Original Hemi Cuda Info....... - Page 42

Paul Ceasrine · 10-18-2014, 05:21 PM

January 3, 1969

Naugatuck News ~ Connecticut

"The Scourge of New England Dragstrips"

Bob Gaudreau of Torrington, Connecticut will again campaign his
1968 Hemi Barracuda this year.

The 26 year-old is the driver of this SS/B Barracuda. The #3175 lb.
car is powered by an Elephant-sized 426 Hemi and backed by a
Hurst-shifted 4-Speed Transmission.

The 'Ace Mechanic' is 25 year-old Ed Kovitch of Bristol, Connecticut.
Ed is a 'Tool and Die Maker' by trade.

The 'Candy Cuda' has never lost a Match Race, and Bob states that
they have won 85% of their 'Heats' in SS/B Class.

Bob is one of the top shifters in Super Stock, and 'The Dawg' has been compared to Ronnie Sox of 'Sox & Martin'

Bob Gaudreau >
"Ronnie Sox has been the only guy running a SS/B 4-Speed Barracuda that has out-shifted me. He beat me at the 1968 Super Stock Magazine Nationals in August 1968 at New York National Speedway in the Class Finals."

In 1968, the 'Candy Cuda' has run a best of 10.34 @ 136.6 MPH.
Bob is now looking for low 10.00's this year.

Ed Kovitch >
"We're experiencing with various Camshafts. We've had '2' Racer Brown units in the Hemi, and they worked out real well last year. We have a 'secret' Cam in the engine now, and we will test it out at the Winternationals in Pomona next month.

The Team bought the Super/Stock Barracuda in April of 1968 for
$5100 with the help of sponsors, the 'New England Plymouth Dealers'. After 1-month of preparation, the Barracuda was on the Track.

Bob Gaudreau >
"When we started, the SS/B Index was 10.91. After a few test runs and a couple of adjustments, we were running 2/10's under the Index.

The 'Candy Cuda' leaves the line at 7500 RPM's, where Bob dumps
the clutch. The car is shifted at 7200 RPM's for 2nd-Gear, and then
brought back up to 7400 RPM's for 3rd-gear, before revving to 7600 RPM's for 4th-gear. The Hemi hits the traps at 7600 RPM's and
usually at 130+ MPH.

The Barracuda is key to traction with 10.5" M & H Racemaster Slicks,
and in the Dana Rear sits a set of 4.89 cogs.

Paul Ceasrine · 10-20-2014, 02:18 PM

Sunday, May 18, 1969

The 'Candy Cuda'

Match Race Event at New England Dragway ~ Epping, New Hampshire

Bob Gaudreau to hold a Car Clinic at Portsmouth Chrysler-Plymouth
in New Hampshire on Monday, May 19th {1:00 PM to 9:00 PM}

Bob still had his 'factory sponsorship' deal going.

davescuda · 10-23-2014, 09:48 PM

I just read a lot on this site, But I had to post this.
My friend bought Tom Myl's (original owner) BO29 Barracuda
I was just there checking it out. Very cool car. He has all the history of the car. All the owners and all the pictures of the car as it change through the years. I think he is going restore it back to Toms Myl car.

sorry it was to big I had to crop it.

wv_bob · 10-24-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by davescuda

I think he is going restore it back to Toms Nyl car.

Just like the version in the attachment? Nice.

davescuda · 10-24-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by wv_bob

Just like the version in the attachment? Nice.

He's not sure. Tom had the car repainter later that year. So he going to choose either one. I like the repaint.

Charlie A · 10-24-2014, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davescuda

I just read a lot on this site, But I had to post this.
My friend bought Tom Nyl's (original owner) BO29 Barracuda
I was just there checking it out. Very cool car. He has all the history of the car. All the owners and all the pictures of the car as it change through the years. I think he is going restore it back to Toms Nyl car.

sorry it was to big I had to crop it.

hemitime · 10-24-2014, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davescuda

I just read a lot on this site, But I had to post this.
My friend bought Tom Nyl's (original owner) BO29 Barracuda
I was just there checking it out. Very cool car. He has all the history of the car. All the owners and all the pictures of the car as it change through the years. I think he is going restore it back to Toms Nyl car.

sorry it was to big I had to crop it.

Is your friends name Bucky by any chance? Was George Fitzpatrick on the list of owners?

