Hayden Proffitt's Z11 (a tribute)

[409envy]

In the article it stated that Hayden would wrap the fuel line and pump in Aluminum to reflect the heat away from the fuel. Cooler fuel meant a denser intake charge and more power. He also employed the ubiquitous wooden cloths pins to draw heat out of the fuel lines by the carburetors! All the old tricks are the best!

 

[Tooth]

Cool can! Instead of wrapping a coil of tubing in a watertight can and filling it full ice I guess you just put the fuel pump in the can.

 

[409gang]

I made a cool can years ago from an old 2# coffee can and a coil of copper tubbing.

 

[1964SuperStocker]

I made a cool can years ago from an old 2# coffee can and a coil of copper tubbing.

I have a nice one we pulled off a car at work. Figure I will get it mounted at some point.

 

[La Hot Rods]

I have never tried it to see what the improvement is. Maybe I should.

 

[1964SuperStocker]

I have never tried it to see what the improvement is. Maybe I should.

I'm going to turn that 16.03 into a 16 flat with mine running.

 

[Phalen409]

I talked to Ed personally at dragway 42 in Russes trailer, he was ecstatic and loved the car that Russ put back together. His running buddy even told a bunch of stories on Ed involving Dyno Don and road trips to Florida that were priceless. We ask him how accurate the car was and as far as he can remember it was spot on. Pretty cool to have a thumbs up from the original owner of the car. Too bad the driver couldn’t make it that weekend.

Not sure if anyone has seen this.............Wally taking it out for the first time since 1964..............priceless!!

 

[Tooth]

What I wonderful thing you have done for Wally Dennis, I remember that picture, It is a hard thing to send somebody physically back in their youth but you did it at a great expense. Good job Dennis I'm sure you made his Day, months, decade, ECT.

 

[scott hall]

Was even better in person. Wally was eating his ears and giggling like a school kid. Dennis was also.

 

[Phil Reed]

It was a GREAT DAY all around!!!!!!!!
Cudoes Jack Wagon!!!!!!!

 

[409envy]

Here’s some pictures of Hayden I found in a special edition hot rod magazine. Pretty neat stuff!

 

[Tooth]

Went to Ralph's today to pick up some 409 goodies and found this on the wall! Looks like some old man in Hayden's car...
just kidding. You can definitely tell it’s Hayden... what an interesting person! Thanks Evan. A great story.

 

[409envy]

Body in epoxy, floor will be painted red oxide shortly.

 

[Phalen409]

Looks real familiar!!!

 

[409envy]

Deja vu right?

 

[Phalen409]

All over again....... redundant huh?

 

[Barry Taylor]

Looking good Evan!!! When are you gonna cut the air cleaner hole in the firewall.

 

[409envy]

Thanks... that is going to have to wait until i get the car back. I want to get the engine installed and make sure everything lines up before I mark and cut the cowl adapter hole. It sucks to cut with the fresh paint but I will make it work.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Lookin good Evan!

 

[robert kopachko]

Evan....I have a print with location of the opening. If you need it.