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Old 10-02-2007, 07:59 AM
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With a keen eye, it can be seen on the FIA cars the area around the lateral quickjack supports that protrude through the body is relieved (cut away) to allow for potential movement under load while lifting. Evidently Shelby & crew were aware that there was flexing of the tubular substructure.
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