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    Ride-Along -Mechanic

    Back in the early days of racing your trusted mechanic rode with you at racing speeds to handle any racecar breakdowns along the circuit.
    Attached is an image of a 1911 Indy car with driver and mechanic. Building on this idea I included an image of my idea to keep
    my carbs always tuned and perfectly in sync. There are still a few bugs to work out but I feel the concept is basically sound.

    -Aggressor
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    Geary, great idea..... The only bugs to work out might be convincing your wife.
    Jim Harding
    #4279512 - SA452 - TKO600
    #3004 - 302 - 4 speed
    La Plata, Maryland

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    That Blue care was really pretty this spring and I couldnt conceive of a needed improvement but now I know the limitation was in my imagination. Nice Idea. Hope you cooled them pipes before she got on that fender.

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    I think I like the modern version better
    Phil

    427 Roadster, #4279436
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    3:31 and Toploader (wide ratio)

    Roseville (N.Cal)

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    Now THAT is a great idea!
    1st car was a Cobra hopefully last will be also

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    Here is my mechanic on my 1929 Rat Rod

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    Hey - Next time you see your mechanic remind her that she still owes me 20 bucks.

    Geary

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