Early 1970s Raceway News Scans - Page 8

mopar68 · 10-01-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Pagano

I dont know about getting better but going back to 73 it dose not get any better than that for me !

Nineteen seventy-three was a very good year in drag racing.

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Yes, grew up in New Brunswick.

Then you remember "The Ave." and probably know Gus Puskas, Tommy Molnar, Jim, Paul and Tom Rainey plus a few others I know/knew.

Pete

mopar68 · 10-01-2014, 08:43 PM

mopar68 · 10-01-2014, 08:52 PM

Paul Ceasrine · 10-02-2014, 11:41 AM

Was this a 'true' 1971 Hemi Cuda 4-Speed 'convertible'.

mopar68 · 10-02-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Was this a 'true' 1971 Hemi Cuda 4-Speed 'convertible'.

From what I read on another forum, yes, it was a bona fide Hemi 'Cuda--1970 vintage--convertible that Centolanza Bros. updated to a 1971. Fast forward a few decades: car was found, restored as 1971 Hemi 'Cuda, then owner found out it really was a 1970 Hemi ragtop, then had it restored back to its correct year.

Pete

mopar68 · 10-02-2014, 03:48 PM

mopar68 · 10-02-2014, 03:57 PM

What's a "5:00 Chrysler rear"?

Pete

Paul Ceasrine · 10-02-2014, 07:17 PM

Pete

Correct El Mundo on the Cuda.

I was there that day in 1973 at Dover Drag Strip.

A big Super/Stock meet.

The Centolanza's blew the clutch apart doing a burn-out in Time Trials
and damaged the Transmission.

They worked on the Cuda for 2+ Hours, then gave up and packed everything up and went back home to Highland.

Dover was mobbed that day. 400+ cars.

Jack Parris · 10-02-2014, 10:44 PM

These scans are awesome, like going back in time. Thanks!!

Liteweight · 10-03-2014, 08:56 AM

This thread has become my "top of the list internet views" every morning. I'm addicted!!! Thanx Pete. Great Stuff here!!!!

liteweight

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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans *Was this a 'true' 1971 Hemi Cuda 4-Speed 'convertible'.* Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 10-02-2014 at 11:46 AM.

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mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans What's a "5:00 Chrysler rear"? Pete __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus Last edited by mopar68; 10-02-2014 at 04:10 PM.

10-02-2014, 07:17 PM	#78
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans Pete Correct El Mundo on the Cuda. I was there that day in 1973 at Dover Drag Strip. A big Super/Stock meet. The Centolanza's blew the clutch apart doing a burn-out in Time Trials and damaged the Transmission. They worked on the Cuda for 2+ Hours, then gave up and packed everything up and went back home to Highland. Dover was mobbed that day. 400+ cars. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 10-02-2014 at 07:20 PM.

10-02-2014, 10:44 PM	#79
Jack Parris Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 44 Likes: 104 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans These scans are awesome, like going back in time. Thanks!!

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Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans This thread has become my "top of the list internet views" every morning. I'm addicted!!! Thanx Pete. Great Stuff here!!!! liteweight