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Old 04-13-2009, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Kenny View Post
I had my 1941 Buick special with optional "compound carburetion" up to 105 one time and was still pulling.... I chickened out, with recap tires and all. It was 1978 and I was a stupid 20 year old.
This 1941 Buick was essentially the same mechanical set up as a 1937.

(compound carburetion was two carburetors; the engine ran on one carb until floored, then it open up the other carb.... sort of like secondaries.)
Judging by the plates on the car, I'd say it was actually a 1938 model...??
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