

how much are tickets for ford fest and how much is parking?

15 to enter... thats what they said last night when I called bout the shows. Since doc's in the wounded warriors unit on base we scored 2 free tickets. One might be up for grabs depending if he enteres the show.

[PaleBlue90]

15 to enter... thats what they said last night when I called bout the shows. Since doc's in the wounded warriors unit on base we scored 2 free tickets. One might be up for grabs depending if he enteres the show.

thanks very much. i should be up there tomorrow:thumbsup:

[shawns 64 F100]

it is 14 bucks for spectators parking is free for this event, usually only the big events, like night of fire n thunder, and the mile high nats is there any parking fees
Only event on the Mountain for every Blue Oval fanatic in the Rocky Mountain Region. Car show, Manufacturers Midway, and of course tons of bracket racing.

Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.
Race: $30
Show Only: $25
Spectator:$14

Bandimere Speedway (http://www.bandimere.com/events/displayevent_detail.php?eventID=363)

I am all ready to go, fueled up, shined and got my shoe polish.

[PaleBlue90]

it is 14 bucks for spectators parking is free for this event, usually only the big events, like night of fire n thunder, and the mile high nats is there any parking fees
Only event on the Mountain for every Blue Oval fanatic in the Rocky Mountain Region. Car show, Manufacturers Midway, and of course tons of bracket racing.

Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.
Race: $30
Show Only: $25
Spectator:$14

Bandimere Speedway (http://www.bandimere.com/events/displayevent_detail.php?eventID=363)

I am all ready to go, fueled up, shined and got my shoe polish.

my stupid blazer is haveing carb issues but im still going to try and make it:thumbsup:

[shawns 64 F100]

my stupid blazer is haveing carb issues but im still going to try and make it:thumbsup:
cool man, make sure you park the blazer far away as possible. we dont need any infections in the pits :rofl:

[PaleBlue90]

cool man, make sure you park the blazer far away as possible. we dont need any infections in the pits :rofl:

you dont need to worry. i aint going anywere.....stupid holly carb:mad:

[shawns 64 F100]

man I had a blast for my first time out this year!!! I have 6 time slips to show how much fun I had :bootyshake::banana::headbanger:
It was good to see all of my friends up there once again. was like I never was gone. atleast not for too long

[Glass]

I believe you have some photos also Shawn? HAve any videos lol?

Some oil drops on the starting line killed my sexyness today, hard to get traction with oil in the groove... The starting line employee really tried hard to get it up, but there was still enough to mess up my 60 foot time enough to loose...

[thesoundmaster]

Fun day. All that can be said, very fun day.

Had a great day, first round I ran a 19.686 off a 19.68 dial and won, 2nd round I ran a 19.907 off a 19.53 dial, only because I lifted about 3/4 track and coasted I had such a big lead. 3rd round I ran 19.668 off a 19.63 dial, won, and 4th round, the truck ran slow and I had a crap light.

Had a lot of fun, All three of us, Shawn, John, and I had the sexiness all over us, and it worked out for all of us. All stayed in the same amount of time, all lost in the same round, great day.

I have pics, Shawn, sorry we didn't get any of you due to the people in charge of the camera not knowing what truck was yours, but I'll have our pics and vids posted tomorrow.

[shawns 64 F100]

I believe you have some photos also Shawn? HAve any videos lol?

Some oil drops on the starting line killed my sexyness today, hard to get traction with oil in the groove... The starting line employee really tried hard to get it up, but there was still enough to mess up my 60 foot time enough to loose...
Yeah I took a few pics, no videos. I really got so busy I kept forgetting to take my camera everywhere with me. I will get them loaded when I have some free time. :thumbsup:
I dont know if Chuck told ya but my pass side mirror is busted. I noticed it after we were goofing around. I think the neighbor kids down the street were messing with it
Dammed if ya do, dammed if ya dont :mad:

[Glass]

I broke your mirror? Crap, how much is a new one and did it crack or something or what when i flopped it closed??:(

[shawns 64 F100]

no you didnt break it, I dont see how you could have, I think it happened before I got to the track, and I noticed it after we were goofing around with it.

