Original hemi dart information

Frank Castros · 07-29-2013, 02:37 PM

Has someone restored the original Yankee Peddler Dart?

Liteweight · 08-05-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Has someone restored the original Yankee Peddler Dart?

Yes it has, probably around 10 years ago. At the time of this picture, it was owned by Steve Atwell. I believe he sold it to Todd Werner in 07 or 08. Not sure where it is today.

liteweight

Liteweight · 08-05-2013, 09:03 AM

Here's one I don't remember seeing before. Any body???? Which track???

liteweight

chris ok · 08-05-2013, 10:18 AM

Hard to believe I've followed this thread for 3 years and no answer to the original question.
Have you ever gotten the race programs that match your car? I remember reading about bracket finals sticker? you had on it from 77 I think.

Chris

Liteweight · 08-05-2013, 11:48 AM

This is the decal that was on my car when Lou Vignona owned it in the early 80's

This is the program that was available for that race held @ York US 30. I have only a picture of that program. I haven't been able to find an actual one yet. I think locating one of these would be key, as the drivers are probably listed in it. I keep my eye out for one, but so far no luck. If anyone has one or sees one advertised somewhere, PLEASE let me know. I'd even be happy with a copy of it.
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Like M68 said, you probably had to qualify to be able to race @ this meet. You couldn't just show up, so my car must of frequented some local tracks on a consistant basis to be able to race at this one. For some reason, it's been overlooked & nobody took notice of it???? Maybe, because it wasn't a SS class car @ the time??? It always had the hemi in it, because Lou purchased the car turn key. He pulled the drivetrain, kept the motor for himself, & the trans landed in the trunk. And that's how Tim Hennessey purchased it.
Funny thing, I ran the numbers on the trans a while back, & it decodes to a 1968 SS Hemi only trans. Quite possbly the original trans that my car was born with in 68. Can't say for sure, because none of these cars had the drivetrains serial numbered to the car

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gsa612 · 08-05-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Liteweight

Here's one I don't remember seeing before. Any body???? Which track???

liteweight

Daryl, don't recall that car, the track is Thunder Valley in Marion SD.

ww63 · 08-05-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gsa612

Daryl, don't recall that car, the track is Thunder Valley in Marion SD.

went to Toli, to checkers, currently advertised for sale by an outfit in AZ, was at our show in 06. Made a few licks out side of town.

Paul Ceasrine · 08-05-2013, 02:15 PM

On the Mystery Hemi Dart

Everything points in the direction of a Northeast LO23.

But something here is still 'baffling', as I can't locate the Original LO23
that went to Mansfield, Ohio.

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Liteweight · 08-06-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

On the Mystery Hemi Dart

Everything points in the direction of a Northeast LO23.

But something here is still 'baffling', as I can't locate the Original LO23
that went to Mansfield, Ohio.

.

Welcome back Paul
Is that the Rick Kent car you speak of? or....???

Daryl

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Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,986 Likes: 2,613 Liked 2,740 Times in 967 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Has someone restored the original Yankee Peddler Dart?

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chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Hard to believe I've followed this thread for 3 years and no answer to the original question. Have you ever gotten the race programs that match your car? I remember reading about bracket finals sticker? you had on it from 77 I think. Chris

08-05-2013, 11:48 AM	#5
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information This is the decal that was on my car when Lou Vignona owned it in the early 80's This is the program that was available for that race held @ York US 30. I have only a picture of that program. I haven't been able to find an actual one yet. I think locating one of these would be key, as the drivers are probably listed in it. I keep my eye out for one, but so far no luck. If anyone has one or sees one advertised somewhere, PLEASE let me know. I'd even be happy with a copy of it. . Like M68 said, you probably had to qualify to be able to race @ this meet. You couldn't just show up, so my car must of frequented some local tracks on a consistant basis to be able to race at this one. For some reason, it's been overlooked & nobody took notice of it???? Maybe, because it wasn't a SS class car @ the time??? It always had the hemi in it, because Lou purchased the car turn key. He pulled the drivetrain, kept the motor for himself, & the trans landed in the trunk. And that's how Tim Hennessey purchased it. Funny thing, I ran the numbers on the trans a while back, & it decodes to a 1968 SS Hemi only trans. Quite possbly the original trans that my car was born with in 68. Can't say for sure, because none of these cars had the drivetrains serial numbered to the car liteweight

08-05-2013, 02:15 PM	#8
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information On the Mystery Hemi Dart Everything points in the direction of a Northeast LO23. But something here is still 'baffling', as I can't locate the Original LO23 that went to Mansfield, Ohio. . Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 08-05-2013 at 02:32 PM.