Two Tons of Big Block Fun! “Forgotten” In Car Drag Racing Footage of My 1968 Ford Thunderbird

Is this the only 1968 Ford Thunderbird drag racing on UA-cam!? Could be! This isn't just any old Thunderbird; it is one wild ride! 521 cubic inch big block Ford, Weiand tunnel ram with a pair of Holley QuickFuel 650 CFM carbs, a lumpy Howard's camshaft, MSD 6AL ignition, MSD pro billet distributor with a two step, aluminum heads, and high compression pistons. This big inch high horsepower mill sends its power through a Cope Racing Transmissions built C6 with a Broader transbrake. Outback is a Ford 9 inch with a spool and super steep gears, which will be getting changed out soon. I explain that in this video, way too much gear! Now onto why I am making this video....
Two tons of big block fun! Forgotten in car footage of drag racing 1968 Ford Thunderbird at US 41 Dragstrip in Morocco, IN. When I say forgotten, I mean I forget to download the footage off my GoPro and add it to my original video, my bad. I am used to doing everything on my phone and recently expanded my filming technology and I need to get better at remembering that. Live and learn I guess! Anyway, I finally downloaded the footage and decided to make a quick video of a few passes I made at the track. The two passes weren't that great, as I explain in the video. That being said, drag racing is always fun and I had a blast that day! Always a blast doing smokey burnout, racing, and hanging out with good people! I hope you enjoyed the video, I will be back to racing this heavy hitter! Stay tuned!
#dragracing #ford #heavy

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Fun stuff

[@2HacksGarage]

You know it 🏁

[@donaldhalls2189]

The on board coverage is excellent, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@2HacksGarage]

Thanks Donald! Best to you and your loved ones too!

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Looks like you'll get it sorted out with the new parts QA1 is known for their quality, so the shock failure is a surprise.
While up on the lift, check all the factory welds and suspension mounting points. Also the trans mount/ cross member. Definitely making enough power for a fast run! 😀👍

[@2HacksGarage]

Oh we are definitely going to look if all over 😎😎😎

[@davez3838]

Nice video Big block Big fun!! Thanks for the update. Best of luck to you. It can be fixed.😎🏆

[@2HacksGarage]

Fingers crossed man!!!!!!!

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

🦈

[@2HacksGarage]

🏆🏆🏆

[@DrGo-bw2jy]

I love that car… just brute strong and big like a heavyweight power lifter. Brute force HP just shoving that car down the track! The front grill with carbs out the top makes the statement of all business.

[@2HacksGarage]

Well said and right on! Such fun to drive!

[@timwindsor03]

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible weekend

[@2HacksGarage]

Thanks Tim!!!! Hope your weekend is off to a good start!

[@timwindsor03]

@@2HacksGarage YES it is. Today is my birthday brother

[@2HacksGarage]

@@timwindsor03 happy birthday!!!

[@timwindsor03]

@@2HacksGarage Thanks brother

[@skipsdarkhollowgarage8695]

Nice!!!

[@2HacksGarage]

Thanks skip 🏁🏁

[@brracing7861]

I calculated 9000 ft/lbs launch torque through the Low gearset in the C6 Auto and 4.88 gears with the 521.
With 3.89 gears there will be 7000 ft/lbs launch torque.
More ideal 10.5 :1 C6 & 3.89 diff gears.

[@2HacksGarage]

Brian, I think those 3.89s will be a game changer my friend

[@savbbv8223]

Nice, I think your air cleaners are restrictive it may run better without them,

[@2HacksGarage]

I was thinking that too, next runs will be stacks

[@brracing7861]

2nd gear launch 4.88 gears netted 5000 ft/lbs launch torque was present

[@2HacksGarage]

Man you know it, makes ton of torque! We just need to get it to plant!