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Hemi Colt Race cars #121259 09/15/08 05:33 PM 09/15/08 05:33 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	What year were the Hemi Colt race cars? Anyone building a replica? Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: dannysbee] #121260 09/15/08 06:37 PM 09/15/08 06:37 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,141 Phoenix,Az. H hemicop super stock
hemicop super stock H Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,141 Phoenix,Az.	As I recall they were used from about '73-76 until the Arrows & smaller Challenger became popular. A friend here has one he built awhile back with a big wedge in it running mid 8s when he goes allout. I'd love to have one but the wheelbase on them needs to be lengthened & from what I'm told they're kind of a handful to drive. Historically they weren't all that successful either as ProStockers or as Comp Elim. cars which they usually ran in once NHRA started screwing with the P/S guys who ran them.......

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: hemicop] #121261 09/15/08 06:57 PM 09/15/08 06:57 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee OP master
dannysbee OP master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	I think one with a late model Hemi would be neat. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: dannysbee] #121262 09/15/08 07:05 PM 09/15/08 07:05 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,141 Phoenix,Az. H hemicop super stock
hemicop super stock H Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,141 Phoenix,Az.	A 3rd Gen Hemi would be neat --- not unlike a wedge powered car. I see you're in Texas --- you might want to contact Don Hardy Racecars there as he built quite a few back in the day......

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: hemicop] #121263 09/15/08 07:31 PM 09/15/08 07:31 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA H HPMike master
HPMike master H Joined: May 2005 Posts: 6,446 NJ-USA	I passed on a nice one years ago. I still regret it.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: HPMike] #121264 09/15/08 10:27 PM 09/15/08 10:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,561 yarnell,az M mopacltd pro stock
mopacltd pro stock M Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,561 yarnell,az	Most were '71 to '73 versions, but there were a number of '74. I have a '74 502 Wedge Colt that I run now.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: mopacltd] #121265 09/16/08 05:34 PM 09/16/08 05:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,832 Fort Morgan 1OFNONE Has been a member for quite a few years, so relax.
1OFNONE Has been a member for quite a few years, so relax. Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,832 Fort Morgan	The foremost authority on Hemi Colts is Reed Keoppe. He has like four of them. Racecarregistry.com So the bartender says to the horse " Gee, Why the long face?"

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: 1OFNONE] #121266 09/16/08 05:53 PM 09/16/08 05:53 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio H HEMIDARTS master
HEMIDARTS master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	I know a guy who knows a little bit about these cars. his name is stewart, and he has owned them and raced them. Maybe he will chime in?

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: 1OFNONE] #121267 09/16/08 05:59 PM 09/16/08 05:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska R RaceCarRegistry super street
RaceCarRegistry super street R Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska	Thanks for the compliment but there's guy's out there that know way more about them then me (I'm just a litte pea in the pod of race car afficianado's). I've got two Hemi Colts that we're starting to restore now. One is a Pro Stocker and the other is a pro built A/Gas Colt. I've sold quite a few of my cars and have been focusing on finishing a couple of the "mini"-ProStockers. Always looking for Colt parts - Also, have a Road Race Colt, too. Thank you, Reed in Neb. / 308-380-8630 4690220-Scan0001.jpg (1105 downloads) Last edited by RaceCarRegistry; 09/16/08 06:23 PM.

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Re: Hemi Colt Race cars #121269 09/16/08 06:07 PM 09/16/08 06:07 PM
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RaceCarRegistry super street R Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska	Kinda ironic Fred, tall guy stuffing himself in these "mini"-PS cars ! - LOL --- Reed in Neb.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: RaceCarRegistry] #121270 09/16/08 06:28 PM 09/16/08 06:28 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Reed is Da' MAN. Has helped me a TON over the past 2yrs.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars #121271 09/16/08 06:35 PM 09/16/08 06:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,160 L.I. N.Y. Hemi Street HemiGreg master
HemiGreg master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,160 L.I. N.Y. Hemi Street	Reedmeister is an asset to their history. size doesent matter if you can make HP. IM 6-2.5 325 LBS. and fit god in my 81 TC3. IT WAS ORIG going to be a 500" hemi

