Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine (Post 374776)

Kyle,

Rule #1 - Don't ever try to figure out what the Chrysler Performance Technicians were thinking.

Rule #2 - Don't ever forget Rule #1.

Rule #3 - Always refer to Rule #1.
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That said,

Does the Dart GTS have both front and rear 'torque boxes'.

The 4-Speed 383 cars had both front and rear.

The Automatic 383 cars only had rears, but sometimes both.

Does the Dart GTS have any idications of a Console.

These cars were GTS 383's with console shifted automatics.

All '6' 1968 cars were converted to 440's with B&M Automatic
Transmissions.

Investigation #2

You might have to check 1968, 1969 and 1970 Race Results at the
following California Tracks
* Carlsbad
* Irwindale
* Freemont
* Bakersfield
* Lions
* Fontana
* Riverside
* OCIR
* San Fernando

Charlie Allen was at the March 1968 'Hot Rod Magazine Championships at Riverside Raceway with that Dart.

The 1968 Dart '440 GTS' was classed in;
* SS/EA in 1968
* SS/GA in 1969
* SS/FA in 1970.

Information, back in 1968 "no' Header Company made an under-chassis
set for the 440 A-Body.

Only fenderwell units (Hooker Headers).

Originally Posted by Liteweight (Post 453962)

great to see your still on that project Kyle. You've got a very special car there. glad to see someone is returning one of these back to it's formal glory. Were you ever able to get in touch with Charlie Allen? Are you restoring it as Charlie's? Including paint?

liteweight

Originally Posted by Liteweight (Post 453970)

Kyle
Is your car coded as a H engine or special ordered M code?
What does it have for torque boxes under it? Front & rear or just rear.?
I noticed in one of your pics that the PS inner shock tower has been modified. pretty good tell tell sign there was a Hemi in it at one time.
What engine mounts are on the K member? wedge, Hemi or are they cut off for a engine plate?

liteweight

Originally Posted by Kyle Kohr (Post 453984)

The dart was converted to a pro stock car in 70 or 71 and they changed the dash on it so the original vin tag is missing. It does have front and rear torque boxes. The K member is the original big block k member but has been heavily modified for oil pan clearance. When the hemi was in the car it was in with an engine plate.

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine (Post 454071)

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==

Originally Posted by Liteweight (Post 454134)

Is Saddleback Dodge still around today?

liteweight

Originally Posted by Liteweight (Post 454149)

So the 68 440 Darts were engine coded with a "M" ?

liteweight

Originally Posted by Liteweight (Post 454149)

So the 68 440 Darts were engine coded with a "M" ?

liteweight

Originally Posted by ww63 (Post 454158)

1968 440 Dart, all automatic. 5th digit in vin was a M. No M code 1968 Cuda.

Originally Posted by ww63 (Post 454158)

1968 440 Dart, all automatic. 5th digit in vin was a M. No M code 1968 Cuda.

Originally Posted by hemiman4262003 (Post 454218)

seen on moparts someone purchace this 69 factory 440 dart,if anyone knows who raced it in the past

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine (Post 454177)

Frank,

Dick was running Good-Year 8.90 x 15" Slicks.

The rear Cragars were 15" x 6" with a 4" Bolt pattern

The fronts were 14" Cragars, as they were required because
of the Fenderwell Headers.

Originally Posted by Liteweight (Post 454301)

Were 15" Cragars available accross the counter with a 4" BC or were these specially made?

liteweight

Originally Posted by viperakron (Post 454160)

B029M8B390659 68 Hemi SS, also darts LO23M

Originally Posted by ww63 (Post 455814)

Factory unrestored with original engine and trans 1968 440 Dart GSS vin# LS23M8B225261