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THUNDERBIRD 35TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
By ROB MAY 1990 marked the 35th Anniversary of the first Ford Thunderbird rolling out of the factory. This special edition black leather with grey suede center bolstered seats inside with a black and silver anniversary paint exterior T-bird makes its den in Los Alamos, NM with its owner, Lenus Duplechain (Butch). He is married to Kim, and they have 2 boys, Dayton (13) and Gideon (9). Butch works at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a quality engineer. “My dad made me a Ford guy. As a kid we always cheered for anything Ford. My first vehicle was his 1986 Ford F150 he passed down to me. Then I had a 1993 Thunderbird which I traded for a 1996 Thunderbird. Fast forward to now, my commute to the Laboratory is only 5 miles, and I figured why pay $600 a month for a truck when I could get something fun. I had a Victory motorcycle that my wife was always scared of. One day, she saw a guy get in a bad wreak on a bike in front of her at the same time I found a 29,000 mile 1990 35th Anniversary Super Coupe on ebay. She came home and asked if I would please get rid of the motorcycle. I said ‘ok’ but want to replace it with this T-Bird.” A deal was struck, but wait, someone bought it before Butch could get to it. “However, I reached out to the seller, and luckily enough, the buyer couldn’t pay!” Butch finally secured his Bird as it was just meant to be. He struggled with the fact that this car survived 30 years in its original condition while wanting to make the car in his style. “I reached out on Facebook to some Thunderbird groups to ask the question: preserve it completely stock, or enjoy it like it was meant to me. Expecting the overwhelming response to keep it stock, but was shocked when almost everyone said make it like you want and enjoy it, so I did.” A 3.8L Supercharged V6 with AOD transmission moves the T-Bird down the road. Most 35th Anniversary Editions are very similar, but this one has the JBL stereo system with CD player for a cool $1,322 (as an original option) that equates to $2,610 today. This Bird also has a factory sunroof with auto transmission. “I have tried to make modifications that would not hurt the integrity of the car or the reliability of it.” He began with a K&N air filter, 76MM MAF, and 7% overdrive supercharger pulley. Then Butch wanted to give the car a 90s vibe therefore added some BBS style 18” rims wrapped in some W rated rubber. Wanting more, he found some Kooks headers, cat back exhaust, and switched out the 3.27s to some 3.73 gears to get the heavy Bird moving. “I also have improved on the audio tremendously from
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PROJECT ORANGE FURY HITTING THE DRAGSTRIP WITH NEW FOUND POWER
By ED YESSAIAN As I sit here writing this update on Project Orange Fury, I ponder a sense of guilt for giving Motorhead owner Lou Cicerone such a hard time as he relays his new personal bests at each track session with this car. My replies are usually something to the sense of “I already did that years ago in my 2013 5.0” or “No one is impressed with that”. While the majority of my ribbing is in good fun, I have accomplished what I set out to do, motivate our favorite little Cherub to attain an 11 second pass in a practically stock 5.0 Coyote car. When I say this car is practically stock, I mean it. A cold air kit and a Lund tune. Pretty common first modifications for any Coyote car and also reasonably priced. There are a series of tunes including 93 tune, E85 tune, and Flex Fuel tune. Surprisingly, the best passes came from the Flex Fuel tune. The E85 tune produced a 12.1 @ 118 mph on street tires, which admittedly isn’t bad considering traction issues and the complications of launching an IRS car. But I sent our buddy Lou back to the drawing board and I’m glad I did. On a reasonably cool June morning Lou experimented with the tunes again and decided to let it fly on the Flex Fuel tune, which responded the best to the current track conditions. Hot lapping produced unlimited 12 second slips but after a significant cool down the car surprised us with an 11.90 @ 120mph. This was on street tires, so obviously with a drag radial this car could leave quite a bit harder and maybe even hit low 11’s. Now that might require our buddy Lou to hand over the keys to yours truly, but I’m just saying the potential is there. I have to admit, I wasn’t too involved in the original Project Orange Fury series, but with the next set of modifications coming, it has certainly gained my interest. Stay tuned Motorheads, I’m not stopping until we have a “bolt-on only” 10 second car.
