Did the Hemi Dart ever qualify as a Drag Special?

"BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion" (pbs) 09/17/2013 at 22:31 • Filed to: None

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Well, did it? I can't remember if it came with fiberglass body panels and all the stuff Ford put into the T-Bolt.

Frank Grimes > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 22:36

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I think the front hood and fenders were fiberglass and it wasn't even available painted they came in primer. Obviously they assumed the tires would be replaced.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Frank Grimes 09/17/2013 at 22:45

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Ah, that picture makes a lot more sense now, thanks! I know very little about this car to be honest, since all the information we get about Darts here in Brazil is about... Well, the hundreds of Dart varieties sold in here between 1969 and 1981 as a complete lineup.

Ghost Dog - For the kittens > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 22:46

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Here's a page with a quick overview of what they were, and how they were prepared.

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Fred Smith > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 23:29

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Didn't it basically come body-in-white with the massive engine, the massive hood scoop and lighter body panels?

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Fred Smith 09/17/2013 at 23:31

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Yep, pretty much. All that, plus 10.3 seconds at the 1/4 mile straight out of the factory.

Just wear your damn mask... > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 06:31

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The Hurst prepped Hemi Darts and Hemi Barracudas were definitely drag specials. They were hand built and came without a VIN. IIRC (and I don't feel like looking it up) the front fenders and hoods on these cars were aluminum, not fiberglass.