Early 1970s Raceway News Scans

[Paul Ceasrine]

Art Leong,

Hopefully my information is correct. I did some digging, and asked my Dodge connections.

Supposedly, in 1971 that Charger R/T also had thin-steel front fenders and hood {.019" thickness} instead of the standard sheet metal {.040" thickness} when it was pre-prepped for
the 'Rod Shop'.

It also may have had a thinner steel 'firewall' and 'radiator support', which could not be confirmed.

Mystery parts were also to include; 'lightened' front Bumper
supports, braces, reinforcement bar and related parts.

The book lists the 1971 Charger R/T with the 426 Street Hemi at Shipping Weight at #3839 lbs.

I did run against you {Black} Charger R/T Hemi in B/SA at Englishtown in later-1974.

I was running my 'Factory Original' M-Code green 69' 440 'Cuda fastback in B/SA as well.

It was a cold day, and I came out sideways with my brand new Concorde G60-14 tires. I forget to lower the tire pressure, and they were 'rock hard' from the cold weather.

I nearly T-Boned the Charger.

If the Charger R/T was as light {thin-steel} as they say, and I hit you, I probably would have severed that car in half.

[Pete L.]

Fellas,

What a great thread ...brings back lots of memories of good times and friends from long ago !!!


Thank you very much,

Pete L.

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by Pete L.

Fellas,

What a great thread ...brings back lots of memories of good times and friends from long ago !!!


Thank you very much,

Pete L.

You're welcome. You wouldn't happen to be Pete LaFronz, would you?

Pete

[Paul Ceasrine]

Pete,

At the end of 1971, this 1971 Charger R/T '426 Hemi' went back to
the Factory.

It was deconstructed, and 'toned down' back to a Street Vehicle with a new 426 Street Hemi and full-exhaust.

It was re-painted Black, and shipped out to the East Coast, and
arrived in Brooklyn, New York in 1972.

[mopar68]

Someone else's 'scan.'



M68

[Pete L.]

Originally Posted by mopar68

You're welcome. You wouldn't happen to be Pete LaFronz, would you?

Pete

Sorry, wrong Pete...

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by Pete L.

Sorry, wrong Pete...

Pete LaFronz was a regular Raceway Park Pro Stock racer back in 1970-71 era. He ran a 1969 Camaro with a vinyl roof. Being the small (drag racing) world that it is, I figured it might've been you.

Pete K.

[mopar68]

While going through the contents of a flash drive, I found scans (real scans using a scanner) of Raceway News back issues I forgot I scanned (back in 2005) and had in my files.

Enjoy,

M68

[mopar68]

[mopar68]

Originally Posted by mopar68

Pete LaFronz was a regular Raceway Park Pro Stock racer back in 1970-71 era. He ran a 1969 Camaro with a vinyl roof. Being the small (drag racing) world that it is, I figured it might've been you.

Pete K.

Some info about Pete LaFronz:

Used to run against some guys out of south Jersey with a 69 Camaro. I don't know if they ever ran Dover. We were in the Pro/Stock circuit & WCS meets at the time. His name was Pete LaFrons (LaFons ?), the car was hugger orange & I don't beleive it had any lettering.
We usually parked next to each other at the various meets. The guys on his team were all real charachters, & a lot of fun to have around.
Anybody out there know anything about them ?( this would have been in 73-74 )

and

Hey Storm King,

I remember that orange '69 Camaro very well. Pete LaFronz. I remember the car was called the 'Happy Wanderer' but I'm not sure that was lettered on the car. It was pretty much plain hugger orange. I recall it doing very well at local meets and wcs races long after the bulk of the '69 Camaros were long gone from Pro Stock. I don't recall him racing anything after that '69. They were from north Jersey across the river from the big city.
Mike

http://www.doverdragstrip.com/phpBB3...=1356&start=10

Pete