One of my other passions is vintage drag racing and I'm in the process of constructing an early 60's style slingshot dragster (with Brand X power.) It got me to thinking and searching the internet to see if there have ever been any Studebaker V8 powered rails. I haven't found any photos at this point. Does anyone recall seeing (or owning?) one? I know one of the things they have against them right off the bat is weight, but it would be cool to know and if possible what the low ET is for a Stude at the dragstrip.
Here's my project, for those curious. I actually zeroed in on wanting a Studebaker wagon to use as a tow vehicle for this, so that's one reason I bought mine.
I'm too far in now, and too broke to switch gears and build a Stude engine, but who knows in the future. A nice 4-71 blown 289 might be fun just to see if you can chase your own record.
Here's my project, for those curious. I actually zeroed in on wanting a Studebaker wagon to use as a tow vehicle for this, so that's one reason I bought mine.
I'm too far in now, and too broke to switch gears and build a Stude engine, but who knows in the future. A nice 4-71 blown 289 might be fun just to see if you can chase your own record.
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