Hemi Cord V8 in newletter - real or not

30 Mar 2010 20:06 #16252 by auburn653

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So, at Barrett-Jackson in 2035, the newly discovered and restored 1938 Lycoming "Hemi Sportsman" prototype?

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30 Mar 2010 17:05 #16249 by Josh Malks

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It was found on April 1, guys. Give Stan Gilliland credit for the art.

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29 Mar 2010 16:50 #16242 by Joel

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The rollerized, rocker action, cam followers are so Lycoming-like. A Chrysler uses a modern style lifter in a bore. That's what got me.

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29 Mar 2010 15:58 #16240 by alsancle

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I would say April Fools gag. It looks too much like the Chrysler hemi.

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29 Mar 2010 15:02 #16238 by Joel

Hemi Cord V8 in newletter - real or not was created by Joel

SO I'm kinda slow,

Was that an april fools gag?

If it was, whoever drew it did a great job. Looked real to me.

Joel Nystrom
1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Coupe

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