Original hemi dart information - Page 187

Hemi Moose · 09-23-2012, 11:05 PM

Hemi Moose · 09-23-2012, 11:25 PM

Any idea's whose B029 this was...

SStockDart · 09-24-2012, 12:11 AM

Ya just have to love the Hemi Dart......ours, obviously, is not a Hemi....when I bought it 6 years ago, I thought seriously about making it a race Hemi...I didn't......probably much cheaper that I didn't, even tho I have a Steve Wann engine. LOL. Luv the 68 Darts.

Hemi Moose · 09-24-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SStockDart

Ya just have to love the Hemi Dart......ours, obviously, is not a Hemi....when I bought it 6 years ago, I thought seriously about making it a race Hemi...I didn't......probably much cheaper that I didn't, even tho I have a Steve Wann engine. LOL. Luv the 68 Darts.

I noticed that you were trying to sell the '68 Dart this past summer in the classifieds, but I was wondering if it would be a good candidate for a Hemi swap...what do you think it would need in upgrades besides the motor, would it need any other chassis work or rear suspension work done to it, just curious.

SStockDart · 09-24-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemi Moose

I noticed that you were trying to sell the '68 Dart this past summer in the classifieds, but I was wondering if it would be a good candidate for a Hemi swap...what do you think it would need in upgrades besides the motor, would it need any other chassis work or rear suspension work done to it, just curious.

. It probably would not be a good canidate for a hemi swap...our Dart still has the rear frame rails and is not a 4 link....it is a cal-trac car that could be changed back to a stocker (much like Steve Wann's car). Our's has gone 1.26, but I just don't think it would work with a Hemi. On the other hand, a 68 Dart can run a 340, 383 or a 440 (like ours) plus the hemi. Also, with the 68, you can run it it GT with the scoop and one inch less wheel base.

SStockDart · 09-24-2012, 01:34 AM

I need to add (in case anyone is interested). Our car is a real 1968, GT, with a title. I am only trying to sell it because...............I am getting old. (Its a bitch) and Donna and I just can't travel as much. Our Dart is a great car and doesn't break. Steve Wann 440 engine (low deck). Pro-trans and all the good stuff. I have never taken the car out of bracket mode. I just need to sell some "stuff". Still have the stocker and street rod to keep me entertained LOL

Hemi Moose · 09-24-2012, 02:15 PM

Well it could be made into a replica of a real one if any one is looking for one to do up and drive it on the streets...plus it would look good in grey primer with a Race Hemi under the hood...then you could always take it down the road to Barrett Jackson and see if it would generate some interest...post somemore pics of it.

Hemi Moose · 09-24-2012, 02:55 PM

Here's a couple more shots of John Hagen's old B029 '68 Hemi Barracuda...

Liteweight · 09-26-2012, 10:14 AM

Stumbled across this one from Minnesota State Dragways.
Anyone know something on this one??

liteweight

Steve1118 · 09-26-2012, 01:28 PM

Valley Motors from Altoona had a whole lot of race cars....quite a few of them were bought from Sox & Martin. They owned the ex Sox 340 Cuda and the ex Sox GTX, among them. I'm pretty sure the AA car was an ex Sox, car, too. I'll try to track down the Feretta's, who owned them...maybe they know what happened to it.

There was also another Hemi Cuda in the Altoona area, Updyke & Thomas from Tyrone. It was bought new at the CP dealership in Tyrone....the name of the dealership escapes me now. The car was later owned, and, I believe is still by Clayton Wright, and he has been very successful. It was for sale at http://freerevs.com/car/286315#main Sam Pannutty owned it for a while.

Both cars were regulars at old Peterson Memorial Dragway near Altoona, and also on the Division 1 Super Stock circuit.

I'll see if I can get ahold of some guys and find out where they went....you guys are really taxing my memory.

09-23-2012, 11:05 PM	#1861
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09-23-2012, 11:25 PM	#1862
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Any idea's whose B029 this was...

09-24-2012, 12:11 AM	#1863
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 876 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Ya just have to love the Hemi Dart......ours, obviously, is not a Hemi....when I bought it 6 years ago, I thought seriously about making it a race Hemi...I didn't......probably much cheaper that I didn't, even tho I have a Steve Wann engine. LOL. Luv the 68 Darts. __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911

09-24-2012, 01:34 AM	#1866
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 876 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information I need to add (in case anyone is interested). Our car is a real 1968, GT, with a title. I am only trying to sell it because...............I am getting old. (Its a bitch) and Donna and I just can't travel as much. Our Dart is a great car and doesn't break. Steve Wann 440 engine (low deck). Pro-trans and all the good stuff. I have never taken the car out of bracket mode. I just need to sell some "stuff". Still have the stocker and street rod to keep me entertained LOL __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911

09-24-2012, 02:15 PM	#1867
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Well it could be made into a replica of a real one if any one is looking for one to do up and drive it on the streets...plus it would look good in grey primer with a Race Hemi under the hood...then you could always take it down the road to Barrett Jackson and see if it would generate some interest...post somemore pics of it. Last edited by Hemi Moose; 10-01-2012 at 02:00 PM.

09-24-2012, 02:55 PM	#1868
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Here's a couple more shots of John Hagen's old B029 '68 Hemi Barracuda...

09-26-2012, 10:14 AM	#1869
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Stumbled across this one from Minnesota State Dragways. Anyone know something on this one?? liteweight

09-26-2012, 01:28 PM	#1870
Steve1118 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Walton's Mountain Posts: 116 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Valley Motors from Altoona had a whole lot of race cars....quite a few of them were bought from Sox & Martin. They owned the ex Sox 340 Cuda and the ex Sox GTX, among them. I'm pretty sure the AA car was an ex Sox, car, too. I'll try to track down the Feretta's, who owned them...maybe they know what happened to it. There was also another Hemi Cuda in the Altoona area, Updyke & Thomas from Tyrone. It was bought new at the CP dealership in Tyrone....the name of the dealership escapes me now. The car was later owned, and, I believe is still by Clayton Wright, and he has been very successful. It was for sale at http://freerevs.com/car/286315#main Sam Pannutty owned it for a while. Both cars were regulars at old Peterson Memorial Dragway near Altoona, and also on the Division 1 Super Stock circuit. I'll see if I can get ahold of some guys and find out where they went....you guys are really taxing my memory. Last edited by Steve1118; 09-26-2012 at 01:58 PM.