Just how quick were the 273 Commando's in the Quarter-Mile.

1965 Information

'Brand-X' .... F/SA

Doug Patterson was running 14.00's @ 98 MPH all damn year.

He did set the NHRA 'F/SA' National Record in June 1965 at the Springnationals
with a 13.98 @ 98.99 MPH

The record was 'Altitude Adjusted' to 13.62 @ 102.95 MPH
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'Goldfish' ...... F/S

John Dallafior blew away the NHRA 'F/S' National Record at the Indy Nationals
by winning Class.

They also ran under the Record during Class Run-Offs, when they hit
a 13.82 @ 101.03 MPH

The record was 'Altitude Adjusted to 13.44 @ 103.68 MPH.

The 'Goldfish' was lightened by {150 lbs.}, something that was 'not' picked up
by the NHRA Techs.
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'The Politician' ...... F/SA

Was built by Ted Spehar {Woodward Garage} and campaigned by Ralph Costa.

Ralph won the F/SA Class at the Indy Nationals, and was routinely running
in the 14.05 range at 97 MPH.

With a 'Racer Brown' Camshaft and Carter #3447 {600 CFM} Carburetor,
they were hitting the 13.60's.