Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Closing Out 2014 with a Welcome Surprise Swell last Saturday

Pretty dang sweet for a day which was supposed to be flat - and 50° on December 27?
A great way to ease out of 2014 and into the new year.
_MG_3572
The old Hanesn 50-50 - what can I say?
48 years old and still one lively monkey!
And to think I wanted to sell this.
_MG_3568 _MG_3558 _MG_3590

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Musclecar Monday - one Boss to rule them all - 1969 & 1970 Mustang Boss 429

The Boss 429 (also known as the "Boss 9" by enthusiasts) is arguably one of the rarest and most valued muscle cars to date. Only 859 Boss 429s made.  Rumor has it the Ford lost a bundle with every one they made.  Also, you had to beg a Ford dealer to get one, and they would want a 100% cash deposit up front.

The origin of the Boss 429 comes about as a result of NASCAR. Ford was seeking to develop a Hemi engine that could compete with the famed 426 Hemi from Chrysler in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series (then known as "Grand National Division"). NASCAR's homologation rules required that at least 500 cars be fitted with this motor and sold to the general public. After much consideration, it was decided by Ford that the Mustang would be the car that would house this new engine.
The cars were rated very conservatively at 375 hp (280 kW) and 450 lb·ft (610 N·m) of torque. Actual output was well over 500 horsepower (370 kW). Some people have claimed it to produce 600 or more horsepower, citing extensive testing to prove the results, though nothing has been actually proven. Unfortunately sales started to drop off for the 1970 Boss 429 Mustangs and with higher production costs, gas costs, and other internal Ford problems, it was decided that 1970 would be the last year of the Boss 429.

These cars are highly coveted and super rare. As of 2008, auctions on eBay and at Barrett-Jackson have brought bids of over $375,000. In 2013 an unrestored Boss 429 Fastback sold for $417,000 at auction.
How'd they shoehorn that monster into the engine bay?

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Some Fall half frame shots

Film lives! The 1 hour photo at the CVS keeps on keepin' on - very grateful to them this thanksgiving season.
34780004 34780002 34780001 34780013 34780020 34780021
The end of the roll, but not the end of film!

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon

Fun waves, crowds; well, not so bad, and chamber of commerce weather all added up to make for an agreeable afternoon on the N.H. seacoast.  Lucky folks up there.
_MG_3446
_MG_3445
_MG_3433
_MG_3424
_MG_3418
Great day on a great board

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Sunday, September 28, 2014

mid - late September catch up

Fun enough waves and spectacular weather, especially surfing yesterday and some exploring Plum Island Sound with friends today.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Edouard - don't build me up just to break me down

We're hoping this isn't all hype - because Cristóbal certainly was --at least up here. And today dawn patrol was more like yawn patrol. Alas, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

¡Viva Cristóbal!


Cristóbal's blessings are beginning to shine through even up here, N. of Cape Cod. I hope y'all score!

Monday, August 25, 2014

does anyone look at the blog anymore?

Lots of time has gone into this - just my way of sharing photos and shooting the shit about everything and nothing. But if nobody gives a shit then why should I, ya know? - Look above: there's a poll - please take a moment & let me know. Cheers

Monday, August 18, 2014