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Old Ironmaker

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If we all just had unlimited time and money...

I have the time but no money. When I was in my late teens and up to when I got married I bet 60% of my income, and it wasn't much went into my rides. I bought a new 72' TR6 in High School, that car flew with a inline 6. Worked weekends at the manufacturing Plants around Hamilton and Niagara Ontario, sometimes 40 hrs from Friday to Sunday afternoon driving Euclid's.
 

BWR1953

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This was me in 1975. My dad's buddy was building these things. I drove it the next day after he got the fenders and other stuff installed.

Chevy big block.
Auto transmission.
450HP.

I got it to 160MPH and it was still shoving me back into the seat at 4000 RPM. :eek:
I ran out of track and had to shut it down. I sure was young and stupid. :D

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Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
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you guys may get a laugh out of this.

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