After
going to many track events with Ron Bramlett and helping with the upkeep and maintenance
of the #4 Grabber Green Fastback, George C. Galoosis Sr. decided it was time to build a
Mustang for him to drive. After all, why should Ron have all the fun? So,
in 1991, this 1965 Grabber Green Mustang Coupe was built and it immediately added a new
dimension to the Mustangs Plus Race Team by showing that you didn't have to have a
fastback to build a nice car.
Being a retired fire fighter, George gave long consideration to what
number he wanted to be placed on the side of his car. So finally he decided on 904 which
is the code number for, you guessed it, fire.
Since completed, it has been to track events and competed in races up
and down the west coast including Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Mexico. This car has also seen
competitive action in NASA (National Auto Sports Association) and SCCA (Sports Car Club of
America) events with George behind the wheel. Home to the #904 coupe, is either Sears
Point Raceway or Laguna Seca Raceway as it has seen many thrilling events at both of these
tracks in the past 6 years.
Needless to say, it's been a very reliable test vehicle for many
GRAB-A-TRAK Suspension Components designed and sold by Mustangs Plus. It is usually on
display in Mustangs Plus showroom when not zooming around the track or getting a new part
installed to try out!
GRABBER GREEN #904 SPECS
CAR & DRIVER
• George Galoosis Sr.
• 1965 Mustang Coupe
• 1970 Boss 302 Grabber Green color
DRIVETRAIN
• Motorsport GT40 302 crate engine
• Top Loader; 4-speed transmission
• Hurst Competition; Close Ratio shifter
• 1975-80 style Lincoln/Versailles axle
• 3:89 Detroit Locker differential
SUSPENSION
• GRAB-A-TRAK 750 coil springs
• GRAB-A-TRAK 5 1/2 leaf springs
• KYB adjustable shock absorbers
STEERING
• Steering box: 4 turns to lock
• Standard Idler/Pitman arms
• GRAB-A-TRAK 1 1/8" front sway bar
• GRAB-A-TRAK polyurethane bushings
• Negative wedge kit
• Bump steer kit
BRAKES
• Front: 1970-73 Mustang disc brakes
• Front Pads: Carbon Kevlar
• Rear: 1970-75 Lincoln/Versailles disc
• Rear Pads: Carbon Kevlar
RETURN
TO TRACK CARS HOMEPAGE
SEE RON'S TRACK CAR #4 |
Car #904 in the early days.
Car #904 Driver -
George Galoosis Sr.
Car #904 patiently waits
for the race to begin!
Open track races may not
deem to be as competitive as NASCAR, but accidents can result in significant damage.
Your always a winner when
you deal with Mustangs Plus!
(photo taken at the NASA competitive event)
SEE YOU ON THE TRACK! |
