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Old 08-23-2020, 09:58 AM   #9
flatjack9
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Default Re: Took the 39 to the drag strip

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN View Post
flatjack9 is the kind of guy that likely 'maintains' his car fairly well. This "episode" of Jack's should prove that it is possible to kind of 'lean-on' these old drive trains, IF ya KNOW what you're doing with a little 'finesse' and don't just 'HAMMER" on it stupidly with abandon. My God, I probably haven't seen a flathead go down a drag strip since about 1968 or '69. Jack....did they have you running something like G/Gas? DD
Probably something like ?/Gas. Just grudge racing. I did beat my pal with a flattie in his Model A. I did have a little traction problem off the line and 2nd gear got rubber. Went through the traps at around 3500 rpm. Running a 3.70 Bronco rear. Did 11.80 in the 1/8th.
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