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Dammit, I was getting interested in the 68 Darts with the 440's in them because I know you could get the car as an M code in 69, and now ya'll started discussing Fords, what the hell, let's get back to the Darts. Is the combo (the 68) legal for stock or not?
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If it's not in the classification guide with that engine, then I'd think it can't be run with that engine... Unless, there's a mistake. Take a look....
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SS factor is 8.89 / shipping weight is 3208 / factored HP is 361 for Hdtp.
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Jeff is exactly right. Can not run a 68 in Stock eliminator. Our 68 Dart can run SS/E-GA.
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Thanks Bill, Jeff and Gary. I was following this thread with interest, hoping a 440 could go in my old 68, but it is not in the classification guide...Oh well. In 69 trim I don't think it would be very competitive..I have been talked out of finishing the Dakota for stock, and that leaves me with the 64 Dodge or the 65 Valiant. The 65 Valiant is looking tempting, since I believe that I read the HP has been lowered to 210 by NHRA. Really low shipping weight too. Plan on having something ready by next year. I can't bring myself to turn my 64 into a racer. Thanks for clarifying some points.
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What is wrong with converting to a '69?
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Charlie Smith and his cousin Steve Wann built a 69 and it held
the National Record with a 440 and was a terror in class until he sold it in 2009 to someone in Canada I think. I Replied to you PM. Welcome to message me any time you would like to. |
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Looks like some of the resposnses on this thread are getting
close to the 'red line'. And many of the magazine articles do print incorrect information on the 68 Darts with the 440. Fact,,,,,,,,automatics only from the factory pc |
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We started working on the Charlie Allen dart again today and found something very interesting. As we were cutting out the after market wheel tubs we found a bolt that ran through the frame rail that we knew did not belong. We did not know what it was for and looked at our copy of american rodding from 1969 which has an article on this car. It turns out Charlie relocated the shocked to the front of the rear and mounted them vertical to reduce wheel hop. I feel it just helps to prove that this is really his dart because who does that kind of stuff.
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