'66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction

treessavoy · 08-24-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

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.

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

older racer · 08-24-2011, 07:16 PM

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.

X-TECH MAN · 08-24-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by older racer

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.

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

Paul Ceasrine · 08-25-2011, 11:30 AM

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,,,,,

Paul Ceasrine · 01-14-2013, 11:04 PM

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

08-24-2011, 07:16 PM	#2
older racer Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 212 Likes: 13 Liked 68 Times in 26 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction 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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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction 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,,,,,

01-14-2013, 11:04 PM	#5
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: '66 Dodge D-Dart at Mecum auction 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