62 to 65 Mopars.

Posted By: 383man

62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/05/09 08:34 PM

Is it just me or does it seem in the Nss racing or any drag racing that the 62 to 65 Mopars are much more popular then the GM and Ford products of that era ? I mean it seems I am always seeing alot of the older Mopars at NSS races. I always see Max Wedge and Hemi cars much more then 409's and 427 Thunderbolt and Galaxy Fords. Or is it because I am just a Mopar guy and notice them first ?

Ron

Posted By: 572_dup2

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/05/09 08:55 PM

Think those years of cars were more popular than anyting. We can go to any track an people of all ages always have a story to tell about themselves or someone else that has or had a car of these years. If they dont have them anymore their kicking themselves for getting rid of it.

Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/05/09 09:07 PM

Think about it. A good portion of the 409 Biscayne's, Impalas have been eaten up by the low ride crowd, especially out in the West.
The Fairlane's and Thunderbolts are hard to find in decent shape and are probably still not as competitive. Though the 922 guys might argue that point with some muscle.
I personally would love to see the NSS races have more GM and Ford/Mercury products competing.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/05/09 09:15 PM

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Is it just me or does it seem in the Nss racing or any drag racing that the 62 to 65 Mopars are much more popular then the GM and Ford products of that era ? I mean it seems I am always seeing alot of the older Mopars at NSS races. I always see Max Wedge and Hemi cars much more then 409's and 427 Thunderbolt and Galaxy Fords. Or is it because I am just a Mopar guy and notice them first ? Ron

you also gotta remember, there was plymouth and dodge making up for 1/2 the vehicles being raced back then.from 62-65 mopar was a dominationg force in super stock racing. racers now realize that mopars also have better resale value compared to the GM and fords even though ford is close behind.

Posted By: bigdad

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/05/09 10:53 PM

I think it has a bit to do with

GM pulled out of factory racing support during that time .

So that era heritage was lost with them

Ford was focused on the Mustang (rightly so)

And, Max-Wedge / Hemi Mopars were the baddest of the bad, then and now

And, what 572 said is true, you take a old B-body to the track, better like to talk to people cause they will wear you out with stories , etc

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Posted By: Dads426

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/05/09 10:58 PM

I think it depends on the locale, track and series. The 422 Motorsports guys are mainly Ford racers with a few Chevys rolled in and there are a few Mopars. We are going to give them a run for the money next year.

Posted By: nss guy

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/05/09 11:56 PM

In the midwest we have more of a variety, but still mopar dominant. we have a lot of ford thunderbolts and fairlanes, chevy 409's and chevelles, pontiac catalina's and gto's, and even some buick's!

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Posted By: topside

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 02:48 AM

2 answers, Ron:
1. The Maxies kicked everyone's butt, and they still remember.
2. It's because the rest of the world is realizing we have the coolest Early '60s cars!

Posted By: 64Post

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 05:09 AM

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In the midwest we have more of a variety, but still mopar dominant. we have a lot of ford thunderbolts and fairlanes, chevy 409's and chevelles, pontiac catalina's and gto's, and even some buick's!

That's the main reason we drive all the way to Monster Mopar Weekend -- the big mixed-make NSS field. Love seeing the B bodies going up against the 'bolts and 409s.

Posted By: 383man

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 05:11 AM

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2 answers, Ron:
1. The Maxies kicked everyone's butt, and they still remember.
2. It's because the rest of the world is realizing we have the coolest Early '60s cars!

Amen to that !

And as 572 said the early 60's Mopars get alot of attention. Its really crazy how much more people talk to me and look at my car with my 63 then they did when I had the Dart. I remember when I went to the track in May that I counted 7 people who came over and looked at my 63 with nice comments and stories within an hr.

And I thought it was my good looks.

Ron

Posted By: 383man

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 05:13 AM

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In the midwest we have more of a variety, but still mopar dominant. we have a lot of ford thunderbolts and fairlanes, chevy 409's and chevelles, pontiac catalina's and gto's, and even some buick's!

That's the main reason we drive all the way to Monster Mopar Weekend -- the big mixed-make NSS field. Love seeing the B bodies going up against the 'bolts and 409s.

I love that also.

Ron

Posted By: Jimmys63Savoy

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 02:58 PM

Hey Ron,
Check out Texasoutsiders.com

This is a great bunch of guys with beautiful cars, all makes, but of course many Mopars!!!

