Re: 1965 New Cars and NHRA Classes
 

Paul

Do you know of anybody that has a 66 corvette.??
I just want a roller.
I know most of the racers back then ran the 427-425

Thx

Pete Dutko

Re: 1965 New Cars and NHRA Classes
 

Paul

Do you know of anybody that has a 66 corvette.??
I just want a roller.
I know most of the racers back then ran the 427-425
I allready checked with Pagano & Lebrun

Thx

Pete Dutko

Re: 1965 New Cars and NHRA Classes
 

1965

The new 65' Ford Mustang Fastback with the 289/271 HP 'HiPo'....'K-Code'

In 1965, classed in C/Stock (10.60 - 11.29 Wt/Hp)

1968 Photo....Classed in F/Stock (10.50 - 10.99 Wt/Hp)

This one, equipped with a Doug Nash prepared engine, and 5.67 Gears. Could run 12.80's @ 111 MPH.

F/Stock NHRA Class Record in June 1968 = 12.72

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...9&d=1258674323

Re: 1965 New Cars and NHRA Classes
 

Kind of a rare combo here,,, a '65 Impala 4 door hardtop,,,SS/T a 283 stick car. This was at Seattle in '74. Different, huh?
Danny Durham

Re: 1965 New Cars and NHRA Classes
 

Yes...I know. If you could just find this.........

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...2/DSC_0171.jpg

If you ever find one and bring it south.....you have 1 volunteer crew member.

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Thx for volunteering Charlie A

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More from Chevrolet

Chevy Nova SS 'Pocket Rocket'

* 283/195 HP (2-Barrel)....G/S
* 283/220 HP......................F/S
* 327/250 HP......................D/S
* 327/300 HP......................B/S

Optional SS, with 12-Bolt Rear and 3.55 Gears

A Nova SS (#2885 lbs.) with a 327/300 HP was another 'B/Stock Bandit' in 1965.

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.47780...50389&pid=15.1

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http://classracer.com/classforum/att...9&d=1357433384

Dwight Cox (Arkansas) won Indy in '74 with a 66(I think) Impala 2dr/283/4sp in SS/R.
Always a great local race was Dwight and Jack Mullins !
The RPM on THAT starting line was crazy!!
What a great era in drag racing?????

Re: 1965 New Cars and NHRA Classes
 

1965 Ford Falcon 2-Door Sedan

289/271 HP 'HiPo'

'7' only built for Oakville, Ontario Canada Ford

Classed in B/Stock (4-Speed Only Cars) in 1965 (9.50 - 10.59 Wt/Hp)

This 65' Falcon and the 65' Hardtop Mustangs were lighter than the Fastback Mustangs, and were found in the lighter class.

1966 Photo (Classed in C/S)

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/2...alconstrip.jpg

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Heres a '65 Chevy II hardtop in SS/JA at Bremerton Raceway in '74.
The "Homework II" car, sponsored by Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon.
Danny Durham