Hi Everyone, I'm a life-long car freak mostly involved in street cars and drag racing. I've always had an interest in "How fast will it go", kind of stuff. Only recently have I come across east coast opportunities to go "all out" (I live in Jersey). I never saw myself doing it though, as I live 1 1/2 hrs. from Atco Dragway, and it's easy to go there.
Recently, I was walking through a nice neighborhood in Bronx NY, after parking my car. I live in verrrry south New Jersey, but was visiting my step daughter. I happened to see a car in a driveway that was streamlined with sheetmetal and rivets. It turned to be owned by forum member Gary Perkinson. We talked for a good 15 minutes and I could've talked more.
Drag racing has taught me that the car you own may not be the car to build. I have an 87 Mustang which is very much a street/strip car. I also own a 74 Dodge Dart Sport. It is a rust free "core". I have a modified 360, 727 trans, 4spd, and a 9" Ford rear sitting in the garage. (I'm thinking the 4spd would be a better choice?) I'm going to hang out here and see if the Dart is worth building. I plan on keeping it street legal, but intended for LSR. But, I'm very green and at this point, I don't know if that is practical/feasible.