Original hemi dart information - Page 57

John Langer · 09-23-2010, 09:35 AM

Mr. Montgomery does my alignment every year. I believe he told me that he bought the 65 tripple nickel new. It was originally an auto car but that index go hammered so bad in Gainesville that he converted it to an stick car, still has it and races it. The other 65, he bought after a guy rolled it, he still has it. The 68 he got new and started out as a ss car, then pro stock car then m/p car, still has it. Walking into his shop is like walking back in time.

Paul Ceasrine · 09-23-2010, 02:56 PM

Dennis,

I have to go through my records. Either Jack or Ken was rolled by
Dean Nicopolis 1967 Plymouth R/O Hemi car.
The article stated it was only 3 weeks old.
That car was an automatic. The second car was a 4-speed.

Why does 'Knopf Plymouth' stick in my mind??

M68,
Damn near every right side (passenger side) shock tower of those cars
looks different. Too many different 'Ball-Peen' hammers.

R/T,
I could get in trouble. On the BO-29 Cuda's serial #'s.
#126 went to Wilkes Motor Sales, Zainesville, Ohio
#127 went to Myl Chrysler-Plymouth, Coraoplis, Pennsylvania
As far as I know, both of these cars were delivered to the dealers.
Tom Myl raced his for a short time.
Wilkes sold their car to Arlon Vanke, his second Cuda car.

pc

Jim B · 09-23-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Dennis,

Why does 'Knopf Plymouth' stick in my mind??

pc

That Pennsylvania dealer was involved in NHRA Division 1 Stock/Super Stock back in the day. I'm almost positive that the Super Stock magazine 6 pack project stocker came out of that dealership.

Mopar Steve · 09-23-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Dennis,

I have to go through my records. Either Jack or Ken was rolled by
Dean Nicopolis 1967 Plymouth R/O Hemi car.
I thought it was before Indy and even the June Springnationals at
E-Town.
Because whoever had it, got a brand new car from the factory.
The article stated it was only 3 weeks old.
That car was an automatic. The second car was a 4-speed.

Why does 'Knopf Plymouth' stick in my mind??

M68,
Damn near every right side (passenger side) shock tower of those cars
looks different. Too many different 'Ball-Peen' hammers.

R/T,
I could get in trouble. On the BO-29 Cuda's serial #'s.
#126 went to Wilkes Motor Sales, Zainesville, Ohio
#127 went to Myl Chrysler-Plymouth, Coraoplis, Pennsylvania
As far as I know, both of these cars were delivered to the dealers.
Tom Myl raced his for a short time.
Wilkes sold their car to Arlon Vanke, his second Cuda car.

pc

In late 1975, Montgomery located Jack Werst’s old “Mr. 5 & 50” Belvedere in Allentown, Pennsylvania. “We updated that car, and used it in the summer of 1976. We won Maple Grove Dragway’s ‘Super Stock Spectacular’ race in August, beating George Cureton in the final. It was one of the largest independent events of the time, and after winning it we figured we were ready for Indy.” At Indianapolis, though, disaster struck. “I was turning off the return road and was hit by Dean Nicopolis, another Hemi racer. He didn’t see me, and hit me pretty hard. It rolled the car over, and tore it up pretty good. The car’s racing days were over, but I still have it. In fact, it‘s for sale, and it has all the right numbers and documentation that any collector would want.”

http://competitionplus.com/index.php...1282&Itemid=24

mopar68 · 09-24-2010, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis P Chapman

Also John bought the GTX brand new.

Lucky John! Thanks for the info, Dennis.

M68

mopar68 · 09-24-2010, 05:36 AM

M68

Paul Ceasrine · 09-24-2010, 11:41 AM

M68,,

Nice, Mary Ann Foss,,, the Bellville Bell out of Ohio.

Looks like the SS/BA "T" class run-off.

Nice Photo's.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The M68 shoots out photo's like the
OCTO-MOM shoots out kids.

PC

Paul Ceasrine · 09-24-2010, 02:16 PM

R/T,

Every car came from 1 of 3 possible locations.
Larry Cooper, sponsorship DeLoach Dodge out
Monroe, Lousiana.

Larry Cooper as of Jan. 1970, was the SS/BA, NHRA MPH Record Holder. with a 134.87 mph

mopar68 · 09-24-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

M68,,

Nice, Mary Ann Foss,,, the Bellville Bell out of Ohio.

Looks like the SS/BA "T" class run-off.

Nice Photo's.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The M68 shoots out photo's like the
OCTO-MOM shoots out kids.

PC

Paul,

I didn't know who Octo-Mom was until a couple of minutes ago. Momma mia!

M68

mopar68 · 09-24-2010, 05:01 PM

Rich Brostek?? I thought Joe Jill drove.

Any idea who this is? I can only make out "Jerry's Automotive" on the door.

M68

09-23-2010, 09:35 AM	#561
John Langer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Original hemi dart information Mr. Montgomery does my alignment every year. I believe he told me that he bought the 65 tripple nickel new. It was originally an auto car but that index go hammered so bad in Gainesville that he converted it to an stick car, still has it and races it. The other 65, he bought after a guy rolled it, he still has it. The 68 he got new and started out as a ss car, then pro stock car then m/p car, still has it. Walking into his shop is like walking back in time.

09-23-2010, 02:56 PM	#562
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Dennis, I have to go through my records. Either Jack or Ken was rolled by Dean Nicopolis 1967 Plymouth R/O Hemi car. The article stated it was only 3 weeks old. That car was an automatic. The second car was a 4-speed. Why does 'Knopf Plymouth' stick in my mind?? M68, Damn near every right side (passenger side) shock tower of those cars looks different. Too many different 'Ball-Peen' hammers. R/T, I could get in trouble. On the BO-29 Cuda's serial #'s. #126 went to Wilkes Motor Sales, Zainesville, Ohio #127 went to Myl Chrysler-Plymouth, Coraoplis, Pennsylvania As far as I know, both of these cars were delivered to the dealers. Tom Myl raced his for a short time. Wilkes sold their car to Arlon Vanke, his second Cuda car. pc Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 09-24-2010 at 02:03 PM. Reason: addition

09-24-2010, 05:36 AM	#566
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 M68

09-24-2010, 11:41 AM	#567
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information M68,, Nice, Mary Ann Foss,,, the Bellville Bell out of Ohio. Looks like the SS/BA "T" class run-off. Nice Photo's.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The M68 shoots out photo's like the OCTO-MOM shoots out kids. PC Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 09-24-2010 at 02:05 PM.

09-24-2010, 02:16 PM	#568
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information R/T, Every car came from 1 of 3 possible locations. Larry Cooper, sponsorship DeLoach Dodge out Monroe, Lousiana. Larry Cooper as of Jan. 1970, was the SS/BA, NHRA MPH Record Holder. with a 134.87 mph

09-24-2010, 05:01 PM	#570
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 Rich Brostek?? I thought Joe Jill drove. Any idea who this is? I can only make out "Jerry's Automotive" on the door. M68 Last edited by mopar68; 09-24-2010 at 05:47 PM.