Team "Check Mate"

[Gary Smith]

Originally Posted by mloboda

Mike, With everyone's obvious love for the "good ole days" of Modified Production, I have often wondered why a few, i.e. 8-10 M/P racers, don't form a touring circuit and put on an exhibition show using REAL M/P cars- as they were ( 5speed Nashes) at drag strips during a nostalgia race. It would probably be more fun than you've had in 25 years. For spectators, it would sure beat watching the lies shoved down our throats at the nostagia races now- all those so called gassers with powerglides in them.
I would build a car to race that type of circuit.

Would they have to be DNE-5s? How about Jerico or G-Force 4 or 5 speeds? Don't tempt me... I have all the parts to transform my late Dad's car into a C or D/MP car!!!! Although rare, there were a couple Mustangs running back in the day. Here's how "mine" would size up:

'65 Mustang, Jerico 4spd, 370 Cleveland w/ Weiand tunnel ram & 2 660s, raised port heads, etc. etc. Motor needs freshening, install clutch linkage, rear suspension work & I'd be ready to go!!

BTW Mike, I hope the Cavalier continues the Checkmate heritage (familiar logo, white body & blue hood!!!)