Original hemi dart information

[Chuck Comella]

Originally Posted by 68hemiss

Paul,
I have a list (in some paperwork from Dick Maxwell) that lists the first 50 Darts & Barracudas (either by dealer or racer) the funny thing is that many "name" contract racers don't show up on it even though their cars have earlier numbers than some of the cars on the list. Larry Griffith, Herb McCandless and Bill Flynn are not on the list. I wonder if there may have been some dealer transfers from a Dealership like Grand Spaulding with orders directly from Chrysler. Shipping information would be nice but many of the racers picked their cars up at Chrysler (not Hurst). Another thing I have often wondered - Bill Flynn did change his car to a 69 model for 1969 (as well as many other racers S&M included) I realize that if a dealer sponsored the car they would want to promote the current model year but how did the racers get away with this in NHRA? They never built a 69 Hemi Dart/Barracuda.
Mark J

I ran my car at Indy in 71 with a 69 grille and side marker lights in it. At that time NHRA could have cared less. I remember later on maybe late 80's when i went to Indy with dzus fasteners holding the hood on and they made me take them off because they only came with hood pins.