Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S

Greg Reimer 7376 · 05-24-2009, 11:56 AM

Congratulations to Aubrey on the fine performance of his 409.That's about 1.60 quicker than my red 62 Impala SS ever went with a wide ratio Muncie, 4.88's, and a very stock 409/409 motor. You've certainly worked hard for it. I'm a 409 guy from 30+ years ago. Back then, that was the cheapest 400+ horsepower motor you could buy.I wish we had some of those parts back!!We sure were ahead of our time, then. Again, our regards on a great effort.

Bob Gullett · 05-24-2009, 10:24 PM

Aubrey ran good. He probably would have been in the tens had he not broke a rear end. The car got a lot of attention including from Bob Frey who was a guest at Mission's track on Saturday. The car is very nostalgic.

Rory McNeil · 05-25-2009, 07:34 AM

Yeah, the cars certainly nostalgic, but how about his tow rig? A 58 or 59 2 ton (I think) Chevy with a 409 as well, manual steering & brakes, towing a 5th wheel open trailer. Aubreys 122 mph indicate that the 62 should dip well into the 10`s once he gets it dialed in. Hopefully he gets the diff problems squared away, and gets the car out again soon. It was nice to meet ya Aubrey.

Geerhead55 · 05-25-2009, 10:15 PM

I agree Rory,,It was nice to finally meet Aubrey. I spent a little time with him on Friday. He was concerned with jetting now that he was a lot closer to sea level, and getting his tire pressure right. He deffinately blew the tires off it on the first hit Fri. AM,,but improved throughout the day. With his mph over 120 he is certainly a 10 second player if he can get it to the 330.
Bob ,,it was nice to finally meet you also. I didn't know you were running a 327 combo,,and I was surprised to see 10.90s on a 12.10 index. Your car launches very smoothly, and its fun to watch a gear jammer that knows how to row that stick! Take care guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,Danny Durham

Greg Reimer 7376 · 05-26-2009, 08:50 AM

What would be involved in getting the new Edelbrock 3814690 replica head approved for that combination?

Aubrey N Bruneau · 05-26-2009, 11:50 AM

Not sure that I know where to start here, guys...

oh yes I do !

The people !!!
It really WAS all the people that came by !
The support I received from so many. As I had mentioned on the 348-409 forum... I learned more in each hour there, from fellow Stock / Super Stock guys ( a privilage to say that, by the way ), than I learned in 4 years of high school !
It was simply overwhelming.

and yes, I broke a crown and pinion on the line, in the first round of eliminations
ISN'T THAT GREAT ? ! ! ! !
HAAAA HAAAA HEEEE !!!!
it broke because after all this time, the engine makes power, and the car works.
doesn't get better than that

I was stunned by the trap speed actually. At first, I spent a half hour, tracking down the timing people, to verify that there was no error.
122.74

Now, a little more first gear in the Jerico ( has 2.83 now ), soften the current clutch setting JUST A TOUCH, and get used to the car. Hopefully 10.80's.

in the mean time, got some catching up to do !

THANK YOU to all the people who helped ( probably didn't even realize how much you did )... Rory, Danny, and of course Bob, for stopping by. I personally didn't get much opportunity to mingle, because people kept coming by !
DAMN it was fun !!!!!

hey... and guess what ?
there will be a real video of the old car... on an actual race track
knew that would make you happy !

Ken Haase · 05-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Way cool Aubrey! By the tenor of your post, it sounds like it was all worth while and that you really enjoyed yourself. Pretty darn good debut, I'd say. Sorry about the parts breakage though. Ain't much sweeter ( or finer) than an '09. My second car was a black '61 Bel Air 348/305 stick bubbletop.

Crown and pinion? Oh, I get it. Put the ring gear on your head, and it looks like a crown.
Canada-speak, eh?

