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saltwheels262:
my first ride was a 63 Tempest ,( or was it a 62 ? ),:~ :~ it was a four cylinder, 4 on the floor with a rope shaft to a transaxle.
it needed an alternator and had electrical gremlins.
it was given to me. I didn't put many miles on it. Don't even remember if it was a 2 door or 4 door. thinking 2 door - and it was a sedan.
Franey
ratpatrol66:
It's a 195 for sure!
Jack Gifford:
--- Quote from: ratpatrol66 on June 19, 2015, 09:59:52 PM --- ,,, It's a 195 for sure!...
--- End quote ---
Not anymore, it isn't. :-)
I'm guessing this example followed some time after Mickey's half-a-Tempest ('62 or '63?). With a 2-71 blower, it made 257 HP on 25% nitro @ 5,000 RPM- which is where the dyno run ended, due to excess vibration. :| As a blown-H engine it got him a record, but I don't remember what vehicle type.
N72727:
Old magazine.
suekinny44:
Matt Guzetta...it is with regret, I inform you that Bill Wirges has passed away at the age of 84 in his home town of Princeton, Il.
He was a hometown hero, and legend to many, as the Wirges name is very well know in racing circles.
He is my Uncle and if I was savvy on technology I would post pics of him and his streamliner. He is a member of the 200 mph club. He was very proud of that..
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