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Event Coverage New Quickest Flathead Record in the Flathead Meltdown!

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  1. Artiki
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    Mike Couch driving the blown and injected flathead '32 roadster posted a 12.63 @ 104mph during the qualifying runs of the Flathead Meltdown last weekend, for a new Meltdown record. This was on bias-ply tires, full street trim and pump gas.

    The full report and pics can be seen here>>>
     
    Artiki, Sep 25, 2009
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  2. Doodlrodz
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    Very cool...
     
    Doodlrodz, Sep 25, 2009
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  3. Artiki
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    Here's the video of the record-breaking run...

     
    Artiki, Sep 25, 2009
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  4. the-rodster
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    What he said :)


    Sooo... what are the specs on Mike's flatty? It sounds awsome!

    Rich
     
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  5. rat bastad
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    Killer Artiki....you Limeys have some real fast Flatties over there.

    Well done !!

    Any idea what Mike's car weighs?

    Rat
     
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  6. Tony
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    That thing was haulin' the goods!
    Great vid, killer car!

    Congrats to Mike!!
     
    Tony, Sep 25, 2009
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  7. Jalopy Kid
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    x2!!!
     
    Jalopy Kid, Sep 25, 2009
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  8. Enbloc
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    Amazing!
     
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  9. flat34pu
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    :Dyea, what a blast
     
    flat34pu, Sep 25, 2009
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  10. Corn coupe
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    Brilliant, and well done to Mike.

    Darren thanks for a great event and coverage.
     
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  11. fab32
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    I've got a SBC that can do that.:eek::rolleyes::D

    That is an awesome sounding AND RUNNING flathead. Thanks for posting the run. BTW, did you notice there was a Chevy in the other lane? Wonder how he feels being shut down by an obsolete old relic.

    Frank
     
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  12. Mark H
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    Got goosebumps watching that video_Outstanding!!!!
     
    Mark H, Sep 25, 2009
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  13. Slonaker
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    Collin, you have some work to do before October 17th... :)

    Slonaker
     
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  14. Taildraggin
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    Great weekend
    Well done Mike
     
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  15. Flat Ernie
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    Well done, Mike!
     
    Flat Ernie, Sep 26, 2009
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  16. BobbedT
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    What a great launch!!! That's dedication for you, as Roy Castle used to say!!!
     
    BobbedT, Sep 26, 2009
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  17. couchie460
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    last time i weighed the car is it 2390 Ib

    but i have changed the rear axle to a winters quick change and its lighter than the old 9" ford
     
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  19. ukgav
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    Thats one hell of a motor Mike!
    Congrats on the record.
     
    ukgav, Sep 27, 2009
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  20. Casey
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    ha ! cool I`d like to get over 100 some day $$$$$$$$$$$:cool:
     
    Casey, Sep 27, 2009
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