Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

awesome project doing that dart kyle--charlie used to run firebird in chandler but i believe lost the lease and i can find out more info about talking to him if you would like. i used to have a set of m/t super scavenger headers on a 440 i put in a 63 polara convertible as my first registered car.drove it in high school and sold it a classmate(hoodlum) and he drove it to colorado! . im sure its gone back to the earth by now ,but the coolest headers! I also have a friend in ma that has a 68 340 gts 4-spd with 6200 miles on it--it is day one if you look at it.unbelivable car!

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

Kyle


Saddleback Dodge
1401 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, California

Owner; Gene O'Hara

They were the 'West Coast' version of Grand Spaulding Dodge {Mr. Norm's}

They were also involved in a few 'dealer only' 440 Conversions for
the 1968 Dart GTS 383.

They were also big into the 1969 M-Code 440 Darts.

1968/1969 California > Los Angeles and Orange County Dealer List

http://img2.newspapers.com/img/thumb....jpg?cs=604800

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

Kyle


Mickey Thompson Wheels

In 1968, they were available in both Chrome, and then
they came out with 'The Duke' {see below}.

Mickey Thompson wheels had 'peaked' spokes.


http://www.kustomwheel.com/images/310_MT_Duke.JPG

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

Thankyou

Funny, my Hemi Dart has only the rear torque boxes.

Me's thinkin' you should post pictures of the progress of your car yes?

liteweight

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

Mickey Thompson


MK II Eliminator Mag Wheel {Aluminum/Steel}


Back in 1968 was available in Satin Black or Natural Shot-Peened.


In late-1968, the Chrome-finish was available.


http://classracer.com/classforum/dat...8/7NFFMD//2Q==

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

no picee, no showee

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

I bought several cars from Rex Sagle HP manager at Saddleback Dodge
including a 1969 Charger 500 right out of the showroom floor ($5029.00)
He also taught high performance Driving at the CHP.

I remember seeing 20 440 dart GTSs in their the back yard.
Many Noted Stock and Superstock Racer worked there at the time!

Rex gave me a ride through the mountains behind to store in his 70
Dodge Challenger R/T SE demo that I vividly remember to this day

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

1968 NHRA Super Stock

1962 and earlier model cars were 'out'
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1968 SS/EA Class = {8.70 to 9.49 Wt/Hp}

Dodge Cars for SS/EA Class in 1968_____________________


* 1968 Dart GTS 383 ~ {with 440/375 HP Conversion}
#3305 lbs. ~ 375 HP = 8.81 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
6 ..... Factory converted
48 ... Dart GSS 440 Grand-Spaulding Dodge {Mr. Norm's}
70 ... Dealer converted {approximate}

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* 1964 Dodge 'Model 330' 2-Door Sedan ~ 426/365 HP
#3446 lbs. ~ 365 HP = 9.44 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
106 ... Dealer sold
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* 1963 Dodge 'Model 330' Station Wagon ~ 426/415 HP 'Ramcharger 426'
#3640 lbs. ~ 415 HP = 8.77 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
3 .... Factory built
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* 1964 Dodge 'Model 440' Station Wagon ~ 426/425 HP 'Max-Wedge'
#3739 lbs. ~ 425 HP = 8.79 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
7 ... Factory built

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

Is Saddleback Dodge still around today?

liteweight

Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)
 

1401 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, California


http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/...1&d=1334165625


Now, a Corporate Park 'Office Building'


http://s.lnimg.com/photo/poster_768/...9ad7b34494.jpg