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1980 Cat from MI By ROB MAY and ANTHONY SEGAR Rare to see a 1980 Cat, this month we have two! We know Rob May loves Mercury Cougars! Making its den in Clinton Township Michigan, this 1980 Mercury Cougar XR-7 will turn 40 in 2020! The Cat’s owner, Anthony Segar, is currently a machine operator at CPAC making parts for the big 3. “This Cougar is actually my first car, my dad got it for me as a graduation present.” They have been making the Mercury roadworthy and upgrading it from its stock form. The 1980 Cougar was purchased in the summer of 2016 from a guy who thought it was too small. “My dad saw it, noticed the low miles (at that time the mileage was 52,645), and was 22| Motorhead Magazine - July 2020
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me around but once my Dad gets going, the simplest of ideas gets blown so ridiculously out of proportion that my Mom has given up wondering when will it end. In my Dad’s defense, this particular project took an incredible turn in the right direction after he posted on social media, asking if anyone had any ideas for a custom wagon. As mentioned in last month’s issue, the one and only Mr. Muscle Car Nick Cincotti stepped right up with a “donor car” that was like nothing I had ever seen before and had the potential to be a masterpiece worthy of carrying yours truly around. The only stipulation was that the finished product had to be good enough to sit amongst Cincotti’s World of Wheels display for the Beantown Burners Muscle Car Club. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!! The Wagon stayed “as is” for about a week, with countless enthusiasts stopping to check it out during our nightly walks. The original patina could have been left alone but my Dad was determined to make it a one of a kind ride for me and the end result truly accomplished that. The Wagon’s first stop was Stoneham Ford’s Collision Center where it was completely torn down to the last nut and bolt. The parts and hardware were delivered to Markarian Sign Co. in Wakefield, MA where Chris Markarian sandblasted and sealed each and every piece, to prepare them for their sparkling new life. Once it got back to Stoneham Ford’s Collision Center, technicians Tabby Rosario and Glen Hart prepped the individual components before handing them over to refinishing technician John Sousa. John contacted Kemperle Automotive finishes to donate the products he needed including
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glorious rumble in the street turned out to be one of the most incredible Muscle Cars I have ever seen. My dad and I quickly headed outside to check it out but it wasn’t until recently that we got a full-blown tour, inside and out, to see the extent of this phenomenal beast. It took my Dad quite a while to walk around the car and marvel at its impeccable condition. We later learned that Dave has actually had this car over 35 years, since he was just fifteen years old and the same “love at first site” feeling he had back then still burns strong every time he opens the garage door these days. Even more so since it has been restored to a level that some people can only dream of. Inside and out not a single part was left untouched, including the drivetrain, which was built for both speed and comfort. The heart and soul of the car is a 468ci big block Chevy engine with AFR aluminum heads, Crane roller cam, Edelbrock intake, and a Holley 750 carburetor. Hooker headers send the exhaust fumes through a custom 3-inch system that sings through Magnaflow mufflers before being dismissed out the tailpipes. The combination is good for close to 600hp and is managed through a 5-speed Tremec TKO600 that is paddled with a Hurst shifter. Out back a Currie 9 inch with 3.55 gears puts the power to the ground. Dave was quick to mention that while the car is quick in a straight line it also does a decent job of carving corners thanks to Global West
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By ROB MAY and CAMERON STOREY Rare to see a 1980 Cat, this month we have two! We know Rob May loves Blue Mercurys! Owned by Cameron Storey, this Presidential Blue 1980 Cougar XR-7 makes its den in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. “I didn’t always have a thing for cars, but some circumstances that lead to me moving to a new city left me no choice but to pick up a hobby. I started going to little car meets throughout the city, learning and picking up on things from guys in the hobby.” At 15 years old, Cameron knew he wanted a classic car before graduating high school. For nearly two years, he sifted through the classifieds and stumbled upon this Cat. “It was unusual, and I’ve never seen this year of Cougar before. The price was right, and I had to go take a look.” He drove to a neighboring to purchase it. “The man I purchased it from was the second owner, who had bought it from the original owner in the late 90s. All he could recall was that she was a banker that bought it brand new off the showroom floor in 1980.” The Cats demise was avoided as there were plans for it to be turned into a stock car. “I couldn’t let that happen. When he swung open the garage door, and I laid my eyes on it, I knew I had to have it.” This was Cameron’s first car. The only thing that was done to the car previously was dual exhaust and a paint job from 2002. At that time, the Cougar only had 72,062km (44,777mi) never rolled the odometer. It’s nothing fancy, has the Mustang sunroof, no power options, and it has the 255CID 4.2L V8 with the 40| Motorhead Magazine - July 2020
