The RoadHouse

This is our 1966 Mercury Parklane Breezeway that we've been working on the last few years. The 65 got sold as it actually needed alot more than we were going to be able to get done. A guy messaged me about this one and it was pretty solid but there was no title, hood, and the non-original engine was seized up. We found a temporary engine to run with and had the transmission rebuilt. Installed Wilwood brakes on the front, we'll do rears later as well. Added some suspension goodies from PMT FABRICATION to really make the big ole boat handle! Next will be the front sest swap and fuel injection upgrade.

Work in progress as cash and motivation are both a little low these days.

RIP TORQUE 5-23-22

5-23-22 Missing my boy Torque Even in the worst of times Ackley Veterinary Center is there....

Thanks for the kindness you've always given all of our critters and tonight especially Torque ❤️ Doc was calm, cool, and collected as I was a wreck....we made a hard decision but we'd done what we could... thank you for all the help and care.....and for bringing Torque into our lives...he was truly a blessing.

Mercury pics

This is the newest project that we're working on, a 1965 Mercury ParkLane Breezeway that Terri found beside a guys barn. Not too bad at first glance and as the Beatles sang we'll get by with a little bit of help from my friends.

American Graffit Blog

Link here: http://kipsamericangraffiti.blogspot.com/2013/12/mels-circa-early-1950s-welcome-back-to.html

2014....Possibilities

We're looking at getting back on track with a little more regularity this year....if we can find the funds to do so that is.
NMCA Schedule:
May 23-25, 2014 Madison (St. Louis), IL
July 10-13, 2014 Joliet, IL
August 21-24, 2014 Norwalk, OH
October 9-12, 2014 Indianapolis, IN
If the funds for that don't come through we're looking at attending the inaugural Street Car Super Nationals at Gateway International Raceway this year as it falls on the same days in August that the Norwalk, OH event with the NMCA are on...August 21-24 2014.

Made it out to the Night of Fire event with the FlashBack last weekend. Although we didn't go any rounds we had a good time and it was good to get the car out once again. Diamonds Body Shop, Bill Colwell Ford, and Tags-N-More were instrumental in allowing us to get the car out and down track. Our 10.69 index didn't fare well as we ran a 10.71 on our first round pass.....we changed it to a 10.70 for the Buy-Back round and the car went out and put down a 10.69.....just couldn't hit it right!

RIP Maxx...9-23-11

2nd T&T

The second outing was much better as far as driver performance at least but the hot and humid conditions kept the FlashBack in the 10.60's though.
Our first pass was a -.008 foul and the next two were a .006 and a .010 with a .000 being a perfect light I was pretty happy with that string!
We then gave a friend a ride down the track...what a hoot that was! First time in a car this quick had her pretty excited for quite awhile I hear ;)
Gene