Early 1970s Raceway News Scans

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by mopar68

That's a quite a story, Paul! One question: what engine was in the car allowing it to run to run in C/SA? It couldn't have been a 426 HEMI.

If Art Leong is reading this (or someone can get him to read this post), can you tell us from whom you and Ray obtained the car and add more tidbits to the story?

Pete

I know Arthur frequents facebook as I have been contacting him re: my car. I'll see if he'll stop by here Pete/ Paul. It wouild be great info on that car.

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[Jimbo17]

Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane.

The photo's sure bring back some old names and wonderful memories.

That model Diana sure got around and I remember her being on Dick Moroso's very first catalog and she was holding up here middle finger in the photo.

Thanks to everyone who posted and shared their memories.

Jim Hill Nostalgic Racing Decals

[art leong]

Originally Posted by Jimbo17

Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane.

The photo's sure bring back some old names and wonderful memories.

That model Diana sure got around and I remember her being on Dick Moroso's very first catalog and she was holding up here middle finger in the photo.

Thanks to everyone who posted and shared their memories.

Jim Hill Nostalgic Racing Decals

Talking about models. I could tell you a story about Miss Mopar (the model not Judy) and our pit crew Kevin. in 1980? Las Vegas. I was green with envy. LOL.

[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.

[Pete L.]

Originally Posted by mopar68

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

Pete

Sorry, wrong Pete...