1961 Ford Starliner
 

I have a really good friend that wants to purchase a fully restored 61 Starliner, something like mine.

Know of any?

Rick :dunno: https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-p1010038.jpg

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Whoops! Newbie at work. Here is the pic. I'm still learning to navigate.

Rick https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-p1010038.jpg

1961 Ford Starliner
 

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rcc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Whoops! Newbie at work. Here is the pic. I'm still learning to navigate.
Rick
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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-p1010038.jpg

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Purrrdy Furd!!

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RCC,
Is that your Starliner that Pete posted? is your friend looking for a modified car or one restored to original condition?

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Hey Tommy;

Yep, that's my &quot;Tangerine Dream&quot; Ford. It's running a 68 428 CobraJet &quot;LeMans&quot; engine, 3x2's, a Ford Top Loader 4-speed, Bucket seats https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...ner_pics_011.j
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, center console and the obligatory 3.25:1 Tru Trac Posi.

My buddy is looking for something that's at least closer to &quot;done&quot; than to &quot;not done&quot;.

Rick

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Tried to attach a few more pics of the Starliner--didn't work! Sorry.

Rick

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Hey Tommy;

How about a few pics of your stable--they look to be pretty special!!!

Rick

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rcc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Tommy;

How about a few pics of your stable--they look to be pretty special!!!

Rick </div></div>

Here is the Starliner, it was originally a 390/375 straight shift on the column. Still has the 390 but now has the dealer installed 3x2's that bump the horse power to 401 and a 4 speed. Tires are 7:10x15 Firestone original non dot tires. Gottum from Verne quite a few years ago

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Here is my 61 Impala, its a real SS and its also has the 409 motor. I guess these are my top two cars

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Hey Tommy;

Damn, those are really beautiful cars! Last year I owned (and sold to a good buddy) a 1962 Impala SS, 409, 4-speed, dual quad, posi rear end--&quot;Beach Boys&quot; car. It had 22000 original miles. I really miss the car and the sound of the solid lifters--nothing quite like them in a real 409/409.

If you ever think of parting with the 61 SS, please let me know. Maybe we can do some horse trading.

Rick

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Tommy's cars always draw a BIG crowd - perfect!

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I would sure like to see a few pics of the others! Amazing collection. And I thought I was one of the few that liked (and bought) cars from all the major manufactures!

Rick

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Rick,
I'll post some pictures tomorrow, my wife has been working on the computer all day.

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shhh...Don't tell anyone we like other stuff..

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-img_2127.jpg
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Charlie,
That's neat! I remember you buying a micro car of some type at BJ a few years ago. What was it?

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Hey Charlie;

Have you ever measured the length difference between your longest and shortest cars? Must me more than 10 feet!

Beautiful wheels.

Rick

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Running a '68 428 CobraJet &quot;LeMans&quot; engine with 3x2's, Ford Top Loader 4-speed, Bucket Seats, Center Console and the obligatory 3.25:1 Tru Trac posi.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...rliner_003.jpg

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I think the carbs are bolted on backwards ... LOL ...TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]

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Love it! :beers:

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I'll tell you, those three deuces are not all that easy to keep properly tuned and synchronized. Know of any &quot;foolproof&quot; shortcuts or procedures?

Rick :dunno:

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Here is the Plymouth. 426/4 speed Sport Fury. originally a 426 street wedge with the Max Wedge stuff added. It does have the correct 3705 carbs and the exhaust with the cut outs.

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The 63 Galaxie, 406/405 4 speed

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The Corvette. 300 horse / 4 speed. Original motor and transmission. It isn't a big brake car, I just like the little hub caps

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Puurrdy!!!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rcc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll tell you, those three deuces are not all that easy to keep properly tuned and synchronized. Know of any &quot;foolproof&quot; shortcuts or procedures?

Rick [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]</div></div>

The purists will cringe at this -- but I had a 67' Vette w/3X2 Holleys on a 427 motor. I took the vacuum secondary parts off (I kept them in a safe place) and converted to mechanical/progressive linkage with parts from Mr. Gasket/Weiand including small hiem joints from various aircraft linkages. &quot;Work good--go long way&quot; ... Not sure if there are any &quot;kits&quot; to do this in this day and age. TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

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Tommy and I might be &quot;Brothers of another Mother&quot;!

I've had several cars very similar to those that you now own--a 62 Vette, Fawn Beige Metallic w/ a Fawn Beige Interior, 327/300; a 66 Satellite w/ a 426 Street Wedge converted to a 2x4 set up, a 63 Ford Galaxie 500 XL(Chestnut Interior and Exterior)running an &quot;R&quot; Code, dual quad, 4-speed center console bucket seat, a 64 Fuelie Vette, Satin Silver w/ a Black interior, a 67 BB Vette, Marina Blue w/ a Black Stinger and Blue interior and a few more.

If anyone wants to see a pic or two, please send me a PM with your direct email address and I'll reply.

Taz, again many thanks for the help, Buddy! The x2's open one at a time depending on the throttle depression and mechanical linkage adjustments--kinda like a 3 stage rocket.

Rick

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rcc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tommy and I might be &quot;Brothers of another Mother&quot;!

I've had several cars very similar to those that you now own--a 62 Vette, Fawn Beige Metallic w/ a Fawn Beige Interior, 327/300; a 66 Satellite w/ a 426 Street Wedge converted to a 2x4 set up, a 63 Ford Galaxie 500 XL(Chestnut Interior and Exterior)running an &quot;R&quot; Code, dual quad, 4-speed center console bucket seat, a 64 Fuelie Vette, Satin Silver w/ a Black interior, a 67 BB Vette, Marina Blue w/ a Black Stinger and Blue interior and a few more.

If anyone wants to see a pic or two, please send me a PM with your direct email address and I'll reply.

Taz, again many thanks for the help, Buddy! The x2's open one at a time depending on the throttle depression and mechanical linkage adjustments--kinda like a 3 stage rocket.

Rick</div></div>

I had mine setup with the center carb as the primary -- secondary linkage opened the end carbs together about 2/3 throttle.

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That's about the same--on mine, the center is primary and then the one closest to the firewall kicks in(about 1/2 throttle) and finally the front carb cuts loose(about 2/3 throttle).

Rick

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...enger_side.jpg
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Wow, Charley is this yours?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...enger_side.jpg
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Holy crap! NICE

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Wow!!! I like that! Did we steal this thread or what. Sorry, the poor guy is still looking for Starliner.

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Any interest in a Killer Black tubbed Starliner? I may have a lead if it's still with the Estate.....

BIG

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Forget me looking for another Starliner for my buddy, I WANT that engine. Pretty sure that's Ford's Hemi, isn't it?

Rick

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Hey Charley;

What other surprises do you have up your sleeve that you might want to reveal?

Rick

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I'll sell you the whole POS car......

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rcc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Forget me looking for another Starliner for my buddy, I WANT that engine. Pretty sure that's Ford's Hemi, isn't it?

Rick</div></div>

Rick -- I don't think that is the Ford hemi. The 429 &quot;Shotgun&quot; engine was the hemi -- Ford named it the &quot;Shotgun&quot; because they felt it could compete with the fabled Dodge/Plymouth 426 hemi (aka -- Elephant killer). Didn't work out for them because of the HUGH ports, there was terrible low/mid range torque fiqures ... had to spin ther hell out of it to high RPM to get any power.

I should add the engine above looks like the 427 SOHC ... TAZ