'66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction - Page 21

X-TECH MAN · 08-15-2011, 05:50 PM

The 1965 273/235 HP Darts, Cudas,Valients came with 8 1/4 rears. The 1966 "D" dart came with an 8 3/4 rear. NHRA would NOT allow the Golden Commandos to use the 8 3/4 rear in F/S in their 1965 Cuda in 1965. AHRA did allow it. The Golden Cammandos ran some M/Production in NHRA later in the year so they could use the larger/stronger rear.

Paul Ceasrine · 08-15-2011, 06:12 PM

I don't know Mr. X,,,,,,,,,,,,that looks like a Sure-Grip Posi Rear to me,,

ddartdude · 08-15-2011, 09:12 PM

Paul - Quick question. Since the D/Dart would have to race as a SuperStock car today, what class would it be in and what would it have to run?

The reason I am asking is, yesterday I looked at a real D/Dart that was an old race car (mini tubed, SS springs relocated, fuel cell, no inner fenders) and would make a good SS car.
Alan

Hemi Moose · 08-15-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

The 1965 273/235 HP Darts, Cudas,Valients came with 8 1/4 rears. The 1966 "D" dart came with an 8 3/4 rear. NHRA would NOT allow the Golden Commandos to use the 8 3/4 rear in F/S in their 1965 Cuda in 1965. AHRA did allow it. The Golden Cammandos ran some M/Production in NHRA later in the year so they could use the larger/stronger rear.

X-Tech Man, but I think you meant to say 7 1/4 rear end.

Hemi Moose · 08-15-2011, 10:35 PM

Well since this thread is over 2 years old, I was wondering what ever happened to this D-Dart everyone was talking about. Does the owner still have it or has it moved on, and is this the same car or not.

Hemi Moose · 08-15-2011, 10:37 PM

Is this the same D Dart as pictured above, and that is mentioned in the original post.

Hemi Moose · 08-15-2011, 10:39 PM

D Dart -

Hemi Moose · 08-15-2011, 10:42 PM

D Dart VIN #

ddartdude · 08-16-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemi Moose

Well since this thread is over 2 years old, I was wondering what ever happened to this D-Dart everyone was talking about. Does the owner still have it or has it moved on, and is this the same car or not.

The all white D/Dart was my first one. Sold it to a guy in Philly who sold it to the Ellis collection. It was in need of a total restoration when I sold it. I think Ellis finally sold it early this year.

I still own Ted's old car. It's painted candy apple red and white mother of pearl --- lacquer. So it's showing it's age. Only 367 miles on the odo. I'll have to look for a picture of how it looks today.

Came close to buying another one on Sunday, but it was a little too much for what it was. It would have been a good start as a SS project. Any info on what SS class a D/Dart would run today and what times it would have to turn to be competative? I know that the info is on this site somewhere.

Paul Ceasrine · 08-16-2011, 09:58 AM

Alan,

The D-Dart 273/275 HP still is rated at 275 HP by the 'good ole NHRA'.

In stock class, it would be placed in F/Stock
In Super Stock,,,,,,SS/J.

Really, the only item on this car in Super Stock different than a basic 273/235HP is the Holley carburetor,,,,,

Why not legal for NHRA Stock Class,,,,,,NHRA said, 'only 50 were built'
?????

pc

08-15-2011, 05:50 PM	#201
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction The 1965 273/235 HP Darts, Cudas,Valients came with 8 1/4 rears. The 1966 "D" dart came with an 8 3/4 rear. NHRA would NOT allow the Golden Commandos to use the 8 3/4 rear in F/S in their 1965 Cuda in 1965. AHRA did allow it. The Golden Cammandos ran some M/Production in NHRA later in the year so they could use the larger/stronger rear. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 08-15-2011 at 06:40 PM.

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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction I don't know Mr. X,,,,,,,,,,,,that looks like a Sure-Grip Posi Rear to me,,

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ddartdude Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Paul - Quick question. Since the D/Dart would have to race as a SuperStock car today, what class would it be in and what would it have to run? The reason I am asking is, yesterday I looked at a real D/Dart that was an old race car (mini tubed, SS springs relocated, fuel cell, no inner fenders) and would make a good SS car. Alan

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Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Well since this thread is over 2 years old, I was wondering what ever happened to this D-Dart everyone was talking about. Does the owner still have it or has it moved on, and is this the same car or not. Last edited by Hemi Moose; 08-15-2011 at 10:45 PM.

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08-16-2011, 09:58 AM	#210
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction Alan, The D-Dart 273/275 HP still is rated at 275 HP by the 'good ole NHRA'. In stock class, it would be placed in F/Stock In Super Stock,,,,,,SS/J. Really, the only item on this car in Super Stock different than a basic 273/235HP is the Holley carburetor,,,,, Why not legal for NHRA Stock Class,,,,,,NHRA said, 'only 50 were built' ????? pc