Ray Allen versus Jack Werst '1970 SS/EA Showdown'

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Mr. X,,,,,

On hitting the main cap or block web,,,,,,,,,,,,,sometimes you still hit
those 'bastards',,,,,,,,,,man, my father would scream,,,,,,,
and them stones weren't cheap,,,,,,,,,

When the CK-10 first came out, the Sunnen Rep (Frank Stiemstress, sic) sold them like crazy,,,,,,,,,,
About $8000 for one, back in the early 70's.

Heh Heh yeah Ive chipped a few in my day to. In fact I still have my hone.

[Paul Ceasrine]

Back To Jack Werst and the 70' Superbird,,

Information from a Jack Werst article,,
1) The Superbird was an original 4-speed Hemi car.

2) In August 1970, the car underwent a 4-week preperation, to get ready to compete at the 70' Indy Nationals. It's primary goal, to specifically go after Ray Allen in the SS/EA class, and hopefully knock him out, so the other Mopar Super/Stockers would have an easier road to go in
S/S Eliminator.

3) According to the article, the Hemi engine installed in the Superbird
was a 'bit' bigger than stock. But an exact displacement was not
mentioned.

4) Modifications included;
*) a set back engine
*) JR Headers, w/special bends, required as the engine was set back)
*) wheels re-positioned
*) a 300 lb. tail wing
*) a 'super heavy' back window (1/2" thickness, double-glass)
*) lightened nose-piece (.018" thickness, 60% lighter than the standard nose-piece)
*) light sheet metal hood (.018" thickness, 60% lighter than the standard hood)
*) 'chemically engineered' doors and fenders (acid dipped)