Gezzzzzzz I thought we were talking about he New York City Racing dump
trucks with the Arduns.... Just when you think you have a concept down
pat...
Man is it hot outside... I delayed working on the Car till tonight... it is
that hot..
I gotta get some air conditioners for that shop... and who is in charge of
the A/C out there on the Salt?
Keith
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> From: Dave Mann <davemann@roadsters.com>
> To: KingGlamis@aol.com
> Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Dump Truck Engines
> Date: Saturday, July 24, 1999 4:38 PM
>
> On Sat, 24 Jul 1999 KingGlamis@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Rich,
> > Where in the world did you get the dumptruck engine idea?
>
> He was referring to Russ Meeks' car, which is powered by a GMC six. These
> engines were introduced in 1937 and produced until the late Fifties, in
> 270- and 302-inch versions. They were never used in passenger cars - only
> trucks. Their applications ranged from pickups through dump trucks to
> massive US Army trucks.
>
> Russ likes to be different. When you see his car, you'll realize he's
> doing a pretty good job of it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Mann
>
> Webmaster, Roadsters
> http://roadsters.com/
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