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Old 03-09-2010, 11:12 AM   #4
W J
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Default Re: Oddball Muscle Cars

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Originally Posted by genuine jack View Post
just a quick note and question on the '57 blower fords .

the supercharged engine was rated at 300 HP , but 340 HP in NASCAR trim .
the 2X4 was rated at 270 HP ... 285 in NASCAR trim .
the cars dominated in nascar in '57 , and in the JR. stock classes in the mid - late '60's . as well as the tudors and at least one [ the "osage yellow hoss" ] fordor hardtop , there were quite a few wagons . and there were 3 supercharged wagons built by the factory in '57 .
i've been looking for info on larry walker's "legal cheater" for years . also tried to locate mr. walker - with no luck . you say the car is in BC and is being restored ? are any photos - or any more information - available ? does anyone know how i might contact larry walker ?
thanx for any help .
jack
Didn't the '57 T-birds have the 312 Paxton blower motor (1-4bbl) combo, and the non-blower 2-4 bbl. 312 combo as well? I saw a '57 full size Ford w/blower run years ago at the track, but never a '57 blown T-bird running....WJ
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