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Question for Oldsmobile 394 racing aficionados

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Moneymaker, May 23, 2012.

  1. Moneymaker
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    OK, it is pretty well known that the J-2 tri power performance package ended in 1958.
    So just what did Lee Petty have in or on his Daytona 500 winning 1959 olds 88?
     
  2. GOATROPER02
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    one 4 barrel carb......NASCAR had rules even then

    Tony
     
  3. aerorocket
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    Your dad must have told you this fact because your still wet behind the ears. lol
     
  4. Moneymaker
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    According to the Olds engine specs that would have been a Rottenchester 4GC 4 barrel.:eek:
     

  5. GOATROPER02
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    You'll get yours.......lol
     

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