Paul Ceasrine · 10-24-2014, 05:48 PM

September 1968

Indy Nationals

Myl Chrysler-Plymouth ~ Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

This 'Automatic' {SS/BA} was #BO29 M8B 299127

It was an Arlen Vanke prepared car.

wv_bob · 10-25-2014, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

It was an Arlen Vanke prepared car.

I thought that paint was reminiscent of one of Arlen's cars, but I hope it doesn't mean the same thing it meant on my (non-pro) car that was prepped by Vanke

Paul Ceasrine · 10-25-2014, 10:39 AM

Phil 'Smokey' Cerrone

Racer Cost..... $5214

10-18-2014, 05:21 PM	#411
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... January 3, 1969 Naugatuck News ~ Connecticut "The Scourge of New England Dragstrips" Bob Gaudreau of Torrington, Connecticut will again campaign his 1968 Hemi Barracuda this year. The 26 year-old is the driver of this SS/B Barracuda. The #3175 lb. car is powered by an Elephant-sized 426 Hemi and backed by a Hurst-shifted 4-Speed Transmission. The 'Ace Mechanic' is 25 year-old Ed Kovitch of Bristol, Connecticut. Ed is a 'Tool and Die Maker' by trade. The 'Candy Cuda' has never lost a Match Race, and Bob states that they have won 85% of their 'Heats' in SS/B Class. Bob is one of the top shifters in Super Stock, and 'The Dawg' has been compared to Ronnie Sox of 'Sox & Martin' Bob Gaudreau > "Ronnie Sox has been the only guy running a SS/B 4-Speed Barracuda that has out-shifted me. He beat me at the 1968 Super Stock Magazine Nationals in August 1968 at New York National Speedway in the Class Finals." In 1968, the 'Candy Cuda' has run a best of 10.34 @ 136.6 MPH. Bob is now looking for low 10.00's this year. Ed Kovitch > "We're experiencing with various Camshafts. We've had '2' Racer Brown units in the Hemi, and they worked out real well last year. We have a 'secret' Cam in the engine now, and we will test it out at the Winternationals in Pomona next month. The Team bought the Super/Stock Barracuda in April of 1968 for $5100 with the help of sponsors, the 'New England Plymouth Dealers'. After 1-month of preparation, the Barracuda was on the Track. Bob Gaudreau > "When we started, the SS/B Index was 10.91. After a few test runs and a couple of adjustments, we were running 2/10's under the Index. The 'Candy Cuda' leaves the line at 7500 RPM's, where Bob dumps the clutch. The car is shifted at 7200 RPM's for 2nd-Gear, and then brought back up to 7400 RPM's for 3rd-gear, before revving to 7600 RPM's for 4th-gear. The Hemi hits the traps at 7600 RPM's and usually at 130+ MPH. The Barracuda is key to traction with 10.5" M & H Racemaster Slicks, and in the Dana Rear sits a set of 4.89 cogs. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 10-24-2014 at 05:57 PM.

10-20-2014, 02:18 PM	#412
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... Sunday, May 18, 1969 The 'Candy Cuda' Match Race Event at New England Dragway ~ Epping, New Hampshire Bob Gaudreau to hold a Car Clinic at Portsmouth Chrysler-Plymouth in New Hampshire on Monday, May 19th {1:00 PM to 9:00 PM} Bob still had his 'factory sponsorship' deal going.

10-23-2014, 09:48 PM	#413
davescuda Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 60 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... I just read a lot on this site, But I had to post this. My friend bought Tom Myl's (original owner) BO29 Barracuda I was just there checking it out. Very cool car. He has all the history of the car. All the owners and all the pictures of the car as it change through the years. I think he is going restore it back to Toms Myl car. sorry it was to big I had to crop it. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by davescuda; 12-12-2014 at 10:02 AM.

10-24-2014, 05:48 PM	#418
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... September 1968 Indy Nationals Myl Chrysler-Plymouth ~ Coraopolis, Pennsylvania This 'Automatic' {SS/BA} was #BO29 M8B 299127 It was an Arlen Vanke prepared car. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 10-30-2014 at 07:39 AM.

10-25-2014, 10:39 AM	#420
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... *Phil 'Smokey' Cerrone* *Racer Cost..... $5214* Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 10-25-2014 at 11:47 AM.