Posted By: dvw

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 05:09 PM

I've raced N/SS in the past and will again. I think the biggest reason for more Mopars is period engine availibility. Ever tried to find a 409 or 427 FE block? Though 440s are becoming scarcer there's still a lot out there. Pontiacs aren't that tough to find as well. You can always use a 390 Ford, not much power though. Yes there are aftermarket blocks. A low 11 mid 10 440 can be assembled for less than the rest. That coupled with the fact that Mopars are just plain cool. My dad was a stylist at Chrysler. He worked in B-Body design studio in the early 60s. The designs of the 63 and 64 Plymouths were done by his group. He also designed the triagular shaped Dodge emblem.
Doug

Posted By: Kevins493

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 05:40 PM

Like what DVW said, ever try building a 409? It's more expensive than a hemi running the same et. Whereas most organizations will make concessions to anyone running a single 4 barrel 440 as long as it doesn't have a dominator on it and the car looks period correct. 422 runs a lot of Ford products because they're Ford guys and know how to build them and more importantly, know where to find cars and parts to build them.

Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/06/09 05:45 PM

Hey Ron are you going to the Classic at Norwalk this year? I have never seen a larger collection of early NSS M/W and HEMI cars anywhere(well maybe the HEMI reunion show).
It would be nice to see your 63 there

Gus

Posted By: 383man

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 12:18 PM

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Hey Ron are you going to the Classic at Norwalk this year? I have never seen a larger collection of early NSS M/W and HEMI cars anywhere(well maybe the HEMI reunion show).
It would be nice to see your 63 there
Gus

Wasn't planning on it as its a good distamce for me. But I would love to go if I could afford to. And thanks for the kind words.

Ron

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 12:37 PM

theres a lot of Pontiac guys Ron....

Posted By: jake4cars

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 12:46 PM

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In the midwest we have more of a variety, but still mopar dominant. we have a lot of ford thunderbolts and fairlanes, chevy 409's and chevelles, pontiac catalina's and gto's, and even some buick's!

That's the main reason we drive all the way to Monster Mopar Weekend -- the big mixed-make NSS field. Love seeing the B bodies going up against the 'bolts and 409s.

I love NSS racing and wish that CC events should open their shows to an all makes for this class. It has amazed me over the years how the quality and quantity of the cars has improved. It's a lot more fun than bracket racing. You should bring your 63 out, I know as nice as your car is, it will get a lot of attention. Mine will probably come alive again some time in the next 40 years the way it is going,LOL
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Joey

I love that also. Ron

Posted By: Rynos69

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 12:49 PM

62 to 65 my favorite group!!

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Posted By: 64hemi330sedan

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 01:51 PM

IS THERE ANY OTHER MOPARS TO OWN?.JOEY I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT 65 IN PERSON.IT LOOKS AWSOME IN THE PICTURES.STEVE.

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Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 05:30 PM

Funny question.
Is there a classified rivalry between the Sedan guys and the Hardtop Gents?

Just trying to start trouble.LOL.

Posted By: JACK1440

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 05:57 PM

here's 2 in our family. Dad bought the convertible in 1964 and the hardtop in '68. the hardtop was a race car most if it's life.

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Posted By: 64Post

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 06:14 PM

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IS THERE ANY OTHER MOPARS TO OWN?

Not really, but try telling that to the '70-'71 e body snobs...

Posted By: Dave64

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 06:35 PM

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Funny question.
Is there a classified rivalry between the Sedan guys and the Hardtop Gents?

Just trying to start trouble.LOL.

No there's no rivalry the hardtops don't have a chance. There you go you started trouble hope you're happy!

Posted By: jake4cars

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 06:48 PM

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IS THERE ANY OTHER MOPARS TO OWN?.JOEY I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT 65 IN PERSON.IT LOOKS AWSOME IN THE PICTURES.STEVE.

I know Steve, only about 20 more years the way I am going,LOL. you might just have to drive over here.
Joey

Posted By: sixpakdodge

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/07/09 10:15 PM

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Funny question.
Is there a classified rivalry between the Sedan guys and the Hardtop Gents?

Just trying to start trouble.LOL.

No there's no rivalry the hardtops don't have a chance. There you go you started trouble hope you're happy!

I have both a '65 hardtop and sedan, so no contest here.

Posted By: 383man

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 12:24 AM

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theres a lot of Pontiac guys Ron....

Yes you are right as I did not mean to not mention Pontiac as they had some very stout cars in the 62 and 65 years. But it still seems like more Mopars then most. I just figured there is more Mopars then others because the Mopars run so good that everyone wanted one.

Oh by the way hardtops rule.

Ron

Posted By: 383man

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 12:27 AM

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here's 2 in our family. Dad bought the convertible in 1964 and the hardtop in '68. the hardtop was a race car most if it's life.

And he brings the vert out every Friday and Saturday. The red hardtop comes out but not every weekend like the vert. But the red one is a little nastier then the vert. Both cool cars indeed.

Ron

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 12:31 AM

Our cars have a lot more versatility and availabilty for powertrains than most of the others.

