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Can I get some Bonneville class input for this 34' sedan

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Kirk Hanning, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. Kirk Hanning
    Joined: Feb 27, 2005
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    The 34' is coming together for "roller status" for the Autorama. My good friend is gold leafing the Howard's cam logo on the rear 1/4 right now. The other 1/4 is going to get some other treatment. my question is....

    What class/motor lettering WOULD it of been classified in.
    -34' Ford Tudor 4" chop 5" channel
    -53 241" Dodge hemi naturally aspirated on pump gas
    -suspension in a "stock type" configuration if that helps/matters

    Any and all input would be GREATLY appreciated

    Thanks,
    -Kirk
     

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  2. firingorder1
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    Comp coupe and sedan maybe.
     
  3. Kirk Hanning
    Joined: Feb 27, 2005
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    To be more specific what would be the letter(s) classification as would be written on the car.
     
  4. saltracer219
    Joined: Sep 23, 2006
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    P.M. Dan Warner, he's here on the H.AM.B. He will get you going in the right direction.
     

  5. Zombie Hot Rod
    Joined: Oct 22, 2006
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    from New York

    It would be a VGCC (Vintage Gas Competition Coupe). . . but I don't have a rule book near me so I can't tell you the engine class.

     
  6. Kirk Hanning
    Joined: Feb 27, 2005
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    I appreciate everyone's input so far and a pm was sent out also. I do know the engine size fits into category E for beig 241". So would that mean if it were in competition it' be VGCC/E? I woudn't assume that if it were raced in say the 50's it would be a Vintage class, I could be wrong I just dunno?
     
  7. E class is correct. 184,00 to 260.99 cubic inches.

    "Vintage" Class is reserved for 'Vintage' engines only. (Flathead V-8's, 4-bangers, Arduns, etc.), so technically, with the modern OHV engine it would be a straight /GCC or Gas Competition Coupe and Sedan.

    So, E/GCC or E/BGCC if blown or E/BFCC if blown and running fuel.

    By the way the record in my 2009 SCTA rule book for E/GCC is 212.319-MPH!
     
  8. Note that engine size comes before the class designation.

    VERY pretty car, by the way!

    ;o)
     
  9. Chuck Embrey
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    I ran Bonneville in 1959 with a C (184-305 cid) Coupe and Sedan. That was a Fuel class, the same car with a gas engine would have been C Altered.

    Your '34 would have been in C Competition Coupe & Sedan C/CC in 1959.

    In 1954 the Williams Bros Roadster with a 241 Red Ram ran in B Roadster. see here http://www.gregwapling.com/hotrod/land-speed-racing-america/williams-brothers-ford-roadster.html and here http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0710_custom_hot_rod_cars_barn_finds/viewall.html scroll-down almost to the bottom of the page. Looks like your '34 would have ran as a B/CC in 1954. Take your choice :cool:
     

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