PRI is just around the corner and we’d love if you came to by our booth to say hello! Hanging with us (in booth 2143) will be the Frantic Ford, if you’ve been following us for a while you will be at least a little familiar with this badass Funny Car. The Frantic Ford was first spawned in 1968 with tuner Jim Fox and driver Ron Rivero who owned the car and ran it all across the country. Several racers spent time behind the wheel including Sarge Arciero, “Rapid” Roy Harris, and of course the late Dodger Glenn. Glenn was tragically involved in a fatal crash at Maple Grove Dragway in July 1978 and owners Jim Fox and Freddy Frey decided to step away from drag racing and the Frantic Ford name was suspended for years.
The current iteration of the Frantic Ford Mustang II is actually a tribute to the late Dodger Glenn and bringing new life to the Frantic Ford name is the Sweetman family who have their own drag racing pedigree. Consisting of Drew “The Shoe”, his girlfriend Toni, brother/tuner Dannie and patriarch Henry. The Sweetman’s were close friends to Dodger so it was only fitting that they carried the torch.
Specs
Engine: Chrysler Hemi 452 CI
Valves: Ferrea
Camshaft & Lifters: Crane
Pistons & Rods: Arias/MGP
Heads: Midyette Brothers
Gaskets: Hussey
Supercharger: 14-71 Littlefield
Injection: Enderle Bird Catcher
Magneto: Mallory
Headers: S&W
Clutch: Boninfante
Chassis
Builder: S&W Race Cars
Wheelbase: 125 inches
Brakes & Axles: Willwood/Stange
Steering: P & S
Hose Fittings: Phenix
Safety Equipment: DJ Safety
Rear-End: TJ – Ford Nine Inch
Wheels & Tires: Cragar/ M&H
Oil: Lucas
Plugs: Champion
Paint: POR15
Body
1977 Ford Mustang II
Fabricator: Funny Farm Fabricators
Tin Work: Funny Farm Fabrications
Painted By: Specialized Auto Craft
Lettering By: Michael Hall
Decals: Art Schilling
Surface Care: Meguiars
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