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Old 08-23-2020, 10:10 PM   #21
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Default Re: Took the 39 to the drag strip

Weight is a big factor. I figure with me in the car,it has to weigh around 3000 lb.
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Old 08-24-2020, 07:50 AM   #22
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Default Re: Took the 39 to the drag strip

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When I ran my '34 more-door Sedan as a 16 year old at the 'Antique Nationals', with a new 286 cube flathead (first flathead I built), I ran consistent 15.21s, 15.22s with a 4.11 rear.

I never saw a flathead run that well around Iowa, but I never saw one without the rear door handles either. Musta made a difference! LOL
Damn, you caught onto my 'secret'! LOL
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