1966

Paul Ceasrine · 06-17-2010, 11:02 AM

WJ,
As you know, I had my share of 273 Commando's.
I think it went like this.
In 1965, the 273/235 HP (#2712 lb.) Valiants were classed in D/S, and the heavier Cuda's were classed in F/S.
In 1966, NHRA upped the weight/breaks, and the 65' Valiants were classed in E/S, and the newer 66' Valiants were classed in F/S, and the
Cuda's (either 65' or 66') were classed in G/S with the 65'/66' 289/225HP Mustang (fastbacks) and 66' Chevy II's 283/220 HP cars.
The 65' Valiants (2712 lbs.) were about 100 lbs. lighter than the 66' Valiant (2808 lbs.) cars
By the way, I had several of those rectangular-tipped chrome-ended resonators, including (2) new ones in a Chrysler box, that I got for free from
the parts manager at Meadowland-Plymouth. I threw them out.
Now I hear there worth a small fortune.
Last time a made a jump, my wife packed my parachute.
'I HIT THE GROUND LIKE A DART!!
PC

06-17-2010, 11:02 AM	#4
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1966 WJ, As you know, I had my share of 273 Commando's. I think it went like this. In 1965, the 273/235 HP (#2712 lb.) Valiants were classed in D/S, and the heavier Cuda's were classed in F/S. In 1966, NHRA upped the weight/breaks, and the 65' Valiants were classed in E/S, and the newer 66' Valiants were classed in F/S, and the Cuda's (either 65' or 66') were classed in G/S with the 65'/66' 289/225HP Mustang (fastbacks) and 66' Chevy II's 283/220 HP cars. The 65' Valiants (2712 lbs.) were about 100 lbs. lighter than the 66' Valiant (2808 lbs.) cars By the way, I had several of those rectangular-tipped chrome-ended resonators, including (2) new ones in a Chrysler box, that I got for free from the parts manager at Meadowland-Plymouth. I threw them out. Now I hear there worth a small fortune. Last time a made a jump, my wife packed my parachute. 'I HIT THE GROUND LIKE A DART!! PC Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 06-17-2010 at 12:09 PM. Reason: to say hi