[DeTomaso] I Think I'll Take it Off & Just Run Naked!
JDeRyke at aol.com
JDeRyke at aol.com
Wed Oct 15 11:54:11 EDT 2008
In a message dated 10/14/08 11:08:58 PM, artstephens at charter.net writes:
> I thought I heard that Junior Wilson used to leave his decklid unlatched
> which allowed it to raise up several inches at speed?
>
Jr left the decklid unlatched during ORR events. He also ran no deck shocks
or tub. The effect over 100 mph was, the decklid rose up a few inches until he
got above 160 (I think), where it settled down into the usual position and
stayed there at least up to 230 mph. Except when he spun on wet pavement; then
the decklid wrapped over the roof & broke the windshield....... On the varient
of his Pantera that used a tube frame, there were no inner rear fender
panels, either so inner airflow was likely quite different from a stocker. Good
luck- J Deryke
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