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

SStockDart · 02-27-2011, 06:57 PM

LMAO..........Hi Gary. People have figured out how to tell us apart now. You are the skinny one.

mannymen · 02-27-2011, 09:23 PM

Can the Dart 440's do the LO23 quarter panel modification or do they have to be uncut?

Plus, It would be super cool to see all of Darts and Cuda's in their nostalgia makeover/retro condition enter the Hemi Challenges.

SStockDart · 02-27-2011, 09:25 PM

You can not cut the wheel wells like the Hemi cars. Additionally, our wheel base is 111 inches. The Hemi cars are allowed 1 inch less. (both the Barracuda and Dart)

Stewart Way · 02-27-2011, 11:31 PM

Actually, the 67-69 Barracudas are 108" from the factory and 108" for the AH Cudas. As you stated the Dart is longer from the factory. Jim Schilds Authenticity Guide states that the Dart kept its original wheelbase but as you stated, I think they run at 110" and came with 111".

Paul Ceasrine · 02-28-2011, 10:36 AM

Freddy M-Code,,,,,,,,you can send me a PM.

The Mr. Norms's GSS 440 68' Darts were built in the spring of 1968.

The handful of factory 68' GTS 440 Darts were out there for the
1968 NHRA Winternationals in Pomona.

Not sure of the exact amount of cars set-up, but I'm guessing 5 or 6.

BlueOval Ralph · 03-01-2011, 07:42 AM

As I seem to remember HURST built some of the 440 cars for Chrysler & Mr. Norm

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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Freddy M-Code,,,,,,,,you can send me a PM.

The Mr. Norms's GSS 440 68' Darts were built in the spring of 1968.

The handful of factory 68' GTS 440 Darts were out there for the
1968 NHRA Winternationals in Pomona.

Not sure of the exact amount of cars set-up, but I'm guessing 5 or 6.

Paul Ceasrine · 03-01-2011, 08:36 AM

Blue Ralph,

Yes, Mr. Norm/Grand Spaulding did partner up with Hurst Performance
for the 40 or so 'GSS' 68' Darts with the 440.

Rough numbers are between 31 and 48 produced.
But built some time in April 1968.

In December 1967/Jaunary1968, Chrysler (Dodge) sent out 5 or 6
68' Dart GTS cars, equipped with 440's, to selected factory-based
teams (ie; Dick Landy, Ron Mancini, Charlie Allen Saddleback Dodge
and a couple of other teams).

These 5 or 6, were race-ready, and could run 12.10's for SS/EA in
early-1968.
All the teams had to do, was paint them, and install their desired
mag-wheels and slicks.

GarysZ24 · 02-28-2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SStockDart

LMAO..........Hi Gary. People have figured out how to tell us apart now. You are the skinny one.

Ok Gary, now I'm LMAO...I could get so lucky to be skinny again....

02-27-2011, 06:57 PM	#1
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) LMAO..........Hi Gary. People have figured out how to tell us apart now. You are the skinny one.

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SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) You can not cut the wheel wells like the Hemi cars. Additionally, our wheel base is 111 inches. The Hemi cars are allowed 1 inch less. (both the Barracuda and Dart)

02-27-2011, 11:31 PM	#4
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) Actually, the 67-69 Barracudas are 108" from the factory and 108" for the AH Cudas. As you stated the Dart is longer from the factory. Jim Schilds Authenticity Guide states that the Dart kept its original wheelbase but as you stated, I think they run at 110" and came with 111". __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

02-28-2011, 10:36 AM	#5
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) Freddy M-Code,,,,,,,,you can send me a PM. The Mr. Norms's GSS 440 68' Darts were built in the spring of 1968. The handful of factory 68' GTS 440 Darts were out there for the 1968 NHRA Winternationals in Pomona. Not sure of the exact amount of cars set-up, but I'm guessing 5 or 6.

03-01-2011, 08:36 AM	#7
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's) Blue Ralph, Yes, Mr. Norm/Grand Spaulding did partner up with Hurst Performance for the 40 or so 'GSS' 68' Darts with the 440. Rough numbers are between 31 and 48 produced. But built some time in April 1968. In December 1967/Jaunary1968, Chrysler (Dodge) sent out 5 or 6 68' Dart GTS cars, equipped with 440's, to selected factory-based teams (ie; Dick Landy, Ron Mancini, Charlie Allen Saddleback Dodge and a couple of other teams). These 5 or 6, were race-ready, and could run 12.10's for SS/EA in early-1968. All the teams had to do, was paint them, and install their desired mag-wheels and slicks.