A990 Super Stockers

[Hemi Moose]

Originally Posted by duster

I have some photo's of the same car. I was certain the car was black but these B&W photo's are tricky. Anyone wish to add their opinion.
The car is apparently ruby red. It is the same car you see with the lab Technicians standing beside tinkering with the engine. The prototype car prior to being modified, sans single headlight and interior.
Looking at the wheel arches on the color photo from Jim Schilds book the interior is to be Tan, but interestingly the upper door frames are painted red. This would surely narrow down the search.
17 red cars, 2 with red interior. At a guess it would be the first red car released, early January.

I thought this '65 Coronet A990 looked familiar, it was on the cover of an old Hi-Perf Cars issue that I recall...

[Hemi Moose]

A couple more shots and I will be retiring this thread to the archives...

Anyway here's a few more of the1965 A990 Plymouth Belvedere called the 'Black Arrow'...

[Hemi Moose]

And which later became the 'Storm King' 1965 a/fx...

[Greg Barsamian]

Originally Posted by flintstonecharger

Seems not that long ago you contacted me about Dodge when I ran wanted ad,that was 1996! I recently sold Dodge to new caretaker in Chicago area,kind of neat that all 3 of uncle Gene's race cars have survived,Dart and funnycar still around.

Can't believe you sold Uncle Gene's SS car!
Sg

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

Can't believe you sold Uncle Gene's SS car!
Sg

X2

liteweight

[DMann0825]

damn steve ---my favorite car!---happy holidays to you and maura---dave

[ThunderII]

I was doing a search & came across our car so I thought I would post some pics from this past summer.
The car was known as Thunder II until June of 67 & originally campaigned by Jim Almeter of Attica, New York than was sold to Jerry Vaneck in Toronto, painted red & called the 1/4 Mile Hustler.
Its more famous as that car than it ever was any other name during it's racing days. Hap Gooder has owned it since 1973, he raced it a short time but ended up putting it in the garage & forgetting about it until he got the bug again! It was a 16 year restoration which included rear frame rails, 1 door skin & etc, etc, car was finished July 2008 just in time for the All Hemi Reunion in Salem Ohio. We love going to the strip & shows to tell the stories the car has accumulated thru it's history. The pics show the original Ramchargers posing with the car as well as Diane Sox & Buddy Martin who gave us their award at the All Chrysler Nationals. We also displayed the car during the Ramchargers Clinic this past summer.
I don't need to say what an honor it is to be associated with such an historical car & terrific crew, thanks to Hap Gooder, Jason Albano, & Al Murphy, Brothers Always!
Cheers & Merry Xmas
Don Miller
Crew Chief
Thunder II

[jt Teuton]

Originally Posted by Hemi Moose

Any info about this A990.

Tom Kasch photo.

We had one of the greg charney cars got from Ron Washington in early 80son kept and raced it with Jerry caro sold it to bob wisher in monroe. ,la also had john Livingston Plymouth Tennessee thunder car from 1976you till 2007 raced till then had southland flyer on door I drove car from1993 till 200712 my dad joe Teuton drove it with a stick from 76-93 sold car to Buckey hess has it today in west virgina.

[jt Teuton]

Originally Posted by jt Teuton

We had one of the greg charney cars got from Ron Washington in early 80son kept and raced it with Jerry caro sold it to bob wisher in monroe. ,la also had john Livingston Plymouth Tennessee thunder car from 1976you till 2007 raced till then had southland flyer on door I drove car from1993 till 200712 my dad joe Teuton drove it with a stick from 76-93 sold car to Buckey hess has it today in west virgina.

Will post some pictures soon also Jerry caro had a dodge he got in1972
From dave dips.Jerry caro raced caro from 73-86 won 3at division 42 championship. Then sold car to steve atwell he restored it.I will post picture of caro car and other 2place soon Thx joe Teuton.

[flintstonecharger]

Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

Can't believe you sold Uncle Gene's SS car!
Sg

Loved the car-hated the babysitting,every time I brought car somewhere it was a pain in the ***,I'm sure new owner will take good care of it,can't keep em all,Later, SteveO/Dummy