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

[DMann0825]

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!

[Paul Ceasrine]

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

[Paul Ceasrine]

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.

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Kyle Kohr

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.

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

[Paul Ceasrine]

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.

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

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.

no picee, no showee

[GTX JOHN]

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

[Paul Ceasrine]

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

[Liteweight]

Is Saddleback Dodge still around today?

liteweight

[Paul Ceasrine]

Originally Posted by Liteweight

Is Saddleback Dodge still around today?

liteweight

1401 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, California





Now, a Corporate Park 'Office Building'