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Old 08-17-2007, 05:13 PM   #1
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She's real fine, my 409...check out the torque on this 409's launch...woot!...

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Looks like it's going to end up on it's side.
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Saw Mr. 409 last year at the Super Chevy Show at Norwalk Raceway Park. That man can drive.
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1968 I had a 1964 Impala SS 409/425. Great car but never ran that fast. Boy I wish I had it to day.
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..... imagine had Chevrolet stuffed a 409 with 2 x 4s into a solid-axle '62 Corvette.....
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