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Derek69SS


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This is coming up next week... it's a timed endurance/speed run for Model T's that has been held annually since 1961.

I have wanted to do it for years, but honestly I'm not a good enough T-mechanic to build a competitive car. Some day I'll do it though...
www.montana500.com

Here's a cool video from 10 years ago when they still allowed "drafting".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHm76tl-ctU

Drafting has since been banned out of safety concerns... these are "stock" Model Ts with only minor modifications allowed. Engines are balanced, blocks decked, heads shaved. Bodies are stock, and they have to run with the windshield up. (I think they have to run with the top up now too)



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Derek Kiefer - Mantorville, MN

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In that video they look like they're moving right along.  What kind of speeds do they reach?



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70+ downhill, and average mid to high 50s. The routes are mostly interstate and major roads in Montana, so they're under the speed limit and traffic is pretty light.

Broken crankshafts and thrown rods are pretty common with them screaming like that. They use common late T parts, so they're not blowing up anything with much value.

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Derek Kiefer - Mantorville, MN

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Here's one without the rain..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkl8cAfdAh0

Looks like fun, Derek. You should do it even if you don't make any mods.

I KNOW, your competative nature won't let you settle for "stock"...laughing



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I'd love to build a competitive Montana 500 car, but a guy has to draw the line somewhere... already have way too many expensive hobbies, and my competitive nature just wouldn't let me do it half-assed.


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That's cool...!

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