'60 Ford 352-360 hp. "Period Correct S/S"

troublemaker427 · 11-06-2012, 11:54 AM

Here is a shot of Nick Smith's '60 Fords from Bradenton FL. Nostalgia drags last weekend. The Starliner ran a best of 13.38 @ 103 and the Fairlane 13.55 @ 101. We feel there is more left in both cars also.

As some of you know my Dad built the engines in both cars. They are real 352-360hp. engines built as if it were 1960. Stock spec cams, stock stroke, no roller rockers, unported & stock heads and intakes with small 540cfm. Holley carbs with a stock re-curved distributor. They both do have 4 speed transmissions as opposed to the original "three on the tree" and Stahl headers. Basically very close to the way they were in 1960. Both cars are running 7" M&H slicks and stock suspension.

Nick tried to create how a NHRA legal Optional Super Stock car would have been built in 1960. I think he hit the nail on the head with these great cars.

If you've seen these cars in person you know they are spotless show winners!! The Fairlane has been in numerous magazines also.

I think these times are pretty impressive for what they are and how "stock" the engines are. It is only the second time either car has been to the track in two years also.

By the way, both cars out ran a '61 Pontiac Catalina, 421,2x4, 4 speed, 4.30 gear in a scheduled match race!!! FE Power!!

Anybody know of a period correct build 348, 409 or 413 looking for a match race??

Charlie A · 11-06-2012, 03:43 PM

Always liked the 60 model Blue Oval big car.

Paul Precht · 11-06-2012, 05:42 PM

I bought a 60 Galaxy 500 back in 72 for 20 dollars, it had a 390 and 4 speed with Cragar SS front wheels which I wanted for my Sport Fury. I took the wheels and then sold the car for 100 dollars.

Hemi Moose · 11-07-2012, 06:30 PM

http://www.mustangandfords.com/featu...e_by_the_book/

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Aubrey N Bruneau · 11-08-2012, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Precht

I bought a 60 Galaxy 500 back in 72 for 20 dollars, it had a 390 and 4 speed with Cragar SS front wheels which I wanted for my Sport Fury. I took the wheels and then sold the car for 100 dollars.

Congratulations to the guy who got the Galaxie !

these two cars are gorgeous

Somebody up the the task of assembling a "period correct" 409 Chevy, to match race ?
hhmmm...
could be

troublemaker427 · 11-08-2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aubrey N Bruneau

Congratulations to the guy who got the Galaxie !

these two cars are gorgeous

Somebody up the the task of assembling a "period correct" 409 Chevy, to match race ?
hhmmm...
could be

Sounds good!! We are looking for similar type builds for some good old match racing. A '60 348 would be cool but a '61 spec 409 is ok too...

ss wannabee · 11-09-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troublemaker427

Sounds good!! We are looking for similar type builds for some good old match racing. A '60 348 would be cool but a '61 spec 409 is ok too...

Like what you're doing...keep us posted!

Hemi Moose · 11-15-2012, 08:20 PM

A couple of the '61 Starliner...

Hemi Moose · 11-15-2012, 10:30 PM

A few oldies...

troublemaker427 · 11-16-2012, 09:01 AM

The black '61 at the top of these photos is owned by the same fellow who owns the black '60s, Nick Smith. He has a great collection of cars.

11-06-2012, 11:54 AM	#1
troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 422 Likes: 282 Liked 64 Times in 23 Posts	'60 Ford 352-360 hp. "Period Correct S/S" Here is a shot of Nick Smith's '60 Fords from Bradenton FL. Nostalgia drags last weekend. The Starliner ran a best of 13.38 @ 103 and the Fairlane 13.55 @ 101. We feel there is more left in both cars also. As some of you know my Dad built the engines in both cars. They are real 352-360hp. engines built as if it were 1960. Stock spec cams, stock stroke, no roller rockers, unported & stock heads and intakes with small 540cfm. Holley carbs with a stock re-curved distributor. They both do have 4 speed transmissions as opposed to the original "three on the tree" and Stahl headers. Basically very close to the way they were in 1960. Both cars are running 7" M&H slicks and stock suspension. Nick tried to create how a NHRA legal Optional Super Stock car would have been built in 1960. I think he hit the nail on the head with these great cars. If you've seen these cars in person you know they are spotless show winners!! The Fairlane has been in numerous magazines also. I think these times are pretty impressive for what they are and how "stock" the engines are. It is only the second time either car has been to the track in two years also. By the way, both cars out ran a '61 Pontiac Catalina, 421,2x4, 4 speed, 4.30 gear in a scheduled match race!!! FE Power!! Anybody know of a period correct build 348, 409 or 413 looking for a match race?? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jody Aberts Troublemaker2 1966 Fairlane 427

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Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: '60 Ford 352-360 hp. "Period Correct S/S" Always liked the 60 model Blue Oval big car. Last edited by Charlie A; 11-06-2012 at 03:46 PM.

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Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 725 Likes: 338 Liked 306 Times in 115 Posts	Re: '60 Ford 352-360 hp. "Period Correct S/S" I bought a 60 Galaxy 500 back in 72 for 20 dollars, it had a 390 and 4 speed with Cragar SS front wheels which I wanted for my Sport Fury. I took the wheels and then sold the car for 100 dollars.

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troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 422 Likes: 282 Liked 64 Times in 23 Posts	Re: '60 Ford 352-360 hp. "Period Correct S/S" The black '61 at the top of these photos is owned by the same fellow who owns the black '60s, Nick Smith. He has a great collection of cars. __________________ Jody Aberts Troublemaker2 1966 Fairlane 427