Monthly Archives: December 2011

Family…

Family is forever.

Neither past, nor future.

2013 Cobra Jet Mustang

2013 Cobra Jet Mustang
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Today, Ford Racing unveiled the 2013 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando, Fla. The new Cobra Jet, designed for NHRA Stock and Super Stock competition, features two new 5.0-liter TiVCT engine options.

Buyers of the snake-like-a-plane can choose either a naturally-aspirated engine with Cobra Jet induction system, CNC ported heads, high lift cams and low-drag accessory drive, or a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharged version with CNC port matched manifold and heads, and a proprietary 10-rib supercharger drive system for higher rpm use — and without a belt.

Elsewhere, the 2013 Cobra Jet gets modified with a better weight distribution and electric power steering for better drivability with less parasitic horsepower loss. It’s even got a new roll cage design designed to provide a higher level of chassis rigidity while the brake pedal ratio has been revised for more modulation and stopping power. Lastly, the rear suspension geometry delivers faster and more consistent 60-foot times.

Best news? The 2013 Cobra Jet gets an approximate MSRP of $86,000 with the naturally-aspirated engine option, and $93,000 with the supercharged engine. Additional options and pricing will be announced January 2012 — but for the moment, that’s almost $10,000 less than the last one.

Full sizeBut, like the last generation, the 2013 Cobra Jet production is limited to only fifty units and orders placed through Ford dealers will be filled on a first come first served basis. So get to it. Just remember to use part number M-FR500-CJ.

All I want for Christmas is a 2013 Boss 302!

2013 Mustang Boss 302

Pearl Harbor

Flag at half mast

My personal thanks for all of those who served, lived and died.

Lesser of two weevils

Lesser of two weevils

Happy Birthday, Walt Disney

Walter Elias Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, visionary, and philanthropist. He was the son of Flora and Elias Disney, and had three brothers and one sister. As the co-founder (with his brother Roy O. Disney) of Walt Disney Productions, Walt became one of the best-known motion picture producers in the world.

Walt Disney

Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966)

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No man is a failure…

Dear George:—
Remember no man is a failure who has friends.
Thanks for the wings!
Love
Clarence.

Outta’ the bag…

Lettin’ the cat outta’ the bag is a whole lot easier ‘n puttin’ it back.

Christmas Lights

Happy Birthday, Rex Stout

Rex Stout

Rex Stout (December 1, 1886 – October 27, 1975)

Rex Todhunter Stout was an American writer noted for his detective fiction. Stout is best known as the creator of the larger-than-life fictional detective Nero Wolfe, described by reviewer Will Cuppy as “that Falstaff of detectives.” Wolfe’s assistant Archie Goodwin recorded the cases of the detective genius from 1934 (Fer-de-Lance) to 1975 (A Family Affair).

Don’t Forget to Mail Those Christmas Cards!

Postal Crack