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The 1965 273/235 HP Darts, Cudas,Valients came with 8 1/4 rears. The 1966 "D" dart came with an 8 3/4 rear. NHRA would NOT allow the Golden Commandos to use the 8 3/4 rear in F/S in their 1965 Cuda in 1965. AHRA did allow it. The Golden Cammandos ran some M/Production in NHRA later in the year so they could use the larger/stronger rear.

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I don't know Mr. X,,,,,,,,,,,,that looks like a Sure-Grip Posi Rear to me,,:)

http://www.foundationpc.com/brochure/66dartad.jpg

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Paul - Quick question. Since the D/Dart would have to race as a SuperStock car today, what class would it be in and what would it have to run?

The reason I am asking is, yesterday I looked at a real D/Dart that was an old race car (mini tubed, SS springs relocated, fuel cell, no inner fenders) and would make a good SS car.
Alan

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X-Tech Man, but I think you meant to say 7 1/4 rear end. ;)

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Well since this thread is over 2 years old, I was wondering what ever happened to this D-Dart everyone was talking about. Does the owner still have it or has it moved on, and is this the same car or not.
http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/45...600x600Q85.jpg

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Is this the same D Dart as pictured above, and that is mentioned in the original post.
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/SC0509...d=050709105629

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D Dart -
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/SC0509...d=050709105629

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D Dart VIN #
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/SC0509...d=050709105629

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The all white D/Dart was my first one. Sold it to a guy in Philly who sold it to the Ellis collection. It was in need of a total restoration when I sold it. I think Ellis finally sold it early this year.

I still own Ted's old car. It's painted candy apple red and white mother of pearl --- lacquer. So it's showing it's age. Only 367 miles on the odo. I'll have to look for a picture of how it looks today.

Came close to buying another one on Sunday, but it was a little too much for what it was. It would have been a good start as a SS project. Any info on what SS class a D/Dart would run today and what times it would have to turn to be competative? I know that the info is on this site somewhere.

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Alan,

The D-Dart 273/275 HP still is rated at 275 HP by the 'good ole NHRA'.

In stock class, it would be placed in F/Stock
In Super Stock,,,,,,SS/J.

Really, the only item on this car in Super Stock different than a basic 273/235HP is the Holley carburetor,,,,,

Why not legal for NHRA Stock Class,,,,,,NHRA said, 'only 50 were built'
?????

pc

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The 273 2 barr. had the really small rear. My friends 273/235 HP 'Cuda had the 8 1/4 rear. We had gotten a 3.91 gear for the 8 3/4 rear to put in it but found out the pumpkin was the same that came in the larger cars with 318's and 361's after we had it all apart. It didnt fit. Had to go back to the dealer and get a new gear to finish sitting it up. The parts guy called it a 8 1/4. The one I think you talk about is the one with a tin back plate like a 10 or 12 bolt chev.????? I think. I remember that type of rear in another friends 273/2 barr Cuda of the same year. Of course that was a very long time ago and before the Army and life messed with my brain.....LOL.

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The Edelbrock Aluminum Dual-Plane Intake manifold that should have been part of the 1966 Dodge D-Dart engine.

Edelbrock Model #LD4B or Dealer Part #283613

http://victorylibrary.com/graphics/LD4B.JPG

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1966 D-Dart Carburetor

Holley Model #4160,,,,,List #3778
700 CFM
Throttle body sizes;,, 1 11/16' primaries x 1 11/16" secondaries
Venturi diameter;,,,,,,1 5/16" primaries x 1 3/8" secondaries
Vacuum secondaries / Manual choke / Single-feed inlet


http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqR,!jI...ZHiw~~0_12.JPG

The Model #4160 has NO secondary metering block.
This carburetor uses a secondary metering plate.

http://www.carbkitsource.com/carbs/i...4160-early.jpg

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Found a few more old photo's...
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/76...600x600Q85.jpg

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This is Ted Spehar's old Politician race car as it is today.

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The '63-'65 A bodies came with the 7 1/4 rear end no matter what engine or trans although it is thought some of the late '65 235hp cars may have been built with the 8 3/4 that was available for 1966.

JimR

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in august 17, 1965, W.E. 'farmer" dismuke, NHRA tech director, advises that the 8 3/4 rear axle has been approved for stock class 235/273 valients and darts.

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LOL.....And another 2 weeks after that the 66 models came out with them already installed.

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Mid 1965,,,,,,approval for the 8 3/4",,,,,,,
And available on some later 65' Models.

1965 classes;
1965 Valiant 273/235HP classed in D/SA,,,,,,,
1962 Dodge Wagon 361/305HP also classed in D/SA,,,,
1965 Barracuda 273/235HP classed in F/SA,,,,,

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A 'Blast-from-the-Past'

August 1966 Car Craft Magazine

Test Driver - Charlie Allen

Lions Drag Strip, California

14.33 @ 94.22 MPH..........'out-of-the-box', with no preperation.

Only modifications,
* Cragar S/S Wheels (14" x 6")
* 8.00 x 14" 'Eliminator Prowler' street slicks
* 3" Riser installed on the Pinion Snubber
* Open Headers

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...972/DART-1.jpg