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JHFORD51 · 03-01-2024, 06:52 PM

I had a V8-60 in a 38 STD Tudor a few years ago; it was about like driving a Model A as far as power and acceleration goes. You have to wind it up pretty good in second before hitting third, just not much grunt like a normal 85HP in a 37-40 Ford.

03-01-2024, 06:52 PM	#20
JHFORD51 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	Re: ‘40 2 door sedan I had a V8-60 in a 38 STD Tudor a few years ago; it was about like driving a Model A as far as power and acceleration goes. You have to wind it up pretty good in second before hitting third, just not much grunt like a normal 85HP in a 37-40 Ford.