07-09-2022, 12:03 PM | #1 |
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4-bangers & me
I occasionally receive a book order from a post that was posted in 2013. I still have books but they have been changed several times, added chapters, color photos, etc. They are now $34 mailed here in the States, $43 to most overseas countries. e-mail [email protected] for info. Thanks, Jim B
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07-09-2022, 12:17 PM | #2 |
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Jim’s book is great reading even if you don’t plan to soup up your engine.
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07-09-2022, 12:24 PM | #3 |
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I have at least 2 versions of his book. Great read!
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Jim's books are great, lots of information and some history of the modern performance pioneers.
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07-09-2022, 06:05 PM | #8 |
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Our “ancient times” were great. We had three inactive WWII B29 bases within 60 miles of our local B29 base that we were able to use for monthly drag races. I was at the first NHRA National Drag Race. That’s why I was inspired by Jim’s book.
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There were many War 2 bases we raced on after that one. There most likely won't be any people or cars to race after the next one...lol |
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Probably the fastest growing segment of the model A hobby is bangers and Jim’s work is a big part of it.
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07-09-2022, 09:16 PM | #11 |
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It will be interesting to see what the inovators come up with in the future. 4 bangers will exceed the speeds of the current V8's and still meet the current rules. There will have to be rules interpretations aplenty.
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07-10-2022, 11:50 AM | #12 |
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Thanks guys, for all the good words! Believe it or don't, I ran for top eliminator one day at the San Fernando strip, me, 2 bikes and a coupe of some sort. I was the slowest of the group so of course lost, but it was still fun! With a lot of help from friends, we plan on running my Cook in the 4 ever 4 Club's lakester at Bonneville in August.
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