Manhattan Speed Parts '1968 Hemi Dart'

[Paul Ceasrine]

Thanks, Wes.

In depth research,

Found that Pete M***** was a charter member of the Motion Performance Supercar Club with his 1968 SS/BA Hemi Dart.

These guys had 'Club' Match Race Events out at Westhampton
Dragstrip all the time.


Pete's Dart ran 11.25's when he first got it out on the Track.


It was not painted. It was 'primer gray' with a Black Hood when it was first seen on the Track in June 1968.


There was no lettering or decals on the car.


A few weeks later, it was painted Silver with a 'Mauve' tint.

[jarn05]

Paul, why do I recognize the name " Al Riplolla"? Was this someone my father would have known?

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

It was not painted. It was 'primer gray' with a Black Hood when it was first seen on the Track in June 1968.


There was no lettering or decals on the car.


A few weeks later, it was painted Silver with a 'Mauve' tint.

So the damage occurred in basically a one month period, between June sometime & July 23 where that color photo was taken. They wouldn't of painted it with the dent, I'm sure.
Does Al Ripolla recall how this dent occurred?

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[Charlie A]

Does not really contribute anything to the topic but just wondering, were windshield wipers required in Super Stock and Modified Production?
Both cars have them.
And there is still a complete exhaust system hanging under the Camaro.
I remember the early Super Stockers were required to keep the exhaust and mufflers to the rear axle but Modified Production as well?

[Paul Ceasrine]

1968 Modified Production

Yes, the NHRA required the same 'stupid' rule.

Exhaust pipes were required, and replacement production-type Mufflers had to be 18" in length.

The Mufflers had to be placed in the 'stock location', or if
they were originally installed behind the Rear-Axle, they
could be re-positioned in front of the Axle.

The Exhaust Outlets had to exit equal to the center-line
of the Rear-Axle.

Here is the Motion Performance A/MP 1968 Camaro.

[71Dartman440]

From Yenko.net. Think this shot is on the same street as photo above

[Paul Ceasrine]

Excellent Post ^^^

That is Sunrise Highway in Baldwin, Long Island, New York.

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by 71Dartman440

From Yenko.net. Think this shot is on the same street as photo above

That is a very awesome picture. Nice find. Wonder if there was any gold dust involved for the hook? doesn't look like it tho.

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[Paul Ceasrine]

Photo is from April 1968

Check out the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 'W-30' {Outside Air Induction}
Air-Scoops under the front-bumper.

The 'SS' Hood was later changed to a Fiberglass 'Stinger Hood'.

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by 71Dartman440

From Yenko.net. Think this shot is on the same street as photo above

is this possibly the car that ran against Brooklyn Heavy's Hemi Dart for that infamous 1/4 mill. street race?

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