[Glass]

If you think that i did break it, let me know and ill help you get a new one....

You, Chuck, and my friend Michelle all kicked ass!!!!

I am way impressed with Chuck running his dial in with a 6 in first round, makes me wonder if i would have ran my dial in first round of Pro if Matt didnt give me as much room as he did to lift (not alot of room, it was close, but i had time to lift lol)

My personal highlight of the day was when i thought i was going to have to run Chuck, so i skipped over 2 lanes and lined up against a focus. I shouldnt have done that, but i sprayed the radiator with water after running PRO, and was afraid i would drip water onto the track, so i pulled 2 lanes over, so i would run later, and the water would have time to dry.

I didnt get yelled at, or in trouble for that, even tho its not supposed to happen.

[shawns 64 F100]

no I dont think you broke it.
All of my rounds were good honest runs, everyone I raced cut good lights, even one was a better RT than I had but my ET was a .52 on a .50 dial in.
I was impressed with chuck running his humber as well

I am still mad that I red lit, and he was bagging which I will remember this, he is lucky I red lit because I would have pushed him through the gates. Oh Well I got time slips :thumbsup:

[Glass]

I saw one guy in a construction cone orange mustang run a 10.25 on his 10.90 dial, so next round i asked him "was your 10.25 on your 10.90 a fluke, or planned", and he couldnt think of what to say back.... so i told him that different people have different ways of dialing lol.. he ended up telling me thay he has a car that will run a 10.20, but is legal for club, etc, so he has learned how to dial and run a 10.50 or slower, power to him, thats what stormy has to do, but if a 135 MPH car dials to take the stripe against any good slow racer, they will get their ass handed to them lol/

[bronc_17113]

most of this is french to me but congrats guys sounds like a blast

[NorthernStar08]

Fun day. All that can be said, very fun day.

Had a great day, first round I ran a 19.686 off a 19.68 dial and won, 2nd round I ran a 19.907 off a 19.53 dial, only because I lifted about 3/4 track and coasted I had such a big lead. 3rd round I ran 19.668 off a 19.63 dial, won, and 4th round, the truck ran slow and I had a crap light.

Had a lot of fun, All three of us, Shawn, John, and I had the sexiness all over us, and it worked out for all of us. All stayed in the same amount of time, all lost in the same round, great day.

I have pics, Shawn, sorry we didn't get any of you due to the people in charge of the camera not knowing what truck was yours, but I'll have our pics and vids posted tomorrow.


Shoulda told me what to look for.....sheesh i only knew you michelle scott and glass...sheesh man....lol

[NorthernStar08]

If you think that i did break it, let me know and ill help you get a new one....

You, Chuck, and my friend Michelle all kicked ass!!!!

I am way impressed with Chuck running his dial in with a 6 in first round, makes me wonder if i would have ran my dial in first round of Pro if Matt didnt give me as much room as he did to lift (not alot of room, it was close, but i had time to lift lol)

My personal highlight of the day was when i thought i was going to have to run Chuck, so i skipped over 2 lanes and lined up against a focus. I shouldnt have done that, but i sprayed the radiator with water after running PRO, and was afraid i would drip water onto the track, so i pulled 2 lanes over, so i would run later, and the water would have time to dry.

I didnt get yelled at, or in trouble for that, even tho its not supposed to happen.


I got a pic of you and the focus on my phone...i will have to upload it for ya all mine are going on myspace...

OMG...Remember the guy in the pits and the beer bottles everywhere....was it you or scott that got him booted from the track? I just thought it was funny when the helement went flying at the owner of the truck that got the bottles everywhere

[Glass]

I didnt get him booted, i just wanted to make sure all the glass was picked up so no one got flat tires, there was a ton of glass.

[NorthernStar08]

Thats annoyed me...their pit was nasty as all get out. I felt bad for the mustang though blows a hose after one run spends all that time getting it fixed to only get booted for all the glass. I did yell at one of the guys though "I own 4 trucks and NEVER run with my gate down...dumb**** move on your part now pray to god your f up dont ruin someone elses day" while i was handing him 4 beer bottles that were still intact