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Re: 1928-29 Ford Roadster bodies in LSR

To: land-speed@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: 1928-29 Ford Roadster bodies in LSR
From: ARDUNDOUG@aol.com
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:12:12 EST
In a message dated 12/30/2004 7:16:59 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
saltracer@awwwsome.com writes:

> Bob Pierson told me that they mounted a '27 modified roadster body rear 
> forward on a bet and it did go faster. You can take that for what it is 
> worth! I understand that managing the air behind the car is just as, if 
> not more, important as the air in front.
> 
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC

Tom,
    Compared to running with the normal cowl forward I'm certain that the 
ass-end of a roadster would be more aerodynamic. It's compared to the normal 
streamlining allowed in MR today that I was talking about.......Ardun Doug






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