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
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.
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?
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!
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