Original hemi dart information

Stewart Way · 09-25-2017, 12:31 PM

Not sure. Looks a little low in the back.
In 1971 I had a 68 dart GTS 340 4sp car but I wanted a SS clone. Barnett had changed his dart to a 70-71 as did Whisnant for Pro Stock so I got the K member and brake setup and headers from Warren and the front fenders and hood from Reid and built a clone for the street. Hemi with crossram and holleys from Bill Tanner, 12.5-1 piston and an Isky cam. Had to carry extra plus due to fouling but it was fun. Had 3.23 and 4.89 chunks. Got drafted in 72 sold it and never heard of the car again. For about a year, that was my only car. I was in college so I didn't drive a lot.
I was working for Buster Couch in Div ll and we had a race in Nashville, think it was an Honest Charlie National Open. Mike Couch and I drove up in the dart. Mike was around 17 and had a 69 Charger RT 440 but it was in the shop. All I heard about all the way up was how fast his Charger was so when we left the track I decided to shut him up. Got on the ramp to the interstate and I turned it loose. I was not going to lift until Mike said something. Finally somewhere north of 100 Mike said he thought maybe the dart was a "little" faster than the Charger.
I did the build in the back of Barnetts shop and one afternoon I went to work on it and Earwood had borrowed my valve covers for an undisclosed reason so I was down
until a new set arrived. Part of my free rent I guess.
Those were fun times.

Liteweight · 09-25-2017, 01:43 PM

Remeber anything on this one Stewart.
Reportedly in Barnetts back yard back in late 60's????. Kirk Barnett does not
Note Ronnies RO behind it

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Stewart Way · 09-25-2017, 02:13 PM

I'm with Kirk. Doesn't ring a bell. Only green one I remember was Wayne Daukin (sp) modified but I think his was Bill Tanners dart.

Terry Witzel · 10-06-2017, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liteweight

Remeber anything on this one Stewart.
Reportedly in Barnetts back yard back in late 60's????. Kirk Barnett does not
Note Ronnies RO behind it

liteweight

Same car?

mopar68 · 10-06-2017, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Witzel

Same car?

I have no idea.

mopar68 · 10-06-2017, 06:37 PM

mopar68 · 10-06-2017, 06:40 PM

mopar68 · 10-06-2017, 07:19 PM

Liteweight · 10-10-2017, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopar68

I have no idea.

I don't think this is an original LO23

Has Dodge emblem on C Pillar. Has Mirror on door. Has 270 style of trim panel on trunk lid

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Liteweight · 10-10-2017, 02:58 PM

Charlie Castaldo Stick

Charlie Castaldo Auto

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09-25-2017, 12:31 PM	#1
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Not sure. Looks a little low in the back. In 1971 I had a 68 dart GTS 340 4sp car but I wanted a SS clone. Barnett had changed his dart to a 70-71 as did Whisnant for Pro Stock so I got the K member and brake setup and headers from Warren and the front fenders and hood from Reid and built a clone for the street. Hemi with crossram and holleys from Bill Tanner, 12.5-1 piston and an Isky cam. Had to carry extra plus due to fouling but it was fun. Had 3.23 and 4.89 chunks. Got drafted in 72 sold it and never heard of the car again. For about a year, that was my only car. I was in college so I didn't drive a lot. I was working for Buster Couch in Div ll and we had a race in Nashville, think it was an Honest Charlie National Open. Mike Couch and I drove up in the dart. Mike was around 17 and had a 69 Charger RT 440 but it was in the shop. All I heard about all the way up was how fast his Charger was so when we left the track I decided to shut him up. Got on the ramp to the interstate and I turned it loose. I was not going to lift until Mike said something. Finally somewhere north of 100 Mike said he thought maybe the dart was a "little" faster than the Charger. I did the build in the back of Barnetts shop and one afternoon I went to work on it and Earwood had borrowed my valve covers for an undisclosed reason so I was down until a new set arrived. Part of my free rent I guess. Those were fun times. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

09-25-2017, 01:43 PM	#2
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Remeber anything on this one Stewart. Reportedly in Barnetts back yard back in late 60's????. Kirk Barnett does not Note Ronnies RO behind it liteweight

09-25-2017, 02:13 PM	#3
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information I'm with Kirk. Doesn't ring a bell. Only green one I remember was Wayne Daukin (sp) modified but I think his was Bill Tanners dart. __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

10-06-2017, 06:37 PM	#6
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

10-06-2017, 06:40 PM	#7
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

10-06-2017, 07:19 PM	#8
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

10-10-2017, 02:58 PM	#10
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Charlie Castaldo Stick Charlie Castaldo Auto liteweight

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