05-24-2009, 11:56 AM	#1
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,137 Likes: 172 Liked 719 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S Congratulations to Aubrey on the fine performance of his 409.That's about 1.60 quicker than my red 62 Impala SS ever went with a wide ratio Muncie, 4.88's, and a very stock 409/409 motor. You've certainly worked hard for it. I'm a 409 guy from 30+ years ago. Back then, that was the cheapest 400+ horsepower motor you could buy.I wish we had some of those parts back!!We sure were ahead of our time, then. Again, our regards on a great effort.

05-24-2009, 10:24 PM	#2
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,107 Likes: 58 Liked 510 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S Aubrey ran good. He probably would have been in the tens had he not broke a rear end. The car got a lot of attention including from Bob Frey who was a guest at Mission's track on Saturday. The car is very nostalgic. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

05-25-2009, 07:34 AM	#3
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 321 Liked 1,106 Times in 303 Posts	Re: Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S Yeah, the cars certainly nostalgic, but how about his tow rig? A 58 or 59 2 ton (I think) Chevy with a 409 as well, manual steering & brakes, towing a 5th wheel open trailer. Aubreys 122 mph indicate that the 62 should dip well into the 10`s once he gets it dialed in. Hopefully he gets the diff problems squared away, and gets the car out again soon. It was nice to meet ya Aubrey. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

05-25-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S I agree Rory,,It was nice to finally meet Aubrey. I spent a little time with him on Friday. He was concerned with jetting now that he was a lot closer to sea level, and getting his tire pressure right. He deffinately blew the tires off it on the first hit Fri. AM,,but improved throughout the day. With his mph over 120 he is certainly a 10 second player if he can get it to the 330. Bob ,,it was nice to finally meet you also. I didn't know you were running a 327 combo,,and I was surprised to see 10.90s on a 12.10 index. Your car launches very smoothly, and its fun to watch a gear jammer that knows how to row that stick! Take care guys,,,,,,,,,,,,,Danny Durham

05-26-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,137 Likes: 172 Liked 719 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S What would be involved in getting the new Edelbrock 3814690 replica head approved for that combination?

05-26-2009, 11:50 AM	#6
Aubrey N Bruneau Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Eastern Alberta, Canada Posts: 311 Likes: 6 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S Not sure that I know where to start here, guys... oh yes I do ! The people !!! It really WAS all the people that came by ! The support I received from so many. As I had mentioned on the 348-409 forum... I learned more in each hour there, from fellow Stock / Super Stock guys ( a privilage to say that, by the way ), than I learned in 4 years of high school ! It was simply overwhelming. and yes, I broke a crown and pinion on the line, in the first round of eliminations ISN'T THAT GREAT ? ! ! ! ! HAAAA HAAAA HEEEE !!!! it broke because after all this time, the engine makes power, and the car works. doesn't get better than that I was stunned by the trap speed actually. At first, I spent a half hour, tracking down the timing people, to verify that there was no error. 122.74 Now, a little more first gear in the Jerico ( has 2.83 now ), soften the current clutch setting JUST A TOUCH, and get used to the car. Hopefully 10.80's. in the mean time, got some catching up to do ! THANK YOU to all the people who helped ( probably didn't even realize how much you did )... Rory, Danny, and of course Bob, for stopping by. I personally didn't get much opportunity to mingle, because people kept coming by ! DAMN it was fun !!!!! hey... and guess what ? there will be a real video of the old car... on an actual race track knew that would make you happy ! __________________ Aubrey N Bruneau 6409 C/S 62 BelAir sport coupe, 409 HP 409

05-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#7
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Aubrey's 62 409 goes 11.067 in C/S Way cool Aubrey! By the tenor of your post, it sounds like it was all worth while and that you really enjoyed yourself. Pretty darn good debut, I'd say. Sorry about the parts breakage though. Ain't much sweeter ( or finer) than an '09. My second car was a black '61 Bel Air 348/305 stick bubbletop. Crown and pinion? Oh, I get it. Put the ring gear on your head, and it looks like a crown. Canada-speak, eh?