440/Hemi base blocks/cranks and parts are readily available and it's easy to put one in any 62-5 Mopar with minimal hassle.

427 Ford Side oilers don't exactly grow on trees and motors like 421 Pontiacs aren't plentiful either. Chevy wasn't really in the game....

The Ford T-bolts require a lot of surgery and cramming of the motor to get it to fit properly. Not so with our Mopars!

I can build a cross-ram equipped cast crank 440 that looks every bit the part for a lot less $ than a competitive motor from another brand!

Posted By: moparphillie

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 12:38 AM

My A990 Race Hemi Recreation....

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Posted By: Kevins493

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 12:47 AM

Now if only someone made something that looked like a steelie in aluminum...

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 12:50 AM

If I never own another car in my life,,,,,,,I'm good

Posted By: Barnstorm

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 01:12 AM

Gotta get Granny's car in.

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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 01:23 AM

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Now if only someone made something that looked like a steelie in aluminum...

I asked around about doing this a few years back. It was deemed too expensive to do.

After picking up the 15x8's that are going on the back of mine aluminum would be a welcome change! Those steelies are HEAVY!

Edit: I just weighed one in the shop. 27 lbs. to be exact!

Posted By: Kevins493

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 01:51 AM

You think those are bad? I have 15x10's on mine.

Posted By: 64hemi330sedan

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 02:10 AM

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My A990 Race Hemi Recreation....

HEY MISTER!that thing gotta hemi? lol!

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Posted By: one bad fish

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 02:17 AM

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My A990 Race Hemi Recreation....

HEY MISTER!that thing gotta hemi? lol!

that car is sweet

Posted By: moparphillie

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 05:04 AM

YES Steve, it is a Hemi NOW , but this photo was with the Wedge... years before the Hemi...

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Posted By: Kevins493

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 05:09 AM

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My A990 Race Hemi Recreation....

Posted By: 383man

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 05:22 AM

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My A990 Race Hemi Recreation....

Oh yes she is sweet. One nice 65.

Ron

Posted By: Frito

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 11:20 AM

Frito

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Posted By: Dago Red

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 01:32 PM

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Hey Ron,
Check out Texasoutsiders.com

This is a great bunch of guys with beautiful cars, all makes, but of course many Mopars!!!

Jim, would Bixby be in Oklahoma? We're trying to get something organized for 2010 in the TX/OK/LA area and a couple of Okie hot rods in the mix would be great. (the PM I sent kicked back...)
RICK

Posted By: 1962Savoy

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 07:01 PM

2Dr Post cars rule!

And if you can get the front wheels off the ground...(BOING) EVEN BETTER! I need a cigarette now!

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Posted By: TonyS451

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 07:30 PM

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2Dr Post cars rule!
And if you can get the front wheels off the ground...(BOING) EVEN BETTER! I need a cigarette now!

Hey, I love your 62!

Posted By: rbstroker

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 08:59 PM

I don't race my "B" body, but everyone thinks that I do. The race car is a '65 "A" body.

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Posted By: jake4cars

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/08/09 09:31 PM

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2Dr Post cars rule!
And if you can get the front wheels off the ground...(BOING) EVEN BETTER! I need a cigarette now!

I Love this car!

Joey

Posted By: MIKECS

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/09/09 12:58 AM

1963 dodge hemi

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Posted By: tractorhead

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/09/09 10:35 PM

more B bodys

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Posted By: tractorhead

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/09/09 10:36 PM

more B body

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Posted By: tractorhead

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/11/09 02:02 AM

my other b body

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Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/11/09 02:53 AM

Tractorhead always got my attention when he rolls in.When he starts to unload he draws a crowd

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/11/09 02:56 AM

Some more fron the "not the mopar atlantic nats anymore"

Posted By: StrokerAspen

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/11/09 03:09 AM

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2Dr Post cars rule!
And if you can get the front wheels off the ground...(BOING) EVEN BETTER! I need a cigarette now!

I Love this car!
Joey

X2!

My Dad has one that he bought for $50.00 in 1971. Rust free car, it had one small dent of the front corner. He still has it today. I call it black death. It just sits in the shop like its dead, and never sees the light of day! Maybe we will put the car back on the street again where it belongs! It has a 546ci B engine in it currently, brand new combo, it has just been sitting for 6 years.

Here is one where it is actually outside at our shop. The white Dart is my Uncle's...

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/11/09 03:10 AM

Posted By: ProSport

Re: 62 to 65 Mopars. - 12/11/09 03:14 AM

I've always liked the early B-bodies but never had the desire to buy or build one, but I was very interested in this rolling chassis a few months ago. It's a very lite-weight car and has the rack steering, but after seeing the photos of the bottom side of the car I lost interest and realized how attached I am to my Dart.

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