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Re: Pollywog 's powertrain ?

To: <Jimwprice@aol.com>, <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Pollywog 's powertrain ?
From: Sparky <wmtsmith@landracing.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 8:10:36 -0500
I wonder what the trans gearing was and if 200 mph was when they shiffed into 
1:1
> 
> From: Jimwprice@aol.com
> Date: 2004/07/27 Tue PM 09:38:04 CDT
> To: land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Pollywog
> 
> I finally found Bob Summers actual quote from his letter to Nolan Black in
> 1968.
> 
> What was the Pollywog car handling characteristics?
> 
> The single engine car was unstable at speeds up to 200 MPH due to inadequate
> roll stiffness in the front suspension.  Above 200 MPH the handling was
> excellent
> 
>

  "Sparky"
Lakester 2211






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