1969 Race Dart w/ 426 Hemi- garaged for 45+ years

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

I wouldn't change anything on that car other than mechanical parts like gaskets.

It's only a survivor once.

We are starting on it Monday!! Driving down to NC on Sunday.......................

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Just noticed it had Keystones on the front at one time....

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Yes Sir that is why I am going to do all 4 corners! The car changed a couple times while he was racing it.....................evident by the pictures from my MIL.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

That thing looks like a cool Hot Wheels with the green, black rims on front and Keystone rears.

Thanks, it will look even better when it is rolling down the street under that Hemi power!

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Just noticed it had Keystones on the front at one time....

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What was the typical skinny front tire size? I will check the rears when we pull them and replace with similar size DOT race tire.

 

[71GSSDemon]

What was the typical skinny front tire size? I will check the rears when we pull them and replace with similar size DOT race tire.

I am running a 155-80/R15 BF Goodrich on mine but that is pretty short. It helps with my fenderwell headers though. Many of the front runner tires are tall, they just didn't work for me.

rears I have Hoosier Quick Time Pro 17125QT. 295-60D15

 

[NC Engine Builder]

I would treat that garage, and that basement as a archeological find! I would scour every square inch!

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

I would treat that garage, and that basement as a archeological find! I would scour every square inch!

LOL................there are parts and tools everywhere.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

I am running a 155-80/R15 BF Goodrich on mine but that is pretty short. It helps with my fenderwell headers though. Many of the front runner tires are tall, they just didn't work for me.

rears I have Hoosier Quick Time Pro 17125QT. 295-60D15

Thanks, I like the Hoosier I was looking at them last night.

 

[71GSSDemon]

Thanks, I like the Hoosier I was looking at them last night.

i haven't driven it except a couple miles as i put them on right before the MCACN show in November (snow out). They are very sticky - I have a gravel driveway.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

i haven't driven it except a couple miles as i put them on right before the MCACN show in November (snow out). They are very sticky - I have a gravel driveway.

I have a gravel driveway also, it is over a 1/4 mile long. I guess I have to take that into account.

 

[Uncle Bob]

I have a gravel driveway also, it is over a 1/4 mile long. I guess I have to take that into account.

Or pave it and set up an 1/8 mile test track.

Also, hello from Huntington.

 

[hemidart67]

Very cool history.I look forward to the progress keep the pics coming

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Or pave it and set up an 1/8 mile test track.

Also, hello from Huntington.

LOL, I would love to pave it.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Very cool history.I look forward to the progress keep the pics coming

Thank you!

 

[gdrill]

There ain’t much that screams bye bye more than this does! You are a lucky man.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

There ain’t much that screams bye bye more than this does! You are a lucky man.

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Thank you!

 

[pomonamissel]

great find , hope you keep it and hand it down as you got it . cool time machine .

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

great find , hope you keep it and hand it down as you got it . cool time machine .

Thanks, that is the plan...........

 

[66340SEDAN]

The little foot emblem on the side of it looks so familiar, but it's just not coming to me

Eelco had the foot logo, I have one just like that

 

[fishmens67]

Nice

 

[pomonamissel]

wow those keystone classics and firestone 500's takes me back to high school . ahd the same setup on my 66 sat commando car , and flared fenders as well even with ss springs . funny thing they fit my buddies 70 gtx without flaring , just jacked up on the air shocks .

 

[tinman2]

Better make sure no one finishes cleaning out that garage before you get back there.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

wow those keystone classics and firestone 500's takes me back to high school . ahd the same setup on my 66 sat commando car , and flared fenders as well even with ss springs . funny thing they fit my buddies 70 gtx without flaring , just jacked up on the air shocks .

This has air shocks as well

 

[tinman2]

This is the most excitement I remember seeing on a post.

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Better make sure no one finishes cleaning out that garage before you get back there.

All locked up and my MIL has great neighbors watching out for her...............no worries there. I have a lot to go thru and it is going to take a while.