Original hemi dart information - Page 43

Paul Ceasrine · 07-19-2010, 01:33 PM

GarysZ24,
Gary,
One of the first Hemi S/S cars that really opened peoples eyes.
Bob Gaudrea "Candy Cuda'
Ran 10.09 @ 135,50 mph at Connecticut Drag Strip, in October 1969.
Was classed in one of the first ever northeast Pro/Stock meets.
Was still In SS/B trim, too (w/Cross-Ram)
PC

Dennis P Chapman · 07-19-2010, 03:25 PM

As far as I know John still has his dart.

GarysZ24 · 07-19-2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

GarysZ24,
Gary,
One of the first Hemi S/S cars that really opened peoples eyes.
Bob Gaudrea "Candy Cuda'
Ran 10.09 @ 135,50 mph at Connecticut Drag Strip, in October 1969.
Was classed in one of the first ever northeast Pro/Stock meets.
Was still In SS/B trim, too (w/Cross-Ram)
PC

Sounds cool to me, I wish I would've been able to see it for myself (even though I was only 11yrs old at the time), but I was growing up in Denver and didn't even find out what drag racing was until Apr. 3, 1972, thru a "Car Craft" magazine that I saw in a grocery store. This date stands out because the Sunday night before (Easter no less), I lost my older (half) sister (Deborah) at age 18, due to an untreatable blood clot in her lungs...

GarysZ24 · 07-19-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis P Chapman

As far as I know John still has his dart.

I wish he was still racing it, but perhaps his budget is subpar like mine has been (most of us that is as well), or perhaps he's enjoying the collector car status of it? However, I will enjoy the collector status of that video tape with his awesome run in it!!! I bet even the great "Bob Frey" would've put that run "WAY UP ON THE COOL-O-METER" too!!!

davezinn · 07-20-2010, 08:29 AM

where is the S&K/Mutt bros./Heavy Dart today? does that car still exist or is it lost?

Paul i'm interested in seeing some pics of the Dart that your father had too.

Dave

Paul Ceasrine · 07-20-2010, 12:05 PM

Dave,
I sent photos of the 1968 black dart to Mark J (68hemis).
Maybe he can post them.
I'm not at my home base, where the photo's are at.
Unfortunately, after investigation, we determined that it was not an
original LO23, just a conversion with original 1968 parts.

The S & K car. I think the original owners got it back, or it burned in a garage. I can't remember.
Don't know if you ever saw a photo of 'Heads Up', the 68 SS/BA owned by John Macey out of eastern Connecticut. Saw it race in 68' and 69'
versus Charlie Castaldo.

Paul

68hemiss · 08-01-2010, 07:27 AM

The S-K Speed Dart is still unacounted for - I do have the VIN# but it has not surfaced as of yet. It was burned in a garage fire and then sold. Last known to have been sold to someone in Philly in the mid-70's. Car was in primer and not completed. There was an ad in ND (1972) where Bob Beckert was looking for one of these cars. I belive this is the same guy that used to race old Olds stockers - don't know where he is today to ask him.
Mark J

68hemiss · 08-01-2010, 07:30 AM

Last I knew John Friel was getting the Dart ready to return to the SS/AA wars. think the effort was sidetracked and not sure what the status is now. I spoke with John at the U.S. Nats a few years ago. Talking to David Barton he said all they have to do is put the engine together??
Paul, I havent figured out how to post photos on this site yet - I will try later
Mark J

68hemiss · 08-01-2010, 07:41 AM

Dave,
"That Dart" is still owned by the original owners in MD. Dell Jones and I have been researching these cars for a number of years and have amassed a ton of information and history on them. If you have any questions feel free to email me

Spyphish · 08-02-2010, 06:50 AM

Paul and/or 68hemis, could you email me at shebert3001@yahoo.com with your contact info? Have a project.......

07-19-2010, 01:33 PM	#421
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information GarysZ24, Gary, One of the first Hemi S/S cars that really opened peoples eyes. Bob Gaudrea "Candy Cuda' Ran 10.09 @ 135,50 mph at Connecticut Drag Strip, in October 1969. Was classed in one of the first ever northeast Pro/Stock meets. Was still In SS/B trim, too (w/Cross-Ram) PC Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 07-19-2010 at 03:41 PM.

07-19-2010, 03:25 PM	#422
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 401 Liked 52 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information As far as I know John still has his dart. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

07-20-2010, 08:29 AM	#425
davezinn Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 42 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information where is the S&K/Mutt bros./Heavy Dart today? does that car still exist or is it lost? Paul i'm interested in seeing some pics of the Dart that your father had too. Dave Last edited by davezinn; 07-20-2010 at 08:32 AM.

07-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#426
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Dave, I sent photos of the 1968 black dart to Mark J (68hemis). Maybe he can post them. I'm not at my home base, where the photo's are at. Unfortunately, after investigation, we determined that it was not an original LO23, just a conversion with original 1968 parts. The S & K car. I think the original owners got it back, or it burned in a garage. I can't remember. Don't know if you ever saw a photo of 'Heads Up', the 68 SS/BA owned by John Macey out of eastern Connecticut. Saw it race in 68' and 69' versus Charlie Castaldo. Paul

08-01-2010, 07:27 AM	#427
68hemiss Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 167 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Original hemi dart information The S-K Speed Dart is still unacounted for - I do have the VIN# but it has not surfaced as of yet. It was burned in a garage fire and then sold. Last known to have been sold to someone in Philly in the mid-70's. Car was in primer and not completed. There was an ad in ND (1972) where Bob Beckert was looking for one of these cars. I belive this is the same guy that used to race old Olds stockers - don't know where he is today to ask him. Mark J

08-01-2010, 07:30 AM	#428
68hemiss Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 167 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Original hemi dart information Last I knew John Friel was getting the Dart ready to return to the SS/AA wars. think the effort was sidetracked and not sure what the status is now. I spoke with John at the U.S. Nats a few years ago. Talking to David Barton he said all they have to do is put the engine together?? Paul, I havent figured out how to post photos on this site yet - I will try later Mark J

08-01-2010, 07:41 AM	#429
68hemiss Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 167 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Original hemi dart information Dave, "That Dart" is still owned by the original owners in MD. Dell Jones and I have been researching these cars for a number of years and have amassed a ton of information and history on them. If you have any questions feel free to email me

08-02-2010, 06:50 AM	#430
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 840 Likes: 16 Liked 662 Times in 174 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Paul and/or 68hemis, could you email me at shebert3001@yahoo.com with your contact info? Have a project.......