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Old 01-30-2013, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by charles roybal View Post
This link concerns the 427 car, which was altered by removing and replacing a piece in the panel between the passenger compartment and the trunk (boot).

The 289 FIA "bump" was actually two humps hammered into the trunk (boot) lid so the suitcase would fit. They were likely located by placing the "suitcase" in the trunk (boot) and slamming the lid.
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