A990 Super Stockers - Page 45

mopar68 · 06-30-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by a990hemi

The public went nuts for thses freaky looking wheelstanding beasts and racers could not build them or book them quick enough. I belive that this is the primary reason for the scarcity of A-990 sedans today.

And they were made obsolete overnight by 1966 when Dyno Don and Fast Eddie appeared on the scene with their Logghe-built Mercury Comet fliptop funnycars.

M68

Alex Polewik · 07-01-2013, 10:03 AM

THANKS for the information on the history Grape!

Appreciate any information you can find out Super Wedge Joe.

Hi J.D. thanks for the nice words! You already know all this stuff from the Chrysler FB page so old news to you.

Some more pics including in the blue/white paint scheme. This says Charles Smith Contracting Owner on it, but still has 5&50 on it so I don't know what's up?...THANKS AGAIN!

GRAPE · 07-09-2013, 07:39 PM

Alex
I talked to Ken Jr.last week.He says they went to Allentown Pa. to pick up the Jack Werst car.

Grape

GRAPE · 07-09-2013, 07:51 PM

Here is a copy Atco Wheel July 23 1966

Charlie A · 07-09-2013, 10:26 PM

Better......

Alex Polewik · 07-10-2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRAPE

Alex
I talked to Ken Jr.last week.He says they went to Allentown Pa. to pick up the Jack Werst car.

Grape

Thanks for the information.

I also talked to Billy and he's looking for photos of when he worked on the car.

Anybody from Allentown racing back in the early 70's?

Super Wedge Joe · 07-10-2013, 02:49 PM

Alex:

Have some info for you, drop me a line @ azjoesuper@aol.com.

Joe.

ntiberio · 08-14-2013, 10:47 PM

Over the years I have always wondered what happened to many of these original cars as they appeared in 1965. Shirley Shahan's 65' Belvedere was one that always stood out. Going to a former racers home to purchase some parts there was some conversation about old race cars. One of the cars that he talked about was the Drag On Lady Plymouth and how he watched it turned over to a local junk yard about 5 miles from my home to be scrapped after a crash.

I've been searching for material and speaking with others to confirm this story. I have had a brief conversation with Shirley and one pit crew member about the car. My information trail ends prior to 1976 and shows what I believe to be this car and it's end. Does anyone here have any information about this car and where it may be.

click on photo to enlarge

Nick T.

ww63 · 09-27-2013, 12:57 PM

Looking for info on a 65 A990 black Plymouth sold new at Central Motors in Belmar NJ.

Liteweight · 10-25-2013, 08:54 AM

Not sure if this one's been posted before. Found it on Moparts by bigdad. Must be early in the season, as this is the first pic. I've seen with these wheels. ie:before the Cragars

liteweight

07-01-2013, 10:03 AM	#442
Alex Polewik Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Huxley, IA Posts: 137 Likes: 22 Liked 90 Times in 18 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers THANKS for the information on the history Grape! Appreciate any information you can find out Super Wedge Joe. Hi J.D. thanks for the nice words! You already know all this stuff from the Chrysler FB page so old news to you. Some more pics including in the blue/white paint scheme. This says Charles Smith Contracting Owner on it, but still has 5&50 on it so I don't know what's up?...THANKS AGAIN! Last edited by Alex Polewik; 07-01-2013 at 10:04 AM. Reason: spelling

07-09-2013, 07:39 PM	#443
GRAPE Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 115 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: A990 Super Stockers Alex I talked to Ken Jr.last week.He says they went to Allentown Pa. to pick up the Jack Werst car. Grape

07-09-2013, 07:51 PM	#444
GRAPE Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 115 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: A990 Super Stockers Here is a copy Atco Wheel July 23 1966 Attached Thumbnails

07-09-2013, 10:26 PM	#445
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Better......

07-10-2013, 02:49 PM	#447
Super Wedge Joe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Alex: Have some info for you, drop me a line @ azjoesuper@aol.com. Joe.

08-14-2013, 10:47 PM	#448
ntiberio Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Over the years I have always wondered what happened to many of these original cars as they appeared in 1965. Shirley Shahan's 65' Belvedere was one that always stood out. Going to a former racers home to purchase some parts there was some conversation about old race cars. One of the cars that he talked about was the Drag On Lady Plymouth and how he watched it turned over to a local junk yard about 5 miles from my home to be scrapped after a crash. I've been searching for material and speaking with others to confirm this story. I have had a brief conversation with Shirley and one pit crew member about the car. My information trail ends prior to 1976 and shows what I believe to be this car and it's end. Does anyone here have any information about this car and where it may be. click on photo to enlarge Nick T. Attached Thumbnails

09-27-2013, 12:57 PM	#449
ww63 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Looking for info on a 65 A990 black Plymouth sold new at Central Motors in Belmar NJ.

10-25-2013, 08:54 AM	#450
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: A990 Super Stockers Not sure if this one's been posted before. Found it on Moparts by bigdad. Must be early in the season, as this is the first pic. I've seen with these wheels. ie:before the Cragars liteweight