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Old 04-19-2011, 10:07 PM   #23
Kahuna
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Default Re: Flathead highway speeds

I certainly agree with PeterC re the brake issue. My 39 coupe has the stock original brakes. They work well, but I tend to avoid hi speed in that car. The gearing is not great, as it has a 4.11 axle without overdrive. It's happiest about 55 mph. My 32, which is not quite road ready, is quite different. It has the Lincoln brakes in front and Ford 150 brakes in the rear. The car is also geared with a 4.11 axle, but has a Gear Vendors O/D. I have high hopes that it'll both keep up with traffic and at the same time stop real well. Time will tell
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