Re: [DML] Charles's car

[gmfm1@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Yes, Charles had installed a side draft carb and I do remember him saying that he got 30 mpg on the road. I had heard that the car was sold to someone. I don't know to who.
By the way I have gotten 30 mpg on my 5 speed with the stock set up.
Gary Masie

----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Brandys 
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012 7:50 pm
Subject: [DML] Charles's car
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> I met Charles, the year before he passed. I spent quite a bit 
> of time with him talking about his carburetor and its 
> performance. 
> 
> Does anyone know what happened to this car?
> 
> Charles told me that he could get 30 mpg on the highway. The car 
> ran great.
> 
> If my memory is correct, it was a side draft single barrel used 
> on a turbo corvair. 
> The way he installed it to feed the manifold was ingenious. 
> 
> Bob
>


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