What is the best way to get into the 11's?

[Dave Samson]

Rick,
This is the real thing, built May 1943. This one saw duty in the Pacific during WWII, was shipped back to Texas for refurbishing then sold with thousands of others to the Australian government in the late 40's. Most were butchered for the Australian army, and converted to right hand drive steering. Mine survived the butchery and is fully restored to it's original condition.
Yes it has the flat 4 cyl Willys engine and 3 speed transmission.
Don't have the machine gun but I do have the bracket for it. Also have the original spade and ax.

Can't compete with you, top speed is 50 mph but it goes great backwards.

Here's another shot of it at a historical show a couple of years ago.

[justa6]

I haven't talked to Red about the clutch but I think I'll stick with what I've got because its primarily a street car. Also I'm not too unhappy with the "leave". My buddy is a "chassis" guy who thinks we can get the 60' times down to 1.40 (1.55 now).

You have KEEN eyes on the blue bottle Rick. My son's Big BLock 66 Corvette is due for an "injection". I raced him with my Grand National and dusted him pretty bad so he's taking the "easy" way out and going to use the bottle.

Funny you mentioned it. I was talking to Rich Anderson (Shell Valley) yesterday and we were discussing whether the Buick would be more impressive with or without the bottle. I figure the motor ran as a 3 liter at Indy at 900HP and lived. So mine is a little under 500 and should be able to handle at least a 250 shot. But it would only be in 3 and 4 gear. Certainly would improve the MPH. Rich thought and I agreed that its smarter to just keep it on the Motor with no Nitrous. Mid to Low 10's without the juice seems more impressive than 9's with it. Besides I've run 9.30's at 150 with my old Turbo Kawasaki so I know what it feels like. Actually, landing in Bombay at midnight is a helluva lot scarier.
Thats 200 MPH, black as coal and you are always wondering about the "Sacred Cow" walking across the runway

Regards,

[CobraDan]

Bob
Johnex Cobra, Buick V6
I don't know why you answered this post, the man wanted to know how to get in the 11's You are aready in the 10's.

Dan

[bad_sss]

Spend about $50K building the car and you'll do just fine.

[Dave Samson]

Dan Hillman,

That's very thoughtful, thanks.