I was fortunate to “inherit” a long-unused brake lathe that my dad once had in service at his autobody shop. I recently dragged it out of storage and got it running again. This one is really nice, because it has the arcing attachment as well. I have several all-drum cars, and I’ve been battling some noise and shimmy that this has corrected. One thing I can tell you is that it is the wrong assumption that new drums and shoes are properly matched. I have yet to buy a new set that, when checked, actually matches the radius without arcing them first. The braking efficiency for properly arced shoes is very noticeably better, and they are far smoother and quieter.

The only drawback of this machine is that I could never find a manual for the arcing attachment, but it’s semi-self-explanatory. There is an adjustment for the radius and then a feed knob to remove a certain amount. It’s a shame that machines like this have fallen by the wayside. I feel fortunate to have this thing.

We couldn't keep them all.  I had a 63 1/2 Fairlane HIPO 4 speed hardtop, my first new car.  And it was purchased from TASCA Ford. Moved up to a 66 Fairlane  500 390  in 1966.  The 63 was just a used car then. Big bucks today.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

It looks like more than myself regret the dumb things we did when young ... 

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For the longest time good sheet metal replacement parts were not available for the 1960's Fairlanes and Galaxies. Unless they discontinued, AMD Auto Metal Direct  was offering replacement full quarter panels among other panels for the Galaxies and Fairlanes and Torinos. Wonder if anyone offers a kit to eliminate the shock towers in Fairlanes and Mustangs.

It is among a long list of cars I wish I could've kept but I also had a 66 Mustang 350H along the way.

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

It was a formal roof hardtop with the Cobra badges on the front fenders and trunk lid. I was not a fan of the Torino fastback. The drag pack was a factory option that included a 4:30 rear end close ratio 4 speed and engine modifications. 


Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

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Back around 1971 I thought it was time to get rid of my 1969 Ford Fairland Cobra 428SCJ drag pack car.

Was it a FAIRLANE or TORINO trim level?

Bet you would like to have it back ... 

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Years ago I drove a friends 58 VETTE 283 8V 4S. Sorry, I just didn't see the fascination. TUPPERWARE.

I have always been attracted to PONTIACS (I have received therapy since).

A 57 PONTIAC is a looker (to me) but if I had to go over (transition) it would be a 65/66 GOAT.

After having a 67 GT-500, the rest is junk (IMO).

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