Special - One of a kind 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible has a 352 FE big block with 406 FE heads (reconditioned for use with unleaded fuel). It has a 600 cfm Holley carb on top of an Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake manifold, an Edelbrock Performer camshaft kit, K&N air filter, MSD mechanical billet distributor used with the MSD 6A performance ignition system, and Shorty style headers used with its dual exhaust. The powertrain is complemented with a Ford C6 3-speed automatic transmission with a rear gear ratio of 3.25:1 for added torque while maintaining cruising engine speed for the highway.

The cooling system includes a Ron Davis heavy duty aluminum radiator using two 1" cores along with a SPAL dual 11" electric fan kit. This is complemented by a March dual serpentine belt kit. The brake system will stop this car on a dime using its Kore big disc brake kit containing 14" rotors in the front with 6 piston calipers while the rear axle is stopped using 13.3" rotors with 4 piston calipers.

The interior of this car is a one of a kind. Upholstered with Mercedes vinyl, it is durable and perfect for this convertible car. The dash is fully customized and loaded with Stewart Warner
gauges. It is designed for high end audio enjoyment as well as an aftermarket Vintage Air air conditioning system. The stereo consists of a Kenwood audio system, use of JL Audio amplifiers, component speaker technology, and custom door panels to facilitate speaker placement and power doors and windows for convenience. The Kenwood audio system comes complete with AM/FM radio, Navigation system, XM Sirius satellite receiver (with antenna), Apple IPod connection, and CD/DVD player.

The trunk is also fully customized for show and contains four 8" subwoofers and a special covering for the spare tire. The trunk also contains a special motorized and hidden drawer for storage while still maintaining the show appearance. This is convenient for tools, or anything needed, but not seen.

The car rolls on four 19" Foose Nitrous SE wheels with low profile tires staggered from back to front. The headlights consist of an HID lighting system. The car comes equipped with a Viper alarm system with remote control functionality. To power this car, it uses a custom 400 amp alternator and two Stinger SPP-1700 AGM batteries (1050 CCA each). For battery maintenance, the car comes equipped with two on-board Stinger AGM 6 amp intelligent battery chargers.

This car has all the features of a newer vehicle with the style and elegance of a classic.

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Are we about to see a real SUV revival?

Wed, Mar 23 2016

Now that the marketplace has been oversaturated with cute-utes, crossovers, and CUV coupes, are we about to see a resurgence of real, honest-to-God SUVs? Ummm... maybe. The stars seem to be aligning in that direction, at least that's the sense I'm getting. We know an all-new Jeep Wrangler is only a few auto shows away; and that Jeep is about to introduce a new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk for 2017, in the same rugged spirit of the successful Cherokee and Renegade Trailhawks. Ford has hinted at a neo-Bronco, after showing the concept above in 2014 to wet the mouths of all those Duck Dynasty-types out there. And, and... wait for it... I recently learned that Subaru sent a questionnaire out to some Forester owners asking if they might be interested in an off-road package if it were offered. The items listed were pretty hardcore, serious stuff, such as: integrated tow/recovery hooks, additional ground clearance, more rugged wheels, skid plates, altimeter, front-view off-road camera, improved approach and departure angles, advanced differentials, Inclinometer, full-size spare tire, upgraded off-road suspension components, more aggressive tires, off-road driving mode (engine, transmission, throttle, and steering settings), more rugged styling, low-range gearing, and a more advanced traction management system. Folks that's not my wish list (well, actually it is), but those are words from Subaru, asking if that's what customers would like to see. Need proof? Go to the SubaruForester.org website. It's in a discussion there. So... no promises or guarantees here, and feel free to call me a rumormonger if you like; but the next few years could prove very interesting for those who actually do go off road. If this pans out, remember, you read it here first. Related Video: Image Credit: Ford Ford Jeep Subaru Crossover SUV Off-Road Vehicles open road

Ford starting up 2.0L EcoBoost engine production in Ohio

Fri, 22 Feb 2013

Joe Hinrichs, Ford's President of The Americas (pictured above), announced today that in late 2014, the automaker will be building the 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder at its Cleveland Engine Plant, a move requiring a $200-million investment and the hiring of 450 new employees. European-built Ford products will continue to source this engine from the Valencia, Spain plant where all of these EcoBoost four-cylinder engines are currently built, and the new Cleveland engines will be used for all North American-made models.
Ford is planning to build its popular EcoBoost engines regionally to maximize production capacity and meet customer demand. Last year, Ford sold 334,364 vehicles with EcoBoost engines in the US alone, and that number is expected to swell to more than 500,000 by the end of this year, with global sales expected to total 1.6 million. By 2015, Ford says that 95 percent of its nameplates will offer an EcoBoost engine.
One such vehicle that could be adding an EcoBoost engine, according to Automotive News, is none other than the 2015 Ford Mustang. The report says that Ford could use either the 2.0-liter EcoBoost or an upcoming 2.3-liter EcoBoost in the sixth-generation pony car.

Ken Block walks you through his new 'Hoonigan Racing' HQ

Tue, 24 Jun 2014

Ken Block seems like one hell of a nice guy. I ran into him at CES this past January, and he dropped the video games he was playing to chat with me for a while. His crew also recently gave our Steve Ewing a tour of the offices you're about to see on this video. Good guy to know.
As it turns out, they're some fairly cool new digs. Dubbed 'Hoonigan Racing Division HQ,' the office is open to Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST owners who attend the driving program offered out at Miller Motorsports Park. The very same program that Ewing reported on just recently.
Or, if you've no plans to buy an ST or travel to Utah any time soon, you can let Block show you around himself in this MTV Cribs-style video. With interior decorating that relies heavily on shipping containers and luxurious amenities like a ping pong table, 10 refrigerators and a bear(?), there's no lack of eye-candy in the driverly HQ. (Judging by Block's outfit, you'll probably not go thirsty if you're a Monster drinker, either.) Take the tour along with the Gymkhana master, below.

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