Original hemi dart information

[Liteweight]

So Charlie sent me a message asking about my most recent pictures that I have posted from a storage place called photobucket.In doing some checking into this is what I found:

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It seems Photobucket has changed they're user agreement and will no longer host free 3rd party picture sharing. Which means no one can post pics that are being stored with them anymore to a public website free of charge. They are requiring a "low" monthly fee of $39.99 to do so now.

liteweight

Originally Posted by Liteweight

And now for something completely different.......

liteweight

[LO23]

So , my Dart is getting closer to being ready for its maiden voyage to the track. My shop just updated me with the latest dilemma- what to do for front brakes? They said that the front Kelsey-Hayes rotors are unusable due to being severely warped and irregular, and they can't find a Kelsey-Hayes replacement (and they know I would like to stick with as many original or original-style parts as possible). The part number is 59157. I could go with an aftermarket setup like Wilwood, etc. but that won't look very period-correct behind my Cragar rims. On the other hand, I might be trapping 150+ mph and will need to slow the beast down in time.

Would love to hear your advice or opinions!


Btw, this Photobucket thing really sucks. Think of all of the wasted time spent posting photos.

[Steve Stasko]

Are you going to be using an old single layer, open face helmet too? Racing in a t-shirt? That would be period correct...

Don't F@#$ with safety stuff. No one is going to fault you for upgrading to modern discs...

[Spyphish]

We trap at 161 plus MPH weighing 3200 lbs using top of the line Lamb components and a parachute if need be. If you could make it to Indy next month to look over the safety improvements made on these cars, would be a worthy trip. Mines the blue one that never wins a round...........Phish

[LO23]

Originally Posted by Steve Stasko

Are you going to be using an old single layer, open face helmet too? Racing in a t-shirt? That would be period correct...

Don't F@#$ with safety stuff. No one is going to fault you for upgrading to modern discs...

Obviously not. Point made. Just didn't know if there would be enough of a difference in stopping power between factory-style discs and modern options to offset my preference for a more original appearance.

[LO23]

Originally Posted by Spyphish

We trap at 161 plus MPH weighing 3200 lbs using top of the line Lamb components and a parachute if need be. If you could make it to Indy next month to look over the safety improvements made on these cars, would be a worthy trip. Mines the blue one that never wins a round...........Phish

Wish I could, Phish- thanks for the invite.

In case I haven't mentioned it before, I am not interested in being competitive with e.t.s. I just want the thrill of drag racing an original LO23, albeit with a bit more horsepower than they had in '68 (since I was going to build an alternate engine for the car, anyway). My engine is being built more for moderate racing and durability, rather than to be setting records, and I am only going to run it down our local drag strip for exhibition/ test & tune style runs... but still figure it should run in the low 9s at the least...

[rhinodaert]

Just got pictures from Don Shipley, Richard Shipley's son who was the first owner of my car and I plan on painting it back to the original paint scheme. These will help a BUNCH!

[rhinodaert]

Another pic. I displayed it at Carlisle last weekend and got lots of leads, one was a guy who knew Richard and called me yesterday with his phone number, talked with Don today. I can't wait to get it painted and gold leafed!

[Charlie A]

Congratulations on getting these!

[Frito]

Originally Posted by Spyphish

We trap at 161 plus MPH weighing 3200 lbs using top of the line Lamb components and a parachute if need be. If you could make it to Indy next month to look over the safety improvements made on these cars, would be a worthy trip. Mines the blue one that never wins a round...........Phish

NEVER WINS A ROUND!!!!! Way to humble.