Oddball Muscle Cars

[W J]

Originally Posted by genuine jack

just a quick note and question on the '57 blower fords .

the supercharged engine was rated at 300 HP , but 340 HP in NASCAR trim .
the 2X4 was rated at 270 HP ... 285 in NASCAR trim .
the cars dominated in nascar in '57 , and in the JR. stock classes in the mid - late '60's . as well as the tudors and at least one [ the "osage yellow hoss" ] fordor hardtop , there were quite a few wagons . and there were 3 supercharged wagons built by the factory in '57 .
i've been looking for info on larry walker's "legal cheater" for years . also tried to locate mr. walker - with no luck . you say the car is in BC and is being restored ? are any photos - or any more information - available ? does anyone know how i might contact larry walker ?
thanx for any help .
jack

Didn't the '57 T-birds have the 312 Paxton blower motor (1-4bbl) combo, and the non-blower 2-4 bbl. 312 combo as well? I saw a '57 full size Ford w/blower run years ago at the track, but never a '57 blown T-bird running....WJ

[genuine jack]

Originally Posted by W J

Didn't the '57 T-birds have the 312 Paxton blower motor (1-4bbl) combo, and the non-blower 2-4 bbl. 312 combo as well? I saw a '57 full size Ford w/blower run years ago at the track, but never a '57 blown T-bird running....WJ

yes - the blower and the 2X4 were available in both the ford and the t-bird . there were approximately [ the exact number seems to be in debate ] 214 blower t-birds built .

jack

[Paul Ceasrine]

ODDBALL,,,not rare..The 66' Comet GTA convertible D/SA..
Check out the Barrie Poole site.. He ran one, and set the NHRA record
in D/SA in 66', and C/SA in 67'. The 390 (66' version) with 335HP had
the better camshaft, and 600 cfm Holley. The 67' version, was toned down a bit..(The Ford Bastards)..
Paul