Mopars Little A Body Terrors... - Page 17

Charlie A · 03-25-2014, 07:30 PM

All V-E-R-Y impressive looking builds.

And you're correct.

That "340" would have been a "beyond cool" street racer back when street racin' was cool.

fatdsoto · 04-02-2014, 10:36 AM

My son was about 6 years old in 74 when he rode down the strip with me in my 72 Demon 340. It had a cheater cam with headers and a 4 speed. It ran 13.50's with slicks. Today he has his own BB/727 car, it runs low nines with nitrous. He says he was inspired by that ride. Like father, like son. Picture is from Monster Mopar Weekend at Norwalk. He is on 10.5" slicks. Stock front end, calvert springs in back. He built it all.

Charlie A · 04-02-2014, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatdsoto

My son was about 6 years old in 74 when he rode down the strip with me in my 72 Demon 340. It had a cheater cam with headers and a 4 speed. It ran 13.50's with slicks. Today he has his own BB/727 car, it runs low nines with nitrous. He says he was inspired by that ride. Like father, like son. Picture is from Monster Mopar Weekend at Norwalk. He is on 10.5" slicks. Stock front end, calvert springs in back. He built it all.

Geerhead55 · 04-02-2014, 11:21 PM

Anyone have info or pics of John Dianna's Duster? I remember it as being a pretty scienced out piece for back in the day. It ran in Modified, so it had all the tricks, including some very special heads for that small block,,, not sure if he ran it as a 340 or a destroked combo, with a 5-speed, if I recall correctly. I'm sure theres an issue of Car Craft that covered this impressive A-body. I see Hemi Moose posted a pic on post # 52, way back when. Maybe someone on here recalls it or was around the car.
Danny Durham

Charlie A · 04-02-2014, 11:36 PM

Found one.

Geerhead55 · 04-03-2014, 12:52 AM

Thanks, Charlie. Its not often I see fenderwell headers on a Duster. John's car was a little screamer in its day.
Danny Durham

Curt Rees · 04-07-2014, 09:16 PM

Fired the 340 today! It sounded really good. There are some issues that need to be resolved, but was able to take it for a short drive, the last one was in 1969!

#5457

Curt Rees

tommy d · 04-13-2014, 08:43 PM

This one runs points at Indy. Chet Gibbs son, James. He won the Pro class today. Still has the cool stainless trim at the front of the wheel opening.

Charlie A · 04-14-2014, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy d

This one runs points at Indy. Chet Gibbs son, James. He won the Pro class today. Still has the cool stainless trim at the front of the wheel opening.

That stainless trim I believe was a "chip guard" to keep paint from chipping the paint after being thrown back from the front tires.

cool car

Curt Rees · 08-10-2014, 04:27 PM

First time the A56 was back in my home town in 45 years! This photo was taken in front of the old post office. The 'Cuda set here many times 45 years ago. My uncle was the post master.

I attended a local car show, made a 260 mile round trip, the car ran great! And I got a trophy!

#5457

Curt Rees

03-25-2014, 07:30 PM	#161
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... All V-E-R-Y impressive looking builds. And you're correct. That "340" would have been a "beyond cool" street racer back when street racin' was cool.

04-02-2014, 10:36 AM	#162
fatdsoto Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... My son was about 6 years old in 74 when he rode down the strip with me in my 72 Demon 340. It had a cheater cam with headers and a 4 speed. It ran 13.50's with slicks. Today he has his own BB/727 car, it runs low nines with nitrous. He says he was inspired by that ride. Like father, like son. Picture is from Monster Mopar Weekend at Norwalk. He is on 10.5" slicks. Stock front end, calvert springs in back. He built it all. Attached Thumbnails

04-02-2014, 11:21 PM	#164
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... Anyone have info or pics of John Dianna's Duster? I remember it as being a pretty scienced out piece for back in the day. It ran in Modified, so it had all the tricks, including some very special heads for that small block,,, not sure if he ran it as a 340 or a destroked combo, with a 5-speed, if I recall correctly. I'm sure theres an issue of Car Craft that covered this impressive A-body. I see Hemi Moose posted a pic on post # 52, way back when. Maybe someone on here recalls it or was around the car. Danny Durham

04-02-2014, 11:36 PM	#165
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... Found one. Last edited by Charlie A; 04-02-2014 at 11:49 PM.

04-03-2014, 12:52 AM	#166
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... Thanks, Charlie. Its not often I see fenderwell headers on a Duster. John's car was a little screamer in its day. Danny Durham

04-07-2014, 09:16 PM	#167
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 424 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... Fired the 340 today! It sounded really good. There are some issues that need to be resolved, but was able to take it for a short drive, the last one was in 1969! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

04-13-2014, 08:43 PM	#168
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,614 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... This one runs points at Indy. Chet Gibbs son, James. He won the Pro class today. Still has the cool stainless trim at the front of the wheel opening. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

08-10-2014, 04:27 PM	#170
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 424 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Mopars Little A Body Terrors... First time the A56 was back in my home town in 45 years! This photo was taken in front of the old post office. The 'Cuda set here many times 45 years ago. My uncle was the post master. I attended a local car show, made a 260 mile round trip, the car ran great! And I got a trophy! #5457 Curt Rees Attached Thumbnails __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS