Potter's 69 Dart SS/FA Old Photos - Page 3

Paul Ceasrine · 06-25-2011, 04:36 PM

Looks like in the beginning of 1969,
NHRA factored the 69' M' Code 440 Darts into B/SA.

But early in the year, they were re-classed into C/SA.

For Super/Stock, the class factors were shifted 'twice' during the
year.
They were classed into SS/FA, then into SS/GA, and then back
into SS/FA.
(wt/hp = 8.50 to 8.99 class)

My 69' 440 Cuda 'M' Code was classed in C/SA.
From 1970 and on they were classed in SS/FA, until the 440/375 HP
was re-factored to 356 HP.
Now, SS/GA.

I think that's correct.

PC

bluegrassx · 06-26-2011, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEMORIES

I don't know where this pic was taken but this is the old Robert Nance car after selling it to the Crawford Bros.

Wayne.

My photo in our back yard shortly after purchase.

Paul Ceasrine · 06-26-2011, 01:38 PM

That 'flower design' on the front fender,,,,,,,,,,,,

Looks like the same paint scheme Goldie Hawn had drawn on her
during her 'bikini dances' on Rowan & Martin's Laugh In' (circa 1969).

Wasn't,,,,, Robert 'Mr Plymouth' Nance a Plymouth contract racer.
And got a 'sweetheart' factory deal for his BO-29 Hemi Barracuda???

pc

Hemi Moose · 06-26-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Looks like in the beginning of 1969, NHRA factored the 69' M' Code 440 Darts into B/SA. But early in the year, they were re-classed into C/SA. For Super/Stock, the class factors were shifted 'twice' during the year. They were classed into SS/FA, then into SS/GA, and then back into SS/FA, (wt/hp = 8.50 to 8.99 class)

My 69' 440 Cuda 'M' Code was classed in C/SA. From 1970 and on they were classed in SS/FA, until the 440/375 HP was re-factored to 356 HP. Now, SS/GA. I think that's correct.

PC

Hmm, that's some interesting stats, but can you tell us a little bit more about your 1969 Barracuda 440 M code, or what happened to the hood scoops. What ever happened to the car after you sold it, is it still around?

MEMORIES · 06-27-2011, 12:07 AM

removed.

Paul Ceasrine · 06-27-2011, 10:59 AM

KC,,

Despite the mis-information.
Dick Landy's 1968 SS/EA 440 Dart at the 68' Winternationals
won the SS/EA class, by defeating one of the 68' 428 Cobra-Jet
Mustangs from the Ford-factory team.

That car (with Butch Leal driving) made it to the Semi-Finals of
Super Stock Eliminator, losing to eventual winner Al Joniec
in the Holman-Rice sponsored SS/E 68' Cobra-Jet Mustang.

pc

MEMORIES · 07-14-2011, 02:42 AM

removed.

Paul Ceasrine · 07-14-2011, 11:27 AM

Maybe the first 'cloned' Hemi Dart,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1968....

Those guys must have been ahead of the 'curve' to get that car
together in 1968,,,,,,,

They look like 'sharp-minded' guys,,,,,,,,,,

SS/BA class,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

pc

MEMORIES · 07-15-2011, 01:11 AM

removed.

Hemi Moose · 07-16-2011, 07:12 PM

Wow what a mess!

06-25-2011, 04:36 PM	#21
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Potter's 69 Dart SS/FA Old Photos Looks like in the beginning of 1969, NHRA factored the 69' M' Code 440 Darts into B/SA. But early in the year, they were re-classed into C/SA. For Super/Stock, the class factors were shifted 'twice' during the year. They were classed into SS/FA, then into SS/GA, and then back into SS/FA. (wt/hp = 8.50 to 8.99 class) My 69' 440 Cuda 'M' Code was classed in C/SA. From 1970 and on they were classed in SS/FA, until the 440/375 HP was re-factored to 356 HP. Now, SS/GA. I think that's correct. PC

06-26-2011, 01:38 PM	#23
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Potter's 69 Dart SS/FA Old Photos That 'flower design' on the front fender,,,,,,,,,,,, Looks like the same paint scheme Goldie Hawn had drawn on her during her 'bikini dances' on Rowan & Martin's Laugh In' (circa 1969). Wasn't,,,,, Robert 'Mr Plymouth' Nance a Plymouth contract racer. And got a 'sweetheart' factory deal for his BO-29 Hemi Barracuda??? pc

06-27-2011, 12:07 AM	#25
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06-27-2011, 10:59 AM	#26
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Potter's 69 Dart SS/FA Old Photos KC,, Despite the mis-information. Dick Landy's 1968 SS/EA 440 Dart at the 68' Winternationals won the SS/EA class, by defeating one of the 68' 428 Cobra-Jet Mustangs from the Ford-factory team. That car (with Butch Leal driving) made it to the Semi-Finals of Super Stock Eliminator, losing to eventual winner Al Joniec in the Holman-Rice sponsored SS/E 68' Cobra-Jet Mustang. pc

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07-14-2011, 11:27 AM	#28
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Potter's 69 Dart SS/FA Old Photos Maybe the first 'cloned' Hemi Dart,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1968.... Those guys must have been ahead of the 'curve' to get that car together in 1968,,,,,,, They look like 'sharp-minded' guys,,,,,,,,,, SS/BA class,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, pc

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