Original hemi dart information

[Rory McNeil]

[QUOTE=Paul Ceasrine;242224]Rory,

Not sure,,,,,,,,,but his nephew has a bunch of photo's.
And it was classed in SS/BA, so it had to be before 1970.
Before the Street/Hemi Cuda 'Old Trapper'.

The "Old Trapper" name was used on various MoPar S/S cars before the 70 Street Hemi car. I remember a 67 Hemi Belvedere, as well as at least 2 SS/AA cars, all with the same yellow & brown paint with log lettering. That may have been before Dick Panter was a driver , I think the main "Old Trapper" driver at the time was Albert Brabham (sp?). I`m not sure if car owner Jim Ronnigan(sp?) ever drove any of the cars. As far as I know, the "Old Trapper" 70 Cuda SS/DA-EA is still owned by Rod Hanner of Alberta, and still has "Trapmate" lettered on the sides.

[Paul Ceasrine]

Dick Panter's car was also sponsored by Beverly Auto Body.....

Diego

post #526

That Cuda and Belvedere were owned by Wiley Cossey.
Sponsored by 'California Hooker Headers'

That may have been the second paint jobs.

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by ddartdude

I'm pretty sure that the purple Cuda was Stewart Pomeroys

Yeah, that's who it is!

Thanks.

M68

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

M68,

Those photo's of Charlie Castaldo's car are popping up all over.

For the 'hemi hunters'
Charlie's first car (the SS/B 4-speed) was terminated at Englishtown
in late-April 1969, at a NED1 points meet.

For lettering purposes to distinguish the car, the first car had 'Dodge'
lettered on the 'C' pillar panel.

The first car had Charlie Castaldo in block staggered lettering on the door panel.
The second car had Chargin Charlie Castaldo in script lettering on the door panel.
Lettering by Dino,,,,,,,and done in Charlies garage in Scarsdale, NY.

Yeah, sure seems that way, Paul! Even in this pic (in case you haven't noticed).



M68

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Dick Panter's car was also sponsored by Beverly Auto Body......

I have a picture of Dick Panter's Hemi Dart somewhere. If I can find it I'll post it. Prior to seeing this photo, I just thought he had the RO23 Belvdere and 1970 Hemi 'Cuda.

Speaking of Hemi Barracudas, how's this for a rare shot? First time I've seen Archambault's car as a S/S and with a different paint job!



M68

[Paul Ceasrine]

M68,

Charlie's car hiding behind Ed Miller's car.
Yep, the first one,,,,,,,,that must be a summer 68' photo.
I wonder if that was at New York National August 68'.

On Dick Panter, there is a photo on another site.
try,,,,,,,,,Dick Panter, Hemi Dart, Saskatoon.

Never saw that Check Mate car,,,,,,,looks like 1970 and later photo.
Who and where did he get that car from????????

Oh, Diego

Wiley Cossey was also sponsored by Casler Racing Tires.

[Paul Ceasrine]

John Archambault,

Sponsored by Bill Binko, Chrysler-Plymouth out of Fort Lauderdale, FLA.

Hey he ran B/MP and C/G too.

[marfen]

re Dick Panter Hemi dart. here's a pic at SIR S'toon. 2nd pic same car as owned/raced by Harold Didluck as High Roller. highest VIN # I've seen on an LO23...last one maybe?

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Never saw that Check Mate car,,,,,,,looks like 1970 and later photo.
Who and where did he get that car from????????

That's what I'd like to know!

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

John Archambault,

Sponsored by Bill Binko, Chrysler-Plymouth out of Fort Lauderdale, FLA.

Hey he ran B/MP and C/G too.

Yep, his Modified Eliminator car I remember. I wonder if it's the same 'Cuda as shown on last page?



M68

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by marfen

re Dick Panter Hemi dart. here's a pic at SIR S'toon. 2nd pic same car as owned/raced by Harold Didluck as High Roller. highest VIN # I've seen on an LO23...last one maybe?

The picture on this left is the one I have of Dick Panter's Hemi Dart.

M68