New Thunderbolt at Cedar Falls

[69Cobra]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

These things were stick only back in the day, were'nt they?

Like Jody said they made more auto's than sticks. I'm not 100% sure but I've heard numbers of like 35 auto's and 15 sticks but I could be getting that confused with the '64 lightweight Galaxies which they made more auto than stick in them also.

[CaptCobrajet]

More autos than sticks. 50 Lightweight Galaxies, 100 T-Bolts were built. I cannot remember the breakdown, but I know there were more autos in both bodies.

[Barnstorm]

Greg got some valuable seat time at CFR and got about 8 passes. He planning on running Brainerd so the world will find the car. Absolutely a great build. Skip Lisell built the hedders you gotta hear.

[6t5frlane]

Originally Posted by CaptCobrajet

More autos than sticks. 50 Lightweight Galaxies, 100 T-Bolts were built. I cannot remember the breakdown, but I know there were more autos in both bodies.

I have also heard the 111 number in 64 and everyone forgets one was made as a 65 model

[tbolt2]

Looks like an F intake. Wonder if it would run faster not using the air box and running the zip tubes right into the carbs.

Re build numbers. Factory records indicate 50 1964 Lightweight Galaxies, 25 auto and 25 4 speed.

On the 1964 Thunderbolt there were 100 units, 59 automatics and 41 4 speeds. I've heard individuals claim 111 and 127. To date all 1964 T-Bolts mentioned in back in day day publications such as National Dragster, magazines, or NHRA Entry Lists fall in the envelope of the 100 units from the factory delivery lists. Likewise, with owners, drivers, and mechanics known to date from 1964 that were involved with them, along with original cars still in existence today. If there is an original T-Bolt outside this envelope, I'd certainly like to hear about it.

Any other technical details available on this car? Engine, header tube length diam, gearing, vehicle weight, etc ... . Nice car!

Regards,
Dennis