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Offline Rex Schimmer

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2012, 11:19:03 AM »
My choice is the 1949 Nash 600 sedan, great flowing lines, and if you put it on the ground the wheels are almost completely covered. Big frontal area though and ditch the sun visor.

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2012, 11:28:19 AM »
As the former owner of a '49 Studebaker, I can tell you they don't handle well in the wind. And here in Kansas, we have a lot of wind. It wobbled if heading into the wind, leaned over if the wind was from the side, and handled best with the wind at the rear. So I suggest you drive it backwards for best performance.

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #17 on: March 24, 2012, 12:14:56 PM »
My choice is the 1949 . . .

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2012, 04:13:46 PM »
Damn!! Your're right but I still think they could be fast! and Red Green still rules!!

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #19 on: March 24, 2012, 07:39:35 PM »
. . . ditch the sun visor.

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I'd be tempted to keep the visor, but set it up with Dzus fasteners - it will keep the passenger compartment cooler while you're waiting in line, and just throw it in the push vehicle before you make the run.

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2012, 01:06:04 PM »
Chrysler Airflow???
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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2012, 01:34:22 PM »
Didn't a guy from Seattle have an Airflow for LSR?
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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2012, 01:35:24 PM »
Yes
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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #23 on: March 25, 2012, 01:59:22 PM »
If you are talking about the Dozier/Haggerity/Barnett DeSoto Airflow, it isw a San Francisco Bay Area car.

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #24 on: March 26, 2012, 12:32:39 PM »
Remember that duct tape is the handy mans secret weapon.

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #25 on: March 26, 2012, 02:57:19 PM »
And illegal.

The DeSoto is a rare and beautiful coupe' model, too.
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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #26 on: March 26, 2012, 09:42:55 PM »
   Looks sorta like this one.
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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #27 on: March 26, 2012, 11:53:29 PM »
A nuther pic of the Airflow:
5 mph in pit area (clothed)

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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #28 on: March 27, 2012, 09:18:52 AM »
A nuther pic of the Airflow:
I like it. Of course, I`ve owned two SAAB SPG`s
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Re: The other Studebaker
« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2012, 07:49:18 PM »
Since this is on Aero,, and the mention of 39 Chevys and 40 Ford Coupes,,,one thing is frontal, but remember, what happens to the wind as it passes over and under said shape. At about 140 thoes wonderful trunks become a airfoils and start lifting.
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