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Etch puts the gas pedal to the floor and launches towards the heavily wooded area on the backroads hoping to stay ahead of the police vehicles traveling on the highway under him. The jet black GTO catches the attention of quite a few people walking down the streets and backroads of this countryside community. Almost everyone has their camera phones aimed directly at the OUTLAW GTO as it passes by them at a high rate of speed. People appear to be mesmerized by this classic muscle car with its loud dual exhaust pounding the black top pavement leaving them in its wake behind
with Etch driving this wanted beast of a car like he owns the road itself. Sirens can be heard off in the distance while people still video record the OUTLAW GTO pass by them at a high rate of speed to a yet unknown destination far away from prying eyes and police officers in hot pursuit. The GTO is ramping up its speed as the sirens off in the distance appear to be getting closer. Etch doesn’t want to stick around to see what happens next. He just wants to get the hell out of the area as quickly as possible. He finally sees the highway on ramp and exits from the backroad onto an open freeway
again. OUTLAW is easier to handle on a highway rather than on any backroads. It’s way too powerful and not really set up for twists and turns. OUTLAW was built to go straight and go straight really, really, fast. Etch does not hear any sirens or see any police cruisers but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t out there looking for him. Etch puts the pedal to the metal and launches down the empty highway. The law will be closing in soon enough but not yet.
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71 Vinyl Top Cat By ROB MAY Stephen Hustak, an automotive service manager for a local family owned company, purchased this fine example of a 3rd generation Cat (1971 to 1973) in July 2019. His wife, Darnelle, helps out with cleaning and repairs. She
enjoys taking the car out on nice days for cruises. “Darnelle and I always talked about owning a classic car for a long time, so I sold my motorcycle and started to look for options. We wanted something older but still had some amenities. The vehicle that came to mind was the ‘71 to ‘73 Mercury Cougar, and I was interested in finding a two-door hardtop with a vinyl top. This Cat kept popping up, and I showed photos of it to my wife. She was not crazy about the color until she saw it in person. Now she would not change the color at all. We purchased the Mercury in Philadelphia, PA and had it shipped back to Ohio.” Cosmetics were the biggest issue with the vehicle. “It had been neglected. Paint was faded, and chrome pieces were dull. Missing parts included: rocker panel trim, head lamp bezels, grille emblem, and radio. The process of bringing the Cat back to health was a solid four months of wet sanding / polishing the paint and refurbishing pieces. We installed the missing pieces once found and rebuilt. Pin Striping was added to the hood, trunk, and sides to provide accent. The wheels were cleaned up with new center caps. The engine compartment was cleaned, painted, and freshened up. Thanks to Randy Goodling and Mike Derose with help finding parts.” The biggest features of this vehicle are the color with the full vinyl roof. “The top makes the body flow, and it brings out lined of the body.” The
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“Cruisin’ America” By JIM WEICHERDING Well folks, it’s July. America’s month of Independence. We are a few full weeks into the summer season and I’m not liking what I am seeing in regards to classic car shows and cruise nights so far. Granted, their are a handful of classic car shows and cruise nights going on right now but they are spotty and have minimal turnouts. Most of the reason this is happening is generated by fear. Fear of the unknown and fear of what we are told. If we go to an event with too many people we could get sick and then die. Or, we could bring the virus back home where we are okay but those around us will get sick and they will die. Unfortunately, these scenarios might be true but then again they might not be true. Who knows? I know that we don’t know. I certainly don’t know. So, we do what we are told. The last thing in the world I would ever want is for someone to pass away because of the virus. Not my family members, friends or people reading this article
right now and their family members and friends. This isn’t just happening here in New England. It’s happening everywhere across America. It’s sad. The long time affect this will have on all of us will be astounding. Things we haven’t even thought of yet could play out in our lives. We don’t know everything. Not even close. What I do know, is that there are a lot of automotive enthusiasts out there staying home because of fear. Car shows and cruise nights are not up to full capacity and charities that are helped because of these venues will feel the pain as well. It’s a domino affect that has no regard for anything that we care about. The virus doesn’t care. It just takes and then takes some more. I’m hoping that sooner, rather than later, we can all go back to doing
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