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Re: Hemi Colt Race cars #121273 09/16/08 07:11 PM 09/16/08 07:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio H HEMIDARTS master
HEMIDARTS master H Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,354 ohio	he has been known to dress like the good humor ice cream man. so maybe if you call the ice cream man, he will show up and you can get a milkshake and all the info you could ever want.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: HEMIDARTS] #121274 09/16/08 10:15 PM 09/16/08 10:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,168 Wichita Kansas B Dartman master
B Dartman master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,168 Wichita Kansas	Quite a few picts here... Match Race Madness B Dartman's 71 Dart Swinger in Mopar Muscle (Sold Dec 2021): https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1971-dodge-dart-destiny-determination/ B Dartman's 71 Dart Swinger in Dodge Garage (Sold Dec 2021): https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/showcase/2019/04/destiny-determination.html B Dartman's 71 Dart Swinger early build pictures (Sold Dec 2021): https://s165.photobucket.com/user/Billswild440dart/library/

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: B Dartman] #121275 09/16/08 10:19 PM 09/16/08 10:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,168 Wichita Kansas B Dartman master
B Dartman master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,168 Wichita Kansas	...and a must read article... Hemi Colts...Born To Be Bad B Dartman's 71 Dart Swinger in Mopar Muscle (Sold Dec 2021): https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1971-dodge-dart-destiny-determination/ B Dartman's 71 Dart Swinger in Dodge Garage (Sold Dec 2021): https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/showcase/2019/04/destiny-determination.html B Dartman's 71 Dart Swinger early build pictures (Sold Dec 2021): https://s165.photobucket.com/user/Billswild440dart/library/

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: RaceCarRegistry] #121276 09/16/08 10:32 PM 09/16/08 10:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,958 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad Still Posting A Lot
bigdad Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,958 S.E. South Dakota !	Quote: Thanks for the compliment but there's guy's out there that know way more about them then me (I'm just a litte pea in the pod of race car afficianado's). I've got two Hemi Colts that we're starting to restore now. One is a Pro Stocker and the other is a pro built A/Gas Colt. I've sold quite a few of my cars and have been focusing on finishing a couple of the "mini"-ProStockers. Always looking for Colt parts - Also, have a Road Race Colt, too. Thank you, Reed in Neb. / 308-380-8630 That colt in that picture you posted REED used to race at ThunderValley in Marion in late 80's early 90's and I think the guy that owned it his name was Dennis Johnson ??? Anyway, the last time I SEEN it ..He lost it on the top end a did circles on track and in the dirt ..guessing 92 -ish ? Here is a picture of a Colt wagon, don't know anything about this one .other than its coooool 4690978-stevewoodscricket_jpg.jpg (758 downloads) The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: bigdad] #121277 09/16/08 10:52 PM 09/16/08 10:52 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 247 ohio S Sherminator enthusiast
Sherminator enthusiast S Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 247 ohio	met a guy couple years ago a columbus classic with a colt had a wedge in it. i think he was from michagan.

Re: Hemi Colt Race cars [Re: bigdad] #121278 09/16/08 10:53 PM 09/16/08 10:53 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska R RaceCarRegistry super street
RaceCarRegistry super street R Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 598 Nebraska	Yup, that's the Colt. Built new by Arrow Dynamics for Larry Maas outa Bancroft, Neb. Sold to Johnson - then Eddie Smith (WV) - Then Freeman&Brotherton(Okla) - then I bought it and brought it back to Neb. Marlin Bogner is doing the Hemi for it and we hope to have the Colt ready to show&go in the spring. The paint is still the original owner's paint job, how kool is that ?? Also, that is Steve Woods CRICKET wagon that he ran in the Altered & Gasser classes. Later he chopped the top on it, real unique piece ! I always liked it. Thanks for the info, Reed in neb. Last edited by RaceCarRegistry; 09/16/08 10:56 PM.

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