Original hemi dart information

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by 68hemiss

Charlie,
Was Joe Ralph Thompson the original owner of this Dart?
It seems that all of the pictures I have seen of the car are from 1970 when it was running P/S - seems like I have also seen it in M/P. At the US Nationals (or maybe the World Finals ) in 1968 he had the 65 car.
Thanks,
Mark Janaky
1968 Hemi S/S Registry

Yes he was. Number 43 on original owners list. Gene Graham was usually driving it

[Steve Stasko]

Originally Posted by Charlie A

Yes he was. Number 43 on original owners list. Gene Graham was usually driving it

I thought we already debunked this?

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...13002&page=140

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by Steve Stasko

I thought we already debunked this?

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...13002&page=140

Certain I am missing something here. What does that link have to do with the JRT. Dart I was referring to???

Old man here is missing the connection.

I have messaged JRT’s daughter and invited her over to the topic for clarification.

[Steve Stasko]

Originally Posted by Charlie A

Certain I am missing something here. What does that link have to do with the JRT. Dart I was referring to???

Old man here is missing the connection.

I have messaged JRT’s daughter and invited her over to the topic for clarification.

If you look back at my quote, you will see where I bold printed "original owners list." That is what I was referring to.

[red hemi racer]

Joe Ralph Thompson was the original owner of the Dodge Dart. It was picked up at the Factory in Detroit.

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by red hemi racer

Finally found the discussion, sorry I have been "tech" challenged. Thanks to Charlie A for giving me directions.
Joe Ralph Thompson was the original owner of the Dodge Dart. It was picked up at the Factory in Detroit. When it came off the assembly line, my father had it taken to the "dipping vat" which was an acid dip to remove some of the metal and WEIGHT. In that day and time weight was an issue. For those who want to know, Joe Ralph Thompson was the original owner of the Dodge Demon as well, it was taken to a guy in the Chicago area that was a "hippey in that day an age as he wore a goatee and he painted his face on the truck of the car, sorta his signature. Of course if any of you out there knew may father and mother you know it didn't last long on the car, he removed it. Great a paint job. The reason for the special paint was it was lighter by about 100 or so pounds.

WW63 has owned this car over the years. Do you recall this car looking dipped?

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[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by red hemi racer

Finally found the discussion, sorry I have been "tech" challenged. Thanks to Charlie A for giving me directions.
Joe Ralph Thompson was the original owner of the Dodge Dart. It was picked up at the Factory in Detroit. When it came off the assembly line, my father had it taken to the "dipping vat" which was an acid dip to remove some of the metal and WEIGHT. In that day and time weight was an issue. For those who want to know, Joe Ralph Thompson was the original owner of the Dodge Demon as well, it was taken to a guy in the Chicago area that was a "hippey in that day an age as he wore a goatee and he painted his face on the truck of the car, sorta his signature. Of course if any of you out there knew may father and mother you know it didn't last long on the car, he removed it. Great a paint job. The reason for the special paint was it was lighter by about 100 or so pounds.

A couple of pictures of the Demon she is referring to:

[Charlie A]

Not sure if this one has been posted:

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Charlie A

Not sure if this one has been posted:

Old Trapper still in Alberta Canada and currently owned by Harold Didluck since mid 70s I believe

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Lottsa new discovered B&W photos from Peterson Archives coming up on facebook in last couple weeks

[marfen]

Although Albert's name is on the door I believe that's Dick Panter driving that race...sadly Dick passed away earlier this year. For those who are interested in seeing some of the Old Trappers at least two are confirmed to appear at the Edmonton Mopar show happening July 28 at the dragstrip. Who knows maybe all four may be there. The 67 GTX and one of the 70 Hemi Cudas are coming for sure.