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Migge

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CSX2196 Fliptop
« on: May 28, 2019, 06:08:15 AM »
Can someone explain or do know what the second push buttom was for?

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2019, 11:05:14 AM »
It's for a horn. Labelled "hooter"

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2019, 11:20:17 AM »
Thanks!

Do you have a detailed pic of it?

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2019, 11:54:54 AM »
Here you go!

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2019, 12:08:58 PM »
Wow!! Thank you.

Do you have any more detailed pics?

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2019, 12:16:50 PM »
Okay "Rear end cooler" is known now. Can't identify the other ones all.

2. from right = wiper?
3. from right = lights?

2. from left = starter
3. from left = fuel pumps?

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2019, 09:54:59 PM »
Left to right:

Ignition
Starter
Fuel pumps Main
Fuel pumps Reserve
Hooter
Oil Cooler
Lights
Wiper
Dash Lights

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2019, 01:26:09 AM »
Thank you very much

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2020, 12:21:09 PM »
Can any lead me to, or know the dimensions, (other then the body) for CSX2196 ? Was it the same chassis as a 289, I'm sure it had

to be strengthened to handle the power ?

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2020, 06:33:08 PM »
Not sure about frame being able to handle the HP. Was fortunate to drive “The Flip” at both Sears and Thunderhill.
One scary car that was way beyond my driving ability! The owner also owned CSX2427 aka DragonSnake which I enjoyed and found easier to handle. Just remarkable that Ken Miles could tame its drivability. Truly shows his remarkable talent!

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2020, 10:33:31 AM »
You can find some pics on the net at the Henry Ford Collection.

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2020, 04:40:10 PM »
On vintage pics the Flip Top looks as painted a little darker then Guardsman Blue. Is there a proof that it had Guardsman Blue or another blue when it raced at the Bahamas Speed Weeks November and December 1964?

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2020, 10:23:08 PM »
For reference, CSX2196 Nassau '64, you have to take into account the colour of the film can change with age.

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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2020, 11:32:43 PM »
For reference, CSX2196 Nassau '64, you have to take into account the colour of the film can change with age.

Yes, aged photos often show blue metallic to be a darker shade.

This color photo looks closer to correct.
(nice photos from the 'THF' collection. I don't recall seeing those three b&w pictures in reply #10)
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Re: CSX2196 Fliptop
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2020, 11:25:13 AM »
color comparison with CSX2189 at same race,

I can't tell for sure if there is tint difference, perhaps we have a photography expert out there to comment?

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