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The Hunnert Car Pileup 2011

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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 The Hunnert Car Pileup is a car show for hot rodders who build their cars, and drive them. The Pileup is about hanging out, meeting new friends, and seeing old ones. It is about checking out the craftsmanship in others’ cars, and showing off your own. It is about great music, art, and finding that rare part. It is a nod to a bygone era that lives in each of us. It is about the drive there, the drive home, and the story that goes in between. 2011 will mark our 10th Pileup, and the 11th Anniversary … Continue reading The Hunnert Car Pileup 2011

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The Year Was 1954

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The brainchild of Henry Ford’s only child Edsel Ford, Mercury was introduced as a much needed mid-priced line to fill the gap between price-leader Ford and luxury class Lincoln.  Unlike many car makes which began as an independent and later was purchased by a parent company such as GM, Ford or Chrysler, Mercury was a brand new car line, a product of Ford Motor Company from the git-go.  Tagged just a skoche above Pontiac and a smidgen below Oldsmobile, Mercury was just what FoMoCo needed to compete with the other two players in ‘the big three’. Mercury began life with a … Continue reading The Year Was 1954

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Rust Revival 2010 – Wayland, MO

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The Rust Revival ‘10 is set for May 21st and 22nd , in Wayland, MO. The Kropdusters Car Club (www.kropdusters.com) are hosting the event with help and advice from friends, family, and car clubs from all over the Midwest, including the Vagabonds (from 7 states), The Rod Dippers (Missouri), Kerosene Kings (Iowa), Opossum Benders (Missouri), and the Chrome Czars (Illinois). Car Show Criteria Cars… Open to pre-65 rods and customs… Gassers, sleds, No billet, no crap… MotorCycles… Choppers, bobbers, customs, and the like… Contact Todd… Snail Mail…. TODD REED C/O RUST REVIVAL RR-1 BOX 192A ALEXANDRIA, MO 63430 Over the internet…. … Continue reading Rust Revival 2010 – Wayland, MO

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Bessel Blocks are now offered at www.Strokerkits.com

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                              StrokerKits.com Is Now Offering Bessel Shortblocks  Product Description Bessel Ford 460 Engine Block – 545 or 557 Stroker – $4100.00 Bessel Ford FE 390 Engine Block – 445 Stroker – $4100.00 Bessel Ford 302 Engine Block – 331 or 347 Stroker – $3400.00 add AFR 185 heads $1400.00 Specifications   * Thermal Cleaned & shot blasted * Magnufluxed * Bored In CNC Macine * Torque plate honed (represents head being torqued to block) * Bessel Splayed Mains Installed & Align Honed * New Durabond Performance cam bearings installed * New Brass freeze plugs installed … Continue reading Bessel Blocks are now offered at www.Strokerkits.com

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Upper & Lower Ball Joints

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The 1954 Mercury Sun Valley included Mercury’s first ball-joint front suspension, only four grease fittings, and more insulation than ever. 55 Years later it time for me to replace these bad-boys! Remember my car is an original 50,000 mile car and has been sitting for over 30 years………..anyhow I had a hell of time finding some upper and lower ball joints. The ones I did find these guys wanted me to give up my first born! A friend of mine who works for Federal-Mogul has mass knowledge and the ability to pull some old part numbers found these for me today.  … Continue reading Upper & Lower Ball Joints

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The “NEW” Bessel Splayed Caps for the Ford 390 FE

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     Our “NEW” Bessel 4 bolt Splayed Caps for the Ford 390 FE were a huge hit at last week-ends Muscle car reunion and Nostalgia drags.  The 390 FE has been in some dire need for a better main cap for some time now and we have designed and installed the first set that lock into the block and eliminated the main cap from closing up under high performance conditions. Please send any comments or remarks to me at jason@besselmotorsports I would really appreciate your feedback and thoughts. Continue reading The “NEW” Bessel Splayed Caps for the Ford 390 FE